Community grants
Brisbane City Council's grants programs provide funding to help local non-profit community groups to develop and improve facilities and services in Brisbane. Grants are also given to individuals who require financial assistance to promote creativity and the arts, encourage historical, cultural and physical events and activities, take care of sick or injured native wildlife and help others in their community.
Grants currently open
The following Council grants for community groups and non-profit organisations are currently open.
Lord Mayor's Suburban Initiative Fund
The Lord Mayor's Suburban Initiative Fund supports community groups in recognition of the vital contribution made towards building stronger communities in Brisbane.
Open: Applications are open for all Council wards now. Applications close at midnight on Friday, 14 June 2013.
Grants currently closed
The following Council grants for community groups and non-profit organisations are currently closed.
Community Sport Club Grant Program
This grant program provides strategic funding to community-based, not-for-profit sporting clubs who plan to deliver projects that demonstrate a commitment to operating in a sustainable manner.
Partnering for Public Netball Courts Program
This program provides financial assistance to community netball clubs and Brisbane state, independent and private schools to construct new netball facilities or upgrade existing netball facilities for community use.
Community Development and Capacity Building Grants
These grants encourage projects that respond to local and city-wide community issues with objectives including, but not limited to, increasing community identity and connections and increasing social inclusion and reducing isolation.
Healthy and Physical Activity Grants
These grants provide funding to local non-profit community groups to increase participation in community sport and recreation.
Access and Inclusion Community Partnership Program
This program provides funds to community organisations, groups or networks for projects or services that improve access and inclusion in Brisbane.
Community Support Funding Program
This program offers financial assistance to community groups facing financial hardships and providers of affordable housing.
Men's Shed Grants Program
This grants program supports Men's Shed groups in Brisbane.
Housing Support Program
This program provides funding to community organisations for projects or services that respond to the housing and social needs of homeless people, or those living in social housing.
General questions
After viewing the programs, if you're not sure whether your project is suitable, contact Council and ask to speak to the Grant Unit who can also:
- give you advice on how to fill out the application form
- answer questions about the application process
