25/26 R1 - Events Major

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.

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 2025/2026 

Purpose:

To support community led events and festivals that attract substantial local participation and are of high social and/or cultural benefit.

Amount & co- contributions:

Maximum grant amount: $25,000

Council contribution: Maximum 80% of project cost

Applicant contribution: Minimum 20% of project cost

Priorities:

1. Attract substantial local participation (more than 1,000 people).
2. Provide significant social and/or cultural benefit.
3. Activate community spaces and facilities.

Category Specific Eligible Expenses: 

• Event Coordinator fees related to the event.

Land Owners Consent:

For events on Council owned or controlled land applicants must make an application for use of Council’s Public Spaces prior to progressing their application.

For more information and to download an application form go to www.gympie.qld.gov.au/recreation-tourism/outdoor-
activities/council-parks 

Application For Park Use - please note the form must be lodged with Council (not through this Application)

For more information please refer to the Community Grants Program Guidelines 2025/2026