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Community Grants

Learn more about our Community Grants Program

Overview

Community organisations and individuals can apply for financial and in-kind assistance through the Council’s Community Grants Program for activities, events and projects that enhance cultural, social, sports, recreation, and economic development in the Torres Strait Island Regional Council area.

Grant programs available

4
Available funding each year
$ 420 k
Council divisions each with an allocation of funds under the program

15

Useful Information

Council has a Community Grants Policy which guides decision making for grant and donation funding. Grant applications are assessed against selection criteria in a fair and equitable manner, with the assessment process being competitive.

Key Initiatives

Community Grants Program

The Community Grants Program provides financial assistance to community organisations and individuals for programs, activities, events and projects that enrich the diversity of cultural, social, sports and recreation and economic development opportunities available to residents and businesses located in the Torres Strait Island Regional Council Local Government Area.

Individual: up to $2500 (ex GST)
Community Organisation: up to $10000 (ex GST)

Community Grants In-Kind Program

The Community Grants In-Kind Program provides in-kind assistance to community organisation and individuals for programs, activities, events and projects that enrich the diversity of cultural, social, sports and recreation and economic development opportunities available to residents and businesses located in the Torres Strait Island Regional Council Local Government Area.

Available in-kind support:

Short term use of Council facilities (e.g. use of Council vehicle, hire of community hall, corporate or recreational building etc.).

Individual: up to $2500 (ex GST)

Community Organisation: up to $10000 (ex GST)

Funeral Grant Program

The Funeral Grant Program provides financial assistance to individuals to cover costs linked to repatriation, catering and funeral home expenses. Council recognises that funerals are a culturally significant event in the community.

Individual: up to $5000 (ex GST) in addition to any in-kind contributions (if applicable).
*Applications above $5000 due to special circumstances may be reviewed under eligibility criteria

Funeral Travel Grant Program

The Funeral Travel Grant Program provides financial assistance to individuals to cover costs linked to funeral travel. Council recognises that funerals are a culturally significant event in the community.

Individual: up to $5000 (ex GST) in addition to any in-kind contributions (if applicable).
*Applications above $5000 due to special circumstances may be reviewed under eligibility criteria

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I access the application form?

Application forms for all Community Grants programs are available on our website.


How do I know if I am eligible to apply for a Community Grant?

Full eligibility for all 4 grant programs can be found on the Community Grants Policy.


How do I submit an application for a Community Grant?

Once you have completed the relevant grant application form and compiled any supporting documentation (if required), all paperwork can then be submitted to any Council division office or via email to community.grants@tsirc.qld.gov.au


Contact Us

All Community Grants enquiries, please contact us:

Phone: 07 4034 5714
Email: community.grants@tsirc.qld.gov.au
Postal Address: PO Box 7336 Cairns QLD 4870