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GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2026/2027

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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

Information for applicants

Before completing this application: 

1. Applicants are encouraged to speak with an officer from Council's Environment Team or 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 2026/2027

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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CATEGORY SELECTION

Please consider carefully and choose the correct category you are applying to. For further information refer to the Community Grants Program Guidelines 2026/2027

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Grant Category: ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM GRANT (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "PLEASE CHOOSE WHICH CATEGORY YOU ARE APPLYING TO:" on page 1

For full details read the Community Grants Program Guidelines 2026/2027 

Purpose:

To improve environmental outcomes in the Gympie region through the delivery of ongoing environmental programs by community organisations primarily focused on environment activities.   

Timeframe:

Maximum 3-year delivery timeframe, with maximum $30,000 grant per year.

Amount & co-contributions:

Maximum grant amount: $30,000 P/A

Council contribution: Maximum 80% of program cost
Applicant contribution: Minimum 20% of program cost

Priorities:

  1. Biodiversity and habitat protection.  
  2. Adapting to a changing climate and natural hazard management.  
  3. Improving land management practices that influence water quality and waterway health.  
  4. Waste reduction and/or environmental educational awareness.
  5. Wildlife protection and rehabilitation. 

 

Required Support Material:

Please note: Data gathered through environmental surveys, monitoring and research must be shared with Council, as data sets and a report.

On Ground Component

  • To assist with the protection and enhancement of the region’s natural assets, Council gives high regard to programs where at least 60 per cent of Council funds allocated are spent on-ground within the region.
  • On Ground means field work including revegetation and habitat development, maintenance including weeding and replanting on rehabilitated land sites, field surveys, bio-control field releases and like in field projects that meet the criterion.

Category Specific Eligible Expenses:

  • Program Officer/Coordinator costs related to the program.
  • Program related operational expenses including fuel for vehicles, consumable foods for wildlife rehabilitation.
  • Equipment purchases that are integral to the delivery of the program (e.g. equipment for surveys, monitoring, research) (capped at $12,000 in total of the grant).

*Note: this category cannot be used for the installation of solar panels or related energy efficiency projects (refer to the Community facilities category)

Programs are ineligible if:

  • Conducted outside of the Gympie Regional Council area (unless demonstrated to be a joint Council run program benefiting the Gympie region).
  • Conducted or undertaken solely on private land where no broader environmental/ community benefit can be demonstrated. 

Grant Category: ENVIRONMENT PROJECTS GRANT (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "PLEASE CHOOSE WHICH CATEGORY YOU ARE APPLYING TO:" on page 1

For full details on Grant Categories read the Community Grants Program Guidelines 2026/2027 

Purpose:

To improve environmental outcomes in the Gympie region through the delivery of one-off projects and educational activities.

Amount & co- contributions:

Maximum grant amount: $10,000

Council contribution: Maximum 80% of project cost
Applicant contribution: Minimum 20% of project cost

Priorities:

The environmental priorities set out in Council’s Environment Strategy are:

  1. Biodiversity and habitat protection.
  2. Adapting to a changing climate and natural hazard management. 
  3. Improving land management practices that influence water quality and waterway health 
  4. Waste reduction and/or environmental educational awareness.
  5. Wildlife protection and rehabilitation.

 

Required Support Material:

Please note: Data gathered through environment surveys, monitoring and research must be shared with Council as data sets and a report.

On Ground Component

  • To assist with the protection and enhancement of the region’s natural assets, Council gives high regard to projects where at least 60 per cent of the funds allocated are spent on-ground.
  • On Ground means field work including revegetation and habitat development, maintenance including weeding and replanting on rehabilitated land sites, field surveys, bio-control field releases and like in field projects that meet the criterion.

Category Specific Eligible Expenses may include:

  • Project Coordinator fees related to the project.
  • Equipment purchases that are integral to the delivery of the project (e.g. equipment for surveys, monitoring, research) (capped at $4,000 in total of the grant).

Note: this category cannot be used for the installation of solar panels or related energy efficiency projects (refer to the Community facilities category)

Projects are ineligible if:

  • conducted outside of the Gympie Regional Council area.
  • conducted or undertaken solely on private land where no broader environmental/ community benefit can be demonstrated.