Apply Now: Redland City’s Events Grant (Australia)

Deadline: 20-Sep-2026

Redland City Council is inviting eligible not-for-profit organisations to apply for the Events Grant under the Events on Redlands Coast Program. The grant supports medium-scale, multi-year events that strengthen community connections and stimulate local economic activity within Redland City. Successful applicants can receive up to $20,000 per financial year for up to three years. Eligible events include festivals, conferences, expos, concerts, sporting events, film festivals, arts and crafts fairs, and cultural heritage festivals. Applicants must meet specific organisational, financial, insurance, and event-delivery requirements.

About the Redland City Council Events Grant

The Events Grant is part of the Events on Redlands Coast Program, which supports organisations delivering vibrant events within Redland City. The programme focuses on events that provide community and economic benefits by: - Strengthening community connections. - Encouraging community participation. - Supporting local economic activity. - Creating vibrant event experiences. - Building longer-term event activity within Redland City. The grant is designed for medium-scale events delivered over multiple years. How Much Funding Is Available?

Eligible organisations can request up to:

- $20,000 per financial year. - For a maximum period of three years. Funding is intended to support eligible costs associated with delivering the approved event. Applicants should provide a clear budget showing how the requested funding will contribute to event delivery and demonstrate value for money. What Types of Events Are Supported? The Events Grant supports a broad range of community-focused events.

Eligible event types may include:

- Festivals. - Fairs. - Conferences. - Summits. - Expos. - Networking events. - Music festivals. - Concerts. - Sporting events. - International film festivals. - Arts and crafts fairs. - Cultural heritage festivals. All funded events must be delivered within Redland City. Community and Economic Benefits Supported events should contribute to both community connection and local economic activity. Applicants should explain how their event will benefit the Redland Coast community and contribute to economic activity within Redland City. The proposed event should demonstrate meaningful outcomes rather than primarily serving a private or restricted audience. Who Can Apply? Applicants must meet specific organisational and financial requirements.

Eligible applicants must:

- Be a not-for-profit incorporated entity or an organisation registered under an Act of Parliament. - Hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN), or complete a Statement by a Supplier form. - Be financially viable. - Maintain public liability insurance of $20 million. - Have a bank account in the name of the legal entity. - Deliver the funded event within Redland City. The organisation must also meet Council’s other applicable grant requirements. Event Location Requirement The funded event must be delivered within Redland City. Events held outside the Council area are not eligible for support under this grant. Applicants should clearly identify the proposed event location and demonstrate that the event will be delivered within the eligible geographic area. One Application Per Event Only one successful application per 12-month period is permitted for the same event. Organisations planning multi-year funding should take this requirement into account when preparing their applications. Insurance Requirement Applicants must maintain public liability insurance of at least $20 million. A current public liability insurance certificate must be provided as part of the application documentation. The insurance requirement helps demonstrate that the organisation has appropriate coverage for delivering the proposed event. Financial Viability and Bank Account Applicants must demonstrate that their organisation is financially viable. They must also have a bank account held in the name of the legal entity. Financial documentation is required as part of the application process to help demonstrate the organisation’s financial position and capacity to manage grant funds. Who Is Not Eligible? The Events Grant does not accept applications from several types of applicants.

Ineligible applicants include:

- Individuals. - Government organisations. - Semi-government organisations. - Schools. - Education institutions. - Childcare providers. - Political parties. - Industry bodies without direct community benefit. - Organisations with outstanding debts. - Organisations with overdue grant acquittals. Applicants should resolve any outstanding Council debts or grant reporting requirements before applying where applicable. What Activities and Costs Are Not Funded? The grant does not support a range of activities and expenditure types.

Funding will not be provided for:

- Private events. - Daily operating costs. - Capital works. - Political activities. - Projects that begin before funding is awarded. - Debt repayments. - Non-essential travel. - Costs already funded by other levels of government. - Fundraising for third parties, except where the fundraising benefits a Redland City charity with DGR status. Applicants should ensure that their proposed budget focuses on costs directly related to the eligible event. Fundraising for Third Parties Fundraising for third parties is generally ineligible. An exception applies where the fundraising benefits a Redland City charity with DGR status. Applicants should clearly explain the beneficiary and demonstrate that the proposed activity meets this exception if relevant. Projects Must Not Start Before Funding Projects or events that begin before funding is awarded are not eligible. Applicants should therefore plan their event timeline carefully and ensure that funded activities do not commence before the relevant funding decision. Costs Funded by Other Government Levels The grant cannot fund costs that are already being