2015-01-12 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                    12 January 2015


•     Projects, events or programs already funded by Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd
      from the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Trust.
•     Religious activities (noting that Christmas activities will be dealt with under a separate
      festive season strategy).
•     Activities aimed primarily at economic development. (Economic development projects may
      be funded via other budget avenues.)
•     Activities that have already commenced prior to the grant application being submitted.
•     Payment of debt.
•     Wages of full-time or permanent part-time staff employed by the organisation.
•     Charitable fundraising.
Other eligibility restrictions may apply. These are set out in the Grant Guidelines of the specific
funding program.
There will be an advertised funding cap setting the limit on grants for Community Projects. This
upper limit may vary from year to year and will be detailed in the Grant Guidelines for Annual
Operating Costs.

4.     Regional Arts Development Fund.

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland
Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and culture in Queensland. RADF
investment supports local artists and communities participate in locally determined arts and
cultural priorities, activities and opportunities. Projects receiving RADF investment will need to
demonstrate how they have met the RADF Key Performance Outcomes (KPOs).

Prospective applicants must speak with designated Council staff prior to applying for a RADF
Grant to ensure their proposal meets Council's priorities and guidelines.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Council will publicize the availability of its grants programs widely and in such a way as to
promote public confidence in the process.
Annual Operating Costs Grants, Community Project Grants and RADF Grants applications must
be submitted by the advertised closing date and time. Applications received after the closing
date and time will not be accepted.
Applications must be submitted on the current Grant Application Form made available by Noosa
Council.
Council aims to transition to on-line applications and phase out all paper-based applications.
In assessing the grants, Council will:
•     Ensure public monies are allocated in a fair and equitable way.
•     Ensure best possible value for money.
•     Check each application against eligibility criteria and particular assessment criteria, as set
      out in the appropriate Grant Guidelines.
•     Seek recommendations from an expert panel that can comprise Council officers,
      Councillors and/or community representatives.
All successful applicants must enter into a funding agreement with Council and acquit funds
within the allocated timeframes. The timeframes and acquittal requirements are outlined in the
supporting Grant Guidelines for the specific funding program.



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