Ipswich City Council

Applications available for Community Funding Opportunities

Council provides funding for non-profit and community based organisations through the Economic and Community Development Department in the areas of community and cultural development that enables Council to form partnerships with community based organisations for projects that may not receive funding from other sources.

Applications NOW available:

Ipswich Regional Arts Development Fund

Attention all performing and visual artists, writers, cultural and community groups in Ipswich.  The Ipswich Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) promotes professional development and employment of arts and cultural workers in the Ipswich region.  The RADF is a joint Queensland Government and Ipswich City Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

The next round of funding for the RADF closes at 4.30pm on Friday 31 August 2012. 

Click here to download the RADF application kits.

Community Development Christmas Grants Program 2012

The Ipswich City Council currently has applications open for Community Development Christmas Grants.  Funding of up to $2,000 is available to community based, not for profit organisations for community Christmas events and activities to be held in the Ipswich Region.  Applicants must be able to demonstrate a community development framework that enhances the community life and wellbeing of Ipswich residents.

Applications close on Friday 31 August 2012. 

Click here to download application kit and grants guidelines.

For further information regarding these funding opportunities, please contact the Community Development Branch on (07) 3810 6655.