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Community Groups Encouraged to Apply For
Discretionary Funds
There’s still money available in this year’s Council’s
Discretionary Funds, so Mayor Peter Flannery
is encouraging community groups to make
application.
“This initiative is specifically set up to help give smaller groups
and charities a hand,” he said.
“In the past we’ve provided support to the amazing work of
organisations like Rural Firies, Lions Clubs, local school initiatives,
U3A, and even the Steam and Vintage Machinery Society.”
“As we chart a course to economic recovery, I want to make sure
community groups aren’t forgotten and don’t slip through the
cracks.
“Each year Councillors have a $30,000 Discretionary Fund
allocation they can approve, which is a great way of delivering
local support to literally every corner of our region. Baby Bundles For Young Mums To Keep Flowing
“As Mayor I have a $75,000 allocation and I’m looking forward to Brendale Charity, A Brave Life recently received a
seeing applications come in.” $7,674 cheque, personally delivered by Mayor Peter
Projects supported must be for a community purpose and may Flannery, thanks to Moreton Bay Regional Council’s
include projects that: hardship and assistance grants.
• Improve community facilities located in the Moreton Bay Made and packed with love out the back of a warehouse in
Region;
• Support community arts and cultural activities; Brendale, midwife Melissa Redsell has been overwhelmed by
recent demand for the ‘Baby Bundles’ care packages that she
• Improve the environment; puts together to donate to teen mums.
• Support awards associated with school events and activities; “Seeing firsthand the demand that A Brave Life are currently
• Contribute to community safety; trying to supply, it was immediately clear to me that they
• Contribute to improved health and well-being; absolutely need and deserve this financial assistance.
• Purchase equipment to resource community organisations; “It’s local charities and community groups like this that I won’t
and allow to be forgotten in the broader economic recovery of
• Create opportunities for residents to be involved in their our region, as we chart a path forward through the weeks and
community. months ahead.
Mayor Flannery said there was about $100,000 worth of grants Founding Director and CEO Melissa Redsell said that no mother
still available from the $360,000 fund this financial year. should be without the essentials for her newborn baby.
“So you’re going to have to get your applications in quick,” Mayor “Our baby bundles are designed for a young mother to turn up
Flannery said. to hospital with all the immediate essentials that she needs for
“Discretionary funds are there to support grassroots community, her baby,” she said.
cultural, sporting and environmental projects that provide a For more information on available community grants, visit:
demonstrated benefit to the Moreton Bay Region. www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/grants/ and select ‘COVID-19
“Retrospective funding is not available, we’re looking for new Community Response & Recovery Program’.
ideas and initiatives, or just to help grassroots groups get by
through these tough times.
“If you have any enquiries or need any assistance, our community
grants team are still hard at work and ready to take your calls to
help.”
You have until 30 June to apply. Applications must be submitted
via the online.
Visit: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/grants/ and select
Discretionary Funds or for more information call Council on
073205 0555 or email the team directly on: grants@moretonbay.
qld.gov.au