Discretionary funds
Discretionary funds are for community organisations to spend on a community purpose. The funds help support the delivery of community, cultural, sporting, and environmental projects. City of Moreton Bay’s Mayor and Councillors distribute the funds each financial year.
How to apply
Before applying refer to the:
Organisations wishing to apply must first contact their local Councillor's office.
As Council nears the end of the financial year, some Discretionary Funds budgets are close to being expended. To remove the unnecessary burden on community groups who may be considering making application and to avoid disappointment, it is necessary for applicants to contact their local Councillor’s office prior to starting an application.
We will notify you of the outcome about 15 business days after applying.
Annual budget
The Local Government Regulation 2012 requires Council to allocate an amount for discretionary funds that does not exceed the prescribed amount. The prescribed amount, for a local government for a financial year, means 0.1% of the local government’s revenue from general rates for the previous financial year.
Council has allocated a total of $306,410 equating to $23,570 for each elected official towards discretionary funds for this financial year.
Discretionary fund allocations must be the same for City of Moreton Bay's Mayor and Councillors.
Funding allocation register
The register lists the amounts allocated by Mayors and Councillors to various community organisations each year. It is made publicly available per the Local Government Regulation 2012.
More information or help with your application
For more information or help before you start your application, refer to Grants information and resources or email grants@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.