October 13, 2022
South Burnett Regional Council has grants of up to $5000 available for projects designed to build resilience and economic recovery in the region.
The “Local Built Small Grants” grants are from the Federal Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program.
A total pool of $100,000 is available in the South Burnett across two rounds with grants up to $3000 and $5000 possible depending on the category.
Applications opened on October 10 and will close on November 21.
There are three categories: small events, community building and facilities planning.
A Council spokesperson said the key objectives of the funding were to support projects that promote wellbeing, resilience, adaptation to climate change and build skills in and knowledge of the environment.
Organisations must be based within the South Burnett or show substantial benefit to the residents of the South Burnett.
Funding Guidelines are on Council’s website; applications must be made online
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Council, in partnership with the region’s business development organisations, is also providing incentives to support small businesses within the CBDs of Blackbutt, Kingaroy, Murgon, Nanango, and Wondai to improve their business façades.
This funding is also being provided through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grant Program.
A total pool of $300,000 is available across two rounds.
A minimum grant amount is $500 with a maximum grant of $3000 with a 50 per cent co-contribution required (dollar-for-dollar funding).
Round 1 will open on October 17 and close on November 21.
Improvements to frontages may include lighting, exterior walls, windows and doors, storefronts, awnings/canopies, signage, exterior architectural features, exterior painting, reinstatement of historical features of the building and increased accessibility to shop fronts.
Applications must be made online
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