Gladstone Region Rise Up

Status: Currently there are no rounds open

The Gladstone Region Rise Up fund, offered financial support to non-for-profit sport, recreation and community groups that were impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency.

The Gladstone Region Rise Up fund aimed to;

Support Gladstone Region not-for-profit sport, recreation, and community organisations who have experienced an adverse impact during the COVID-19 health emergency.

Applicants could apply for funding up to a maximum of $5,000 (ex GST)

More details regarding the fund eligibility can be found in the Gladstone Region Rise Up Guidelines.

A total of 108 applications were received. These application have been assessed with applicants advised outcomes.

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Mayor's Discretionary Fund

Status: Open year round

The Mayor's Discretionary Fund provides an additional community support category for organisations seeking funding that may not meet Council's general community investment criteria. Applications are assessed on their community value and processed by the Office of the Mayor.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Mayor's Discretionary Fund, the organisation must:

• A not-for-profit community organisation based in and servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area,
• A not-for-profit sporting organisation or active recreation group based and servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area.
• A not-for-profit recreation organisation based in and servicing the Gladstone Regional Council area.

And must:

• Be incorporated. Applicants must be able to provide an incorporation number.
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or complete and attach a “Statement by a supplier” form
• Be financially solvent.

More details regarding eligibility can be found in the Mayor's Discretionary Fund Guidelines.

How to apply

Before starting an application, please read the Mayor's Discretionary Fund Guidelines.

Apply online

Enquiries regarding this fund can be directed to Council on (07) 4970 0700.

Successful Applicants 2020/2021 Successful Applicants 2019/2020 Successful Applicants 2018/2019

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Supporting Regional Arts Development

The Gladstone Regional Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Local arts and cultural groups and individuals, can apply for funding for specific short-term projects.

For further information visit: http://gragm.qld.gov.au/radf or please contact RADF Liaison Officer Di Paddick on (07) 4976 6766.

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Together Gladstone

Status: Round opens 1 August 2021

Gladstone Regional Council and the region’s major industries have come together to continue supporting our region’s recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Together Gladstone fund, will support the region’s social, tourism and economic sectors through targeted investment decisions.

Financial contributors Boyne Smelters Limited, ConocoPhillips as downstream operator of Australia Pacific LNG, Queensland Alumina, Rio Tinto Yarwun, Santos GLNG, and Shell’s QGC Business, will work together with Gladstone Regional Council to administer the fund.

There will be various funding streams available, falling under the categories of Community, Tourism and Economic, with several recipient projects already identified.

Local not for profit groups will be able to apply for grants of between $5000 and $10,000 to deliver initiatives in the areas of Health and Wellbeing, Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Youth, and Education. The Together Gladstone Community Grants will open for applications on 1 August 2021.

How to apply

Before starting an application, please read the Together Gladstone Guidelines.

Apply online

Enquiries regarding this fund can be directed to Council on (07) 4970 0700.

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