New Community Grants Scheme

A more effective and efficient community grants scheme has been adopted by the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

The first grants under the new Community Grants Scheme, for Christmas activities and for general community grants, open today (Friday August 26).

“The new scheme ensures that we have a vibrant community that has many opportunities to participate in a wide variety of events that showcase our vibrant and cultural diverse community,” Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said.

“The grants also enable us to back community-driven activities.”

As part of the change, the program has been renamed Community Grants, which will be allocated quarterly. The first round opens today (Friday August 26) with applications due in by 26 September 2022.

The grants scheme includes:

• Festive Fraser Coast (Christmas/New Year events);
• Small Townships Festive Decorations;
• Australia Day Community Celebrations;
• Anzac Day Community;
• Individual Excellence and Development Sports/STEM, and;
• Sport and Recreation Capital Assistance;

Applications will be assessed by a panel consisting of a Councillor, Mayor or Deputy Mayor, and either CEO or Executive Manager of Tourism, Economic Development and Partnerships and sent to Council for approval.

“The changes will ensure that residents get the best outcome for the $377,500 Council is investing in the grants program,” Cr Seymour said.

“Council will continue the Community Grant Road Show program to assist groups understand the grants that are available, how to make an application, build knowledge and skills in grant writing; and provide one-on-one assistance with grant applications for Council or externally funded grants.

“The general grants will be allocated quarterly and the upper limit for applications will be changed to $15,000 to reflect the new funding levels, with the minimum application limit remaining at $500.”

More information is available on the Council website www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/grants-and-awards