Grants and Sponsorship
Council offers a range of grant programs to support projects, activities and events across the region.
Our grant programs offer the following opportunities for groups and, in some instances, individuals, to apply for support to undertake activities that benefit the community of the Fraser Coast Local Government Area.
Refer to the available grants section below to apply:
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Please ensure you check Guidelines for eligible project dates. Applications open at 12:01am on the opening date and close at 3pm on the closing date. |
Round 4 |
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TBD |
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Opens: 24 February 2025 Closes: 3pm, 30 June 2025 (unless fully subscribed) |
We still have some available Dell - Latitude 5410/5400 Laptop. Intel core i5, 8GB ram, 256GB HDD, Wi-fi enabled, Dell Factory Windows 10, laptop charger. |
Maximum of 1 per organisation per financial year. | |
| Guidelines |
Opened: 19 July 2024 Grants will close early if funds are expended. |
Funds have been reached. | TBD |
| RADF Guidelines |
Will open again in July 2025. | Grant limits vary depending on funding category. | |
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Australia Day 2025 |
Will open again in July 2025. | TBD | |
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Community Grants - Festive Events |
Will open again in July 2025. | TBD | |
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Community Grants – Small Township Festive Decorations |
Will open again in July 2025. | TBD | |
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2024-2025 Mayor's Community Benefit Fund |
Opened: 1 October 2024 Closed: 8am, 2 December 2024 |
$500 to $5,000 |
Grant programs have guidelines specific to each program. Please check each particular grant program guidelines for further details.
Grants information
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Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between state and local Government to invest in quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland based on locally determined priorities.
RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers to support diversity and inclusivity; grow strong regions; and provide training, education and employment opportunities for Queensland artists and local communities.
RADF is a flexible fund, enabling Councils to tailor RADF programs to suit the needs of their community.
Applications close 12 May 2025.
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At its Ordinary Meeting held on 15 July 2022, Council adopted a Councillor Discretionary Funds Policy which sets out the purpose and scope for spending discretionary funds.
Funding for 2024-2025
The following amounts have been allocated for discretionary funds in the 2024/2025 budget:
- Mayor: $8,740
- Divisional (per Councillor): $8,740
The Council's Councillor discretionary fund actively supports community purpose initiatives that provide services to the Fraser Coast region.There are guidelines and eligibility requirements when applying for a Councillor discretionary fund community grant.
Sponsorship
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Major Regional Events Sponsorships |
Applications are accepted throughout the year and presented every two months to the Fraser Coast Events Advisory Committee for assessment or until funding is expended. | ||
Sponsorship information
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The Major Regional Events Sponsorship program supports the outcomes expressed in the Fraser Coast Regional Events Strategy 2020 -2024. The strategy aims to position the Fraser Coast as an event-friendly destination through efficient and effective support of a vibrant, balanced calendar of events with a focus on a high return on investment in increased overnight visitation and visitor expenditure which contributes to the local economy.
Event organisers can apply if they meet the conditions stipulated in the Guidelines.
Interested applicants are requested to phone the Event Advisory Services on 1300 79 49 29 or Email events@frasercoast.qld.gov.au to discuss their proposal first.
The program accepts applications throughout the year and presented every two months to the Fraser Coast Events Advisory Committee for assessment or until funding is expended .
Funding is for requests upwards of $10,000 with no upper limit specified. Applicants, however, should be mindful of the total amount of funding available, meeting key criteria, providing suitable supporting documentation and request an appropriate amount for the value of their event. Multi-year contracts can also be requested.
Resources
Contact us
For further information please contact Council's Grants Officer on phone 1300 79 49 29.
Ensure your group is registered on Council’s grants distribution list to receive information on funding opportunities. Please email grants@frasercoast.qld.gov.au to check or add your group.