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Council calls for community grant applications


Got a great idea for a community focused project? Apply now for a community grant from Redland City Council and turn your ideas into reality. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the latest round of community grants wil open next week, with applications accepted until Friday 26 February. “Last financial year, Council provided more than $500,000  Continue reading…

Snapshot: Tuesday 5 August


Trees for Weeds Day Swap a shopping bag of weeds for a free native plant* at five island locations. Straddie and Bay Islands When: Saturday 16 August, 8.30am – 10.30am Where: Point Lookout Bushcare Nursery, Karragarra Island Foreshore Park, Coochiemudlo Island Jetty, Macleay Island Progress Hall, Russell Island Pool Carpark *Limit five plants per person  Continue reading…

Pulse eNewsletter – January 2014


Mayor’s Message See the PDA plans Next round of grants open soon Save Ziggy’s mates Fluoride a State responsibility Sign of the times Quarry queries Things to do   Mayor’s message Redland City’s heartfelt thanks go out to all those who helped battle the fires which raged across North Stradbroke Island over the New Year.  Continue reading…

New sponsorship policy means even playing field for applicants


For information about the new two rounds of sponsorship funding, visit our website. If you are looking for Council sponsorship, there will be two rounds of funding available during the 2013/2014 financial year. They will be open for applications from late July 2013 and in February/March 2014 respectively. Council will accept Round 1 sponsorship applications  Continue reading…

School sports precinct pilot a step closer


A pilot partnership to provide top-flight sporting facilities for community use at Victoria Point State High School has moved a step closer with news of a state government grant. Redland City Council Open Space, Sport and Recreation Councillor Lance Hewlett welcomed government funding of $100,000 for the proposed community sporting precinct partnership. “This innovative partnership between  Continue reading…

Apply for a grant and help invest in your community tomorrow


Applications are opening for Round 2 of funding under Council’s 2012-13 Community Grants Program and Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). From 29 January until 1 March 2013, grant applications to fund sport and recreation, community development, arts and cultural heritage, festivals and events, enterprise development and environmental projects will be accepted. Council will also host  Continue reading…

Council grants support broad range of community projects


Rooftop solar panels for Cleveland Bowls Club, a custom built native animal release trailer for the Wildlife Action Group and $70,000 in support for emergency services first responders are among the 32 projects funded in Redland City Council’s latest round of community grants.. Mayor Karen Williams said Council had contributed $360,252 to support organisations and  Continue reading…

Environment grant up for grabs


Redland community groups are encouraged to apply for a State Government grant to help support the protection of our local environment. The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection is making up to $100,000 funding available through the Everyone’s Environment grants program with applications due 28 September 2012. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said while Council  Continue reading…

Council’s free “winning grants” workshops a winner!


Two “winning grants” workshops facilitated by Redland City Council in May have proven very popular and successful, with 125 people from local organisations attending and many providing overwhelmingly positive feedback. The free GrantReady workshops, provided by Council, with sponsorship from Bendigo Bank Victoria Point Branch, were designed to help local organisations to source, qualify and  Continue reading…

Anti-bullying, koalas and marine rescue themes highlight diversity of Community Grants Program funding


Thirty-five local individuals and organizations have been successful in receiving a Redland City Council Community Grant, including programs to support anti-bullying campaigns and train Marine Rescue volunteers in First Aid. Council contributed over $200,000 of funding for Round 2 of the 2011/12 Community Grants Program, which provides the not-for-profit sector with much needed funding to  Continue reading…