Community Grants

Purpose: To support community led projects that increase the social wellbeing of residents in the Gympie region.

Amount: Maximum grant amount $5,000

Council contribution: Maximum 80% of project cost

Applicant contribution: Minimum 20% of project cost

Priorities

1. Increase social inclusion and connection

2. Embrace diversity

3. Increase active and healthy lifestyles

4. Activate community spaces and facilities

5. Improve social outcomes for particular demographics (e.g. young people, seniors); or in relation to specific community issues (e.g. Reconciliation, mental health)

Funding Round: open for applications 5 September 2022, closes 16 October 2022

Outcome advised by: 30 November 2022

Project delivery timeframe: 12 months from submission of Funding Agreement

The 2022/2023 Community Grants Program Guidelines provide category specific eligibility and assessment criteria, purpose and priorities, and the application process.

To contact a Grants Officer phone Council on 1300 307 800 or email grantsadmin@gympie.qld.gov.au

Purpose: To support safe, inclusive and accessible community facilities.

Amount: Maximum grant amount $10,000 
Council contribution: Maximum 80% of project cost
Applicant contribution: Minimum 20% of project cost

Priorities:
1. Improve the quality and sustainability of the facility
2. Increase, maintain or enhance community participation and access
3. Encourage multi-use or shared use of community facilities
4. Address issues of risk management or compliance with Australian standards

Funding Round: open for applications 5 September 2022, closes 16 October 2022
Outcome advised by: 30 November 2022

Project delivery timeframe: 12 months from submission of Funding Agreement

The 2022/2023 Community Grants Program Guidelines provide category specific eligibility and assessment criteria, purpose and priorities, and the application process.

To contact a Grants Officer phone Council on 1300 307 800 or email grantsadmin@gympie.qld.gov.au

Purpose: To increase the capacity of community organisations and their volunteers to deliver services to their members and the broader community.

Amount: Maximum grant amount $3,000

Council contribution: Maximum 80% of project cost

Applicant contribution: Minimum 20% of project cost

Priorities:

1. Support volunteers to undertake their role in a safe and rewarding environment, with a focus on volunteer retention

2. Increase volunteer learning and skills development

3. Improve the management and operation of the volunteer-based organisations

4. Improve community leadership skills

Funding Round: open for applications 5 September 2022, closes 16 October 2022

Outcome advised by: 30 November 2022

Project delivery timeframe: 12 months from submission of Funding Agreement

The 2022/2023 Community Grants Program Guidelines provide category specific eligibility and assessment criteria, purpose and priorities, and the application process.

To contact a Grants Officer phone Council on 1300 307 800 or email grantsadmin@gympie.qld.gov.au

Purpose: To support the organisational capacity of eligible community halls to meet their insurance obligations. 

Amount: Maximum grant amount $1,500 
No co-contribution from the applicant is required.

Priority:
To address insurance risk management by contribution to halls insurance

Funding Round: open for applications 5 September 2022, closes 31 May 2023 

Outcome advised by: Four weeks from application date 

Project delivery timeframe: 12 months from submission of Funding Agreement

The 2022/2023 Community Grants Program Guidelines provide category specific eligibility and assessment criteria, purpose and priorities, and the application process.

To contact a Grants Officer phone Council on 1300 307 800 or email grantsadmin@gympie.qld.gov.au

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