Entry deadline: March 1, 2024
Toowoomba Regional Council has announced a Community Economic Development Grant Program which will provide funding to support local community groups to implement programs and projects that benefit local businesses and the wider economy.
The Community Economic Development Grant Program seeks to achieve our community's vision of a "dynamic, diverse economy that generates industrial development and employment opportunities" by supporting projects that seek to achieve one or more of the following goals:
The purpose is Supporting Impact Implementing the Toowoomba Regional Economy Development Strategy and Community Growth Action Plan.
Promote the creation, growth and retention of sustainable businesses that enhance the region's reputation for innovation, creativity, diversity and sustainability. Encourage new partnerships and collaborations between companies and business support groups. Create local employment opportunities and increase business investment Loan information Grants of up to $10,000 are available for each project, but requests for smaller grants are also welcomed.
The maximum grant amount available for a project is determined by the amount of corresponding cash that the applicant can confirm will be contributed to the project.
Grants for projects with a total cost of up to $5,000 do not require a financial contribution from the applicant.
Grants for projects with total cash costs exceeding $5,000 require a matching cash contribution from the applicant, with the grant amount ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.
Target project It is essential that your project: Contributes to achieving the goals of the Toowoomba Regional Economic Development Strategy and/or Community Growth Action Plan and delivers one or more of the following outcomes: Connects with local businesses; Facilitate, build business capacity and capacity Contribute to implementation Facilitate partnerships and collaboration between businesses and/or organizations in the Toowoomba region.
Fill local talent shortages Ineligible project Community Economic Development Grants are not used to repay loans or other debt. Projects that have already been started or completed. Recurring administrative and ongoing costs such as: B.: Regular wages, regular office expenses.
Commercial project. Projects already funded by other Toowoomba Regional Council grant programs. Prizes, trophies, raffle prizes, or fundraising events Eligibility criteria Organizations can apply for community economic development grants if:
Are or are sponsored by an eligible community organization as defined in the Community Grants Policy. operate or provide services in the Toowoomba Regional Council area; I have an Australian company number (ABN).
Not applicable Individual. Nonprofit corporations, foundations, and other organizations. Governments, sub-national bodies and statutory authorities. Public and private educational institutions (including primary, secondary, high school, parent-teacher associations, civic associations, parent-teacher associations, and friendship associations). trade unions and student guilds.
For more information, visit Toowoomba Region Council.
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