Ipswich City Council

Community Development Grants

What is the Community Development Grants Program?

Community Development refers to a process where the community itself is engaged in improving the social, economic and environmental situation of the community. The community spirit inherent in Ipswich is one of the most significant characteristics of the City and a major element of keeping this spirit alive is by enabling the community to embrace and celebrate our unique City. To acknowledge and recognise the important and valuable role that community organisations play in contributing to our city's community spirit, the Community Development Grants Program provides funding to non-profit incorporated community based organisations for projects which respond to local needs and issues.

Funding

Funding up to a maximum $2,000.00 is available. 

Distribution of Funding

Funding is available on a monthly basis.  Applications are received throughout the year and are considered at the monthly Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee.  Applicants should allow 8 weeks for their applications to be processed.

Once approved - Applicants will be advised of outcomes.

How to Apply

Download a Community Development Grants Program Application and Information Pack or contact the  Community Funding Officer Josie Berry on 3810 6657.

Application Form 

The Word version can be completed electronically and saved.

 Community Development Grant 2012 Application Form Instructions Community Development Grant 2012 Application Form Instructions (Word Document, 2.7 mb)

The PDF version can be printed off only  

  Community Development Grant 2012 Application Form Instructions Community Development Grant 2012 Application Form Instructions (PDF, 360 kb)

Guidelines

 2012 Guidelines Instructions 2012 Guidelines Instructions (PDF, 3.7 mb)

Types of Projects Funded

Projects funded by the Community Development Grants Program must:

  • address a demonstrated need of the community
  • demonstrate a community development framework
  • not be a core responsibility of the organisation.

Are you Eligible?

To be eligible for funding under the Community Development Grants Program, organisations must be not-for-profit, community-based and incorporated.

An unincorporated organisation can be auspiced/sponsored by an incorporated organisation.

Eligible Projects

1. Community infrastructure, including:

  •  upgrades to facilities
  • purchase of equipment

2. Organisational development, in particular:

  • Skills development for management committees
  • Strategic and business development.

3. Community development projects and activities which:

  • Enhance community capacity
  • Promote harmonious community relations.

4. Community Events and Festivals

Forms required by grant recipients 

Feedback Form Feedback Form (PDF, 859 kb)

Application For Use Of Icc Logo Application For Use Of Icc Logo (PDF, 195 kb)

Guidelines For Use Of Icc Logo Guidelines For Use Of Icc Logo (PDF, 642 kb)

Risk Checklist-festivals & Events Risk Checklist-festivals & Events (PDF, 23 kb)

Risk Checklist-general Activities Risk Checklist-general Activities (PDF, 22 kb)

Grant Acquittal

All grant funds must be fully acquitted within 12 months. All successful grant recipients will be required to complete an Acquittal Form and provide relevant receipts to clearly identify project/sponsorship expenditure.

Final Acquittal forms

Final Acquittal Form - 2011-2012 Final Acquittal Form 2011-2012 (PDF, 27 kb)

 Form Final Acquittal 2010-2011 Final Acquittal Form 2010-2011 (PDF, 27 kb)

 Final Acquittal Form 2009-2010 Final Acquittal Form 2009-2010 (PDF, 32 kb)

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