2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - THREE-YEAR SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS · Report

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.