The Ian McDougall Memorial Grant

In memory of Ian McDougall, whose legacy lived on over the past 10 years through the Ian McDougall Memorial Grant Program, we celebrate the generosity and vision that empowered not-for-profit community organisations to thrive.
With a funding pool of $30,000 annually, this grant provided vital support, up to $5,000 per application, for equipment and small facility upgrades.

From enhancing service delivery capacity to fostering the dreams of young talents, in music, arts, academics and sport, this initiative has left an indelible mark on countless lives and the many community organisations through which the funds were channelled.

Though the program is now closed, its impact will resonate for years to come, a testament to the enduring spirit of generosity and community upliftment.

This is a legacy that the Redland Foundation promises to provide to any donor, whether by way of a donati8on or a bequest, as it is one of the key threads that strengthens and holds communities together.

Ian McDougall left close to $1.2m to charity on his passing. This grant program was a part of that wonderful gesture.

We thank the executors of his Will, his close friend Ken McDonald and solicitor Nathan Hardman for their support and co-operation in ensuring this legacy was fitting of the generosity of Ian McDougall.

Other funding from this bequest went to the Mater Hospital to purchase a transport crib to move premature babies from rural locations to Brisbane for critical support, at a cost of $242,000. This crib was named the “Ian McDougall Memorial Crib”.

$450,000 was also provided to New Horizons for their expansion to their Indigiscapes site to establish a “Baby Bridges” program to provide support for parents caring for children with disabilities, including a respite centre with playground equipment.

The Ian McDougall Grant program distributed funds to over 100 successful applications during its ten-year life span, empowering these community and charitable organisations to continue their wonderful contribution to a stronger and better Redlands community.

We offer the same support and legacy to all significant Donors and Bequests.