Minor Grants
Project funding for not-for-profit community groups up to $2000.
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.
The community grants program, including minor grants, was reviewed in 2021. A variety of updates, to reduce the program's complexity have been implemented. 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, 289KB)
When funding is available?
The next minor grant round opens 18 September and closes on 30 October 2023.
When will I know if I have been successful?
Approximately 6 weeks from closing date.
What funding is available?
Up to $2000.
How do I apply?
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Applications must be submitted before starting the project.
- Application forms will be available on the date that the round opens and will remain available until the round closes.
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 of your issue.