Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, should you wish to apply for Council funding you must ensure that your proposed activity or event complies with Federal and State Government requirements and restrictions. You can access current information at the following websites:
Search all available Government grants using Ipswich Grant Finder
Council is committed to supporting community initiatives and partnerships that encourage participation in community life, foster social cohesion, celebrate culture and diversity, and contribute to a vibrant, healthy and sustainable city.
For more information of council funding check out the links below.
View council’s Community Funding and Support Policy (PDF, 627.6 KB)
The Ipswich City Council Small Business Funding Program has been extended for another round (Round 3) to continue the financial support for Ipswich based small businesses through and post the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is a cash payment of up to $2,000 (exclusive of GST) per eligible applicant. The funding priorities are to help Ipswich small businesses get back to doing business, and stimulating the local economy. View Round 3 Fact Sheets and example support documents below.
Opening Date | Closing Date | Notification | Funds Acquitted |
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Tuesday 30 March | 30 June 2021 at 11.59pm | Within 28 days of application* | Within 60 days of funds dispersal |
*Unless application is incomplete and the assessors request more information
The total funding available for the Round 3 of the Ipswich City Council Small Business Funding Program is $2,000 (exclusive of GST) per business. A total funding pool of $200,000 was allocated for the program. Rounds 1 and 2 saw over $87,900 dispersed, with a balance of $112,016 now available in Round 3.
Applications must be submitted online via council’s funding website.
Only one funding application per organisation can be submitted online through the Smarty Grants System:
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the COVID-19 Small Business Funding Program Guidelines Round 3 (PDF, 134.5 KB)
To find out more about the eligible funding areas, please refer to the fact sheets below.
Opening Date
1 April
Closing Date
12 April
Notification
Within 7 days of closing date
Eligible organisations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis for up to 100% of the project costs.
Whilst no applicant contribution is required, council may in some instances consider part-funding for projects.
Applications
Applications are submitted online through the Smarty Grants System.
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the 2021 ANZAC Day Commemorative Services Funding Guidelines. (PDF, 332.9 KB)
For further information and to explore options if you’re not a registered not-for-profit organisation, please contact communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
The Façade Improvement Program is a pilot program designed to provide an incentive to support businesses in improving their facades and stimulate investment in the city. Council will match successful applicants with a dollar-for-dollar funding up to $15,000 (exclusive of GST). The program has a strong focus on engaging local suppliers and contractors to complete the works.
Opening Date | Closing Date | Notification | Funds Dispersal |
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27 July 2020 | 19 October 2020 | 9 November 2020 | On receipt of the signed funding agreement and invoice |
Total funding available for the Pilot Façade Improvement Program is $100,000.
Applications must be submitted online via council’s Smarty Grants System.
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Pilot Façade Improvement Program (PDF, 1.2 MB).
The Risk Management Plan is available for those applicants who currently do not have one already in place within their business.
Through the Major and Minor Funding Program, council supports organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities for the benefit of the Ipswich local government area. The program provides financial assistance to a broad range of community organisations to assist them to deliver projects which respond to the strategies outlined in council’s strategic plan, Advance Ipswich.
The Major and Minor Funding Program supports:
Funding Rounds | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 |
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Application opening dates | 1 July | 1 October | 1 February | 1 April |
Application closing dates | 31 July | 31 October | 28 February | 30 April |
Notification of application outcomes | Mid September | Mid December | Mid April | Mid June |
Project Timeframe | 12 months from funding round approval date |
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Community Funding and Support Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.0 MB).
For further information, contact communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
Quick Response Funding support community organisations delivering small community initiatives that address local needs and achieve community development outcomes.
Applications are submitted online through the Smarty Grants System.
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Community Funding and Support Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.0 MB).
For further information please contact the Community Grants team on (07) 3810 6657 or communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Ipswich City Council. RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions. The fund invests in local arts and cultural priorities as determined by local communities across Queensland and its flexibility enables local councils to tailor RADF programs to the specific needs of their communities.
Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest as either a:
Next round opens on 1 February 2021.
There are 3 funding rounds per year. Expressions of interests open:
Successful applicants will be required to submit a full application within 14 days of approval of their expression of interest. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications must be received by the due date.
Quick Response Grants are available for arts and cultural practitioners to attend or present at professional development seminars or workshops, conferences or appropriate arts events.
To find out more, including RADF priorities, funding categories, eligibility criteria and more, download the guidelines and checklist below:
Please contact the Ipswich RADF Liaison Officer at (07) 3810 6657 or communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Ipswich boasts a unique landscape with over 6,500 hectares of reserves and conservation estates. Working towards protecting and maintaining the natural environment of Ipswich and continually improving liveability within the city through sustainable practices, council supports community initiatives through Environment and Sustainability Community Grants.
Caring for the environment is a significant theme of the Advance Ipswich Plan. The Environment and Sustainability Community Grant Program cares for the natural environment by providing assistance for community-led initiatives that contribute to the protection, enhancement and sustainability of the environment within the Ipswich City Council area. Council aims to encourage community involvement in the achievement of environmental sustainability, such as sediment reduction into waterways, riparian restoration, environmental awareness, tree planting, land restoration and bush regeneration.
