The Mareeba Shire Council recognises the important contribution that community events, activities and projects conducted by volunteer community groups make to enhancing the liveability of the Mareeba Shire.

Council will consider requests for the following types of assistance: 

• Cash Donations 
• In-kind Assistance 
• General Property Rate Rebates and Charge Remissions 
• Water Consumption Donations 
• Community Loans

Applicant Eligibility

The following eligibility criteria apply to Applicants making the request:

• The applicant is a not for profit organisation such as an incorporated or unincorporated association with an auspice body.
• The applicant can demonstrate financial viability and competence and the ability to achieve stated goals.
• Applicants must provide a copy of their most recent reconciled or audited financial statements, if requested.
• Applicants who have previously received Council assistance and have failed to meet the conditions of the assistance received, are not eligible. 
• Associations and organisations that have an unmet debt to Council at the time of application, are not eligible. 
• Parents and Citizens Associations are eligible for assistance for events, activities and projects that fall outside of the scope of the associated educational provider's responsibilities and which contribute to a broader community benefit. 
• Not for profit organisations that receive operational funding from the Government, are only eligible where they are requesting assistance for an event, activity or project with community benefit that falls outside their funded activities. 
• Applicants requesting rate rebate and charge remissions, water consumption donations or community loan must meet additional eligibility criteria as outlined in the Rate Rebate and Remissions Policy or the Community Loans Policy. 
• Political organisations are not eligible.

• Address: Mareeba Shire Council, PO Box 154, QLD 4880
• Phone: 1300 308 461
• Email: communitywellbeing@msc.qld.gov.au