Make Your Place Mackay Waterfront Placemaking Grant 26/27

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Applicant Details

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Please note:

  • You are only permitted to submit one application per organisation, per round.
  • A copy of the Make your Place Grant Guidelines can be downloaded here

Contact Details

Mackay Regional Council is collecting your information in order to process your application.  This information will only be disclosed to any other third party with your written authorisation or as required by law.

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Organisation/Business/Trading Name
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Organisation Details

Is Your Organisation Registered For GST? * Required
Does Your Organisation Have An ABN? * Required
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Australian Business Register Information
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Goods & Services Tax (GST)
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Auspiced Applications Only

If your application is being auspiced by an incorporated association or an individual, please upload written proof and documentation.
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    Documentation must include permission in writing, Contact Person, their Position, Organisation Details and ABN Number

    Child Safe Requirements

    Will the grant-funded project include activities or services that will involve children (individuals under the age of 18), or facilities/activities where children are under your organisation’s supervision? * Required
    This question relates to Child Safe Organisation Act 2024 (QLD)

    Child Safety Declaration (Not Applicable)

    This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Will the grant-funded project include activities or services that will involve children (individuals under the age of 18), or facilities/activities where children are under your organisation’s supervision?" on page 1

    The Grantee acknowledges that it is exclusively responsible for ensuring the safety of children involved in the funded activity and for complying with all applicable child safety obligations (including the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld) and the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle, where applicable). Council’s receipt or sighting of any child‑safety related policies or evidence is solely for Council’s assurance and to confirm the Grantee’s compliance efforts. Council’s review shall not be taken as endorsement of the content or as a transfer of responsibility for the effectiveness of those policies, which remains with the Grantee.

    To seek further information about Child Safe Organisations - Child Safe Organisations | Queensland Family and Child Commission.

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      Documents could include: a copy of your Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct; and, brief details of your risk management measures (e.g. supervision arrangements/ratios, transport arrangements, reporting pathways etc)

      Available Categories (Not Applicable)

      This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Will the grant-funded project include activities or services that will involve children (individuals under the age of 18), or facilities/activities where children are under your organisation’s supervision?" on page 1

      1. Make Your Place Grant – $7,500

      Funding is available for larger scale projects and will fund up to 80 per cent of a projects budget up to a maximum of $7,500.

      A minimum 20 per cent co-contribution is to be provided via financial and/or in-kind support.

      2. Make Your Place Micro Grant – $1,500

      Funding is available for small scale, pop-up style projects and will fund 100 per cent of a projects budget up to a maximum of $1,500.

      Please select the category you wish to apply for: * Required
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      Project Details

      Address or name of location
      Prior to June 30, 2027.
      Provide a brief description of what you are proposing

      Mandatory Information

      Is your project located within the Mackay Waterfront Area? * Required
      Preference will be given to activities located in close proximity to the Mackay Waterfront Riverside and City Centre Precincts.
      Has the applicant commenced works. * Required
      Applicants who have commenced works are ineligible for funding.
      Does your Organisation (or Auspicing Organisation) have a valid Public Liability Insurance cover for your project? * Required
      Have you obtained all development approvals, permits and licenses (where required)? * Required
      Does your application involve public art? * Required

      This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Does your application involve public art?" on page 1

      Any Make Your Place Funding relating to a project involving public art, is subject to public art approval. Please review the 'Guidelines for the Installation of Art in Public Places' and complete a Public Art Application from here: Installation of Art in Public Places - Mackay Regional Council

      Additionally, please reach out to our Public Art Officer Jennifer Dalton-Smith via email jennifer.dalton-smith@mackay.qld.gov.au to notify them of your project. 

      Have you spoken to a public art officer? * Required
      Have you received Public Art Approval?
      Public Art Approval is required for your Make Your Place application to be deemed complete.
      Please upload a copy of your Public Art Approval.
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        Assessment Criteria

        The six aims of the Mackay Waterfront Placemaking grant program are to:

        1. Connect the local community, residents and/or businesses.
        2. Improve physical health, mental well-being, and community cohesion. 
        3. Test new concepts, trial emerging ideas and be innovative. 
        4. Celebrate and promote art, culture(s), creativity and/or local history.
        5. Reimagine and reinvent everyday public spaces.  
        6. Encourage collaboration between individuals and groups. 

