ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS - ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 21), CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS (ROUND 6) · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                                            9 JUNE 2026


Risk that environmental
or climate conditions                   Flexible project
change (e.g. extreme                    scope; adaptive
                            Environment                             Possible   MediumMedium Yes
weather events)                         delivery; officer
impacting project viability             support
or outcomes
Risk of administrative                       Established grant
burden on Council               People &     processes;
resources to manage             Culture /    standardised
                                                               Possible        Low      Low          Yes
and monitor grants,             Service      templates;
impacting internal              Delivery     experienced staff
service delivery                             management


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
Applicants were encouraged to consult with Council officers prior to submission to ensure project
alignment and eligibility. Advice and support were provided where required throughout the
application period.
Internal Consultation
An internal assessment panel comprising relevant officers from the Strategy and Environment
Directorate undertook the evaluation of applications.

Briefings and/or workshops were undertaken with Councillors to provide an overview of applications
received, assessment outcomes and recommended funding allocations.

Departments consulted:
     Office of the CEO, Mayor &               Community Services                     Corporate Services
             Councillors
 x    Mayor & Councillors                   Director                            Director
 x    Chief Executive Officer               Community Connection                Financial Services
      Executive Officers                    Sport & Active Lifestyles           Revenue Services
      Community Engagement                  Arts & Culture                      ICT
      Governance                            Customer Experience                 Procurement

                                                                                People & Culture
      Strategy & Environment                Development & Regulation             Infrastructure Services
 x    Director                              Director                            Director
 x    Strategy & Sustainability             Development Assessment              Civil and Asset operations
      Economic Development          &                                           Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                            Local Laws
      Destination Management                                                    and Delivery