25/26 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.

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 2025/2026

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.

The personal information you provide will be used for the purposes of grant administration. It will be securely stored and only accessed by authorised Council staff.

Gympie Regional Council collects your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 and the Queensland Privacy Principles.

This information will only be used for the purpose stated and will not be disclosed without your consent unless required by law.

In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, Council will notify you in accordance with the Mandatory Notification of Data Breach scheme under the IPOLA Act.

For more information, refer to Council’s Privacy Policy available on Council's website.

By submitting this form, you consent to the use of your personal information for the stated purpose

For full details on Grant Categories read the Community Grants Program Guidelines 2025/2026 

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.)