Council Financial Assistance

Council is permitted to contribute money or otherwise grant financial assistance to persons for the purpose of exercising its functions.

Due to limited funding available within Council’s budget, Council seeks to provide funding to only those individuals or organisations that provide the most benefit to the community, and the funding is utilised for purposes that support, and are consistent with the Council’s Community Strategic Plan.

Council provides two opportunities for financial assistance under the Public Donations Fund and the Community Enhancement. Community, sporting, and educational groups wishing to apply for financial assistance from Moree Plains Shire Council for events, functions, and sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Public Donations

Under the Public Donations fund, Council will consider eligible applications for financial assistance at its first meeting in each financial quarter except in the first quarter of each calendar year, when it may be considered at the first or second meeting of Council.

All applicants are required to complete and submit a Public Donations Application Form to enable the application to be considered. A maximum of $3,000 is available under this fund.

$10,000 each quarter – maximum of $3,000 per application

For further information, see Public Donations Financial Assistance Policy and Public Donations Financial Application Form

Community Enhancement Fund

Thanks to an annual financial contribution from the Moree Solar Farm Pty Ltd the Council is able to, in accordance with a resolution of the Council, contribute money or otherwise grant financial assistance to groups or organisations.

Under the Community Enhancement Fund, the Council will consider eligible applications for financial assistance at its first meeting in the April to May financial quarter per calendar year. All applicants are required to complete and submit a Community Enhancement Fund Application Form to enable the application to be considered. A minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $25,000 is available under this fund.

For further information see the Community Enhancement Fund Policy and Community Enhancement Fund Application Form.

Small Business Fund

Council is seeking to support start-ups and existing small businesses within the Shire under the Small Business Fund Program. Eligible small businesses which employ up to 20 employees will be able to apply for a one-off maximum payment of up to $5,000. The money can be used on a wide range of business development purposes as outlined in the guidelines.

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Small Business Fund

Event Partnership Fund

Council is seeking to provide partnership funding support for a range of local events. These events would have the primary aim of enhancing the amenity, wellbeing, and economic vibrancy of the Moree Plains Shire.

Eligible event organisers will be able to apply for a one-off maximum payment of up to $10,000. The money can be used on a wide range of events as outlined in the guidelines.

The end goal is to deliver a program that will have the greatest positive impact on the local community and our local businesses.

Event Partnership Fund

Any queries in relation to applications for financial assistance should be directed to Council’s Economic Development/Grants Officer on 02 6757 3440

Previous successful applications for donations by Council