Deadline: 5-Mar-23
The Redland City Council is seeking applications for the Village Events and Activation Grant (VEAG) Program to support create innovative initiatives that will enhance the local centres through vibrant, connected and community focused events and activities.
The Village Events and Activation Grant (VEAG) is a place-based program that seeks to support the enhanced activation, promotion and vibrancy of Redlands Coast villages. The grant will support not-for-profit community organisations 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 total funding pool available is $120,000. Funding of up to $12,000 is available for each of the following 10 local centres:
- Cleveland
- Capalaba
- Victoria Point
- Alexandra Hills
- Birkdale
- Redland Bay
- Wellington Point
- Mount Cotton
- North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah): Dunwich or Point Lookout
- Southern Moreton Bay Islands: Russell Island, Macleay Island or Lamb Island
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 (for village-specific businesses without a permanent premises in pop-up event space)
- Local community group stalls
- Child and youth-focused activities
- Food truck market
Eligibility Criteria
- Be based in Redland City.
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or Statement by Supplier, and be a not-for-profit incorporated organisation.
- Be operating and financially viable, free of debt to Council.
- Be able and agree to accept legal and financial responsibility for the grant.
- Have no outstanding unacquitted grants or sponsorship with Council.
- Have a bank account in the name of the legal entity
For more information, visit Redland City Council.