Ignite Events - Round 1 - 2025/26

This is a preview of the IGNITE EVENTS 25/26 form. You will be able to start a submission when the round opens at 29 September 2025 (AEST)
 

Part A - Organisation Eligibility

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Ignite Event Fund

Before you begin please indicate your organisation's eligibility to apply for the Ignite Event Fund. 

The Ignite Event Fund supports events that contribute to community pride/social outcomes and regional economy that attract up to 2,500 participants. Your application should demonstrate alignment to the following funding objectives:

  • Social & Community - Drives social and community outcomes, including community pride and cohesion.
  • Destination - Enhances the profile and appeal of the Gladstone Region.
  • Economic Impact - Economic benefits of the event will support the local community.
  • Financial Sustainability - Diversity of funding streams/income.
  • Environmental Sustainability- Demonstrated environmental sustainability.

Before completing this application form, you should have read the Gladstone Regional Council Ignite Event Fund Guidelines.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date of the funding round will not be considered.

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for to apply for the Ignite Event Fund.

If you have any questions in regards to these eligibility criteria, please contact Gladstone Regional Council's Community Partnerships team on 4976 6300.

Eligibility Criteria

Your application will not be eligible to proceed to assessment if your organisation does not meet the funding eligibility requirements. Please indicate your organisation's eligibility in the checklist below;
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At least 2 must be applicable and selected
Does your organisation have an ABN?
One must be selected to proceed. If you do not have an ABN you will need to submit a Statement by a Supplier form.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your organisation have an ABN?" on page 1
The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information.
Click Lookup above to check that you have entered the ABN correctly.
Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
More information
ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Must be an ABN. 

File Upload: Statement by a supplier form (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your organisation have an ABN?" on page 1

You can access and download this form at the link below. Please attached the completed form to this application for processing. 

https://www.ato.gov.au/uploadedfiles/content/mei/downloads/statement%20by%20a%20supplier.pdf

Attach a file: Select stored file
    Written advice from the Australian Tax Office advising no withholding tax is required (this is required for Organisations who do not have ABN).

    File Upload: Certificate of Incorporation

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      Please upload a copy of your organisation's Certificate of Incorporation here.

      File Upload: Financials (Not Applicable)

      This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "and must:" on page 1

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        Please upload your organisations most recent profit and loss statement here.
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          Please upload your organisations current audited financial statement.