Isaac Community Grants
Isaac Regional Council is committed to assisting local not for profit community groups and organisations by providing community grants in an equitable and accountable manner. In order to ensure community assistance will benefit the region and our residents, Council has developed a Community Grants Policy and application process.
The Isaac Community Grants program funds local projects, events and activities which help develop resilient, adaptive and vibrant communities while contributing to the social wellbeing of its residents, workers and visitors.
Applicants are required to read the Isaac Community Grants Guidelines (PDF, 2MB) before proceeding with their application.
Categories for Isaac Community Grants include:
- Minor or Major Grants - Application Form - Major or Minor Grants (PDF, 1.4MB)
- Individual or Team Development Grants - Application Form - Individual or Team Development Grants (PDF, 917KB)
- School Bursaries - Application Form - School Bursaries (PDF, 1.2MB)
- Emergency Grants - Application Form - Emergency Grants (PDF, 834KB)
Grants will be assessed across a number of categories and applicants are encouraged to think about how their project, event or activity will benefit the people and community of the region, and what outcomes it will provide.
Minor Grant applications are open year-round and are assessed on a per needs basis and applications must be received at least 4 weeks before to the project, event or activity date.
Major Grant applications are assessed in four-set rounds through the financial year as per the table below.
Major Grants Assessment Rounds
| Project/Event/Activity Date | Grant Rounds | Applications Close | Assessment Date | Outcome Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
July - November |
Round 13 |
20 June 2019 |
23 July 2019 |
4 weeks |
|
December - March |
Round 14 |
14 October 2019 |
19 November 2019 |
|
|
April - July |
Round 15 |
20 February 2020 |
17 March 2020 |
Contact your local Place Officer for help with your application or for further details please refer to the Community Grants Toolkit.
Forms and Guidelines
Application Form - Major or Minor Grants (PDF, 1.31MB)
Application Form - Individual or Team Development Grants (PDF, 803KB)
Application Form - Emergency Grants (PDF, 708KB)
Application Form - School Bursaries (PDF, 1.11MB)
Isaac Community Grants Guidelines (PDF, 2MB)
Isaac Community Grants Budget Template (.xls, 1MB)
Event Plan(PDF, 563KB)
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