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Community Investment
Council offers six separate funding streams for groups and organisations seeking funding assistance in the form of donations, sponsorship and/or grants. For more information on how your event or group can benefit from funding view the Community Investment Program Fundseeker Toolkit.
Gladstone Region Rise Up
Status: Round 1 closed 1 May 2020 - Currently there are no rounds open
Applications for the Gladstone Region Rise Up fund, offering financial support to non-for-profit sport, recreation and community groups that have been impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency are now closed.
The Gladstone Region Rise Up fund objective is to:
- Support Gladstone Region not-for-profit sport, recreation, and community organisations who have experienced an adverse impact during the COVID-19 health emergency.
Funding Available
Applicants can apply up to a maximum of $5,000 (ex GST)
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for Gladstone Region Rise Up funding, 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 Gladstone Region Rise Up Guidelines.
How to Apply
Before starting an application, please read the Gladstone Region Rise Up Guidelines.
A total of 108 applications were received and are currently being assessed.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the application four (4) weeks after the close of the application round.
Mayor's Discretionary Fund
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 Mayor's Office. Submit requests using this application form.
In 2019/20, Council has allocated $100,000 for the Mayor's Discretionary Fund.
Enquiries regarding this fund can be directed to Council on (07) 4970 0700.
Successful Applicants 2019/2020 Successful Applicants 2018/2019
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.
Get In Touch
Phone:
(07) 4970 0700
Opening Hours:
8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Postal Address:
PO Box 29
Gladstone Qld 4680
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Gladstone Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Byellee, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people who are the traditional custodians of this land. Gladstone Regional Council would also like to pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learn more about Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
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