Minor Grants

Can your not-for-profit group make our community more active, vibrant, inclusive, resilient and creative?

Minor grants support not-for-profit organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities with broad community benefit.

Always check the guidelines for eligibility and priorities before applying.

Note: if applying for community event funding, please apply under the category best aligned with your event's purpose. If applying for a Christmas, New Year (December 31-January 1), Australia Day, ANZAC Day or Remembrance Day event, please see council's new Festive and Commemorative Events grants.

Information on eligibility, category priorities and assessment criteria

Community Grant guidelines (PDF, 281KB) 

When funding is available?

There is one minor grant round per year. Currently the minor grant round is closed. The next minor grant round is scheduled to open approximately mid 2026 (dates to be confirmed).

When will I know if I have been successful?

Approximately 8 weeks from closing date.

What funding is available?

Up to $3000.

How do I apply?

• Applications must be submitted online via SmartyGrants.
• Applications must be submitted before starting the project.
• Applications are currently closed.

What else should I consider when applying for funding?

• Grant writing tips and project planning tools (including auspicing)
• Acknowledging council, acquitting your grant
• Previous successful applicants
• Help and resources.

Contacts

For any queries, please contact the Grants Team on (07) 5420 8616, or [email protected].

Office hours are 8.30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

Variations to already funded projects

If you require a project variation or an extension of your project dates, contact the Grants Team via [email protected] with the details.