July 2, 2021
Applications are now open for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
Cr James O’Shea said community and not-for-profit groups were welcome to apply for funding to assist their projects or events.
Applications must be lodged by August 1.
Cr O’Shea said the program covered applications for the Sport and Recreation, Event Support, Community Support, Community Economic Development, Environment, Cultural and Arts Support and Sports Tourism grants.
Cr O’Shea said revised eligibility criteria for the Sport and Recreation grant program meant groups that had small projects that required smaller contributions could now access the program.
Mayor Paul Antonio said the Community Economic Development grants would be capped at $5000 for each application, with an annual limit of two grants per applicant.
“Council is determined to support our Chambers of Commerce, Progress Associations and other not-for-profit groups who meet the selection criteria to deliver programs and job-creating projects that will benefit local businesses, particularly as our businesses continue to recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic,” Mayor Antonio said.
“This funding is aimed specifically at empowering local organisations to deliver the types of projects that they know will support economic growth and opportunities in their own communities.”
Cr O’Shea said residents could call 13-18-72 to book a consultation with relevant staff to arrange for help with tailoring grant proposals.
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New Sport and Recreation grant program guidelines:
- Projects to undertake planning work would require a 10 per cent club contribution. This includes planning required for significant infrastructure, such as multi-lighting design, amenities/canteen/clubhouse plans and/or organisational planning (strategic club development plans),
- Projects with a total project cost up to $15,000 (exc GST), require a 25 per cent contribution (for example, a $12,000 long-term equipment purchase would require a $3000 contribution from the applicant),
- Projects over $15,000 (exc GST) but under $35,000 require a 30 per cent contribution (for example, a $33,000 storage shed would require an $11,000 contribution from the applicant),
- Projects over $35,000 (exc GST) but under $50,000 require a 40 per cent contribution (for example, a $40,000 change room refurbishment would require a $16,000 contribution from the applicant), and
- Projects over $50,000 (exc GST) require a 50 per cent contribution (for example, a $90,000 amenities upgrade would require a $45,000 contribution from the applicant).
