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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
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4
- Available funding each year
- $ 420 k
- Council divisions each with an allocation of funds under the program
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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.
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.
Short term use of Council facilities (e.g. use of Council vehicle, hire of community hall, corporate or recreational building etc.).
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Application forms for all Community Grants programs are available on our website.
Full eligibility for all 4 grant programs can be found on the Community Grants Policy.
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
