Sponsorship Program

Council is committed to positioning the Longreach Regional Council area as a vibrant hub for economic development, tourism, and community engagement.

The aim of the Sponsorship Program is to:

Support activities and events that promote economic growth and enhance tourism in the Longreach Regional Council area
Engage locals and visitors through events and activities held within the Longreach Regional Council area
Assist local organisations to be financially sustainable into the future.

See Sponsorship Policy for full details.

ELIGIBILTY

Under the Program, the applicant must be:

Able to demonstrate that the economic and social benefits from the event will be directed to the Longreach Regional Council area
Have met acquittal conditions for previous Sponsorship
Not have any overdue debt with Council
Not have received funding under the Community Grants Program in this financial year.

INELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS

The following applications are ineligible under the Program:

Applications whereby any funds will be donated to a charitable organisation
Applications where Council funds will be used for:
- Retrospective expenses
- Equipment or other expenditure that is personal or for personal gain
- Payment of Council rates

LODGEMENT OF APPLICATIONS AND CUT-OFF DATE

Applications are to be made using the sponsorship application form below and must include specified supporting documentation.
Applications must be received by 5pm on the first day of the month, to be considered by Council, in that month.
In-Kind support will only be considered for Council services which are listed in the fees and charges schedule.

SPONSORSHIP CRITERIA

Applicants must demonstrate strong alignment to the Program aims.
The project or activity must be based within the Longreach Regional Council area.
Sponsorship must be for a specific event, project or activity with a fixed time frame.
The applicant must demonstrate how funds from sources, other than Council, will support the event or project.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial viability for the event through a detailed budget.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNTS

Sponsorship amounts are up to a maximum of $10,000 per event (excluding GST).
Council will approve a total budget allocation for the Program as part of its budget deliberations each financial year.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Community Groups are required to submit the following supporting documentation with an application:

Evidence of the event or project (i.e. quotes, facilities bookings, etc.)*
Relevant public liability insurance (if required)
Evidence that alternative avenues for financial support have been investigated
A copy of the organisation’s most recent bank statement
A detailed budget of running expenses for the event or activity
Detailed Event Management Plan, where applicable.

*If groups are unable to provide evidence of the event or project due to the dependency of funding or extenuating circumstances, please indicate on the application form. Council may still consider the application based on supplied information (i.e. Budget)

ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATION

Applications will be assessed by a panel of council officers against the eligibility assessment criteria within the guidelines.

Any panel member who has a conflict of interest with an application must declare their conflict and not participate in the assessment.

The Chief Executive Officer is authorised to approve eligible Grants of $1,000 or less without a Council resolution.

Recommendations from the panel for other Grants will be presented for approval by Council resolution.

The Council has the discretion, when considering the recommendations, to ensure the application fulfils the spirit and intent of this policy.