In Kind Assistance Program

IKAP 2024

Provision of services or materials within Council’s core business at no charge to a community organisation. These services may include labour, plant and/or equipment.

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Priorities

The In Kind Assistance Program supports organisations to undertake projects, programs and events that contribute to one or more of the following:

  • Social, cultural and sporting activities
  • Attractive, safe and accessible community facilities
  • Support and encourage active volunteering

Specific Program Guidelines

  • Organisations are entitled to make multiple applications for in kind assistance, however the maximum level of assistance is limited to $4,000.00 per group in any financial year
  • School P&Cs, hospital auxiliary groups and religious groups are eligible to apply under this program for provision of equipment only. Where the requested In Kind Assistance relates to an event or activity which is not the core business of these groups and has wider community benefit, the full scope of In Kind Assistance support may be requested
  • Applications MUST be received at least four (4) weeks prior to the In Kind Assistance project date in order for Council to process the application and to schedule the works. No guarantee is given that Council will be able to program or carry out the works in the time frame requested. All requests will be considered however may not be approved if Council resources are not available at the requested time
  • Requests received outside of the required timeframe will not be guaranteed of assessment or response
  • Waiver of fees and charges for Council facilities is not eligible
  • Applications for modifications to the surface of the covered arena of Dalby Showgrounds are no longer being accepted under the In Kind Assistance Program. Surface modifications are a specialised process which Council staff are no longer able to undertake. Any modifications will be at the hirers time and expense and must be discussed with Facilities staff prior to the event

Apply for In Kind Assistance