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2026-2027 COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM - FACILITY DEVELOPMENT · Report
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026
7.4 2026-2027 COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM - FACILITY
DEVELOPMENT
Author Community Connections Manager, Alison Hamblin
Community Connection| Community Services Department
Index ECM/Subject/26.17 Community Funding/Grants
Attachments 1. ATTACHMENT 1 2026-27 COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM
- FACILITY DEVELOPMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report seeks to confirm recommendations for funding for the 2026-27 Community Project Grants
Program category: Facility Development.
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 2026-27 Community Project Grants Program - Facility Development as outlined in
Attachment 1, subject to sufficient funds totalling $147,296.32 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 Facility Development as provided in Attachment 1 of this report, with a total
grant value of $147,296.32.
The Community Project Grants Program - Facility Development category provides funding for
building work or infrastructure improvement projects that include new or replacement infrastructure
or maintenance of existing infrastructure. This may include but is not limited to energy efficient
lighting, shade sails, storage facilities, new or upgraded amenities, water harvesting, fit outs, solar
systems etc.
Refer to report titled '2026-27 Community Grants Program – Community Project and Signature
Community Events Grants - 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 2.5 - Ensure community facilities and services are inclusive, accessible and meet the
evolving needs and interests of residents across the shire.
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 2.7 - Fund and deliver sustainable assets and facilities and associated services
responding to the changing needs of the community and the challenges and opportunities of the
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026 future. Objective 2.8 - Provide opportunities to enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of our communities. Previous Council Consideration Refer to report titled '2026-27 Community Grants Program – Community Project and Signature Community Events Grants - Summary' presented to the General Committee Meeting dated 9 June 2026 for background and implementation information. Finance The proposed 2027/27 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 $147,296.32 is recommended for Community Project Grants Program - Facility Development as provided in Attachment 1 of this report. As per the '2026-27 Community Grants Program – Community Project and Signature Community Events Grants - 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:
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026
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