Community Development GrantsWhat 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 distributed through two funding rounds annually. Applications received after the round closure date for each funding round will not be considered for funding. The proposed dates for Round 1 and 2 are as follows:
Round 1
- 4 August 2008 - Call for applications
- 12 September 2008 - Applications close
- November 2008 - Applicants advised of outcomes
Round 2
- 16 February 2009 - Call for applications
- 27 March 2009 - Applications close
- May 2009 - Applicants advised of outcomes
Download a Community Development Grants Program Application and Information Pack or contact the Grants and Community Projects Officer on 3810 6655.
 2008 - 2009 Rnd 1 Application Form (PDF, 531 kb)
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.
Please Note: organisations that provide an auspice may only sponsor one program per funding round.
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
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.
Successful Grants from Round 2, 2007 - 2008
 Successful Grants From Round 2 2007 For Icc Website (Word Document, 23 kb)
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