Community Celebration Grant 2026

This is a preview of the Community Celebration Grant - Application Form 2025/26 form. You will be able to start a submission when the round opens at 8:00AM 9 February 2026 (AEST)
 

Introduction and Eligibility

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The Community Celebration Grant is to support local community groups to host small-scale, localised celebration events that foster inclusion, cultural diversity, and community spirit. This grant is a part of the Events on Redland Coast Grant program, with up to $15,000 (ex. GST) funding available.

This includes events such as neighbourhood cultural festivals, heritage days, and seasonal or holiday gatherings that bring people together, celebrate local identity, and strengthen community connections.

This grant is part of the Events on Redlands Coast Program. 

Before you start

Please ensure you have reviewed all content on the Community Celebration Grant webpage to ensure you are eligible and understand your requirements and responsibilities as an applicant.

We recommend that, prior to applying, you contact Redland City Council’s Community Grants Team to discuss eligibility requirements and scope of the project within the grant category.

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Understanding your commitment as an applicant

When you apply for a grant, you're committing to deliver the project as outlined in your application. This includes using the funds responsibly, meeting agreed timelines, and submitting any required reports or updates. It’s important to ensure your organisation is ready to manage the grant if successful.

All applications:

  • will be evaluated based on the quality, clarity, and relevance of the information provided, and how well it addresses the assessment criteria outlined for the funding round
  • are funded based on a competitive process and the total funding budget available
  • only information provided in this application will be used to assess your application
  • applicants will receive formal notification of the outcome of their application in writing
  • must be complete with all the requested information provided.

Acknowledgement of funding

All grant recipients are required to acknowledge Redland City Council grant funding in accordance with Council guidelines as outlined on the Community Celebration Grant webpage.

Please confirm that you have read, understand and commit to the acknowledgement of funding requirements. * Required
Response required.
If you're unable to acknowledge commitment, you are not eligible to progress further in the application.

Ineligible applicants (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please confirm that you have read, understand and commit to the acknowledgement of funding requirements." on page 1

All entities ineligible for funding are listed on the Community Celebration Grant webpage. Before proceeding, please read this information and ensure that you do not represent any of these entities. If you fall into any of these ineligible entity categories you're unable to apply for this funding

I confirm that I do not represent any of the entities ineligible for this funding: * Required
Response required.
If you're unable to acknowledge commitment, you are not eligible to progress further in the application.

Confirmation of eligibility (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Please confirm that you have read, understand and commit to the acknowledgement of funding requirements." on page 1
  • "I confirm that I do not represent any of the entities ineligible for this funding:" on page 1

All eligibility requirements are listed on the Community Celebration Grant webpage. Before proceeding, please read this information and ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements. Failure to meet all of these eligibility requirements will render you ineligible to apply for this funding.

I meet ALL grant program eligibility requirements: * Required
Response required.
If you're unable to acknowledge eligibility, you are not eligible to progress further in the application.