More than $481,000 has been allocated to support 42 community projects and events on Redlands Coast in the past six months under Redland City Council’s grants program.
Acting Mayor Julie Talty said a rolling series of six grants had been offered since January 2026.
“Council’s grants program aims to help the community deliver events that enhance the vibrancy of our region and provide services to support the wellbeing of people of all ages and abilities,” Cr Talty said.
“It also aligns with Council’s strategic direction outlined in the Corporate Plan and its focus on building strong communities, in this case through the delivery of initiatives and events that generate a sense of community connection, pride and inclusion.”
Cr Talty said available funding across the various grants ranged from $500 for rapid response grants to help with an urgent community need and up to $60,000 for large scale, multi-year signature events.
“All projects and events that have received funding help to enhance both the diversity and quality of community facilities, services, programs and community-based events across Redlands Coast,” she said.
Details of successful grant applications is available on Council’s website.
Application dates for Council’s 2026–2027 grants program
Information about Council’s grants program, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, is available on Council’s Grants and sponsorship webpage
Signature Events Attraction and Retention Fund
- Open 6 July 2026 to 30 April 2027 (or until funds are exhausted)
Rapid Response Grant
- Open 6 July 2026 to 30 April 2027 (or until funds are exhausted)
Community Celebration Grant
- Round 1: Open 13 July to 2 August 2026
- Round 2: Open 28 September to 18 October 2026
Community Support Grant
- Round 1: Open 27 July to 16 August 2026
- Round 2: Open 12 October to 1 November 2026
- Round 3: Open 8 February to 28 February 2027
- Round 4: Open 5 April to 25 April 2027
Build and Thrive Grant
- Round 1: Open 10 August to 6 September 2026
- Round 2: Open 11 January to 7 February 2027
Events Grant
- Round 1: Open 24 August to 20 September 2026
- Round 2: Open 25 January to 21 February 2027






