25/26 R1 - Events Minor

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.

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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 that attract local and regional participation with the aim of enhancing community identity, connection and participation within the region.

Timeframe: 

Maximum 3-year delivery timeframe, with maximum $5,000 grant per year.

Amount & co- contributions:

Maximum grant amount: $5,000

Council contribution: Maximum 80% of project cost

Applicant contribution: Minimum 20% of project cost

Priorities:

1. Enhance sense of community identity, connection and belonging
2. Celebrate a significant community occasion or commemoration (e.g. 50th year milestone/opening anniversary, locality commemoration)
3. Activate community spaces and facilities

Support Material

• Event Plan (include as relevant: site plan, risk management, traffic management, waste management, marketing, business plan, funding prospectus to provide to other entities)
• Draft Event Program (include as relevant: event run sheet, event checklist and key personnel)

Category Specific Eligible Expenses

• Event expenses include venue hire, entertainment and performance fees, catering, decorations, marketing and promotion, traffic management, waste management.