Non‐recurrent grants of between $1,000 and $4,000 will be made available to not‐for‐profit community organisations to undertake projects, activities or events which benefit the wider community, depending upon availability of funds and the merit of projects, activities, or events.

These grants will be awarded to community‐ based organisations in the Lockyer Valley that focus on: 

• Community Development 
• Arts & Cultural Development 
• Social Services 
• Recreational Services 
• Environmental Initiatives

Educational Support Projects will need to demonstrate that they: 

• Enhance the well‐being of the community 
• Address a demonstrated need Encourage community activities
• Support economic development 
• Build capacity for long‐term sustainability and liveability
• Strengthen social cohesion and inclusion

Eligibility

Not‐for‐profit community organisations that:

• Operate within the Lockyer Valley local government area or can demonstrate the projects, activities or events will benefit residents of the Lockyer Valley local government area 
• Have appropriate insurance and adhere to sound workplace health and safety practices 
• Can demonstrate viability 
• Have no debt to council, or have entered scheduled payment arrangements with council which are being met 
• Have met acquittal conditions for previous council grants

If a community organisation is not a legal not‐for‐profit entity or recognised by the Australian Taxation Office as a not‐for‐profit type, the application must be auspice and administered by such a group. Applicants may submit only one grant application per round.

• Phone: 1300 005 872
• Email: mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au