Community Projects Program

Projects that support equipment purchases, capital infrastructure, upgrading of facilities to meet standards, regulations and community expectations, meet changing community needs and/or increase facility usage.

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Priorities

The Community Projects Program supports organisations to undertake projects that contribute to one or more of the following:

• Contribute to well utilised community facilities that connect our communities
• Support and encourage active volunteering
• Contribute to attractive, safe and accessible facilities

Specific Program Guidelines

• Applications up to $15,000.00 may be requested under this funding program.
• The following applicant financial contributions are required (excluding In Kind contribution) based on the total project cost:
  • Total project cost between $5,000.01 to $15,000.00 requires a 30% contribution
  • Total project cost of $15,001.00 or more requires a 50% contribution
  • Total project cost of $5,000.00 and under does not require an applicant financial contribution
• Organisations will be able to state reasons for a lesser contribution on an individual basis. Community organisations that manage Council owned facilities must submit with their application, written approval from Council’s Facilities Department regarding the proposed project if it directly or indirectly relates to the facility.
• Local Showground management committees and individual representatives of those committees are required to contribute a minimum 50% financial contribution to the total project cost. Total project costs exclude In Kind contributions of the organisation.
• Applications for equipment or materials that are solely for administrative purposes are not eligible.
• Applications for uniforms for individuals or teams are not eligible.
• Applications for recurrent projects are not eligible.
• Council funds cannot be requested for the payment of consumables or for salaries and wages.
• Applicants must attach at least two comparable quotes from local* businesses for the required products.

*(Local in this instance is classed as the Western Downs Regional Council local government area)

Apply for Funding ($5,000 and Under)

Apply for Funding (Over $5,000)