Redland City, Aug. 4, 2023 – The Redland City Council’s Community Grants Program continues to be a driving force behind transformative projects that enhance the quality of life on Redlands Coast. With a steadfast commitment to supporting the local community, the program provides essential funding to a diverse range of projects across various categories.
The Community Grants Program offers opportunities for eligible not-for-profit community organisations and individuals to secure funding in three distinct categories:
Organisation Support: This category is tailored to assist community organisations in building their capacity and capability. Funding can be utilised for training programs, equipment purchases, and other essential resources that strengthen the organisation’s ability to serve the community effectively.
Project Support: Individuals and organisations with innovative ideas for community development, cultural heritage preservation, environment conservation, or sport and recreation are encouraged to apply for Project Support grants. These grants provide crucial financial backing to bring these impactful projects to life.
Conservation Grants: As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, the Redland City Council offers Conservation Grants to support initiatives that protect and preserve the region’s natural heritage. Eligible projects can range from habitat restoration to biodiversity conservation efforts.
Local community organisations and individuals with passionate visions for the betterment of Redlands Coast can now submit their grant applications to the Redland City Council. The grants program seeks to foster creativity, inclusivity, and environmental stewardship while empowering the community to take charge of their projects and initiatives.
Here are the grant’s available funding:
| Category | Funding available | Applicant cash contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Organisation Support | Up to $5,000 | Community organisations that improve organisational governance and management practices and the organisation’s capacity to deliver services in Redland City. |
| Project Support | Up to $10,000 | Community organisations that provide one-off projects, events or activities that deliver short to medium-term positive outcomes in the city. |
| Conservation | Up to $10,000 | Organisations or individuals for specific projects that will provide positive outcomes for the environment and wildlife in Redland City.Conservation Support – To assist organisations with direct conservation projects; and education and awareness of wildlife (especially koalas and their habitat)Wildlife Carer Support – To assist registered wildlife carers with projects related to the rescue, care, rehabilitation and transport of injured wildlife; and training opportunities to improve the quality of wildlife care. |
When can I apply?
Open now: Round 1 of the Community Grants Program opens on July 31, 2023, and closes on August 27, 2023.
Round 2 of the Community Grants Program opens on February 19, 2024, and closes on March 17, 2024.
How can I apply?
All applications must be submitted through Council’s online portal, SmartyGrants.
Application forms will be available for submission starting from July 31, 2023.
To access the application form, Please click the links below to access the application forms:
- 2023–2024 Community Grants Program – Conservation Grant Application Form
- 2023–2024 Community Grants Program – Organisation Support Application Form
- 2023–2024 Community Grants Program – Project Support Application Form
Source: Redland City Council
