Grants
Mackay Regional Council is proud to support the community with a variety of grant and funding opportunities. Grant monies were provided to sporting, arts, service, and environmental groups and individuals.
The following grant opportunities are available:
- Grant program
- Sporting grants
- Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
- Community arts and culture grant
- In-kind assistance
Grant program
The aim of this program is to provide assistance to local community groups/organisations who make positive contributions to the quality of life in the Local Government area. Grants are offered twice each year. Applications close on the 1st Friday in February and August.
- Grant Application Form (PDF 117.3KB)
- Grant Guidelines (PDF 410.4KB)
- Grant Program Policy - (currently under review)
Sporting grants
This program provides financial assistance toward the cost of team levies, registration, uniforms, travel and other costs associated with junior sports persons participating in national and international competitions.
- Junior Sporting Grant Individual Application (PDF 72.8 KB)
- Junior Sporting Grant Club Application (PDF 73.5 KB)
- Junior Sporting Grant Guidelines (PDF 45 KB)
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program is an initiative of the State Government (Arts Queensland) in partnership with local authorities in regional Queensland. Council has four funding rounds per year.
Find out more information about RADF grants.
Community arts and culture grant
Encourages the development of local groups and to broaden the opportunities for residents throughout the region to participate in the arts. It is for individuals/groups invited to participate in exhibitions/events of state or national significance.
- Community Arts and Culture Application Form (PDF 63.7KB)
In-kind assistance
Another form of assistance council offers is in the form of in-kind. Any community group seeking this form of assistance will need to complete an application
- In-kind Assistance Application Form (PDF 62.1KB)
- In-kind Assistance Program Policy (PDF 95.8 KB)