Maranoa Regional Council’s Community Grants Program (Round 2) – Australia

Deadline: 28-Mar-25

The Maranoa Regional Council has launched the Community Grants Program to provide opportunity for groups to receive a significant financial boost for their plans.

This program recognises the significant impact of the region’s not-for-profit groups through financial backing of both Council and Small Grant co-funder.

Objectives

• To partner with eligible organisations with the aim of supporting a range of events, programs and infrastructure projects that:
  • Make a positive contribution towards enhancing the wellbeing of Maranoa residents and the liveability of the region including (but not limited to) building social connections, supporting opportunities to get active, and providing beneficial places and spaces for the community
  • Grow the region through economic development and resident attraction
  • Support financially sustainable initiatives for community organisations, Council and the region
  • Celebrate the unique past and the region’s assets through a range of services and community celebrations and commemorative events
  • Maximise the use of limited resources by working together to enhance economic vitality and positively building the region’s profile
  • Foster strategic partnerships to build both capacity and financial self-sufficiency of organisations, encourage partnerships and long-term planning
  • Support initiatives, programs and activities that protect and enhance the natural assets and promote the sustainable management of natural resources of the region.

Types of Grants

• There are three types of grants available:
  • Senex Small Grants
  • Community Grants
  • Major Grants

Categories

• Types of grants come under six categories:
  • Community Development
  • Community Events
  • Culture and Heritage
  • Sport and Recreation
  • Environment
  • Economic Development

Funding Information

• Senex Small Grants $500 to $3,000
• Community Grants $3,001 to $10,000
• Major Grants $10,001 to $20,000

Eligibility Criteria

• To apply for support from Council under the Community Grants, Non-Financial Assistance & Sponsorship Policy, organisations must:
  • Meet one of the following organisational status requirements:
    • A local not-for-profit entity whose services and programs directly benefit and/or support the residents of the Maranoa region; or
    • A local group (whose services and programs directly benefit and/or support the residents of the Maranoa region) that is auspiced by a not-for-profit legal entity; or
    • A not-for-profit entity based outside the Maranoa region which can demonstrate that the project / activity is being delivered within the Maranoa region and provides direct benefits to the residents of the Maranoa region; or
    • A Commercial entity which can clearly demonstrate that the event or activity is a fund raising or non-commercial activity and that monies raised will directly benefit the community or communities within the Maranoa region.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Ineligible applicants and activities will include, but are not restricted to:
  • Events, programs, or activities run solely for commercial profit
  • Applications whereby Council funds will be donated to another cause (e.g charity events)
  • Organisations formed under the umbrella of a political party or that may have an affiliation with a political party
  • Private individuals where the event, program or activity is of a private or personal nature
  • Activities, events or programs that contravene Council’s existing policies or do not align with Council’s strategic direction
  • Organisations which have the capacity to self-fund the project/event
  • Events, programs or activities which are scheduled to occur prior to the funding round closing date or during the associated assessment and approval period

For more information, visit Maranoa Regional Council.