Signature Events Attraction and Retention Fund 2026

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Introduction and Eligibility

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The Signature Events Attraction and Retention Fund supports events providing commercial benefits to the Redlands Coast region through the acknowledgement of the Redland City Council and/or Redlands Coast. This fund is aimed at large scale events that have previously run successfully over two years.

This grant is part of the Events on Redlands Coast Program. Funding is available for up to $60,000 (ex. GST) per financial year for up to three years.

Before you start

Please ensure you have reviewed all content on Signature Events Attraction and Retention Fund 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

If your application is successful, all grant recipients must acknowledge Redland City Council’s funding and agreed benefits in line with the requirements outlined in the funding agreement.
Please confirm that you 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 understand and commit to the acknowledgement of funding requirements." on page 1

All entities ineligible for funding are listed on the Signature Events Attraction and Retention Fund 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 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 understand and commit to the acknowledgement of funding requirements." on page 1
  • "I do NOT represent any of the entities ineligible for this funding:" on page 1

All eligibility requirements are listed on the Signature Events Attraction and Retention Fund 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.