Supports community not for profit organisations to deliver self-sustainable local community, cultural, sporting, and environmental activities in the Douglas Shire Region.

Funding

• $10,000 GST exclusive) maximum funding
• A 20% co-contribution from the community organisation is required under this grant- can be cash or in-kind
• Retrospective funding of projects is not available

Applicant co-contribution of 20% is required.

Applicant Eligibility Mandatory

• Not-for-profit community organisations or individual if under the auspices of a Not-for-profit organisation
• Be based in the Douglas Shire Region 
• Have a current ABN 
• Have no overdue Douglas Shire Council grant acquittals 
• Have no overdue Douglas Shire Council payments 
• Have a valid public liability certificate of currency with a minimum $20 million coverage

Ineligible Applicants

• Individuals
• Profit making organisations (Businesses)
• Government departments and agencies 
• Schools and affiliated parents’ associations 
• Kindergarten and childcare organisations 
• Churches 
• Political groups
• Unincorporated community groups may apply through an auspice who accepts legal and financial responsibility. The auspice organisation must meet the above criteria and not be an ineligible organisation type
• Organisations that hold a gaming machine licence 10. Organisations that commercially trade 7 days a week with a liquor license

• Email: comdev@douglas.qld.gov.au