Deadline: 9-Mar-25
The Village Events and Activation Grant (VEAG) is a funding program that seeks to support the enhanced activation, promotion and vibrancy of Redlands Coast.
The grant will support not-for-profit community organisations, local businesses and village traders to collaborate and deliver initiatives that encourage more people to live, work, play and invest in Redlands Coast, building community connection and resilience.
Funding Information
- The Village Events and Activation Grant offers funding for activities across Redlands Coast. The total funding pool available is $120,000.
- Funding of up to $12,000 is available per application.
Eligible Activities
- Initiatives can include, but are not limited to:
- Movies in the Park.
- Trader markets.
- Live local entertainment on an outdoor stage.
- Decorative lighting and temporary furniture in street.
- Eats and beats events.
- Local business pop-up stalls
- Local community group stalls.
- Child and youth-focused activities.
- Food truck market.
Ineligible Activities
- The following are ineligible for funding:
- Projects, activities or events that conflict with Council initiatives, local laws or permit requirements.
- Projects of a political nature or those which incorporate any political activities.
- Day-to-day operational costs for an organisation, including staff wages, rent and insurances unless there is evidence it is an additional expense incurred by the funded project. (Evidence must be provided that this is an additional expense and acquitted appropriately).
- Projects for fundraising purposes where proceeds will be provided to a third party.
- Projects considered the core responsibility of other levels of government.
- Payment of debts to any entity including Council.
- Project costs already supported through other Federal or Queensland Government funding.
- Projects operated for commercial purposes.
- Project costs incurred outside the funding period (no retrospective funding available).
- Projects which are inconsistent with Council’s Corporate Plan.
- Funding for alcohol, donations, prize money or the purchase of prizes including gift cards.
- Purchase of vehicles or large capital items.
- Capital works.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible, organisations must:
- Not-for-profit and incorporated entity or registered by an Act of Parliament.
- Have an active ABN or Statement by a supplier.
- Be operating and financially viable.
- If sourcing an auspice organisation, ensure the auspice organisation is a notfor-profit and incorporated entity.
- If sourcing an auspice organisation, ensure the auspice agrees to accept legal and financial responsibility for the grant.
- Hold Public Liability Insurance ($20 million).
- Have a bank account in the name of the legal entity.
- Be based in the Redland City Local Government Area.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following organisations are ineligible:
- For profit businesses.
- Government or semi-government organisations i.e. hospitals and libraries.
- Public and private education institutions (i.e. primary, secondary and independent schools or tertiary institutions).
- Child care and after-school care providers and Parent and Citizens’ Associations.
- Political parties and lobby groups.
- Organisations supported through Council’s Targeted Funding Allocations to deliver community services, if applying for the same project.
- Applicants that have outstanding rates or debts to Council.
- Applicants that have not acquitted previous grants.
- Organisations that hold a licence for more than 20 gaming machines.
For more information, visit Redland City Council.
