Community Grants - Individual
The Community Grant – Individual aims to support and encourage individual community members who have qualified for, or received an invitation to participate in, higher-level sporting, recreational, arts, cultural, or academic events in accordance with the Community Grants Policy – Individual.
Individual Grant applications must be received by 5pm on the first of each month to be considered by Council in that month.
ELIGIBILITY:
Under the Program, the applicant must:
- If an adult, be a permanent resident of the Longreach Regional Council area
- If a student, be enrolled in a school within the Longreach Regional Council area
- For sporting activities – be an individual representing the region and participating as an athlete in an official event i.e. North-West, State, Championships, Nationals or International competition level
- For arts, cultural, or academic excellence activities – be participating in an official competition or event, equivalent to representing the North-West, State, Nationals or International events.
- Have met acquittal conditions for previous council Grants
- Not have any overdue debt with Council
Council may fund retrospective applications lodged within 40 days after the event date.
GRANT AMOUNTS
- Up to $350 will be available for individuals participating at North-West Trials or State Championships for an Eligible Event.
- Up to $500 will be available for individuals selected to participate at a national competition or event level.
- Up to $1,000 will be available for individuals selected to participate at an international competition or event level. Individuals may apply for a maximum of five Grants per financial year.
Please note, individuals may apply for a maximum of five Grants per financial year.
To find out more about this grant stream see Councils Community Grants Policy – Individual or to complete an application click on the link below.