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2026-2027 COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM - EQUIPMENT · Report - 2023-2024 Community Program Funding
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026
7.5 2026-2027 COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM - EQUIPMENT
Author Community Connections Manager, Alison Hamblin
Community Connection| Community Services Department
Index ECM/Subject/26.17 Community Funding/Grants
Attachments 1. ATTACHMENT 1 COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM –
EQUIPMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report seeks to confirm recommendations for funding for the 2026-27 Community Project Grants
Program category: Equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated
9 June 2026; and
B. Approve the 2026-2027 Community Project Grants Program - Equipment as outlined in
Attachment 1, subject to sufficient funds totalling $16,754.40 being allocated in Council’s
adopted 2026/27 Community Grants Program budget.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is for Council to consider and approve the 2026-27 Community Project
Grants Program for Equipment as provided in Attachment 1 of this report, with a total grant value
of $16,754.40.
The Community Project Grants Program - Equipment category funds purchases of equipment
that respond to a specific opportunity or need within the community.
Refer to report titled '2026-27 Community Grants Program – Community Project Grants and
Signature Community Events Summary' presented to the General Committee Meeting dated 9 June
2026 for background and implementation information.
Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 2. - Liveability
Liveability encompasses housing, facilities and services, transport, health and wellbeing to enable
an inclusive, connected and vibrant community.
Objective 2.6 - Facilitate strong, vibrant, inclusive communities where people have a sense of
belonging and are active participants in a rich community life.
Objective 2.8 - Provide opportunities to enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of our
communities.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026
Previous Council Consideration
Refer to report titled '2026-27 Community Grants Program – Community Project Grants and
Signature Community Events Summary' presented to the General Committee Meeting dated 9 June
2026 for background and implementation information.
Finance
The proposed 2026-27 budget includes a total allocation of $931,658.18 for community grants for
the categories of Community Project Grants, Community Alliance, Three Year Maintenance
Agreements, Signature Community Events, Community Quick Response and Individual Sports
Development Grants, subject to the budget being adopted as presented. Of this, $16,754.40 is
recommended for Community Project Grants Program - Equipment as provided in Attachment 1
of this report.
As per the '2026-27 Community Grants Program – Community Project Grants and Signature
Community Events Summary' report, a balance of $102,393.22 is proposed for 2026-27, which is
recommended for Quick Response and emergent grant requirements that may arise throughout the
year.
Risk & Opportunities
Refer to report titled '2026-27 Community Grants Program – Community Project Grants and
Signature Community Events Summary' presented to the General Committee Meeting dated 9 June
2026 for background and implementation information.
Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Refer to report titled '2026-27 Community Grants Program – Community Project Grants and
Signature Community Events Summary' presented to the General Committee Meeting dated 9 June
2026 for background and implementation information.
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
Office of the CEO, Mayor & Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors
x Mayor & Councillors x Director Director
x Chief Executive Officer x Community Connection x Financial Services
Executive Officers x Sport & Active Lifestyles Fleet
Community Engagement x Arts & Culture Revenue Services
People & Culture Customer Experience ICT
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