Applications are now open for Redland City Council’s Community Grants Program.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said funding was available to support a wide range of projects that delivered benefits to the wider community.
“The Community Grants Program is a great way for Council to support the strong community spirit here on Redlands Coast as many of the projects are initiated and managed primarily by volunteers,” the Mayor said.
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“More than $165,500 was allocated towards 31 initiatives as part of last financial year’s Community Grants Program.
“This included support for a diverse range of projects such as new garden beds for a community garden, Christmas street markets and the purchase of a thermal drone to locate sick or injured koalas, through to website redevelopment, a workplace health and safety framework and first aid training for volunteers.
“I encourage all eligible groups and individuals to consider applying for funding this year.
“Initiatives should align with one or more of the program objectives such as improving community organisation capacity, boosting the local economy, increasing social connections between people and increasing mental wellbeing.”
Community Grants are available in three categories.
Organisation support up to $5000 is available to improve organisational governance and management practices and the organisation’s capacity to deliver services, such as education and training; recruiting, maintaining or recognising volunteers; business planning and governance; and seed funding for new organisations less than three years old.
Project support up to $10,000 is available for one-off projects, events or activities such as projects that support youth engagement, seniors or island communities, community education projects, and festivals and events.
Conservation support up to $10,000 is available for specific projects that will provide positive outcomes for the environment and wildlife such as education and training for wildlife carers, transport costs for sick and injured animals, and weed management activities.
Applications for Community Grants close on 31 August 2025.
Council is also offering Capital Infrastructure Grants to assist eligible organisations build, renovate or refurbish community facilities.
Applications for both small capital infrastructure grants up to $10,000 and major grants from $10,001 to $50,000 will open on 18 August 2025 and close on 14 September 2025.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek assistance from Council’s Community Grants Team, who can provide advice in the development of an application, ensure the application meets the program objectives and to increase the chances of being successful in receiving funding.
More information, including eligibility criteria and how to submit an application, is available on Council’s Grants and sponsorship webpage.
