2026/27 Strategic Industry Association Fund

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2026/27 Strategic Industry Association Funding

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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 Strategic Industry Association Funding 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 Senior Economic Development Officer by phoning 1300 MYSDRC (1300 697 372).

Documents you will need to upload for this application: 

  • Not-for-Profit Legal Evidence 

 

  • ABN

 

  • Public Liability insurance (minimum $20 million)

 

  • Current Work Health and Safety Policy or Statement

 

  • Most recent Bank Statement and Treasurer's report 

 

  • Letters of Support and/or evidence of engagement for your project. A minimum of one (1) letter of support is required.
    NOTE: Letters of Support cannot be supplied by the auspicing organisation or a member of your organisation.

 

  • Bank Account Details 

 

  • Evidence of no outstanding Council debt or confirmation of a payment agreement.

 

  • 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, project 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 project, 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, or can clearly demonstrate regional benefit;
  • 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 appropriate public liability insurance of at least $20 million;
  • The applicant organisation can demonstrate strong governance, financial viability and compliance with workplace health and safety practices; 
  • The applicant organisation has not received funding from Council previously / or / has fully-acquitted any previously awarded grant funding from Council.
  • 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 can provide all required documentation listed in the guidelines;
  • The applicant does not receive Annual Operational Funding from Council;
  • The applicant can provide current bank statements and Treasurer's reports for the previous financial year;
  • The applicant is not applying for funding for the same project/s in another Grants to Community funding stream.

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 project commencing, the applicant organisation will obtain the necessary permits or approvals from Council;
  • If this grant application is successful –
    • Council will be acknowledged for its financial contribution to the project;
    • 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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Acquitted Previous Funding

If your organisation has received a Community Grant or RADF Grant in the 2025/26 financial year, the funding must be fully acquitted before applying for this funding program (i.e. if your acquittal is not yet due, you will not be able to apply until the project is complete and acquittal submitted).

If you are unsure of the status of your previous grant acquittals, please contact the Grants Officer prior to continuing with this application form.

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

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Has your organisation received any previous grant funding from Council?" on page 1

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Lease with Council

In accordance with the Terms & Conditions of a Lease Agreement with Council, if a Lessee's project relates to  /  OR  /  impacts on the leased property or building the Lessee will require permission from Council before undertaking the project or activity.

Please note: you do not need to seek approval to attach to this application. If your application is successful, the Grants Officer will liaise with the Land Management Officer regarding the consent required.

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You do not need to seek approval from Council at this stage.