Grants and Funding
Council aims to make positive change and contribute to a vibrant community. The Community Grants and Support Program helps to achieve this by allocating grants. To be successful, an application will align with Council’s Vision:
Find all the details about current grants on offer, eligibility and assessment criteria in The Community Grants and Support Program Guidelines.
Community Grant Information Sessions
Are you planning to apply for a Council grant? Join us for a free Community Grant Information Session to learn about available funding, how to apply, and tips to strengthen your submission.
Council’s Community Development team will walk you through each funding stream and be available to answer your questions.
Session details:
- Friday 8 August – Innisfail Shire Hall, 10:30am–2:30pm - Book now
- Monday 11 August – Tully Civic Centre, 10:00am–2:00pm - Book now
- Tuesday 12 August – Cardwell Library, 10:00am–2:00pm - Book now
- Wednesday 13 August – Mission Beach Library, 10:00am–1:00pm - Book now
These sessions are ideal for community groups, clubs, and individuals interested in applying for any of Council’s current open grants, including:
- Community Programs & Initiatives
- Sports Club and Active Recreation Support
- Mayor’s Discretionary Events Fund
- STEAM and Sport Youth Assistance
Bookings are essential. Click your preferred location above to secure your place.
Community Grants Now Open
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Grants of up to $7,500 are available to support projects that enhance community connection, promote sustainability, or support the local economy.
- Total pool: $120,000 annually, delivered in two rounds of $60,000
- No co-contribution required for grants up to $2,000
- Projects over $2,000 require a 10% in-kind or cash contribution
This funding supports community-led projects that align with Council’s 2025–2030 Corporate Plan themes:
- Healthy Communities
- Thriving Economy
- Sustainable Environment
Apply now: Community Programs & Initiatives – Round 1
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This fund provides up to $1,200 in assistance for emergent costs associated with community events or spontaneous projects that arise between August 2025 to April 2026.
- Available year-round until funds are fully expended
- Events must be public, family-friendly, inclusive, and located within the region
- Not available for projects already funded through the Community Grants Program in the same financial year
Apply now: Mayor’s Discretionary Events Fund
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Local not-for-profit clubs can apply for $400 to assist with costs such as public liability insurance, affiliation fees, or volunteer development.
- Total program funding: $7,500 for August 2025– April 2026
- Applications accepted until funding is exhausted
- Open to clubs with at least 20 active members
- Clubs can still apply for other funding streams within the Community Grants and Support Program
Apply now: Sports Club and Active Recreation Support Program
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This program supports young people under the age of 18 selected to compete in officially recognised competitions in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) or Sport.
Grants are available for individuals and teams to help cover costs such as travel, accommodation, nomination fees, and uniforms.
Competition Level Individual Team Regional Representation $150 $300 State Representation $200 $400 National/International $300 $600 - Open from August 2025 to April 2026
- Requests outside this timeframe may be accepted by contacting community@ccrc.qld.gov.au
- Applicants must provide confirmation of selection by the relevant governing body
- One grant per applicant per financial year
Apply now: STEAM and Sport Youth Assistance
Other Grants
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The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between state and local Government. RADF invests in quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland. The types of projects covered by RADF are based on locally determined priorities.
RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers to support:
- Diversity and inclusivity
- Grow strong regions
- prvision of training, education and employment opportunities for Queensland artists and local communities.
Find all the details about current grants on offer, eligibility and assessment criteria in The Regional Arts Development Fund Guidelines.
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Cassowary Coast Regional Council Grants can be viewed in the SmartyGrants portal.
Grants are also available nationwide. To view these grants visit the SmartySearch portal.
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Need help to start your application?
If you have any questions, contact us on 1300 763 903 or email community@ccrc.qld.gov.au
Information Privacy and Right to Information
Applicants must consent to the information contained within this application being disclosed to or by Cassowary Coast Regional Council for the purpose of assessing, administering, monitoring and evaluation. Council may contact other funding agencies to verify grants requested from other funding agencies in support of projects. For transparency, all payments will be viewable on this website via the Funding Recipients List.