Deadline: 16-Jul-21
Isaac Region is inviting applications for its Minor and Major grant program that assists local not-for-profit community groups and organisations undertaking innovative projects or activities which benefit the community across the areas of community development; community events; community facilities, sport, and recreation and healthy living.
Categories
Isaac’s Minor and Major grant program assists local not-for-profit community groups and organisations undertaking innovative projects or activities which benefit the community across the following categories:
- Community Development.
- Community Events.
- Community Facilities.
- Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living.
- Cultural Development – refer to Regional Arts Development Funding (RADF) program.
Priorities
Applications need to be submitted prior to the project or activity taking place and need to align with one or more of the following priorities for the region:
- Target, include or engage youth.
- Contribute towards positive engagement of the aged.
- Enhance mental health awareness.
- Encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Foster multicultural communities.
- Promote access and inclusion for all.
- Enhance community safety.
Funding Information
- Minor Grant up to $1,000
- Major Grant up to $5,000
- NOTE: Applicants requesting amounts over $5,000 or seeking commitment for 1–3 years must discuss their application with Council’s Community Administration Officer prior to submission.
Who Can Apply?
- Not-for-profit community organisations who meet all of the following criteria:
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- Operate within the Isaac Regional Council local government area or can demonstrate the project or activity will benefit residents of the Isaac Regional Council local government area.
- Have appropriate insurance and adhere to sound workplace health and safety practices.
- School Parent & Citizen Associations are eligible to apply, but funding will not be provided for the following types of projects:
- Projects that develop improve or maintain school grounds or infrastructure.
- Projects that are part of the school curriculum.
- NOTE: If a community organisation is not a legal not-for-profit entity or recognised by the Australian Taxation Office as a not-for-profit type, the application must be auspiced and administered by such a group. The auspicing group will receive payment and be responsible for fulfilling acquittal requirements.
For more information, visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/community/isaac-community-grants