Mount Isa City Council aims to provide financial and / or in-kind assistance to local community groups / clubs / organisations that make positive contributions to the quality of life in the local government area of Mount Isa City. These contributions may address cultural, community, educational, sporting or recreational needs.

Council is pleased to announce the Community Sponsorship Recipients of the February 2012 Round:

• Xstrata Mount Isa Rodeo
• Xstrata Mount Isa Mining Expo
• Camooweal Cricket Weekend
• Mount Isa and Districts Athletics – Hammer Throw and Discus Cage
• Mount Isa Family Fun Day
• Mount Isa Rugby League – Field Clock
• NAIDOC Week School Initiatives
• Mount Isa Volunteer Resources Bags
• Wotato Children’s Choir
• MIGATE Training Awards
• Mount Isa Fishstocking Group – Moondarra Fishing Classic
• Mount Isa Agricultural Show
• City of Mount Isa Golf Open
• Mount Isa Rugby League – Outback Carnival

View the list of all Community Sponsorship recipients here.

Sponsorship, Funding and Grants Policy

The Mount Isa City Council Sponsorship, Funding and Grants Policy applies to all Council employees and elected representatives in relation to the provision of sponsorship, grants, funding and in-kind assistance to eligible community groups/clubs/organisations with the Mount Isa City Council local government area.

Download a copy of the Sponsorship, Funding & Grants Policy here. This outlines the process by which local organisations are eligible and can apply for funding from the council.

Mount Isa City Council approved this policy at the council meeting held 2nd February 2011.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be addressed as follows in order to be assessed:

Sponsorship Application
C/- Economic Development & Community Development
Mount Isa City Council
PO Box 815
Mount Isa, QLD, 4825

Alternatively, they can be faxed to (07) 4747 3209 (Attention : Economic Development & Community Development)

Or

Email : city@mountisa.qld.gov.au

The new policy outlines 2 distinct funding rounds on February and August each year.

It is envisaged that this new system will simplify the sponsorship, funding & grants procedure... as well as the application process.

Applications must be received in the appropriate format. This new format is a simple pro forma, with applicants filling in the blanks in order to apply.

Download the Application Kit here.

Download an example of the Aquittal Form here.

For further information on sponsorships and grants, please contact the council on (07) 4747 3200

Organisations requesting a letter of support from the Mount Isa City Council should email city@mountisa.qld.gov.au.

Applicants must attach a document containing a 'draft version' of the text required in the letter of support. This ensures that any letter from the Mount Isa City Council, if provided, will address all pertinent issues.

This 'draft version' will be considered by the Mount Isa City Council, and alterations to the text may be made if required. Once / if approved, the applicant will be advised of their success and an official copy on council letterhead will be provided.

Please allow up to five working days to receive a response to your application from the Mount Isa City Council.

Please note:

The intention of Letters of Support in Principle are for the purpose of funding / application processes only and do not constitute automatic council approval for the project as a whole. It is suggested that any applicant requesting a Letter of Support in Principle contact the Mount Isa City Council to ensure notification of, and compliance with, any necessary approval requirements or costs that their project / event may incur.