Council’s discretionary funds support the sustainable delivery of community, cultural, sporting and environmental projects that provide a demonstrated benefit to the Moreton Bay Region.

Projects supported must be for a community purpose and may include, but not limited to, projects that:

• Improve community facilities located in the Moreton Bay Region;
• Support community, arts and cultural activities;
• Improve the environment;
• Support school awards and celebration events;
• Contribute to community safety;
• Contribute to improved health and well-being;
• Purchase equipment to resource community organisations; and
• Create opportunities for residents to be involved in their community.

Funding Amount

Unless otherwise approved by Council, community organisations may receive up to a total of $2,000 per financial year through discretionary funds of the Mayor and Councillors combined.

Eligibility

A community organisation that applies for funding under this grant must meet the following criteria:

• Be based in the Moreton Bay Region and/or can demonstrate that the proposed project will benefit residents of the region; 
• Have $20 million public liability insurance if required by Council; and 
• Have no overdue Moreton Bay Regional Council grant acquittals.

The following are ineligible organisation types: 

• For profit organisations; 
• Political groups; and 
• Unincorporated community groups*. Individuals are not eligible to apply for discretionary funds.

*NB: Unincorporated community groups may apply through an auspice which is able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project. The auspice organisation must meet the above criteria.

• Phone: (07) 3205 0555
• Email: grants@moretonbay.qld.gov.au