25/26 R2 - Community Facilities

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 2025/2026.

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.

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

Purpose:

To support safe, inclusive and accessible community facilities.

Amount & co- contributions:

Maximum grant amount: $10,000

Council contribution: Maximum 80% of project cost

Applicant contribution: Minimum 20% of project cost

Priorities:

1. Improve the quality and sustainability of the facility.
2. Increase, maintain or enhance community participation and access.
3. Encourage multi-use or shared use of community facilities.
4. Address issues of risk management or compliance with Australian standards.

Required Support Material:

• A Landowners Consent Form. For full details please read the Landowners Consent Information. 
• A concept and site plan for proposed buildings works.
• Relevant building and planning approvals if required or undertaking to acquire before commencing works.