Noosa Council will soon begin taking applications for the latest round of Community Grants, Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants, and a brand new Youth Grants Program.
Grants officer Meagan Monk said council offered the range of grants to support and empower local community groups, artists and young people to deliver projects that make Noosa more vibrant and inclusive.
“Council’s special one-off out-of-round Youth Response Grants Program will support projects that tackle social, cultural, environment and economic issues impacting young people,” Ms Monk said.
“We aim to support youth-led entrepreneurship, innovation, active citizenship, and social cohesion.”
Each of the grant programs opens for applications from 9am, February 1.
The Community Grants Program provides essential assistance to local community groups, organisations, and clubs to execute various community projects and events.
RADF grants are specifically for individuals and community groups involved in arts and culture in the Noosa Shire. This program, in partnership with the Queensland Government, supports the growth of local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
The application period for these grants, plus Community Grant applications, closes 14 March at noon.
The Youth Response Grant program closes on 29 February at noon.
For more information about each of the grants, visit council’s website at noosa.qld.gov.au
To help potential applicants, and facilitate networking, council will host a Grants Connect event at 5.30pm on 8 February at The J.
“This free, community grants networking forum is an excellent opportunity for individuals and groups to gain insights, clarify queries, and connect with like-minded project leaders,” Ms Monk said.
“We encourage all interested parties to attend the Grants Connect event to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various grant opportunities.
“Our team is ready to help both individuals and groups that may need some help and encouragement completing the application process,” Ms Monk said.
Bookings can be made through Eventbrite on the Grants Connect Event page on council’s website – noosa.qld.gov.au
