Bigger Support for Better Opportunities - Council’s Community Grants & Support Program is Now Open

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Published
4th August 2025

Council’s refreshed Community Grants Program is now open with increased funding and expanded support for local clubs and community groups.

Key updates to the program include:

  • Community Projects and Initiatives funding increased from $5,000 to $7,500
  • Sports Club and Active Recreation funding increased from $250 to $400, with a broader range of eligible costs
  • Mayor’s Emergency Fund renamed to the Mayor’s Discretionary Event Fund, with funding increased to $1,200

Mayor Teresa Millwood welcomed the updates to Council’s grants program, highlighting the positive impact for communities across the Cassowary Coast.

“By supporting our volunteer-led clubs and groups, we’re helping to build more connected, resilient communities,” Mayor Millwood said.

“With increased funding, these organisations will have greater opportunities to deliver meaningful projects that make a real difference where it matters most.”

The following grant programs Now Open:

  • Mayor’s Discretionary Event (August to April)
  • Youth Assistance (STEAM and Sport – August to April)
  • Round One - Community Projects and Initiatives (closes 7 September)
  • Sports Club and Active Recreation (August to April)

Opening 8 August

  • Community Infrastructure Grants (closes 8 September)

To support grant applicants, Council will run four information sessions between 8 to 13 August in Innisfail, Mission Beach, Tully and Cardwell.

For more information about the Community Grants and Support Program or to book an information session visit Grants and Funding – Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

For further information contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.