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Community Celebration Fund
The Community Celebration Fund is collaborative partnerships that celebrate the Gladstone region, build community pride, boost our economy and positively promote our region.
Ignite Event
Status: Round 2 closes 29 February 2020
Ignite Event funding supports events that contribute to community pride/social outcomes and regional economy that attract up to 2500 participants.
The Ignite Event objectives are:
Social & Community
- Drives social and community outcomes, including community pride and cohesion.
Destination
- Enhances the profile and appeal of the Gladstone Region.
Financial Sustainability
- Demonstrates financial sustainability.
Environmental Sustainability
- Demonstrates environmental sustainability.
Economic Impact
- Generates economic activity in the Gladstone Region.
Overnight Visitation
- Attracts external visitation specifically generating overnight visitor expenditure.
Funding Rounds
Applications for the 2019/20 financial year are offered in three rounds:
Round 1
- Opens 1 September 2019
- Closes 30 September 2019
For events held April 2020 to July 2020
Round 2
- Opens 1 January 2020
- Closes 29 February 2020
For events held August 2020 to November 2020
Round 3
- Opens 1 May 2020
- Closes 31 May 2020
For events held December 2020 to March 2021
Funding Available
Applicants can apply up to a maximum of $10,000 (ex GST).
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for Ignite Event funding, the organisation:
Must be one of the following:
- Not-for-profit community organisation based in or servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area OR
- A business based in or servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area OR
- Not-for-profit sporting organisation/active recreation group based in the Gladstone Regional Council area.
And must:
- Incorporated (not applicable for businesses)
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or complete and attach a “Statement by a supplier” form
- Financially solvent
How to Apply
Before starting an application, please read the Ignite Event Guidelines.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application twelve weeks after the closing date.
Impact Event
Status: Round 2 closes 29 February 2020
Impact Event funding supports events that demonstrate tourism and regional economy benefits and attract 2500 to 5000 participants, with 10% out-of-region visitors.
The Impact Event objectives are:
Social & Community
- Drives social and community outcomes, including community pride and cohesion.
Destination
- Enhances the profile and appeal of the Gladstone Region.
Financial Sustainability
- Demonstrates financial sustainability.
Environmental Sustainability
- Demonstrates environmental sustainability.
Economic Impact
- Generates economic activity in the Gladstone Region.
Overnight Visitation
- Attracts external visitation specifically generating overnight visitor expenditure.
Funding Rounds
Applications for the 2019/20 financial year are offered in three rounds:
Round 1
- Opens 1 September 2019
- Closes 30 September 2019
For events held April 2020 to July 2020
Round 2
- Opens 1 January 2020
- Closes 29 February 2020
For events held August 2020 to November 2020
Round 3
- Opens 1 May 2020
- Closes 31 May 2020
For events held December 2020 to March 2021
Funding Available
Applicants can apply up to a maximum of $25,000 (ex GST).
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for Impact Event funding, the organisation:
Must be one of the following:
- Not-for-profit community organisation based in or servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area OR
- A business based in or servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area OR
- Not-for-profit sporting organisation/active recreation group based in the Gladstone Regional Council area.
And must:
- Incorporated (not applicable for businesses)
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or complete and attach a “Statement by a supplier” form
- Financially solvent
How to Apply
Before starting an application, please read the Impact Event Guidelines.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application twelve weeks after the closing date.
Destination Event
Status: Round 2 closes 29 February 2020
Destination Event funding supports events that are well established, well designed, and clearly demonstrate return on investment building community pride, return visitation, regional profile, economic stimulus and attract over 5000 participants, with 15% out-of-region visitors.
The Destination Event objectives are:
Destination
- Enhances the profile and appeal of the Gladstone Region.
Economic Impact
- Generates economic activity in the Gladstone Region.
Overnight Visitation
- Attracts external visitation specifically generating overnight visitor expenditure.
Financial Sustainability
- Demonstrates financial sustainability.
Environmental Sustainability
- Demonstrates environmental sustainability.
Social & Community
- Drives social and community outcomes, including community pride and cohesion.
Funding Rounds
Applications for the 2019/20 financial year are offered in two rounds:
Round 1
- Opens 1 August 2019
- Closes 31 August 2019
For events held February 2020 to July 2020
Round 2
- Opens 1 January 2020
- Closes 29 February 2020
For events held August 2020 to January 2021
Funding Available
Applicants can apply up to a maximum of $50,000 (ex GST).
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for Destination Event funding, the organisation:
Must be one of the following:
- Not-for-profit community organisation based in or servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area OR
- A business based in or servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area OR
- Not-for-profit sporting organisation/active recreation group based in the Gladstone Regional Council area.
And must:
- Incorporated (not applicable for businesses)
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or complete and attach a “Statement by a supplier” form
- Financially solvent
How to Apply
Before starting an application, please read the Destination Event Guidelines.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application twelve weeks after the closing date.
Signature Event
Status: Open all year round
Signature Event funding supports events that drive the primary criteria of destination profile, economic impact and overnight visitor expenditure. Attract visitors that invest in the region and over 25% out-of-region visitors.
The Signature Event objectives are:
Overnight Visitation
- Attracts external visitation specifically generating overnight visitor expenditure.
Social & Community
- Drives social and community outcomes, including community pride and cohesion.
Destination
- Enhances the profile and appeal of the Gladstone Region.
Economic Impact
- Generates economic activity in the Gladstone Region.
Financial Sustainability
- Demonstrates financial sustainability.
Environmental Sustainability
- Demonstrates environmental sustainability.
Funding Rounds
Applications for the 2019/20 financial year are offered all year round:
Round 1
- Opens 1 July 2019
- Open all year round
It is Council’s preference that applications are received six months prior to the event.
Funding Available
No funding limit has been applied.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for Signature Event funding, the organisation:
Must be one of the following:
- Not-for-profit community organisation based in or servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area OR
- A business based in or servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area OR
- Not-for-profit sporting organisation/active recreation group based in the Gladstone Regional Council area.
And must:
- Incorporated (not applicable for businesses)
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or complete and attach a “Statement by a supplier” form
- Financially solvent
How to Apply
Before starting an application, please read the Signature Event Guidelines.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application twelve weeks after lodging the application.
Community Event
Status: Round 2 closes 29 February 2020
Community Event funding supports community led events (including Australia Day events) that are run by community organisations for broad public benefit.
The Community Event objectives are:
- Provides an opportunity for people of the Gladstone Regional Council area to gather, celebrate and participate (broad public benefit)
- Foster a sense of community pride in our region and our national identity.
Funding Rounds
Applications for the 2019/20 financial year are offered in three rounds:
Round 1
- Opens 1 October 2019
- Closes 31 October 2019
For events held January 2020 to April 2020
Round 2
- Opens 1 February 2020
- Closes 29 February 2020
For events held May 2020 to August 2020
Round 3
- Opens 1 June 2020
- Closes 30 June 2020
For events held September 2020 to December 2020
Funding Available
Applicants can apply up to a maximum of $1,500 (ex GST).
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for Community Event funding, the organisation must:
- Not-for-profit community organisation based in or servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area (other than a sporting club)
- Incorporated
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or complete and attach a “Statement by a supplier” form
- Financially solvent
How to Apply
Before starting an application, please read the Community Event Guidelines.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application eight weeks after the closing date.
Require Assistance?
Please phone Council on (07) 4970 0700.
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What is available?
Summary of funding that is available all year round and those with rounds closing soon.
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