2026-2027 Community Project Grants Program - Events

Brian Stockwell189:24

Councillor Finzel, would you like to close? No, I think that's all that we've said, thank you. I put to the vote those in favour. That's unanimous. We then move on to the next item, if I scroll down, will be events, I think, is the community project grants program for events.

Brian Stockwell172:59

Really great. Thanks. I'll put the motion all in favour. That's unanimous. We then move on to the specific types of community grants and the first one is 2026-27 community project grant program projects and a quick snapshot of that.

Nicola Wilson179:57

I do. In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, I inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in relation to item 7.4, 2026-27 community grants program, community project grants, facility development, as Noosa Arts Theatre have been recommended as a recipient of a facility development grant. I am the senior vice president of Noosa Arts Theatre as a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room.

Brian Stockwell180:28

Thank you. And I will follow up under the same section as local government. I inform the meeting that I have prescribed conflict of interest in relation to item 7.4, the 26-27 community grants program, community project grants, facility development on this agenda, as I am the current president of Noosa Lions Football Club, who I recommend for funding as of. Today. A result my conflicts, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

Brian Stockwell183:51

Well done to the Chairperson. Thank you. Okay then move on to item 7.5 which is the 2026-27 community grants project grant program for equipment. Over to you, Alison.

Karen Finzel184:41

Oh thank you look I think again this is fantastic especially for our hinterland community groups that are well represented there because I know how much they like work really hard in their small communities to get equipment and you know benefit the community with things coming their way especially I have to mention Carters Ridge they've been slugging away out there for time and they're trying to grow their community engagement and bring people on board so I think it's really lovely to see this you know it's a small amount of equipment but I think that will create a huge change for their small community that actually is growing when we see people moving the hinterland so it's really wonderful and they're really supporting those events and growing that community out there so yeah I really support this I think every little bit counts when you've got your community groups working hard and the volunteers and giving these opportunities through the equipment program to just get that one small thing that might you know be instrumental in creating a really large impetus for that community to thrive so yeah I'm really happy with the recommendation and as always the process it's rigorous and stands you know scrutiny so I think in terms of using that money to benefit our community I wish there was more. Thank you.

Brian Stockwell191:37

Others wish to talk to the motion? Okay we're happy to put the motion. Those in favour? That's unanimous. We now move on to item 7 in this category which is the community grants for the three years signature community events grants which are the more significant ones.

Yeah so just to you these applications will see applications were received out of round but met the criteria for exceptional circumstances. So as per our grants policy. These grants support the delivery of significant high-profile community events over a multi-year period and approval will enable these events to continue delivering strong and economic benefits to Noosa. So the outcome being sought is council's agreement to approve the recommended funding allocation to the three community organisations outlined in attachment 1 to the value of $27,000. So I'll list those for you Noosa show, Peregian friends and family for their Peregian Beach carols, and the Tewantin Christmas carols here at the RSL park.