Financial contributions of up to $1000 will be made to organisations seeking support for non-profit projects or activities which contribute to the Lockyer Valley community.

Applications will be accepted throughout the financial year for funding under this category. Requests must be in writing setting out details of the request and its purpose. Your request can either be posted or dropped to one of Council's offices or sent to engagement@lvrc.qld.gov.au.

Funding applications will be accepted throughout the financial year under this category and assessed by the Minor Community Grants Program Committee in accordance with criteria listed below:

• The need for the project/activity is linked to a community purpose
• The benefit of the project/activity to the people of the Lockyer Valley region
• The organisation resides in the Lockyer Valley region or has a strong connection to the region
• Funding for the project or activity is not the responsibility of another level of government or funding body
• The community group or not-for-profit organisation has significant local membership
• The project or event will deliver tangible benefits of an economic, social or environmental nature to residents of the Lockyer Valley region
• The project or event is not eligible for funding under another funding category
• Applicants have no outstanding debt with Council (including rates)
• The community group or not-for-profit organisation have met acquittal conditions for previous council grants where applicable
• Amount of funding and in-kind assistance previously provided by Council.

The following are ineligible organisation types for this category of funding:

• Political groups
• Educational bodies
• Businesses
• P&C Associations if, in the opinion of Council, their project, program, or event falls inside the core responsibilities typically associated with schools or educational departments.

• Phone: 1300 005 872
• Email: engagement@lvrc.qld.gov.au