Gladstone Region Rise Up

Status: Round 1 Open - Closes Friday 1 May 5pm.

The Gladstone Region Rise Up Fund has been developed as part of Gladstone Regional Council’s Human and Social Recovery Plan to support not for profit sport, recreation and community organisations through the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency.

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

Apply now

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the application four (4) weeks after the close of the application round.

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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.

In 2019/20, Council has allocated $100,000 for the Mayor's Discretionary Fund. 

Applications for the Mayor’s Discretionary fund are not currently being accepted. This is due to legislative requirements which prohibits decisions to allocate funding until the conclusion of the Local Government election.

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

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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