Community SPONSORSHIP requests

Parkside Group makes positive financial contributions to regional communities in which we live and work. Each calendar year, Parkside offers funding for community groups and not-for-profit initiatives, projects and programs. This is a capped program and once all monies have been distributed for the year, sponsorship programs are considered closed.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for sponsorship your business, group or organisation must be registered in one of these local government areas.

  • Townsville City Council

  • Burdekin Shire Council

  • Western Downs Region

  • Shire of Banana

  • South Burnett Region

  • Shire of Bridgetown - Greenbushes

  • Shire of Manjimup

  • Shire of Nannup

  • Shire of East Gippsland

Applicants must be a registered not-for-profit group or organisation based in Australia and possess an ABN that aligns with the registered name of the organisation.

Applicants must also align to at least one of Parkside Group’s core community focus areas.

  • Sustainable communities

  • Health and Well-being

  • Education / Skills development

  • Environmental stewardship

  • Social welfare

 

What is not eligible for funding?

Organisations that operate for profit.

  • Projects or initiatives that discriminate on the basis of race, gender or lifestyle..

  • Religious or political activities including advocacy or lobbying.

  • Individuals participating in sporting events.

  • Travel costs for events or sporting trips.

  • Projects or programs that would ordinarily be funded by government.

  • Organisations that have not fulfilled previous sponsorship agreements.

  • Activities that promote:

  • Gambling

  • Beauty contests / pageants

  • Drinking, smoking or any substance abuse.

Submissions should be sent in writing to sponsorshipstimber@parkside.biz