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Click here to find out moreIs your local not-for-profit community group looking for financial assistance to aid with community activities, festivals and events or individuals with National achievement? A Community Grant provides funding to not-for-profit organisations that are supporting self-sustainable activities, events and individual national sporting achievements.
The Hinchinbrook Shire Council recognises the value in providing support to such community activities and offers grants throughout the financial year to help support local community groups.
Council’s aim is to support a variety of not-for-profit organisations and activities throughout the Shire by offering financial assistance in the following categories:
Financial assistance is available throughout the financial year until annual allocated grant funds have been expended.
To be considered eligible for a Community Grant an organisation or individual must:
The level of assistance available through the program is limited by the Council’s Annual Budget and its priorities identified in its plans and strategies. Applications for funding are not guaranteed nor is it guaranteed the applicant will be awarded the full amount requested. It is important that each applicant consider these limitations when preparing the request for assistance.
The following table will be used to ascertain applicant eligibility:
In order to apply for a Community Grant, please download the Community Grant Application:
For more details on eligibility requirements please refer to the Community Grants Application Form or Contact us.