Mayoral Fund
Each year we allocate funding to support individuals and community groups as part of the Mayoral Fund.
The Mayor decides how to allocate the funding and this is endorsed by Council.
This year the total budget is $3,500.
How to apply
Applications for this year's round of funding closed on Monday 4 November 2024.
- Applicants must be a not-for-profit entity.
- An application may not necessarily result in a donation.
- The amount of funding may not match the amount applied for.
Timeline
- 7 October - 4 November 2024 - Applications open.
- Early November - Applications assessed by the Mayor.
- Late November Council Meeting - Outcome reported to Council.
- Applicants notified of the outcome.
About Mayoral Fund
Council provides community donations under Section 356 of the Local Government Act (Act). These donations are determined at the Mayor’s discretion and reported to Council.
Mayoral Fund, also known as Section 356 donations, are advertised and a listing of successful funding applications are published in Council's annual report and website.
Contact
For more information contact the Mayor's office on phone 02 6626 7000.
2023 to 2024 Mayoral Fund recipients
Who received funding in 2023 to 2024?
For the 2023 to 2024 year, the Mayoral Fund assisted with six projects within our community.
Mayoral Fund recipients included:
- Goonengerry Public School - $500
- Mullumbimby Community Food Box - $500
- Bangalow Public School - $200
- Brunswick Heads Public School - $500
- Mullumbimby High School P&C - $500
- Bangalow Men's Shed - $500
2022 to 2023 Mayoral Fund recipients
Who received funding in 2022 to 2023?
For the 2022 to 2023 year, the Mayoral Fund of $3,900 assisted with nine projects within our community.
Mayoral Fund recipients included:
- Byron Bay High School - $200
- Main Arm Upper Public School - $500
- Mullumbimby High School - $700
- Brunswick Heads Public School - $500
- Bangalow Public School - $100
- Mullumbimby Uniting Church community food box - $500
- Mullumbimby Public School P&C - $500
- Byron Bay Public School - $500
- Bangalow Public School P&C - $400
2021 to 2022 Mayoral Fund recipients
Who received funding in 2021 to 2022?
For the 2021 to 2022 year, the Mayoral Fund of $3,900 assisted with ten projects within our community.
Mayoral Fund recipients included:
- Ocean Shores Art Expo - $300
- Brunswick Valley Landcare Inc - $800
- Mullumbimby Community Gardens - $750
- Explore Byron Bay - Guided Aboriginal Tours - $500
- Lions Club of Brunswick/Mullumbimby - $250
- Byron Bay Public School - $100
- Bangalow Public School - $100
- Main Arm Upper Public School - $500
- St John's Primary - $100
- Brunswick Heads Public School - $500