The Central Highlands Regional Council’s Community Grants Program aims to assist local community groups/organisations in making positive contributions to the quality of life in the local government area.
The Central Highlands Regional Council’s Community Grants Program aims to assist local community groups/organisations in making positive contributions to the quality of life in the local government area.
Applications can be submitted in the following categories to the maximum indicated:
Grants are offered twice a year.
Round | Opening Date | Closing Date | Applicants notified | Completed acquittal due |
1 | 6 November 2023 | 5.00 pm 28 January 2024 |
March | Six months |
2 | Mid-July | 5.00 pm 31 August |
Early October | Six months |
Groups/ organisations applying for Central Highlands Regional Council Grants are required to:
IMPORTANT: Please read the grant guidelines and the form before applying.
Council staff involved in the administration of the Community Grants Program are available to provide general guidance to assist with the preparation of your application. Please contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 242 686.
Community Grant Program Applications can be completed online https://chrc.smartygrants.com.au/
Alternatively, you can complete a hard copy of the grant, please contact a Grants Officer for this option.
Templates:
Community Grants Program – Project Plan-Template (1)
Community Grants Program-Strategic-Plan-Template
Organisation | Project | Grant Category | Grant amount $ (ex GST) |
---|---|---|---|
Blackwater North State School Parents and Citizens Association (auspice by Blackwater North State School) | Portable and accessible stage for hall | Community Improvement | 20,000.00 |
Bluff Lions Club Inc | Bluff cemetery gazebo | Community Improvement | 9,045.00 |
Capella Cricket Club Inc | Cricket net safety improvements | Sport & Recreation | 5,000.00 |
Capella State School Parents and Citizens Association | Ping pong table | Sport & Recreation | 4,388.45 |
Central Highlands Junior Rugby Union | Pasifika Vybez event celebrating Pacific Island culture | Sport & Recreation | 5,000.00 |
Dingo Rodeo Club Inc | Equipment upgrade | Sport & Recreation | 5,000.00 |
Duaringa State School Parents and Citizens Association (auspice by Duaringa State School) | Grandstand seating | Community Improvement | 19,900.00 |
Emerald Dance Centre Inc | Refurbishment of building exterior | Community Improvement | 20,000.00 |
Emerald Town Band Inc | Asbestos removal from clubhouse building | Community Improvement | 20,000.00 |
Peak Downs Pony Club | Fencing for old racecourse land | Community Improvement | 20,000.00 |
Retreat Creek Campdraft Association | Public address system | Sport and Recreation | 5,000.00 |
Springsure Gun Club Inc | Clay target traps upgrade | Community Improvement | 20,000.00 |
Springsure Junior Cricket Club | Concrete slab in front of cricket nets | Sport and Recreation | 5,000.00 |
Springsure Working Horse Association | Seating for Bauhinia Park | Community Improvement | 7,811.48 |
Totals | 166,144.93 |
Grant applications are assessed by the Community Grants Assessment Panel, which includes council staff, councillors, and community representatives.
The term for community representatives on the assessment panel hold a term for two years.
The next call for community representatives will be in mid-2024.
For more information abut being a community representative on the assessment panel, please read the assessment panel information sheet and nomination form.
Applications can be submitted in the following categories to the maximum indicated:
Grants are offered twice a year.
Round | Opening Date | Closing Date | Applicants notified | Completed acquittal due |
1 | 6 November 2023 | 5.00 pm 28 January 2024 |
March | Six months |
2 | Mid-July | 5.00 pm 31 August |
Early October | Six months |
Groups/ organisations applying for Central Highlands Regional Council Grants are required to:
IMPORTANT: Please read the grant guidelines and the form before applying.
Council staff involved in the administration of the Community Grants Program are available to provide general guidance to assist with the preparation of your application. Please contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 242 686.
Community Grant Program Applications can be completed online https://chrc.smartygrants.com.au/
Alternatively, you can complete a hard copy of the grant, please contact a Grants Officer for this option.
Templates:
Community Grants Program – Project Plan-Template (1)
Community Grants Program-Strategic-Plan-Template
Organisation | Project | Grant Category | Grant amount $ (ex GST) |
---|---|---|---|
Blackwater North State School Parents and Citizens Association (auspice by Blackwater North State School) | Portable and accessible stage for hall | Community Improvement | 20,000.00 |
Bluff Lions Club Inc | Bluff cemetery gazebo | Community Improvement | 9,045.00 |
Capella Cricket Club Inc | Cricket net safety improvements | Sport & Recreation | 5,000.00 |
Capella State School Parents and Citizens Association | Ping pong table | Sport & Recreation | 4,388.45 |
Central Highlands Junior Rugby Union | Pasifika Vybez event celebrating Pacific Island culture | Sport & Recreation | 5,000.00 |
Dingo Rodeo Club Inc | Equipment upgrade | Sport & Recreation | 5,000.00 |
Duaringa State School Parents and Citizens Association (auspice by Duaringa State School) | Grandstand seating | Community Improvement | 19,900.00 |
Emerald Dance Centre Inc | Refurbishment of building exterior | Community Improvement | 20,000.00 |
Emerald Town Band Inc | Asbestos removal from clubhouse building | Community Improvement | 20,000.00 |
Peak Downs Pony Club | Fencing for old racecourse land | Community Improvement | 20,000.00 |
Retreat Creek Campdraft Association | Public address system | Sport and Recreation | 5,000.00 |
Springsure Gun Club Inc | Clay target traps upgrade | Community Improvement | 20,000.00 |
Springsure Junior Cricket Club | Concrete slab in front of cricket nets | Sport and Recreation | 5,000.00 |
Springsure Working Horse Association | Seating for Bauhinia Park | Community Improvement | 7,811.48 |
Totals | 166,144.93 |
Grant applications are assessed by the Community Grants Assessment Panel, which includes council staff, councillors, and community representatives.
The term for community representatives on the assessment panel hold a term for two years.
The next call for community representatives will be in mid-2024.
For more information abut being a community representative on the assessment panel, please read the assessment panel information sheet and nomination form.
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