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Discretionary Funds

Funding Providers

City of Moreton Bay

Location

Moreton Bay

Funding Type

Cash grant G08865

Primary Category

Community development

Eligible to

  • Not-for-Profits
  • Unincorporated Groups

Funding

Total pool: Undisclosed

Round(s)

  • Opened 01-Jul-2024 Closes 12-Jun-2025

Last Round

  • Closed 14-Jun-2024

Purpose

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.

Overview

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.

Limitations

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.

Contact Details

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