Living Here
Community Investment
Council offers six separate funding streams for groups and organisations seeking funding assistance in the form of donations, sponsorship and/or grants.
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. The community is welcome to apply to this fund by completing the Mayor's Discretionary Fund Application Form. Please submit your completed application to info@gladstone.qld.gov.au. 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.