Council opens applications for community grants
If you have a great idea for your community, now is the time to get it off the ground with applications for Council grants now open.
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DO you have a great idea for your community? Now is the time to put your plan into action with applications for the first round of Redland City Council’s Community Grants now open.
Mayor Karen Williams said the grants would support a wide variety of projects and initiatives to strengthen the Redlands Coast community.
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“Every year, Council provides more than $300,000 in grants and sponsorship in the categories of Organisation Support, Project Support, Conservation and Capital Infrastructure,” she said.
“Last year, Council grants contributed to a variety of projects from supporting the Minjerribah Respite Community Garden on North Stradbroke Island and Conservation Volunteers Australia with weed control across Coochiemudlo Island, to provide vital equipment for wildlife carers on Redlands Coast.
“Council also supported first aid training, coach accreditation and strategic planning for a number of sport and recreation clubs as well as for Victoria Point’s Meals on Wheels.
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“Council’s Sponsorship Program helped to bring a range of fantastic community events to Redlands Coast last year, including the Cleveland Camping and Boating Expo, and the Quandamooka Festival.
Cr Williams said Council would also sponsor two community days for NAIDOC week, with one at Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and one in Capalaba.
“The diversity of previous successful applicants illustrates the range of initiatives supported by our grants and sponsorship program,” she said.
“I urge anyone with a project or initiative the can deliver clear benefits to the broader community to apply.”
Applications for the grants will be open until Monday, August 12 in the following categories:
• Organisation Support Grant - projects associated with becoming more sustainable and improving capacity to deliver services.
• Project Support Grant - projects that deliver short-to-medium term positive outcomes for the community.
• Conservation Grants - conservation projects that benefit the environment and wildlife.
• Capital Infrastructure Grants – to assist eligible organisations to build, renovate or refurbish facilities. This category aims to improve community facilities in the Redlands
Visit: www.redland.qld.gov.au/grants
Email: grants@redland.qld.gov.au
Call: 3829 8999
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