This grant is ongoing.
Funding:
Grants are available for different projects, up to $15,000 depending on how short or long term the project is.
This program aims to encourage community-led initiatives to improve liveability, health and education in communities throughout regional and remote Queensland.
The objectives of the program are:
– Make meaningful and positive contributions to support the development of vibrant, liveable and sustainable regional and remote communities.
– Foster productive partnerships between QCoal Foundation and local communities and organisations that facilitate long-term, sustainable solutions to community identified needs.
– Provide a simple and transparent process for the application and receipt of project funding that benefits regional and remote communities.
Up to $2,000 can be provided through the Community Spirit Grants. Aimed at focusing on short term or one-off projects which that reflect the spirit and aspirations of the community. Awarded three times per year (February, May, September). Applications close on 15 January, 30 April and 31 August.
Up to $15,000 can be provided through the Community Growth Grant . Focusing on larger-scale, medium to long term projects of an ongoing nature or larger scale community infrastructure. Applications can be received at any time throughout the year and assessed at the next available assessment period. Applications close on 15 January each year and will be awarded in February annually.
The program may receive applications from more initiatives than can be funded each year.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations. In some cases, applications from other community groups to the donor partners who may be able to assist are preferred.
Eligible Activities:
Eligible activities include those that are focused on one or more of the following priority areas:
– Liveability: Improving the general liveability of regional and remote communities in a way that is valued by the community.
– Health: Improving access to health services in regional and remote communities.
– Education: Supporting access to education in regional and remote communities to create pathways to employment.
Main Assessment Criteria:
The main assessment criteria include:
– All eligibility criteria met by applicants.
– At least one of the Program’s priority areas is aligned with a applicants.
– Project/activity is consistent with the objectives of the program.
– Project/activity can clearly demonstrate widespread benefits to the community.
– Application clearly outlines how funds will be allocated and by whom.
– Relevant quotes or additional supporting documentation provided.
Restrictions:
The following are ineligible for funding:
– Individuals
– Commercial enterprises
– Political, religious or spiritual organisations whose application relates to promotion of their beliefs
– Repayment of loans
– Project contingency
