BRISBANE
The following Council grants are available to community groups and non-profit organisations:
- Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund
- Healthy and Physical Activity Grants
- Housing Support Program
- Community Support Funding Program
- Access and Inclusion Community Partnership Program
- Men’s Shed Grants
- Community Development and Capacity Building Grants
- Building Stronger Communities Grants
If you’re not sure whether your project is suitable, contact Council on 07 3403 8888 and request help from the Grant Unit who can also:
- give you advice on how to fill out the application form
- answer questions about the application process
BUNDABERG
Council offers a range of financial and other assistance to assist in the provision of Projects/Programs and Events. These include:
- Micro Grants
- Community Grants Program
- Special Events
- Young People in Sport
- Equipment Loan Program
- Partnerships and Sponsorships
- Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
All Guidelines available here
Please direct your enquiries concerning the Community Grants Program to Councils Community Development Unit on 1300 883 699 or email us at ceo@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
CAIRNS
There is a wide range of funding programs offered by CRC. They fall into the following categories:
- Arts and Cultural
- Community Services
- Events
- Mayor’s Discretionary Fund
- Sports and Recreation
- Sustainability
Funding amounts and application closing dates vary across grants – for up to date information regarding the various funding programs, please see full list and all details here
FRASER COAST
Fraser Coast Regional Council offers a number of grant funding opportunities below:
- Community Projects
- Community Events
- Regional Events
- Community Celebration Events – Christmas, New Year, Australia Day, Anzac Day
- Financial Assistance to Sportspersons Grants Scheme
- Mayor’s Community Benefit Fund
- Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
- Opening and closing dates vary across the different grants.
All inquiries should be directed to Council’s Grants Officer on 1300 79 49 29 or grants@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
GLADSTONE
Council offers two separate funding streams for groups and organisations seeking funding assistance in the form of donations, sponsorship and/or grants. These are:
- Community Donations Program, which is a general pool of funds for a range of community-based organisations and administered by Council’s Community Wellbeing Department.
- Sport & Recreation Grants, which are open only to sporting, active recreation groups and organisations servicing the Gladstone Region.
If you have any enquiries about these programs please contact Community Engagement Centre on email CommunityEngagementCentre@gladstone.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 4976 6300.
GOLD COAST
City of Gold Coast provides a number of funding programs and initiatives to assist incorporated not-for-profit community organisations that support the Gold Coast community:
- Community Grants Program
- Mayoral and Divisional Donations Program
- Nature Conservation Assistance Program (NCAP)
- Other funding sources and assistance
To discuss funding options contact the Community Grants Administrator on email: communitygrants@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or Phone: 07 5581 5240
IPSWICH
Council provides funding for non-profit and community based organisations through the Arts, Social Development and Community Engagement Department in the areas of community and cultural development that enables Council to form partnerships with community based organisations for projects that may not receive funding from other sources.
Applicants are encouraged to read the Community Grants and In-Kind Assistance Applicant Guidelines and Grants Donations Bursaries And Scholarships Policy to determine their eligibility and for further information.
If you require assistance in preparing your application, please contact the Community Grants Officer on (07) 3810 6657 or email: Josie.Berry@ipswich.qld.gov.au
LOGAN
Focus: Logan City Council offers a number of grants available to community organisations, individuals, clubs and services. The grants cover a range of areas and interests from sports, arts, events, programing, environment, education and individual aspirations.
- Community Project Grants
- EnviroGrants
- Events & Festivals
- Donations
- Mayor and Councillors Community Benefit Fund
- Sport, Recreation & Community Funding
- Working Together Grants
For more information contact Council’s Community Development team on (07) 3412 3412 or email communityprojectgrants@logan.qld.gov.au
MACKAY
Mackay Regional Council is proud to support the community with a variety of grant and funding opportunities. Funding is available to sporting, arts, service, and environmental groups and individuals through the following programs:
- Community Activities Grant
- Community Facilities Grant
- Community Organisation Development Grant
- Community Organisation Equipment Grant
- Individual Achievement Grant
- Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
For more information please read Community Grants Help Guide. If you still need assistance with your application call 1300 622 529.
MORETON BAY
Moreton Bay Regional Council provides grants to community organisations to support the sustainable delivery of community, cultural, sporting and environmental activities to residents in the Moreton Bay region. Council’s Community Grants Program consists of the following grants:
- Community Activities Grant
- Community Facilities Grant
- Community Organisation Development Grant
- Community Organisation Equipment Grant
- Individual Achievement Grant
- Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Community Grants Program Guidelines to determine their eligibility and for further information about each funding opportunity.
For further information about the Community Grants Program, please contact a grants officer on (07) 3205 0555 or email grants@moretonbay.qld.gov.au
MOUNT ISA
There are two funding programs. These are the Community Grants Program and Major Events Sponsorship Program. These are offered in two rounds annually:
- Round One February 1 to March 1
- Round Two August 1 to August 31
Guidelines here
Grant Application Form here
Sponsorship Application Form here
For more information email: city@mountisa.qld.gov.au
REDLAND CITY
Redland City Council provides financial assistance to individuals and organisations, helping them run projects that benefit the local community. Types of funding include:
- Community Grants – For programs and projects with a specific purpose and outcome.
- Sponsorship – For an event, project, service or activity which provides commercial benefits to Council and the community.
- Councillors’ Small Grants – Offering small amounts of assistance to organisations, and supporting individuals to achieve excellence at a high-level.
- Regional Arts Development Fund – Supporting emerging artists to develop their skills and profile in the Redlands.
For assistance contact:
- Councillors Small Grants Team on (07) 3829 8901 or via councillorsgrants@redland.qld.gov.au
- Community Grants Team on (07) 3829 8999 or via grants@redland.qld.gov.au
ROCKHAMPTON
Rockhampton Regional Council is committed to supporting the delivery of projects/events within the Rockhampton Regional Council area that contribute to building community and economic capacity. Funding programs include:
- Awards Scheme
- Community Facility Insurance Scheme
- Community Grants Scheme
- Community Organisation Support
- Community Sponsorship Scheme – Minor & Major
- Small Projects Scheme
Applications for the Major Sponsorship, Small Projects, Awards Scheme and Community Facilities Insurance Scheme will be accepted at any time. For further information contact Council on (07) 4936 8368, 1300 22 55 77 or email communityservices@rrc.qld.gov.au
SUNSHINE COAST
The Sunshine Coast Council offers a variety of grants and funding across the following areas:
- Community Grants
- Environment Levy Grants
- Arts Funding
- Councillor Discretionary Funding
- Operational Funding
Community Grants Program Guidelines here
Application forms here
For additional information, please contact council’s grants officers on (07) 5420 8616 or email grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
TOOWOOMBA
Toowoomba Regional Council offer several grant programs including:
- Community Support Grant Program
- Environment Grant Program
- Events Support Grant Program
- Sports and Recreation Community Grant Program
- Cultural and Arts Support Grant Program
- Sports Tourism Event Grant Program
- Use of Council Property
- Shade Trees and Shrubs In-Kind Support
- Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program
For more information contact a Community Liaison Officer by calling 131 872, or email info@tr.qld.gov.au and ask to speak to your local CLO.
TOWNSVILLE
Townsville City Council’s Community Grants and Sponsorships Scheme supports local initiatives and pursuits of excellence that enhance community wellbeing and opportunity via the provision of financial assistance to community organisations and individuals.
Please view the following pages for information about the specific grant programs:
- Sport & Recreational Grants
- Cultural Grants
- Community Grants
Guides & Forms here
For further information contact council’s Grants Officer on 13 48 10 or send an email to communitygrants@townsville.qld.gov.au
