The QCoal Foundation has launched the Community Spirit Grants to encourage productive partnerships between QCoal Foundation and community groups that contribute to the sustainable growth and development of regional and remote Queensland communities, enriching these communities now and in the future.
Objectives
The objectives of the QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program are:
To make meaningful and positive contributions to support the development of vibrant, liveable and sustainable regional and remote communities.
To foster productive partnerships between QCoal Foundation and local communities and organisations that facilitate long-term, sustainable solutions to community identified needs.
To provide a simple and transparent process for the application and receipt of project funding that benefits regional and remote communities.
Priority Areas
QCoal Foundation prioritises community grant applications that are focused on one or more of the following priority areas:
Liveability – improving the general liveability of regional and remote communities in a way that is valued by that community.
Health – improving access to health services in regional and remote communities.
Education – supporting access to education in regional and remote communities to create pathways to employment.
All applications must demonstrate how their project is aligned with one or more of these priority areas.
Funding Information
For grants of up to $2,000 per grant. Awarded every 4 months (February, May and September). Primarily for short term or one-off projects that reflect the spirit and aspirations of the community.
Eligibility Criteria
The QCoal Foundation gives preference to applications from not-for-profit organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. In some cases they may refer applications from other community groups to the donor partners who may be able to assist. They are unable to provide grants to individuals.
Ineligibility
Grants are not available for:
Individuals
Commercial enterprises
Political, religious or spiritual organisations whose application relates to promotion of their beliefs
