2026/27 Minor Grant - Round 1

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2026/27 Minor Grant

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IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

Before completing this application form, please ensure you have read the Minor Grant Guidelines. The Guidelines are available on Council's website click here to view.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for this grant. It's crucial that you complete these questions before any others to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

If you have any questions in regards to these eligibility criteria, please contact the Grants Officer by phoning 1300 MYSDRC (1300 697 372).

Documents you will need to upload for this application: 

  • Quotations for items you are requesting Minor Grant funding for (funding should be spent locally where possible)

 

  • Not-for-Profit Legal Evidence 

 

  • Bank Account Details

 

  • Insurance evidence

 

  • Auspicing Agreement if your application is required to be auspiced. Please click on this link to access the form: Auspicing Agreement

 

REMINDER:

As you work your way through this application form, take note of questions with Assessment Criteria and a percentage written next to the title.

These are very important questions and are used to assess your application. These questions should be answered thoroughly. 

Privacy, Eligibility & Certification Statements

Privacy Statements

  • Southern Downs Regional Council ("Council") will use any personal information provided for the purpose of processing your grant application and for remaining in contact with you.
  • Council is authorised to collect this information in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 and other Local Government Acts.
  • Your personal information will only be accessed by authorised personnel.
  • The information provided in your grant application, and in any related documentation and/or discussions, may be provided to members of the Assessment & Moderation Panel in order to assist Council in processing your grant application.
  • By submitting an application to Council, you consent to the applicant's name, expense description and amount funded being published on Council’s website, public notices and/or media releases.  This information may also be used for promoting Council's grant programs.
  • Your personal information is dealt with in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement.
  • Council does not accept any liability or responsibility for the applicant’s expense, except where Council has obligations under any current lease arrangements.

Eligibility Statements

I confirm that -

  • The applicant organisation operates in the Southern Downs Local Government area;
  • The applicant organisation is a legal incorporated not-for-profit organisation (“NFP”) / or if not / its auspicing organisation is;
  • The applicant organisation has an Australian Business Number (“ABN”) / or if not / its auspicing organisation does;
  • The applicant organisation has not received Minor Grant funding from Council in the previous four (4) years / or / has fully-acquitted any previously awarded grant funding from Council.
  • The applicant has not received other funding from Council for this expense.
  • The applicant organisation has appropriate insurance cover / or if not / its auspicing organisation does;
  • The applicant organisation has no debt to Council / or / has debt to Council and has entered into an agreed payment schedule - which is being adhered to;
  • The applicant organisation does not receive annual operational from Council.

Certification Statements

I confirm that -

  • I have read and understand Council’s Privacy Statement;
  • I have read, understand and comply with Council’s Eligibility Statements;
  • All answers and statements made in this application are true and correct;
  • All attachments to this application are authentic and current;
  • Prior to the purchase, the applicant organisation will obtain the necessary permits or approvals from Council (if relevant);
  • If this grant application is successful –
    • Council will be acknowledged for its financial contribution;
    • The acquittal process will be completed and submitted by the due date online via SmartyGrants;
    • The submitted acquittal with have attached to it, all the evidence requested by Council;
    • All stipulated due dates will be met on time.
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Previous Funding (Assessment Criteria: 30%)

Have Applicants previously received funding through the Grants to Community funding programs or not, in the past four (4) years?

Has your organisation received any previous grant funding from Council? * Required
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(e.g. Community Grant, RADF, Event Sponsorship, Community Drought Recovery Funding)