The Community Benefit Fund (CBF) is a discretionary fund that allows councillors to meet requests for financial assistance from eligible organisations for a community purpose.
CBF operates under, and allocates an annual budget in accordance with, sections 201B and 202 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.
Available funding
Under S201B of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council can allocate up to 0.1 percent of revenue from general rates from the previous financial year for the purpose of discretionary funds.
The total amount budgeted as discretionary funds is $233,271.18 for the 2024/2025 financial year.
The amounts available for allocation by each councillor are:
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Division
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2024/2025 allocation
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Mayor
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$17,943.93
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Division 1 to 12
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$17,943.93
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Discretionary funds will not be allocated for capital works of Council.
Application timeframes
Applications are open until 30 April each year or until divisional funds are expended.
Please allow up to 4 weeks for your application to be processed and the outcome to be advised.
It is recommended you contact your local councillor prior to submitting your application.
Eligibility
Please ensure that your project or activity is not eligible for another Council grant before considering CBF.
Before you apply, read the following documents to make sure you are eligible for CBF:
Councillors are authorised to support eligible requests for funding at their discretion in accordance with the CBF policy and procedure.
How to apply
Applications must be made through SmartyGrants.
Please note that you will be required to log in to SmartyGrants, and we suggest using the SmartyFile login feature to maintain your applications.
Incomplete or hard copy applications will not be accepted.
Notice of CBF allocations (previously funded applications)
View current and past Community Benefit Fund allocations.
More information
For more information, please contact our Community Grants team on 07 3412 4033 or grants@logan.qld.gov.au.