Council assistance available year-round
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan said Council’s website was home to a wealth of information when it comes to grants, donations, fee waivers and in-kind assistance programs.
“Council offers funding and assistance to encourage community capacity building and provide supplementary funding to assist with social, cultural, recreational and environmental opportunities.
“Initiatives such as these go a long way towards building an inclusive and sustainable region through our community groups and encourages them to continue to make positive contributions to the quality of life in our region,” Mayor Milligan said.
The programs on offer from Lockyer Valley Regional Council are reviewed annually and provided for in Council’s Budget.
The following categories of funding and assistance are available:
- Ambassador Support and School Dux Bursary
- Anzac Day Remembrance
- Community Environment Grant
- Community Grants Program
- Community Sporting Complex
- Event Assistance
- Mentoring for Grant Writing
- Minor Grants
- Public Halls Assistance
- Rate Rebates and Remissions
- Regional Significant Events
- School Chaplaincies
- Waivers/Reduction of Fees
- Workshops and training for community groups
“Big or small, support is out there, and it can all make a difference.
“I would encourage all community organisations visit to Council’s website and see what options you have available,” Mayor Milligan said.
For more information, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au or contact Council on 1300 005 872.
