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Only one round of funding will be offered in financial year 2025/26 with applications open from 1 July. We strongly encourage you to call us on 131 872 to discuss your project ideas prior to applying.
Grants of up to $5,000 (and up to $10,000 with matched funding) are available to local community organisations that deliver programs and projects that benefit local businesses and the broader community. The program has been developed to help achieve the community’s vision for a 'dynamic and diverse economy creating industry development and employment opportunities'.
Organisations can apply for a community economic development grant if they:
Who cannot apply:
It is mandatory that projects help to achieve the objectives of the Toowoomba Region Economic Development Strategy and Community Growth Action Plans.
Eligible projects will:
Ineligible projects:
Community economic development grants will not fund:
Community economic development grant applications will be considered against the program philosophy, objectives and outcomes, eligibility criteria and selection criteria. Grants are highly competitive and as such not all applications that meet the criteria will be successful.
Final approval and the level of support will depend on the availability of funds, the number of applications received in the financial year, program priorities and geographical equity. We may give a lower amount than requested and may place terms and conditions on which items may be funded by the grant. Where the support requested is to add to other funding, an interim acknowledgement letter of support may be provided, to be confirmed when and if the other funding is approved.
Applications to the community economic development grant are assessed by a panel that consists of Councillors, Council officers and representatives from two external economic development organisations.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Economic Development Team on 131 872 to discuss their proposed projects and their potential alignment with the community economic development grant. Online grants need to be submitted by the closing time on the date due.
Applications for our suite of community support grants are made online. Those new to SmartyGrants are required to establish a username and password before they can commence an application, and our staff are willing to assist inexperienced users with this step. For applicants unfamiliar with how to complete a SmartyGrants application, we are willing to meet with community groups and organisations to provide a simple overview of the system. Advice and assistance on applying for our grants can be obtained by contacting the Economic Development Team on 131 872. If necessary, our staff will meet with applicants at their local library to help explain the online form content.
2.59 Community Grants Policy
Community Growth Action Plans
Toowoomba Region Economic Development Strategy
Online statistical tool (providing information on the Toowoomba region's population and economic breakdown)
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