Competitive Round
2026/27 Competitive Round 1 opens on 3 August 2026 and will close on 13 September 2026.
2026/27 Competitive Round 2 will open to applications on 1 February 2027 and close on 14 March 2027.
To attend a FREE Grant Workshop during August 2026, please register via Workshop Registration
For information on the application process, category specific purpose and priorities, and eligibility criteria, please read the 2026-27 Community Grants Guidelines.
For Biosecurity applications, please read the 2026-27 Biosecurity Guidelines.
For Regional Arts Development Fund, please refer to the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) page for specific information about the RADF Grants program.
For more information contact Council’s Community Development Team on 1300 307 800 or grantsadmin@gympie.qld.gov.au.
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Community Facilities
Maximum grant amount: $10,000
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Purpose: To support safe, inclusive and accessible community facilities.
*Facility applications may require Landowners Consent.
Find the form here: Landowners Consent - Council land
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Apply here
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Community Development
Maximum grant amount: $5,000
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Purpose: To support community led projects that increase the social/community wellbeing of residents in the Gympie region.
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Apply here
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Community Events – Minor Grant
Maximum grant amount: $5,000
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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.
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Apply here
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Community Events – Major Grant
Maximum grant amount: $25,000
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Purpose: To support community led events and festivals that attract substantial regional participation and attract some audiences from outside the region and are of high social and/or cultural benefit.
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Apply here |
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Biosecurity Projects
Maximum grant amount: $2,500
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To support land holders to improve biosecurity outcomes in the Gympie region. |
Apply here |
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Environment Projects
Maximum grant amount: $10,000
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Purpose: To improve environmental outcomes in the Gympie region through the delivery of one-off projects and educational activities.
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Apply here
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Environment Programs
Maximum grant amount: $30,000
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Purpose: To improve environmental outcomes in the Gympie region through the delivery of ongoing environmental programs by community organisations primarily focused on environment activities.
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Apply here
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