Grants and funding

Council is committed partnering with the community to support initiatives that help make our region the natural choice to live, work and play.

Through the Community Assistance Grants (CAG) program, and the Regional Development Arts Fund (RADF) program, Council provides financial assistance to eligible community organisations to deliver projects which respond to identified priorities, community needs and opportunities.

Community Assistance Grants (CAG) Program

The Community Assistance Grants program has two rounds of funding each financial year, and an ongoing quick response application process.

Funding round	Applications open	Outcome advised	For projects delivered after
Round 1	1-31 August 2017	2 months after closing date	1 November 2017
Round 2	1-31 March 2018	2 months after closing date	1 June 2018
Quick Response	Anytime	...within 10 working days of receipt of application	...outcome has been advised

Click here to find out more or apply for a Community Assistance Grant

Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program

Categories	Funding Amount	Submission of EOI	Assessment by	Approx notification timeframe
Community Projects Grants	Up to 60% of project costs - Max $8,000 grant	Open	28 February 30 May 30 October	6 weeks from assessment NB: Times may vary according to Council meeting dates
Concept Development Grants	Up to 75% of project costs - Max $5,000 grant	Open	28 February 30 May 30 October	6 weeks from assessment NB: Times may vary according to Council meeting dates
Individual Skills Development Grant	Up to 60% of project costs - Max $1,500	No EOI required	28 February 30 May 30 October	6 weeks from assessment NB: Times may vary according to Council meeting dates

Click here to find out more or apply for a Regional Arts Development Fund Grant

Other funding opportunities

Other grant programs and funding opportunities are regularly listed in our Community Info Share Newsletter.