         

        Detail how your proposal aligns with one or more of the aims listed above.
        The Mackay Waterfront Place Strategy can be found here https://www.mackaywaterfront.com.au/Initiatives/Mackay-Waterfront-Place-Strategy
        Demonstrate how your project is well-planned and upload any supporting documents below.
        Assessment Criteria 3: Please upload supporting project planning documents
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          Project planning documents could include but are not limited to letters of support, project/program timeline, risk assessment etc.

          Budget - Assessment Criteria 4 (15%)

          The below budget section will be reviewed and assessed as Assessment Criteria 4. 

          The budget section and table must: 

          • be completed correctly
          • consider the use of local contractors/suppliers with appropriate qualifications
          • demonstrate the appropriate financial contribution to the project by the applicant, and
          • be realistic and provide value for money.
          Must be a dollar amount. 
          Must be a dollar amount. Ensure you have read the conditions of the grant category you are applying for.

          Provide a detailed breakdown of all proposed project costs including, materials, labour and incidentals being applied for. Amounts entered within this table should reflect quotes provided. 

          Proposed ExpenditureExpenditure Amount ($)Quotes
          Please attach a quote for each item to support your application
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                    This number/amount is calculated. 

                    Co-contribution (Not Applicable)

                    This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select the category you wish to apply for:" on page 1

                    Please provide a detailed breakdown of your 20% grant co-contribution.

                    i.e. this could include financial, in-kind or details of alternative grant funding. 

                    Contribution$

                    Must be at least 1 rows

                    This number/amount is calculated. 

                    Tax Forms

                    You must complete the relevant Grant Tax Form in addition to the provision of the above information. 

                    Please note: If you are unsure of your circumstances relating to GST, contact the Australian Taxation Office.  Filling out the incorrect section will delay payment if your application is successful.

                    Please download the tax forms here. 

                    Please upload your completed tax form. * Required
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                      Creditor Details Confirmation Form

                      In order to process your application faster, should you be successful, you are required to download and complete a Creditor Details Confirmation Form.  You can download the form here.

                      Please upload your Creditor Details Confirmation Form here. * Required
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                        Please upload a copy of your Bank Statement here. * Required
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                          Statement must show name, account number and BSB. Details of transaction history not required.

                          Demonstrate Experience (Not Applicable)

                          This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select the category you wish to apply for:" on page 1

                          Where applicable please provide references or demonstrated experience of a similar scale activity. 

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                            Attachments

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                              Funding Agreement

                              A copy of your Funding Agreement can be downloaded here. Once you have read and understood the terms please agree below.

                              I acknowledge that:

                              • I have read the “Funding Agreement”; and
                              • I agree to be bound by its terms.
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                              Certification

                              I certify that:

                              • I have read and will abide by the Make Your Place Grant Guidelines.
                              • The statements in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
                              • I have read and understood the Information Privacy and Right to Information Statement below and agree to the use and disclosure of information as outlined in the Statement.

                               

                              Information Privacy and Right to Information:

                              The information you provide in your grant application will be used by Mackay Regional Council to process and assess your application and, if successful, to process, pay and administer your grant.  Mackay Regional Council may contact other funding agencies to verify grants requested in support of your project. 

                              The information may be used by Mackay Regional Council for reporting purposes, training, systems testing and process improvement.  The information may be anonymised and used for statistical purposes.  The information may be used by Mackay Regional Council for the promotion of the Make Your Place Grant.  For this purpose, the information and your contact details may be provided to the media and other agencies who may contact you directly.  Mackay Regional Council may also publish the information in their Annual Reports or on their websites.  Mackay Regional Council treat all personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009.  The provisions of the Right to Information Act 2009 apply to documents in the possession of Mackay Regional Council.

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