THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS POLICY REVIEW · Attachment 1 Review of Noosa Council Economic Development Grants Program

   •     Noosa Council provides for approved budgeted grant funding annually through the EDGP and
         then the process in applying and acquiring grant funding is made too difficult.

   •     Unaware of the annual availability of grants through the EDGP.

   •     More intense targeted marketing and promotion in the lead up to the annual opening of the
         Noosa EDGP and direct liaison with potential grant applicants and stakeholders, re: grant
         applications open / close.

   •     Provision of simplified, clearer documentation relating to the criteria, alignment with potential
         projects, EDS key objectives.

   •     Allow for co-funding of projects, e.g., in partnership with Industry Sectors, Government,
         Associations, etc.

   •     Include projects that provide for the growth of local artisan industry, home based craft trades
         and community arts interaction.

   •     Use the Smarty Grants Program to simplify the entire application process for the EDGP.

   •     Instil a set period for when EDGP grants can be applied for, applications open and close and
         grant funding is dispersed to successful applicants


Attachments

   Attachment 1: Economic Development Strategy
   Attachment 2: Economic Development Grants Policy
   Attachment 3: Economic Development Grant Program Guidelines
   Attachment 4: Economic Development Grants Recipients, Amounts and Projects 2016 - 2022




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