Community Grants Program

The Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Community Grants Program supports local community organisations to deliver projects, events and activities that strengthen our region and align with Council’s strategic priorities.

The program recognises the vital role community groups and volunteers play in building a progressive, liveable and sustainable region where Council and community work together to meet the challenges of living in a remote area.

Council provides $200,000 annually through two funding rounds each year (March and August), with $100,000 available per round across two categories:

  • Minor Grants: Up to $2,000

  • Major Grants: $2,001 – $15,000

Community groups can apply for funding between $500 and $15,000.

(Please note: Arts and Cultural projects should apply through Council’s RADF grant rounds.)

What We Fund

Funding is available for one-off projects, events and activities that:

  • Deliver clear public benefit to the Blackall-Tambo community

  • Align with Council’s Community Strategy outcomes

  • Build healthy, vibrant, inclusive, connected and innovative communities

  • Activate local places and spaces

  • Strengthen local skills, governance and community capacity

Events must be scheduled after funding outcomes are announced.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants must:

  • Be a not-for-profit incorporated organisation or registered with the ACNC

  • Operate within, or clearly benefit residents of, the Blackall-Tambo Local Government Area

  • Hold appropriate insurance and meet workplace health and safety requirements

  • Be financially viable

  • Have no outstanding debts to Council

  • Have satisfactorily acquitted any previous Council grants

Organisations that are not incorporated or ACNC-registered must apply through an auspicing body.

Co-Funding Requirements

Council cannot be the sole funding source for all projects.

Amount Requested Minimum Co-Funding Required
Up to $2,000 No co-funding required
$2,001 – $5,000 25% of total project costs
$5,001 – $15,000 50% of total project costs

Up to 15% of co-funding may be volunteer hours (valued at up to $43.30 per hour).

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online via the Application Form or by sending a copy of the application form to admin@btrc.qld.gov.au when each round opens.

  • March Round: Opens 1 March | Closes 31 March (4:30pm)

  • August Round: Opens 1 August | Closes 31 August (4:30pm)

Late applications cannot be accepted.

Quotes are required for all items over $500 and must be included with your application.

If you do not have computer access, applications can be completed at the Blackall Lifestyle & Community Hub or the Tambo Library.

Assessment & Acquittal

Applications are assessed competitively by a Council panel against published criteria.

Successful applicants must:

  • Complete a Funding Agreement before payment

  • Publicly acknowledge Council support

  • Submit an online acquittal within 8 weeks of project completion

  • Complete the funded project within 12 months of notification

Failure to acquit previous funding may affect future applications.

Need Help?

Council’s Lifestyle & Communities team can assist with project development and applications.

Program Enquiries:
Glenys Einam
Community Services Manager
glenysE@btrc.qld.gov.au

Application Support:
Vivienne Van Mosseveld
Lifestyle & Communities Manager
vivienne.vanmosseveld@btrc.qld.gov.au

Office hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

 

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