Community Grants
Community Grants Program
Cloncurry Shire Council’s Community Grant Program is designed to demonstrate Council's commitment to supporting communities in the region by providing financial and/or in-kind assistance to projects that build community capacity, encourage participation, and make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region. Community groups are invited to apply for funding and assistance via Council's Community Grants Program.
Download the Community Grants Policy(PDF, 256KB) to check your eligibility.
Grant Rounds 2025/2026
Round 1: 8 July
Round 2: 1 October
Round 3: 1 January
Round 4: 1 April
*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.
Note these dates in your calendars and ensure your application is submitted in the most appropriate round with enough time for processing prior to your project commencing. Contact Council’s Community Support Officer for more information on grant rounds and grant categories.
Acquittal and Recognition
As a requirement of the Community Grants Program, successful applicants are required to complete an acquittal report no later than 8-weeks from the date of completion of the funded project.
Community Grant Categories and Applications
Major ($1,001-$5,000)
Grant Applications
*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.
Grant Description
Major Grant ($1,001-$5,000)
Community Activities/Events Development
To assist organisations with the planning and delivery of local community events that will assist in building community capacity and promoting community cohesion.
Sport and Recreation Development
For the support of community-based sporting organisations with the development of sport and recreation projects and capital purchases deemed necessary for the development the sporting activity may also be submitted under this category.
Community Cultural Development
To develop the capacity of local groups to deliver cultural activities.
For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au
Minor Grant (up to $1,000)
Grant Applications
*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.
Grant Description
Minor Grant (up to $1,000)
Community Activities/Events Development
To assist organisations with the planning and delivery of local community events that will assist in building community capacity and promoting community cohesion.
Sport and Recreation Development
For the support of community-based sporting organisations with the development of sport and recreation projects and capital purchases deemed necessary for the development the sporting activity may also be submitted under this category.
Community Cultural Development
To develop the capacity of local groups to deliver cultural activities.
For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au
Special Interest Program: Training/Program Attendance (Bursary) (up to $1,000)
Grant Applications
*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.
Grant Description
Special Interest Program: Training / Program Attendance, Travel & Accommodation (Bursary)
A financial contribution towards training or program attendance in arts and culture, education, and sport. To be funded where applicants are also able to demonstrate evidence of volunteering their time in support of community events and activities in their application.
For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au
Venue Hire Fee (Waiver) (on application)
Grant Applications
*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.
Grant Description
Venue Hire Fee (Waiver)
Council has the ability to provide assistance via the waiving of venue hire fees for council owned and coordinated venues and public spaces. The waiving of these fees is to assist organisations to offer events and activities for no cost, or for a lower cost than would otherwise be achievable in the absence of the venue hire waiver.
On Application
For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au
Out of Shire Activities (up to $5,000)
Grant Description
Out of Shire Activities (up to $5,000)
Grant Applications
*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.
Out of Shire Activities
Council will consider sponsoring entities delivering Out-of-Shire Activities where such activities provide a benefit to Cloncurry Shire residents in accordance with the Objectives of this Policy and the benefits or activities are not otherwise available in the Shire.
For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au
Signature/Premier
Grant Applications
*Grant rounds will be open for 20 days.
Grant Description
Signature Events
Recurring events linked with the history and character of the Shire and that form an important part of the Shire’s identity.
E.g., Curry Merry Muster Festival, Stockman's Challenge and Campdraft, Cloncurry and District Show, Cloncurry & District Races.
Premier Events
Recurring events linked with the history and character of the Shire and that form an important part of the Shire’s identity.
E.g. Burke & Wills Campdraft & Challenge, Dajarra Rodeo, Campdraft and Gymkhana; Quamby Rodeo
For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au
For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au