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 September - 14 October 2018 | 30 November 2018 | 1 December 2018 - 30 June 2019 |
| Round 2 | 1 March 2019 - 14 April 2019 | 31 May 2019 | 1 June 2019 - 30 November 2019 |
| Emergency Grant | Anytime | ...within 10 working days of receipt of application | Projects must start immediately |
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
Healthy Towns Awards
Healthy Towns aims to support rural and regional towns to run projects that improve local people's health and happiness. Receive up to $5,000 to support and build upon your project.
For further information, go to www.healthytowns.org.au, call (07) 5456 8100 or email info@healthytowns.org.au
- Arts Queensland Funding
- Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS)
- Queensland Government Grants Finder
Other grant programs and funding opportunities are regularly listed in our Community Info Share Newsletter.