Through the Community Donations Fund applicants can request funding up to $1500 to support initiatives that contribute positively to the community that may not align with other funding streams within the Community Investment Policy.

This fund supports the sustainable delivery of community, cultural, sporting and environmental initiatives that demonstrate direct benefit to the Gladstone Region local government area.

Applications are open year-round with community organisations encouraged to apply, should they meet the eligibility criteria. Each applicant may receive one community donation per financial year, per initiative through the Community Donations Fund. This will enable the grant monies to be spread between eligible community organisations.

There are limited funds available and once this amount is reached, no further donations will be awarded until the following financial year.

The Community Donation Fund recognises that vibrant, engaged and resilient communities are developed through capacity building and partnerships with the fund aiming to:

• Support local causes including events, activities and initiatives through donations, sponsorships and purchase of goods or services. 
• Provide support to the region’s charitable institutions and not-for-profit community organisations. 
• Recognise the achievements of community organisations and volunteers for the contribution they make to the local community and council’s vision for the future through donations, prizes and awards.

Who can apply?

• Be an incorporated organisation. Unincorporated community groups/organisations may apply through a community organisation (both of which must meet the eligibility criteria and not be an ineligible organisation) which is able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project/initiative/event. 
• Based in or servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area: 
• Be free of debt to Gladstone Regional Council 
• Be financially solvent

However, the following will not be considered eligible: 

• For profit organisations. 
• Political Organisation or Political Parties. 
• Organisations with access to funds generated from licensed premises or gaming machines. 
• Local, State, Federal government agency. 
• Organisations that have failed to adequately acquit previous Council funding. 
• Organisations that have a delinquent debt to Council (excluding interest free loans) or any outstanding matters/concerns with Council. 
• Top up funds, where Gladstone Regional Council already provides funding or in-kind support

• Phone: (07) 4976 6300
• Email: Communityinvestmentprogram@gladstone.qld.gov.au