Community facilities interest free loans

Interest free loans are available for the regions eligible community organisations to develop new, or to improve existing, community facilities in the Moreton Bay Region.

Before starting an application ensure that you have read the 23/24 Community facilities interest free loan guidelines(PDF, 194KB).

When to apply?

  • Applications open - Thursday 1 February 2024
  • Applications close - Sunday 10 March 2024 | 11:59 PM
  • Outcome notification - approximately 7 weeks after closing date
  • Project start date - from Wednesday 1 May 2024.

Submit your application through SmartyGrants. 

For other application dates refer to the 23/24 Community facilities interest free loans guidelines(PDF, 194KB).

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Who can apply

Incorporated community organisations and not for profit organisations:

  • based in the Moreton Bay Region
  • have $20 million public liability insurance
  • have no outstanding acquittals or debts to Moreton Bay Regional Council
  • demonstrate the financial capacity to repay the loan amount within the agreed timeframe
  • have one of the following:
    • an existing land tenure agreement with Council
    • an existing land tenure agreement with a lessee of Council
    • be owner/trustee of the land and/or the community facility.

Refer to the relevant guidelines for a comprehensive list of eligible organisations along with specific eligibility requirements for available funding opportunities.

Supporting documentation

The following documentation is required for all Community Facilities Interest Free Loan applications:

  • current public liability certificate of insurance
  • audited or verified financial statements for the previous two years
  • quotes for each expenditure item
  • land owners consent

The following additional documents may also be required:

  • proof of not-for-profit status
  • Improvement Works Application (IWA) letter of authority
  • construction plans and site maps
  • development approval.

Assessment and notification

Applications progress through the following stages:

  1. Eligibility check
  2. Assessment
  3. Council endorsement
  4. Applicants notified

Notification periods vary depending on the grant category. Refer to the guidelines for more information.

Contact Council

For more information, or before you commence your application, contact Council or email grants@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.