Grant Programs

Council provides support to not-for-profit community organisations for projects, activities, and events through various grant programs.

Applications for all Grant Programs are accepted year round. Please refer to the details of each program for further information on funding limits, or check out the How to apply for Council Grants page.

Community Activation Program

Assistance to support community organisations in the Western Downs to improve planning, governance and management practices including volunteer programs. To build capacity, encourage partnerships, long-term planning and self-sufficiency.

Community Projects Program

Projects that support equipment purchases, capital infrastructure, upgrading of facilities to meet standards, regulations and
community expectations, meet changing community needs and/or increase facility usage.

New Destination Events Program

The aim of the Destination Events Program is to support new social, cultural, industry and sporting events for the purpose of attracting
overnight visitation from outside the region which will deliver economic benefits to the Western Downs.

Envirogrants

Western Downs Regional Council has partnered with IOLAR to offer an Envirogrants Program to support organisations undertaking beneficial community projects. If you or your community group have a initiative or idea, you can apply for grants and funding under Council’s latest round of funding.

Individual Excellence Program

Celebrating and supporting individuals (or teams) for excellence in their chosen field, this program will assist individuals residing in the Western Downs Regional Council local government area who are performing or competing at a national or international level.

In Kind Assistance Program

Provision of services or materials within Council’s core business at no charge to a community organisation. These services may include labour, plant and/or equipment.

Community Events Program

Support for social, cultural and sporting events that celebrate our diversity, connect our communities and activate our parks, open
spaces and community facilities.

Reimbursement Program

The Reimbursement Program provides financial support to the volunteer management committees responsible for managing Council
owned facilities or those facilities Council is trustee of and the approved user groups or support groups of such facilities. Funding is available towards the costs of Public Liability Insurance.

Regional Arts Development Fund Program

RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions. RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities, as determined by local communities, across Queensland.

Major Events Program

The aim of the Major Events Program is to support organisations to deliver events that drive visitation, attraction, and tourism
investment from outside the Western Downs on a recurring basis.

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