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