Cassowary Coast Regional Council Community Grants and Support Program provides support for identified community members and local community organisations that endeavour to make positive change and contribute to a vibrant community.

Applications are sought for projects that demonstrate either or a combination of the following outcomes:

• Healthy Communities - A healthy active inclusive community with a strong sense of identity, belonging and pride
• Thriving Economy - A strong, diverse and progressive economy, with vibrant town centres, thriving tourism destinations and good training and job opportunities for everyone
• Sustainable Environments - Sustainability and ecological principles are embraced across the community to protect and enhance our unique biodiversity and natural environment with meaningful mitigation and adaptation to address climate change

Minor Community Project or Initiative:

• Amount: Up to $2,000
• Co-Contribution: Not required
• Submission: Less Detailed

Major Community Project or Initiative:

• Amount: $2,001 - $7,500
• Co-Contribution: 10% in kind / min 10% financial contribution required
• Submission: More Detailed

• Be a legal not for profit organisation or registered charity (including Parents and Citizens and Parents and Friends Associations), or be auspiced by an incorporated not for profit organisation, complying with all legislative requirements at the time of making application to the Program. Auspice organisations accept legal and financial responsibility for the project/initiative the organisation is making application for.
• Operate within Cassowary Coast Local Government Area or delivering a project/initiative within the Cassowary Coast Local Government Area.
• Have a majority of members residing in the Cassowary Coast Local Government Area.
• Have no outstanding debts with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council and be financially viable.
• Have no outstanding grant acquittals, or current sponsorship agreements for any previous Grants or Program Support from Council.
• Have a bank account in the name of the legal entity making application to the Program.
• Have the necessary insurances including public liability.
• Be able to obtain appropriate permits for the project/initiative the organisation is making application for.
• Meet the eligibility criteria of the Program Funding Stream

• Phone: 1300 763 903
• Email: community@ccrc.qld.gov.au