More than $95,000 has been awarded through round one of Redland City Council’s 2024–2025 sponsorship program to support the delivery of events, activities and initiatives on Redlands Coast.
Mayor, Jos Mitchell said everything from sport tournaments and social events to a multicultural festival and wedding trail had been supported through the first tranche of funding.
“The sponsorship program provides funding and in-kind support to help community-led organisations deliver events, initiatives and activities that directly benefit the community and the Redlands Coast economy,” the Mayor said.
“Council also makes Quandamooka Cultural Awareness Funding available through the program to support the delivery of cultural immersion experiences such as smoking ceremonies and cultural demonstrations at Council-sponsored events.”
Applicants are asked to align their initiative and events with one or more of the program objectives, which includes promoting collaboration, boosting the local economy, increasing social connections and creating a sense of place.
Applications are judged by an internal assessment panel with funding then awarded across three categories: Major Sponsorship (up to $30,000), Minor Sponsorship ($15,000 or under), and Quandamooka Cultural Awareness Funding (up to $1500).
The Mayor thanked the groups that had already delivered events this financial year and encouraged other organisations to begin preparing their application for the next funding round, which was scheduled to open in February 2025.
“I had the pleasure of attending the Diwali cultural celebrations at Capalaba in November, which was one of 10 events and activities to receive Council funding through the first round of the sponsorship program for this financial year,” she said.
“This was a fantastic event for the community, bringing people together from Redlands Coast and beyond to enjoy an afternoon and evening of music, food and dance performances while also showcasing the wonderful cultural diversity of our city.
“Other major events to benefit from the latest round of funding included the Straddie Salute Triathlon, Redlands Coast Masters Sevens Football, Redlands Coast Wedding Trail, and the Wynnum Manly Seagulls reconciliation game on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah).”
