McKinlay Shire Council's Community Sponsorship program is available for not for profit local community groups, organisations and external organisations providing for programs, activities, events and projects that enrich the lives of McKinlay Shire residents. Groups are only eligible for one sponsorship contribution per financial year from Council. Please note that submitting an application for a Sponsorship request does not guarantee approval.
Any group/organisation wishing to obtain Council’s sponsorship for an amount greater than $5,000.00 must submit their application prior to the commencement of the financial year for which the organisation require the sponsorship.
Download the Community Sponsorship Program Guidelines (PDF) and Application Form (DOC).
Donation Request
McKinlay Shire Council's Community Donation program is available for non-profit organisations that provide a recognised contribution to the Shire in the areas of health, emergency services or charitable services. Groups and or organisations are only eligible for one donation per financial year from Council. Download the Community Donations Program Guidelines and Request Form (PDF) .
Community Benefit Assistance Scheme
McKinlay Shire Council’s Community Benefit Assistance Scheme assists community-based groups and organisations to provide programs, activities, events and projects that enrich the lives of McKinlay Shire residents. The Community Benefit Assistance Scheme is available on an annual basis and where funds are allocated on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
Applications may be submitted in the following categories to the maximum indicated:
Infrastructure – Eligible not for profit organisations are able to apply for a grant up to $5,000 (excluding GST) for the renewal, development or upgrade of infrastructure utilised by the community organisation. Funds will be allocated on a dollar for dollar contribution for which the organisation can include cash contribution, volunteer wages, donated materials and use of equipment donated. Costs must be directly associated with the project which funding is being sought for.
Equipment – Eligible not for profit organisations are able to apply for a grant up to $3,000 (excluding GST) for the purchase of equipment relevant to the community organisations operations and activities. The funds will be allocated on a dollar for dollar basis which must be a cash contribution.
Support for Volunteers – Eligible not for profit organisations are able to apply for a grant up to $1,000 (excluding GST) for volunteer training relevant to the community organisations operations and activities. The funds will be allocated on a dollar for dollar basis which must be a cash contribution.
For further information please contact Community Services Team Leader on (07) 4746 7166 or email community@mckinlay.qld.gov.au