This grant provides funding up to $20,000 to help deliver initiatives that strengthen reconciliation, and improve social, cultural, sporting and environmental outcomes for Moreton Bay. 

Projects funded under this grant will provide opportunities for people to develop and enjoy a vibrant lifestyle as part of a strong and inclusive local community.

Grant applications will be invited in July and February.

Funding amount:

• Up to $20,000 (GST inclusive) is available per application; and 
• Retrospective funding of projects is not available.

Eligible projects

Projects supported must deliver self-sustainable local community, cultural, sporting and environmental activities in the Moreton Bay Region and may include activities that: 

• Encourage residents to get to know their neighbours; 
• Increase the use of parks, open space and natural areas by the wider community;
• Promote participation in community life; 
• Increase the use of Council’s community halls and centres by the wider community; 
• Enhance the safety of local neighbourhoods; 
• Protect, enhance and showcase the region’s natural environment and biodiversity; 
• Provide opportunities for residents to participate in arts and cultural activities; 
• Encourage residents to share, develop and acquire new skills and knowledge; 
• Promote volunteering for community organisations; 
• Encourage residents to participate in an active and healthy lifestyle; and
• Assist residents to prepare, respond and recover from a natural disaster.

Who can apply?

• Incorporated associations
• Unincorporated organisation auspiced by an incorporated association
• Registered charities
• Companies limited by guarantee

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