Funding is available to not-for profit community groups, schools, childcare centres or wildlife carers. Organisations, groups and wildlife carers must outline how the proposed initiative will provide a benefit to the environment and improve biodiversity. Recipients must be able to carry out and complete the requested project.
Groups and organisations are eligible to apply for grants up to $2,000 per application and wildlife carers are eligible to apply for grants up to $1,000 per application.
Eligible Applicants | Maximum Grant |
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Not-for-profit community groups (i.e. landcare groups, wildlife centres, Girl Guides, Scout groups). | $2,000 per application |
Schools or childcare centres | $2,000 per application |
Wildlife carers | $1,000 per application |
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Community Funding and Support Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.0 MB).
Funding Rounds | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 |
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Application opening dates | 1 July | 1 October | 1 February | 1 April |
Application closing dates | 31 July | 31 October | 28 February | 30 April |
Notification of application outcomes | Mid September | Mid December | Mid April | Mid June |
Project timeframe | 12 months from funding round approval date |
Applications are submitted online through the Smarty Grants System:
Council recognises the important contribution events make to the economy and cultural ecosystem of the city.
The Event Sponsorship Program provides funding to support a range of sponsorship and partnership opportunities that enable eligible community organisations and businesses to hold events that activate Ipswich City and generate benefits for our communities and businesses.Through the Events Sponsorship Program, council aims to support events that celebrate, develop and engage the city’s communities.
Event sponsorships are open to registered organisations and not-for-profit organisations that meet the eligibility criteria and do not fall within any of the exclusions. The table below sets out the levels of assistance available, which is limited by council's budget decisions and priorities.
Category | Amount | Application to be lodged at council |
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One | $1 to $15,000 | Minimum three months prior to event |
Two | $15,001 and over | Minimum six months prior to event |
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Community Funding and Support Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.0 MB).
If you require additional assistance please contact us on (07) 3810 6891.
The Viva Cribb Bursary Program provides funding to individuals or non-profit groups to assist with the costs related to a project that documents or records a significant aspect of the local history of Ipswich.
The bursary is named in honour of Viva Cribb, who demonstrated a dedication to the preservation of the history of Ipswich.
The bursary fosters an appreciation of the city's local history and heritage, encouraging individuals to document issues of historical significance to Ipswich, and making it accessible to the community.
Funding of up to $5,000 is available for eligible projects
Eligible projects must have a substantive connection to an identified area of Ipswich history and can be in the form of a printed book, web resource (e-book or mobile app), edited oral histories, short film or digital stories, or other suitable format.
Possible topics may include:
Opening Date | Closing Date | Notification |
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1 October | 31 October | End of November |
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Community Funding and Support Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.0 MB).
For more information contact the Picture Ipswich Digital Archivist on (07) 3810 7272 or LibPictureIpswich@ipswich.qld.gov.au
* Viva Cribb Bursary publications available to download and read on Picture Ipswich. All Viva Cribb Bursary Projects are available to view at the Ipswich Libraries’ Local History Room.
Sport and recreation is an integral part of life in Ipswich City. The city has a proud sporting heritage and has produced many sporting champions participating in a wide range of sports. Council administers a number of sport and recreation programs that support and recognise Ipswich sportspersons and their achievements and provides support to sport and recreation organisations.
Ipswich City Council provides financial support and recognition of sporting excellence to deserving sports people, organisations and volunteers in the community - click here for more information about the annual Ipswich Sports Awards.
Applications are submitted online through the Smarty Grants System:
For assistance please contact the Applications Team on (07) 3810 6666.
In-Kind Assistance is provided to community organisations to support the delivery of community and sporting events within the City of Ipswich that engage the broader community and improve social, economic and/or environmental outcomes for the community. In-Kind Assistance is limited to Council store items (including star pickets, star picket rammers, barrier mesh, cable ties and witches hats) and the provision of refuse bins and portable toilets.
Funding is not available within this category, only in-kind assistance as detailed above.
Applications are submitted online through the Smarty Grants System:
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, funding processes, event waste management and more download the Community Grants and In-Kind Assistance Program Guidelines and Community Event Waste Management Plan below:
For further information please contact the Community Grants team on (07) 3810 6657 or communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
Through Councillor Discretionary Funds Ipswich City Council seeks to support the role of community organisations and recognise the significant role they play in developing and delivering initiatives that encourage participation in community life, foster social cohesion, celebrate diversity and contribute to a vibrant, healthy and sustainable city.
Councillor Discretionary Funds allows for funds to be allocated to not-for-profit community organisations for community purposes, supporting community organisations to deliver initiatives that address identified local community needs.
The maximum amount of funding available to an applicant community organisation for any one application is $1,000.00 per Councillor.
Applications for Councillor Discretionary Funds can be submitted at any time during the year online through the Smarty Grants System:
For further information please contact the Community Grants team on (07) 3810 6648 or communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au.