Community Grants Programs

The Gympie Regional Council Community Grants Program offers a range of funding opportunities to support projects, activities and events across the region.

Eligible community organisations and applicants are invited to apply for grant funding for projects that enhance the social, environmental, economic and cultural wellbeing of the Gympie region.

Please select and read the relevant guidelines from the options listed below, before starting an application.

For information and criteria on Community, Events, Environment please read the: 26/27 Community Grants Guidelines - Community, Events, Environment

For information and criteria on Biosecurity Projects please read the: (PDF, 297KB)26/27 Biosecurity Projects Grant Guidelines(PDF, 297KB)

For information and criteria on the Flying Fox Roost - Resident Assist please read the: 26/27 Flying Fox Roost Resident Assist Grant Guidelines

* Regional Arts Development Fund - Please refer to the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) page for specific information about the RADF Grants program.

Categories: Round       Open date: Closing date: Outcome advised by:
  • Community Facilities
  • Community Development
  • Community Events - Minor
  • Community Events - Major
  • Environment Projects
  • Environments Programs
  • Biosecurity Projects

ROUND 1: 

 3 August 2026 13 September 2026 30 October 2026*

ROUND 2

 		 1 February 2027 14 March 2027 30 April 2027*
  • Get Local Community Grants
  • Micro-Environment Projects
  • Flying Fox Roost - Resident Assist

ROLLING ROUND:

  Learn more		  1 July 2026

 30 June 2027 or when all funds have been expended

 Up to 6 weeks from the date of application** 

* Notification of application outcome may change depending on Council meeting dates.

** Applications will be assessed in the first week of each month, therefore the timeframe for notification of outcome will vary depending on application date. 

Council's Community Grants Program is administered in accordance with the GRC Community Grants Policy

Building Grant Skills

crowd-funding-funding-give-help-nonprofit-concept.jpgWhether you are applying for a grant for the first time or have applied for many, this series of video resources intends to provide general advice, tips and tricks to assists with developing your grant writing skills and managing the grants process.

1. Project Planning - this topic explores developing your project plan and timeline, engaging with the community and managing project risks.

2. Grant Writing - this topic provides general guidance and handy tips for your next grant application.

3. Grant Budgets - this topic offers a deep dive into developing an accurate and detailed budget for your grant application.

4. Managing Your Grant - this topic focuses on how to manage a grant if your application has been successful and includes, funding agreements, receiving grant income, acknowledging funding bodies, delivering your project, variations to the project and acquittal reports. 

5. Marketing Your Project - this topic explores promoting your project or event to attract attendees or participants, as well as sharing good news stories.

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