2024-25 Community Grants Round 3

This is a preview of the Community Grants Program 2024-25 Application Form form. You will be able to start a submission when the round opens at 20 January 2025 (AEST)
 

Eligibility

* indicates a required field.

Before you Begin

You will require certain information to complete this application. To assist this process you may need the following documentation:

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • ABN Number
  • Latest Audited Financial Statement or Balance Sheet that is provided to Office of Fair Trading
  • Bank Statement identifying bank account details
  • Details of how the need for the project you want to carry out was identified
  • Evidence of consultation of planning / building permissions required to complete the project if applicable
  • Copies of quotes 
  • Land Owners Consent if applicable
  • Evidence of approval from Management Committee to lodge the Grant Application. Grants applications under $5,000 require a letter from organisation signed by 2 members of Committee. Grants applications over $5,000 require a copy of minutes of management committee meeting approving grant application or flying minute of executive approving application

Needed for groups that are not incorporated

  • Details of an incorporated organisation willing to lodge this application on your behalf. (an auspice organisation)
    This application should be developed with a representative of the auspice organisation.

If you have any questions for our Grants Team please contact us on 1300 79 49 29 during business hours or email grants@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Have you read and understood the guidelines? * Required
Response required.
If you have not read the guidelines, please read them before commencing this application.

Click here for guidelines

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Have you read and understood the guidelines?" on page 1

Is your organisation an Incorporated association, P C Association or Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission - please select from the list below * Required
Response required.
If you are a community organisation that is not an Incorporated association, P & C Association or Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission your application will need to be auspiced. For further information click here. Before progressing further, please consult with an eligible incorporated body to make application on your behalf.

Incorporated Association Number (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is your organisation an Incorporated association, P C Association or Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission - please select from the list below" on page 1

to look up your IA number click here

Financial Position

Is your organisation financially solvent? * Required
Solvency is the ability to meet long term debts and financial obligations, please attach latest audited financial statement or balance sheet (statement of assets and liabilities) in the supporting evidence section of this form.

Organisations that are insolvent are not eligible for funding. You will not be able to submit an application. The grants team can be contacted at grants@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or on 07 4197 4328 (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is your organisation financially solvent?" on page 1

Is the project you are seeking funding for an Event? * Required

Council’s Events Advisory Service is available to assist local groups in applying for Temporary Entertainment Event Approvals. This team must be consulted prior to the lodgement of an Event Grant application. (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is the project you are seeking funding for an Event?" on page 1

Have you made contact with Council's Events Advisory Service? * Required
If you haven't contacted Council's Events Advisory Service please do so before proceeding with this application, they can be contacted at Events@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or by phone on 1300 79 49 29. This will be verified by the Grants team during the eligibility assessment process.
Is your Event for fundraising activities where the profits are directed to one or more other local organisations?
Is your Event ticketed?
Does your event incorporate best practice principles for inclusiveness and accessibility? * Required
Response required.
It is a condition of Council funding that events incorporate best practice principles for inclusiveness and accessibility. Click here to view the Creating inclusive and accessible events guide.
Is your event plastic free? * Required
Response required.
Queensland's Single-Use Plastics Ban starts September 1 2021, click here to access online resources.

Fundraising Events are Ineligible (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is your Event for fundraising activities where the profits are directed to one or more other local organisations?" on page 1

Events that are for fundraising activities where the profits are directed to one or more other local organisations are ineligible please do not proceed with this application. Please refer to the program guidelines for further information. 

Funding History

Please note that as per the funding guidelines priority will be given to organisations that have not received funding the last 12 months. 

Have you received funding through Council's Community Grants Program in the past 12 months? * Required

Evidence of approval from Management Committee to lodge the Grant Application

Attach a file: Select stored file
    A minimum of 1 file must be attached. If submitting a flying minute it should contain • the necessary background information in relation to the matter(s) being canvassed; • a form of motion proposed in relation to the matter(s) or the suggested outcome(s); • and a section which is to be completed by all members of the executive committee and returned by the specific deadline which states that they agree or no agree.

    Gaming and Liquor Licence Information

    Does you organisation hold a Gaming Licence?
    As per the guidelines, organisations with a gaming licence are ineligible for funding through the Monthly Community Grants
    Does your organisation hold a Liquor Licence or Permit.

    This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Does your organisation hold a Liquor Licence or Permit." on page 1

    If yes, please indicate which Liquor Licence or Permit is held * Required
    Response required.Response required.
    Clear the selected value for If yes, please indicate which Liquor Licence or Permit is held
    At least 1 choice must be selected. 
    how many hours per week is alcohol for sale at your premises?

    If you are unsure if you will require land or building owners consent please contact Council's Grants team on 1300 79 49 29.  

    Do you have the land or building owners consent to undertake this project? * Required
    You must provide evidence of owners consent to undertake this project.
    Attach a file: Select stored file