Deadline: 2-Sep-22
The Mackay Regional Council is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program to provide assistance to local community groups/organizations that make positive contributions to the quality of life in the Local Government area.
The aim of the Mackay Regional Council’s Grant program is to provide assistance to local community groups/organisations that make positive contributions to the quality of life in the local government area.
Categories
Minor Infrastructure/Assets Grant
- Applications in this category should:
- Seek to purchase assets such as large equipment; or
- Embark on minor infrastructure projects, including concept development.
Community Grants
- Applications in this category should:
- Seek to address or improve the workplace health and safety outcomes for local groups/organisations; or
- Develop the capacity of community organisations; or
- Support innovative programs to meet the needs of local residents; or
- Assist with development/maintenance of community facilities; or
- Support sporting organisations/associations with the development of sports and recreation projects and activities for residents; or
- Support participation in Arts and Cultural activities; or
- Assist organisations with the planning and delivery of local community events that assist in building community capacity and to promote community harmony. Please note: If your event is an annual event to raise funds for charity, you are encouraged to retain sufficient funds to cover expenses for the following year.
Funding Information
- Minor Infrastructure/Assets Grant: $ 30,000.00
- Community Grant: $ 7,500.00
Eligibility Criteria
- Groups/organisations are required to:
- Have the majority of members of the group/organisation residing in the Mackay Regional Council area.
- Operate within the Mackay Regional Council boundaries.
- Have acquitted any previous Mackay Regional Council grant satisfactorily.
- Be free of debt with Mackay Regional Council.
- Be a properly constituted not-for-profit organisation or be sponsored by an incorporated organisation.
- Have a valid public liability certificate.
- Submit a detailed budget as per the budget page for the program/project/event (including 1 quote for items under $1,000.00, 2 quotes for items over $1,000.00, or 3 quotes for items over $15,000.00)).
- Submit the local organisation’s most current financial statement (as submitted to the Office of Fair Trading) or latest treasurer’s report covering the previous 12 months. If using a sponsor, please submit both the sponsor’s and your own local financial statements.
For more information, visit https://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/community/grants/community_grant_program