Community Grants Now Open including new stream for Sports and Recreation Clubs

• Community and Economy Round 2 – up to $5,000
• Environmental Sustainability Round 2 – up to $5,000
• Sports Clubs and Active Recreation Insurance Support Program (NEW) – up to $250
• Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Round 2 – up to $5,000
• Community information sessions being held from 29 Feb to 19 Mar 2024

Cassowary Coast community and sporting organisations are invited to apply for up to $5,000 in funding support with Council opening a  new round of grants.

Council’s newest support stream, 'The Sports Club and Active Recreation Insurance Support Program,' has been introduced to support eligible clubs with public liability insurance costs. The program is designed to accept ongoing applications of $250.00, offering responsive support throughout the year. Applicants under this program are also eligible to explore additional funding streams within the comprehensive Community Grants and Support Program.

Up to $5000 is available to successful applicants of the Community and Economy grant program stream to support both minor and major community and economic projects. The flexible structure allows for projects ranging from sporting events and physical activity classes to economic development initiatives like workshops and strategic plan development.

The Environmental Sustainability program stream has up to $5000 available to support projects that enhance sustainability practices, biodiversity, and community engagement in environmental or conservation activities.

And the second round of this financial year’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is also offering up to $5,000 for initiatives that build local cultural capacity, cultural innovation and community pride.

To assist local organisations with understanding their eligibility for this grant round, Council is hosting community information sessions across the following locations::

All information about Council’s Community Grants and Support Program can be found On Council’s website at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/funding-grants

Photo Caption: CCRC Community Grant Supported Project: Tully Cane Growers - Education Local Sugar Industry Project - Alicia Buckle - Water Quality Monitoring Leader, Terrain NRM & Danielle Skocaj - Principal Agronomist, Sugar Research Australia