25/26 Get Local Community Grants

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 prior to submitting the application

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 connection and resilience through the delivery of small-scale community events and activities.

Amount & co- contributions:

Maximum grant amount: $1,500

No applicant co-contribution required.

Priorities:

1. Increase community connection and community wellbeing
2. Celebrate community-led local Christmas, New Year, Australia Day, ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day community events
3. Activate community spaces and facilities
4. Provide free or low-cost events and activities for the community
5. Support local creatives and artists

Category Specific Eligible Expenses

• Event expenses include venue hire, entertainment and performance fees,
  catering, decorations, marketing and promotion, traffic management,
  waste management.
• Equipment purchases which are integral to the delivery of the project.

Project delivery timeframe

Funded projects must be delivered within 12 months of the outcome notification date of the round. Projects cannot commence prior to notification date of the round to which the application has been submitted.