Community groups share in more than $200,000

Thirty-seven community groups from across the Scenic Rim are set to share in more than $200,000 under Round 1 of Council's Community Grants Program 2020-2021.

The Scenic Rim Regional Council received a record number of applications from across the region after streamlining its Community Grants Program to make applying for grants easier.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said the new program was proving popular with community groups.

"Our transition to SmartyGrants, an online grants management platform developed by the Australian Institute of Grants Management, has transformed the way community groups access the wonderful opportunities available to them through our Community Grants Program," he said.

"The new program includes stream one for Minor Community Grants and stream two for Major Community Grants. The maximum amount of funding for Minor Grants is $5,000 and the maximum amount of funding for Major Grants is $20,000.

"Council received positive feedback from grant applicants, noting the ease of the new SmartyGrants format and completing applications online, which was also reflected in the improved quality of the applications. Most of the questions about the grants this round related to proposed project details rather than the processes or systems, which is great to hear."

Cr Christensen commended the region's community groups for their dedication to positively contributing to the Scenic Rim.

"Council recognises that supporting community organisations through financial assistance is essential in helping them develop and deliver programs, activities and projects that provide cultural, recreational and community development opportunities in the region," he said.

"The community projects funded under the Community Grants Program ultimately build resilient, adaptive and vibrant communities while contributing to the social wellbeing of local Scenic Rim residents."

Cr Christensen encouraged community groups to apply for Minor Grants and In-Kind support in Round 2 of the program, which will be released in February 2021. 

For more information visit https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/grants-funding-awards

The following Minor Community Grant applications were successful

The following Major Community Grant applications were successful: