4 September 2020
A funding boost of $200,000 is now available to local not-for-profit community organisations through the Southern Downs Regional Council’s Community Grant (COVID-19) Recovery funding program.
This latest funding round forms part of the financial lifeline extended by Council’s COVID-19 Economic Relief Package and provides financial support to not-for-profit organisations hit by the pandemic.
Councillor for Community Services, Towns and Villages, and Disaster Recovery Sheryl Windle encouraged the region’s not-for-profits to review the funding criteria and seek assistance for their socially-valued projects and services.
“Recovery is a journey and the needs of the community are constantly changing. Council has implemented a phased and targeted approach to supporting the community through COVID-19 to offer financial relief when and where it is needed,” Cr Windle said.
“Initially Council provided immediate relief to residents and business with rate cuts and fee concessions, and after extensive community consultation, this next phase of funding focuses on not-for-profit organisations.
“Our dedicated community organisations make considerable and tireless contributions the cultural, economic, environment and social wellbeing of Southern Downs’ communities and this funding will empower and build more resilient communities.
“The initiatives of the Community Grant program are designed to stimulate and energise the local economy by enabling not-for-profit organisations to engage local contractors and purchase from local businesses.”
Not-for-profits can also access the funding to develop alternate service delivery models and maintain connection with each other and with the community.
Eligible groups can apply for up to $5,000 each which must be spent locally.
Funding is available for projects or activities taking place between 1 December 2020 and 31 December 2021.
Eligible groups can apply online with applications closing on Monday 28 September 2020 at midnight.
Please visit the Council website to view the program guidelines at https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/doing-business/grants-to-community-radf/grants-to-community.