Community Grants

Community Grants Program

Cloncurry Shire Council’s Community Grant Program is designed to demonstrate Council's commitment to supporting communities in the region by providing financial and/or in-kind assistance to projects that build community capacity, encourage participation, and make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region.

Community groups are invited to apply for funding and assistance via Council's Community Grants Program.

Download the Community Grants Guidelines and the Community Grants Policy to check your eligibility.

Grant Rounds

Round 1: 1 January

Round 2: 1 April

Round 3: 1 July

Round 4: 1 October

*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.

Note these dates in your calendars and ensure your application is submitted in the most appropriate round with enough time for processing prior to your project commencing. Contact Council’s Community Support Officer for more information on grant rounds and grant categories.

Acquittal and Recognition

As a requirement of the Community Grants Program, successful applicants are required to complete an acquittal report no later than 8-weeks from the date of completion of the funded project.

Community Grant Categories and Applications

Major

Grant Applications

Round	Opening Date	Application Form
1	1 January	Click here to apply
2	1 April	Click here to apply
3	1 July	Click here to apply
4	1 October	Click here to apply

*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.

Grant Description

Major	Community Activities / Events Development Grants are offered under this category to assist organisations with the planning and development of local community events that will assist in building community capacity and promoting community cohesion. If your event is an annual event to raise money for charity, it is expected that sufficient funds would be retained to cover expenses for the following year.	$5,000
Major: Hallmark Signature Events	Community Activities / Events Development These events are recurring events whose identity is linked with the host destination as a result they form an important part of its image and branding. These events provide and feed off place identity e.g., Curry Merry Muster Festival, Stockman's Challenge and Campdraft, Cloncurry and District Show (As per above description for Community Activities / Events Developments).	> $5,000
Major	Sport and Recreation Development A grant under this category is for the support of community-based sporting organisations / associations in the development of sport and recreation projects and activities for residents in the Cloncurry region. Capital purchases deemed necessary for the development, support or administration of the proposed sporting activity may also be submitted under this category.	$5,000
Major	Community Cultural Development The aim of the Community Cultural Development Grant is to develop the capacity of local groups to broaden the opportunities that may be available to participate in cultural activities.	$5,000
Major	Activities contributing to the ‘Economic Vitality of Cloncurry’ This category is to encourage activities, other than those in previous categories that can be seen to be contributing to the economic viability of the area. For example: a contribution towards a one-off event that attracts a high number of visitors to the area.	$5,000

For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au

Minor

Grant Applications

Round	Opening Date	Application Form
1	1 January	Click here to apply
2	1 April	Click here to apply
3	1 July	Click here to apply
4	1 October	Click here to apply

*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.

Grant Description

Minor

Small Equipment

The small equipment category is to provide financial assistance for the purchase of equipment which will support the development of the organisation or its volunteers. For example: computers, office equipment or kitchen appliances etc.

Up to $1,000

Minor

Community BBQ Support

The community BBQ support fund is to provide financial assistance for the purchase of goods / provisions to host a BBQ (excluding alcohol). Community BBQ support is available for an event or community function.

Up to $500

Minor

Community Printing and In-Kind Assistance Program

Open to non-profit clubs / organisations located in Cloncurry Shire. Up to the value of $200 to provide support for the reproduction of programs, agendas, reports, newsletters.

Up to $200

For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au

Special Interest Program

Grant Applications

Round	Opening Date	Application Form
1	1 January	Click here to apply
2	1 April	Click here to apply
3	1 July	Click here to apply
4	1 October	Click here to apply

*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.

Grant Description

Bursary

Special Interest Programs: Training / Program Attendance, Travel & Accommodation

A financial contribution towards training / program attendance, travel, and accommodation to participate in programs in arts and culture, education, and sport. Applicants will be required to demonstrate how their program attendance / training will benefit the applicant. Applications will be accepted from individuals and groups.

Up to $2,000

For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au

Venue Fee Waiver

Grant Applications

Round	Opening Date	Application Form
1	1 January	Click here to apply
2	1 April	Click here to apply
3	1 July	Click here to apply
4	1 October	Click here to apply

*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.

Grant Description

Waiver

Venue Hire Fee

Council has the ability to provide assistance via the waiving of venue and park hire fees for council owned and coordinated venues and public spaces. The waiving of these fees is to assist organisations to make a positive contribution to the quality of life for Cloncurry residents, events, and producers through the provision of social services and community development activities, projects, and programs.

On Application

For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au

Applicants Outside of Cloncurry Shire

Grant Description

(May include cash and in-kind support).

Council may consider grant applications that demonstrate community benefit and assist in conducting any activity that contributes to the economic vitality of Cloncurry. The community organisation or individual will be required to demonstrate the following:

Uses the Community Grant for a purpose that Council considers providing a community benefit and /or contributes to the economic vitality of Cloncurry.
Have acquitted any previous Cloncurry Shire Council grant satisfactorily.
Be free of debt with Cloncurry Shire Council.
Be an incorporated 'not-for-profit' organisation or company limited by guarantee that has been endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a charity, tax exempt fund or deductible gift recipient. Unincorporated individuals / groups are eligible to apply, providing that their application demonstrates support through an appropriate incorporated body for the program, project, or activity.
Have relevant public liability insurance cover.
Demonstrate a clear need for financial support and show that other avenues of financial support have been explored (e.g., other grant funding, sponsorship, etc.).
Submit the organisation's most current financial statement (e.g., as submitted to the Office of Fair Trading or latest treasurer's report covering 12-month period).
Submit a detailed budget for the program, project and / or activity.

For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au

Community Grants