Grants and Funding
Council’s Community Grants and Support Program provides support for a range of community members and local community organisations that endeavour to make positive change and contribute to a vibrant community.
Applicants are subject to eligibility criteria and must complete the relevant application through Council’s Smarty Grants portal with all supporting documentation completed, in order for the application to be considered. Projects and initiatives selected will align with Council’s Vision - We aspire to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.
The Objectives of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Community Grants and Support Program are to:
- create opportunities for diverse activities and events to meet identified community priorities that align with Council’s vision and strategic objectives in accordance with Council’s 2021-2025 Corporate Plan
- Build community skills, capacity and resilience.
- Develop and maintain community infrastructure.
- Strengthen our community through social inclusion and collaboration.
- Form collaborative partnerships to prioritise physical and mental wellbeing of residents.
- Prioritise the natural environment.
| Funding Stream | 2023-2024 Budget Allocation | Timing |
| Community Wellbeing and Lifestyle | $40,000 $20,000 per round |
Round 1 – September 2023 Round 2 – March 2024 |
| Economic Development | $40,000 $20,000 per round |
Round 1 – September 2023 Round 2 – March 2024 |
| Environmental Sustainability | $40,000 $20,000 per round |
Round 1 – October 2023 Round 2 – April – 2024 |
| Community Infrastructure | $100,000 | Round 1 – October 2023 |
| Mayor’s Emergent (Rapid Response) |
$10,000 | Ongoing until funds expended |
| Youth Assistance | $10,000 | Ongoing until funds expended |
| ANZAC Day and Battle of the Coral Sea Commemorations |
$16,000 | Round 1 – October 2023 |
| $1,000 | Ongoing until funds expended |
Grant Provisions
- For Program Funding Streams with more than 1 funding round per annum, if Round 1 is under-subscribed, the remaining funds will roll-over to Round 2 within a financial year.
- Council can allocate any unexpended funds in a Program Funding Stream to another.
Program Funding Stream if appropriate and if other Streams are over-subscribed in the final grant rounds for the financial year.
- Program Funding Streams that have ongoing applications throughout the financial year will be open until all funds are expended with no further funds available in the 2023-2024 financial year.
- Timing of the opening and closing dates of Funding Streams may vary from time to time in response to operational requirements.
- Other Program Funding Streams may be added through the financial year.
For information about each funding stream and the eligibility criteria please go to the Community Grant and Support Program Guidelines.
To begin your application for the Community Grant and Support Program please go to the
Grants Information
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Grant Closing Date Grant Limit Community Grants - Round 1
Community Grants - Round 2
Streams open from 1 September
Per Round
$5,000
Emergent Needs Funding Year round until allocation has been expended To be advised
Capped at $5,000
Regional Arts Development Fund - Quick Response Grant Year Round until allocation has been expended Capped at $1,000 Youth Assistance Year Round until allocation has been expended. Regional
State
National
Allocations as per Grants Policy
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Cassowary Coast regional Council’s Community Grants Policy supports the Goals outlined in Council’s Corporate Plan 2021-2025.
Objectives of the Community Grants Program
- Provide identified and measurable social, community or economic benefits to the Cassowary Coast communities.
- Align with Council’s Corporate Plan 2021-2025
This Program is intended to:
- Provide community organisations with support to meet identified community needs
- Build community skills, capacity and resilience
- Develop and maintain community infrastructure
- Provide opportunities for community organisations to leverage Council’s assistance to obtain funding from other sources
- Provide opportunities for community organisations to assist Council to deliver on Councils strategic goals and identified key initiatives
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The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between state and local Government to invest in quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland based on locally determined priorities.
RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers to support diversity and inclusivity; grow strong regions; and provide training, education and employment opportunities for Queensland artists and local communities.
RADF is a flexible fund, enabling Councils to tailor RADF programs to suit the needs of their community.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council RADF Committee
- Wendy Sheils (Chair)
- Sue Foley (Vice Chair)
- Tricia Walker
- Geoff Moffatt
- Ian Stewart
- Cr Trudy Tschui
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Information Privacy and Right to Information
Applicants must consent to the information contained within this application being disclosed to or by Cassowary Coast Regional Council for the purpose of assessing, administering, monitoring and evaluation. Council may contact other funding agencies to verify grants requested from other funding agencies in support of projects. For transparency, all payments will be viewable on this website via the Funding Recipients List.