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2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - THREE-YEAR SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS · Report
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026
7.7 2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - THREE-YEAR
SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS
Author Community Connections Manager, Alison Hamblin
Community Connection| Community Services Department
Index ECM/Subject/Grants
Attachments 1. ATTACHMENT 1 2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM -
THREE-YEAR SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report seeks to confirm recommendations for out-of-round funding for the 2026-27 Community
Grants Program category: Three-Year Signature Community Event Grants, to align with the current
Signature Community Event Grant Program.
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 out-of-round 2026-27 Three-Year Signature Community Event Grants as outlined
in Attachment 1, subject to sufficient funds totalling $27,000 being allocated in the adopted 2026-
27 Council budget.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is for Council to consider and approve the 2026-27 Community Grants
for Signature Community Events as provided in Attachment 1 of this report, with a total grant value
of $27,000, to align with the current Signature Community Event Grants Program.
Signature Community Event Grants provide financial support for up to three years to eligible not-
for-profit community organisations to support the delivery of events that provide significant benefits
to the broad Noosa community and/or high-profile events that celebrate significant community
occasions.
The Community Grants Policy and Guidelines allow for late or out-of-round applications where there
are exceptional circumstances. Council officers determined that the applications met the threshold
for exceptional circumstances. The applications were then assessed against the same criteria used
in the 2025 primary round for Signature Community Events. To ensure equitable decision-making,
officers also compared the assessment outcomes with those of the applications endorsed by Council
in June 2025. These three applications achieved high assessment scores and are recommended for
funding under the program.
As the current program is in its first year, it is recommended that funding be approved for the
remaining program period through a two-year funding agreement covering 2026/27 and 2027/28,
subject to sufficient funding availability in the adopted budgets.
Refer to report titled '2026-27 Community Grants Program – Community Project Grants and
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026 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 2.3 - Nurture arts and culture to enrich the identity and vibrancy of communities, highlight local talent, celebrate First Nations culture and encourage creative participation and expression. 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 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 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, $27,000 is recommended for 2026-27 Signature Community Event Grants as provided in Attachment 1 of this report. Funding for years two of the agreements is subject to sufficient funding being allocated in future Council budgets. 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.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026
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
Governance Procurement
Commercial Property
Strategy & Environment Development & Regulation Infrastructure Services
Director Director Director
Strategy & Sustainability Development Assessment Infrastructure Planning, Design
and Delivery
x Economic Development & Local Laws Civil and Asset operations
Destination Management
Environmental Services Environmental Health Waste
Innovation & Digital Hub Building & Plumbing Building & Facilities
x Property / Permits Disaster Management