24/25 R2 - Community Development

The Community Grants Program provides financial assistance to eligible community organisations to deliver projects which:

• Respond to community need
• Align with Council’s Corporate Plan 2022- 2027 and other relevant Council strategies and plans
• Enhance the social, environmental and/or cultural wellbeing of the Gympie region.

Administration of Council's grants is in accordance with Council’s Community Grants Policy 2024/2025.

Council may establish grant categories and programs to respond to community need or issues. Please refer to Council’s website for other grant program guidelines including the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) and Halls Insurance Grants Programs.

For information and assistance please contact Council's Community Development Team on 1300 307 800 or grantsadmin@gympie.qld.gov.au

Before completing this application: 

1. Applicants are encouraged to speak with an officer from Council's Community Development Team 

Please call 1300 307 800 or email grantsadmin@gympie.qld.gov.au to make an appointment. 

2. Read the Community Grants Program Guidelines 2024/2025

4. Applications will only be accepted by submission through the Smarty Grants portal. 

5. Parts of this application will require supporting documentation. Please ensure that documentation is clear and legible. 

NB: No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.

If you require further assistance with using Smarty Grants portal please click here to access the FAQ's.

Gympie Regional Council collects information in accordance with our Information Privacy Policy, a copy is available from Council's website. 

In providing any personal information, please note that you are agreeing to the possible transfer of your information outside Australia via the internet under s33 of the Information Privacy Act 2009. If for any reason you are unable to agree to these terms, please contact Council on 1300 307 800 to discuss alternate arrangements. 

For full details on Grant Categories read the Community Grants Program Guidelines 2024/2025 

Purpose:

To support community led projects that increase the social/community wellbeing of residents in the Gympie region.

Amount & co- contributions:

Maximum grant amount: $5,000.00

Council contribution: Maximum 80% of project cost

Applicant contribution: Minimum 20% of project cost

Priorities:

1. Improve social outcomes for particular demographics (e.g. young people); and/or in relation to specific community issues (e.g. social isolation).
2. Increase active and healthy lifestyles.
3. Support volunteering and build volunteer capacity (including equipment purchases which assist volunteers to undertake their role in a safe and rewarding environment).

Category Specific Eligible Expenses

• Project Coordinator fees related to the project.
• Equipment purchases which are integral to the delivery of the project (capped at $3,000.00 in total of the grant.)