Community Celebration Grant
Description
Supports local events that celebrate cultural diversity, seasonal traditions, and community spirit
Requirements Summary
Not-for-profit incorporated entities or organisations registered under an Act of Parliament operating in Redland City are eligible to apply for up to $15,000 to host community celebration events. Applicants must hold an active ABN, maintain $20 million Public Liability Insurance, have no outstanding debts, and submit one quote per item over $5,000, audited financial statements, and a project management plan via SmartyGrants. Applications open quarterly with the first 2026/27 round closing 2 August 2026, and outcomes provided within 8 weeks. Only one successful application per year is permitted, and organisations receiving funding for three consecutive years are less likely to be prioritised.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a not-for-profit incorporated entity or registered under an Act of Parliament. Not-for-profit status must be verifiable through public registers (ABN Look Up) or supporting documents.
Hold an active ABN or complete a Statement by a Supplier form
Be operating and financially viable with no outstanding debts
Maintain Public Liability Insurance of $20 million
Have a bank account in the name of the legal entity
The funded event must be delivered within Redland City
Only one successful application per year is permitted. Where an applicant has received funding for three consecutive years, it is less likely to be prioritised.
No overdue grant acquittals with Council
Not already receiving Council funding for the same project
Assessment Criteria
How well the application addresses assessment criteria and demonstrates alignment with program objectives
Demonstration of clear community benefit and alignment with program goals of inclusion, cultural diversity, and community spirit
Timeline
Applications open for Round 1 of 2026/27
Deadline for Round 1 applications
Outcomes provided to applicants within 8 weeks of grant closure
Applications open for Round 2 of 2026/27
Deadline for Round 2 applications
Applications open for Round 3 of 2026/27
Deadline for Round 3 applications
Applications open for Round 4 of 2026/27
Deadline for Round 4 applications
Priority Cohorts
Supports local community groups through the Events on Redlands Coast Program to host small-scale, localised celebration events that foster inclusion, cultural diversity, and community spirit.