Community Events Funding

This funding provides financial support for events that celebrate Logan’s diversity and inclusiveness. Events delivered by the community for our community are valued for the experiences and opportunities they provide.

Grants are open for organisations that meet the “community purpose” in Council’s Grants to Community Organisations Policy. This is defined as activities that:

  • encourage a vibrant, engaged and resilient community
  • build on the strengths in the local community
  • value local collaboration and partnerships
  • encourage participation in community life and foster social cohesion
  • promote and encourage environmental protection and sustainability
  • support our city vision of ‘City of Logan, a green city full of pride, opportunity and culture’
  • support Council’s Corporate Plan priorities.

Visit our Community Event Funding recipients page for examples of previously funded events.

Available funding

Type of grant

Amount

Grant program details

Small Events Grant

Any amount up to $5,000

Smaller events that are for a particular sector or geographic area in the community (i.e. a local community event).

You are required to provide an event schedule and/or runsheet.

Event Sponsorship Funding

Any amount between $5,001 to $20,000

Larger-scale events that:

  • appeal to visitors and the broader community
  • increase the reputation and/or raise the profile of the City of Logan.

You are required to:

  • provide a full event management plan (i.e. site map, run sheet, a plan to manage emergencies, bins and waste, security and traffic, etc.)
  • provide a copy of your event licence, if applicable (see Events and markets). 

Eligibility

Before applying, please download and read the eligibility and assessment criteria in the Community Event Funding Guidelines (PDF 470 KB).

Application timeframes

Small Event Grants

  • Applications are provided across 7 highly competitive rounds per year.
  • Outcomes are advised approximately 4 weeks after the round closes.
  • We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible (at least 3 months prior to the event date).
  • Please note we cannot fund events that are held before the outcomes are advised.

Applications close

Outcomes advised by

Friday 4 October 2024

Friday 1 November 2024

Friday 8 November 2024

Friday 6 December 2024

Friday 13 December 2024

Friday 31 January 2025

Friday 31 January 2025

Friday 28 February 2025

Friday 7 March 2025

Friday 4 April 2025

Friday 11 April 2025

Friday 16 May 2025

Event Sponsorship Funding

  • Applications are provided across 3 highly competitive rounds per year.
  • Outcomes are advised approximately 8 weeks after the round closes.
  • We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible (at least 6 months prior to the event date).
  • Please note we cannot fund events that are held before the outcomes are advised.

Applications close

Outcomes advised by

Tuesday 27 August 2024

Tuesday 22 October 2024

Tuesday 15 October 2024

Tuesday 10 December 2024

Tuesday 11 March 2025

Tuesday 13 May 2025

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.

Events guide

Use the City of Logan events guide to help you plan for and host safe and successful events. In this guide, you will find:

  • Advice and tips
  • Event templates
  • Information on event permits and licences.

Community event bins

Eligible community organisations hosting a community event within Logan can apply for up to $400 per financial year to use towards 240L standard or recycle bins for events. On average, these funds will allow for up to 41 waste or recycling bins.

Applicants must be an organisation operating within Logan. Applications will be accepted from the following:

  • Community organisations
  • Community based sporting groups
  • Eligible charities
  • State schools

To apply and find out more, please visit the Community Event Bins webpage.

More information

For more information or advice please call the Community Grants Team on 07 3412 4033 or email us at grants@logan.qld.gov.au.