Donations

Livingstone Shire Council recognises the important contribution community organisations and individuals make to the safety, health, equity, vibrancy and inclusiveness of their communities.

Livingstone Shire Council provides donations to support individuals and community organisations whose requests do not meet the eligibility criteria of Council’s existing funding programs, including:

If a request isn’t eligible under those programs, it may be eligible for a Council donation.

Examples of donation requests

Trophies or awards
Contributions to charity operations
Travel or equipment for individuals representing their club outside the Shire
Community waste vouchers for eligible community groups

The level of assistance available is limited by Council’s budgetary allocation which is set each financial year for both monetary and non-monetary donation requests.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility depends on which category you are applying under.
Please review the criteria listed in the relevant category below.

Category 1 – Schools (Awards Only)

For awards recognising students enrolled in schools within Livingstone Shire
Maximum: $250 per school per year

Category 2 – Groups and/or Organisations

To be eligible, organisations must:
a. Deliver services or activities that benefit Livingstone Shire residents
b. Be ineligible for other Council funding programs listed here
c. Align with the Livingstone Community Plan
d. Have no outstanding payments owed to Council

In addition, depending on the type of request, organisations must meet the relevant criteria below.

General Donations

Evidence of attempts to raise funds from other sources
Maximum request: $1,000 per group per year

Land Use Support

Organisation must be undertaking land use planning or development activity
Funding must directly support this work
Maximum request: $2,000 per group per year (reimbursed based on invoice)

Community Waste Vouchers

Only available to incorporated community groups (not individuals)
Group activities must generate excess waste requiring disposal at Council waste facilities
Maximum request: 5 vouchers per group per year
One application per year

Category 3 – Individuals (Excellence in Sport, Academics or the Arts)

Eligible individuals must:
a. Be a resident of Livingstone Shire
b. Be ineligible for any Community Assistance Program funding listed here
c. Demonstrate alignment to the Community Plan goals
d. Have been selected to represent Livingstone, Queensland, or Australia in a recognised championship, competition, showcase, exhibition, or training opportunity
e. Demonstrate efforts to raise funds from other sources
f. Have no outstanding payments owed to Council

Maximum donation requests:

Travel or equipment within Queensland: $150
Travel or equipment outside Queensland, within Australia: $250
International travel or equipment: $350

Ineligible Requests

Council donations will not be provided for:

Commercial businesses or organisations
Government departments or agencies
Food and beverage purchases
Masters Games competitors (self-nominated events)
Events or competitions held within Livingstone Shire
Part or all of Council rates, fees, or charges (Exception: Community waste vouchers for eligible community groups only)
Individuals applying for community waste vouchers (groups only)

How to Apply

Complete the relevant sections in the Donation Request Form:
Donation Request Form(PDF, 1MB)
Email your completed form to: enquiries@livingstone.qld.gov.au

Assessment Process

Applications will be assessed by officers using the relevant financial delegations structure (Manager/General Manager/Council).

Notification

Applicants will be notified within forty-eight hours (48hrs) that their application has been received and the expected timeline for a decision.