About the Community Grants Program
Redland City Council’s Community Grants Program provides funding to support local community organisations and individuals to undertake projects for the benefit of Redlands Coast. Grants are offered for community development, cultural heritage, environment, and sport and recreation.
Eligible not-for-profit community organisations and individuals can apply for funding across three categories of Organisation Support, Project Support and Conservation Grants.
Available funding
| Category | Funding available | Program objective |
|---|---|---|
| Organisation Support | Up to $5,000 | Supporting community organisations to improve organisational governance and management practices and the organisation’s capacity to deliver services in Redland City. |
| Project Support | Up to $10,000 |
Supporting organisations providing one-off projects, events or activities that deliver short to medium term positive outcomes in Redland City. |
| Conservation | Up to $10,000 |
Supporting organisations or individuals for specific projects that will provide positive outcomes for the environment and wildlife in Redland City. Conservation Support – To assist organisations with direct conservation projects; and education and awareness of wildlife (especially koalas and their habitat) Wildlife Carer Support – To assist registered wildlife carers with projects related to the rescue, care, rehabilitation and transport of injured wildlife; and training opportunities to improve the quality of wildlife care. |
When can I apply?
Round 2 of the 2024/25 Community Grants Program is now closed.
The 2025/26 Community Grant round dates will be confirmed after the adoption of the 2025/26 budget.
How can I apply?
Applications must be completed via Council's online portal SmartyGrants.
Information Kit
Prior to making an application, it is important to read the Community Grants Information Kit. These provide essential information on funding available, eligibility and application requirements.
2024-2025 Community Grants Program Information Kit.
Projects should align with Council's Corporate objectives outlined in Our Future Redlands – A Corporate Plan to 2026 and Beyond.
Acquittal form
To finalise your project, you must complete an acquittal form for your project within 14 days of the completion date via your SmartyGrants account.
Applicants that do not acquit their project are ineligible to apply for funding under Council's various funding programs until such time as they have successfully acquitted all previous funding.
The acquittal form requires you to provide information on the completion of the project activity. This is a report on the project activity, including objectives, outputs and impact, and includes a financial statement. Ensure receipts are provided as evidence of the grant expenditure.
Related information
Applicants must be not-for-profit incorporated organisations to be eligible to apply, or be sponsored by an eligible organisation. Further details are explained on our auspice fact sheet. An auspice agreement must be provided with your application as evidence of the partnership. Please download the Auspice Agreement Template.
Applicants will need to complete a Statement by Supplier form if they do not hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN). This form must be submitted with the application.
It is recommended that applicants complete a Project Plan to support their application. Use this Project Plan template which can be submitted with the application.
For more information on setting up your invoices, please visit the Australian Taxation Office.
Other Grants provided by Redland City Council
- Sponsorship
- Capital Infrastructure Grants
- Village Events and Activation Grant
- Regional Arts Development Fund
- Mayor and Councillors' Community Benefit Fund
- Local Heritage Grant
Further assistance
If you require assistance completing your application, you can find more information on our upcoming Grant Workshops and Assistance page or please contact the Community Grants team by phone (07) 3829 8999 or email grants@redland.qld.gov.au.
Redland City Council acknowledgements guide, access to Council logos and further information can be found on our Resources for applicants page.
Previous awarded grants and sponsorship programs are listed on our Awarded grants page.
