The Gladstone Regional Council is offering support for community led events that are run by community organisations for broad public benefit.
The Community Celebration Fund enables the development and delivery of initiatives and projects that facilitate community connection through events. Applications will be considered under the Community Events category and may include a cash component and/or an in-kind contribution.
Objectives
Social & Community outcomes, inc. community pride and cohesion
Destination - enhances the profile & appeal of the region
Applicants can seek up to $1,500 in financial or in-kind support all year round, but must submit the application at least eight (8) weeks prior to the event.
What Types of Events Can Be Funded?
For an event to be considered eligible, it must be an event run by a community organisation for broad public benefit and demonstrate alignment to the Community Celebration fund objective number one (1) above – Social & Community pride and cohesion.
Eligibility Criteria
Be a not-for-profit community organisation based in or servicing the Gladstone
Be incorporated
Be financially solvent with current operational bank account
Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or complete a “Statement by a supplier” form
Ineligible
The following will not be considered eligible:
Educational Institution
Commercial business
Sporting Club
Political Organisation or Political Parties
Religious or Worship Groups
Organisations with access to funds generated from licensed premises or gaming machines
Local, State, Federal government agency
Organisations that have failed to adequately acquit previous Council funding
Organisations that have a delinquent debt to Council (excluding interest free loans) or any outstanding matters/concerns with Council
Organisations that have already received Community Event funding in the financial year
