Local community support grant

A Community organisation that applies for funding must meet the following criteria:

• be based on the Moreton Bay region and/or can demonstrate that the proposed project will benefit residents of the Moreton Bay region
• have $20 million public liability insurance if required by Council
• have no overdue City of Moreton Bay grant acquittals. 

Unincorporated community groups may apply through an auspice which is able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project. The auspice organisation must meet the above criteria. Individuals are not eligible to apply for funding.

Check the relevant guidelines for applicant eligibility requirements.

The following documentation is required for all Local Community Support grant applications:

• current public liability certificate of insurance
• most recent audited or verified financial statements
• quotes for grant expenditure items $500 and above.

The following additional documents may also be required:

• proof of not-for-profit status
• Improvement Works Application (IWA) letter of authority
• Public Space Permit approvals
• written confirmation from auspicing organisation
• wildlife rehabilitation permit.

Applications progress through the following stages:

1. Eligibility check
2. Merit assessment
3. Council endorsement
4. Applicants notified approximately 20 business days after closing date.

• 2023-24 Local community support grant successful applicants(PDF, 150KB)
• 2022-23 Local community support grant successful applicants(PDF, 174KB)
• 2021-22 Local community support grant successful applicants(PDF, 197KB)
• 2020-21 Local community support grant successful applicants(PDF, 187KB)

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