Grants to Community
COMMUNITY GRANT and FAST GRANT
Guidelines
Everything an applicant needs to know about Council's Grants to Community can be found in the following Community Grant and Fast Grant Guidelines. Council encourages all applicants to read the Guidelines prior to completing their application form online.
2018/19 Community Grant Guidelines (not-for-profit organisations only)
2018/19 Fast Grant Guidelines (not-for-profit organisations and individuals)
Funding Rounds - 2018/2019
The confirmed funding rounds for 2018/2019 are as follows:
Community Grant - 2018/2019
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Round One |
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25 July 2018 |
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22 August 2018 |
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1 August 2018 and 30 June 2019 |
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| Round Two |
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26 December 2018 |
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23 January 2019 |
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1 March 2019 and 31 July 2019 |
Fast Grant - 2018/2019
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2 July 2018 until 14 June 2019 |
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2 July 2018 and 31 July 2019 |
To be Confirmed: The proposed funding rounds for 2019/2020 are:
Community Grant - 2019/2020
| 2019-2020 |
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| Round One |
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24 April 2019 |
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22 May 2019 |
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19 July 2019 and 31 July 2020 |
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| Round Two |
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25 September 2019 |
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23 October 2019 |
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1 January 2020 and 31 July 2020 |
Fast Grant - 2019/2020
| Open: |
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1 July 2019 until 19 June 2020 |
| For projects taking place between: |
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19 July 2019 and 31 July 2020 |
REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND ("RADF")
RADF is a partnership between State and Local Governments which invests in quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland based on locally determined priorities. RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers to: support diversity and inclusivity; grow strong regions and provide training, education and employment opportunities for Queensland artists and local communities. Everything an applicant needs to know about RADF can be found in the Guidelines. Council encourages all applicants to read the Guidelines prior to completing their application form online.
RADF Guidelines - 2018/2019
RADF Funding Rounds - 2018/2019
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Projects must not commence before: |
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Round One |
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10 November 2018 |
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2 December 2018 |
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28 January 2019 |
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| Round Two |
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4 March 2019 |
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29 March 2019 |
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31 May 2019 |
FORMS
Grant Application Forms
Applications for Grants to Community and RADF are made online via SmartyGrants and will be available for completion in accordance with the dates each Round opens and closes as noted above. Click on the grant name below that you are applying for which will re-direct you to SmartyGrants, where you complete the on-line application form.
A SmartyGrants Help Guide for Applicants is accessible online at: SmartyGrants - Help Guide for Applicants and the SmartyGrants Frequently Asked Questions may also be of assistance SmartyGrants - Applicant FAQ's. Applicants may telephone SmartyGrants - Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm AEST on (03) 9320 6888 or via email to service@smartygrants.com.au.
Applicants may also contact Council - Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm on 1300 697 372 (1300 MY SDRC) or via email to mail@sdrc.qld.gov.au.
Other Forms
- Successful Grants to Community and RADF recipients are welcome to Book & Borrow a Council Banner to use for their projects. This provides another avenue for the purposes of acknowledging Council's contribution to your project to be included in your Grants to Community Acquittal Form or RADF Project Outcome Report. Click on the link below, complete the form and submit it to Council. Please allow a minimum of five (5) working days before collection.
Book & Borrow a Council Banner (PDF 352.8KB)
- Requests for a Letter of Support from Council, to accompany a grant funding application external to Council, needs to be made by completing the form below and returning it to Council. Please allow five (5) working days for completion.
Request for Letter of Support Form (PDF 327.2KB)
RESOURCES
The following resources may be of assistance when completing a Grants to Community or RADF application form.
Grants to Community
Regional Arts Development Fund ("RADF")
COUNCIL SPONSORSHIP
Council no longer provides Sponsorship. Any financial assistance from Council needs to be requested through a Grants to Community grant application - when a round is open.
SUCCESSFUL COUNCIL GRANT RECIPIENTS
EXTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
- Australian Council for the Arts
- Search for funding programs offered by the Australia Council for the Arts which is the Australian Government's Arts Funding and Advisory Body
- Community Grant Guru
- A free searchable listing of nation wide grants and funding programs for community based and not-for-profit organisations.
- Funding Centre
- The Funding Centre provides information on grants and fundraising in Australia. Access to a live grants database and other resources is on a subscription basis.