Bundaberg Regional Council Community Financial Assistance
Council is committed to working in partnership with community organisations to further develop our region. We recognise the role that individuals, community groups, clubs and organisations play in helping to build healthier and stronger local communities and promote the wellbeing of our residents.
Council offers a range of financial assistance programs to make it easier for members of the community to apply for funding including: Community Grants Programme, Young People in Sport, Donations and In Kind Assistance. Each of these programs are profiled below.
Community Grants Programme
The Community Grants Programme is available to provide funding to community-based groups and organisations who are providing programmes, activities and projects that enrich the opportunities to residents.
The Community Grants Programme is open all year with two funding rounds across the financial year. Funding rounds close on the last Friday in August and February annually.
Limited funds are available from the Community Grants Programme. Council will determine applications based on the funding criteria and the relative merits of applications. Please ensure you complete the correct form following the applicable guidelines.
The Community Grant Programme consists of three streams:
- Sport and Recreation
- Community Development, and
- Community Events
Sport and Recreation
The Sport & Recreation grant aims to provide financial assistance to sport and active recreation organisations towards opportunities to increase participation and towards new or upgraded sport and recreation facilities. Furthermore, it aims to provide opportunities to these organisations to increase the clubs capacity to raise funds and therefore increase their viability.
The following items will be considered for funding:
- Projects/programs/events:
- Contribute to building healthy and active communities
- Physical activity initiatives including disadvantaged groups
- Promote family orientated participation
- Increase the opportunity to participate in sport and recreation activities including regional and state events.
- Upgrades of existing facilities or development of new facilities, or
- Upgrades required due to Australian Standard compliance, or
- Modifications to improve disability access
Community Development 
Community Development grants are made available to encourage the development of innovative programs in the areas of welfare, education and support.
Priority will be given to projects which include at least one of the following priorities:
- Reduce social isolation
- Enhance community health and safety
- Encourage participation in active citizenship and volunteerism
- Encourage partnerships and collaboration between community groups
Community Events
The Community Event grant aims to provide financial assistance to the community to support community events.
Priority will be given to projects which include:
- Community need and benefit,
- Level of community support for the project or activity,
- Capacity to increase community participation in the project or activity.
- Social returns to the community
Download the Community Grants Programme Application Kit
Please direct your enquiries concerning the Community Grants Programme to Councils Sport and Recreation Section on 1300 883 699 or email us at sportandrec@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
Young People in Sport
The Young People in Sport (YPIS) aims to assist young athletes living in Bundaberg Regional Council area by providing a grant to assist with the cost of representing Queensland at National sporting competitions or representing Australia at International sporting competitions.
Download the Young People in Sport Guidelines and Application Form
Donations
Donations by the Council reflect the philanthropy of the Council and the commitment to improve the well being of the community of the Bundaberg Region.
Download the Donation's Application Form
In -Kind
In-Kind Assistance is to provide assistance to community organisations through the provision of Council labour, services and or equipment.
Download the In-Kind Assistance Guidelines and Application Form
Links to Other Funding Sources
The Internet sites listed here are for information purposes only and are not in any way an endorsement of any Internet site, service or organisation mentioned. Bundaberg Regional Council, its officers and staff do not accept responsibility for the content, including any errors, omissions or inaccuracies, in any of the Internet sites listed below.
Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund (JCCBF) provides grants to Queensland based not-for-profit community groups (within the geographical jurisdiction of Queensland and New South Wales border, to the northern boundaries of Boulia, Winton, Aramac, Belyando and Broadsound), for projects of broad community benefit.
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) provides grants to Queensland based not-for-profit community groups, for projects of broad community benefit.
The Volunteer Grants Program provides small grants to volunteer groups in the ‘not for profit' sector of our community.
The Queensland Government, through the Department of Communities, Sport and Recreation provides funding towards new improved opportunities for people to participate in sport and active recreation, to improve the skills of the sport and recreation industry providers and participants, and to provide places for Queenslanders to 'Get Active'.
GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects from the many Australian government grants that are available. This website helps you find funding available under a variety of grant programs for individuals, businesses and communities to help you to develop solutions to local and national problems, fund ideas and initiatives or provide assistance in times of hardship
