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, 381.9 KB)
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 SmartyGrants System:
For further information please contact the Community Funding and Support team on (07) 3810 6648 or communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
The Community Projects and Events Funding Program seeks to achieve the community’s vision for a Safe, Inclusive, Creative and Active City, as outlined predominantly in Council’s Corporate Plan, iFuture; Council’s Community Development Strategy and the 2021-2031 Active Ipswich Strategy.
The Community Projects and Events Funding Program supports one-off projects and events that are of benefit to the local community and that aligns with one or more of the five pillars of the Community Development Strategy and/or the goals of the Active Ipswich Strategy:
Community Projects
Funding Rounds 2022-2023 | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
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Application opening dates | 1 August | 1 November | 1 March |
Application closing dates | 31 August | 30 November | 31 March |
Notification of application outcomes | *Mid-October | *Mid-January | *Mid-May |
Project Timeframe | 12 months from funding round approval date |
*no later than 6 weeks from round closure
Community Events
Applications Submitted | * Notification of application outcomes |
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July | August/September |
August | September/October |
September | October/November |
October | November/December |
November | December/January |
January | February/March |
February | March/April |
March | April/May |
April | May/June |
May | June/July |
*no later than 6 weeks from month-end
Funding Range
More information
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 the Community Funding and Support team on (07) 3810 6648 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 Enviroplan Levy Community Funding.
Caring for the environment is a significant theme of the iFuture | Corporate Plan. The Enviroplan Levy Community Funding Program cares for the natural environment by providing assistance for community-led initiatives that contribute to the protection and enhancement of the environment within the Ipswich City Council area. Council aims to encourage community involvement in the achievement of environmental awareness, tree planting, land restoration and bush regeneration.
Funding is available to not-for profit community groups, schools, childcare centres or registered 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 within 12 months of the funding approval date.
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 |
Funding Rounds | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
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Application opening dates | 1 August | 1 November | 1 March |
Application closing dates | 31 August | 30 November | 31 March |
Notification of application outcomes | *Mid-October | *Mid-January | *Mid-May |
Project timeframe | 12 months from funding round approval date |
Applications are submitted online through the SmartyGrants 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, contact communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au
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.
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 plastic bollards/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 SmartyGrants System:
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, funding processes, event waste management and more download the Community Funding and Support Guidelines and Community Event Waste Management Plan below:
For further information please contact the Community Funding and Support team on (07) 3810 6657 or 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 SmartyGrants 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 Funding and Support team on (07) 3810 6648 or communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
RADF Committee is recruiting. Interested in contributing to your arts and cultural community? Want to work with like minded individuals to help deliver? Submit your EOI to join the RADF committee today.
Find out more information by checking out Ipswich RADF committee Terms of Reference (PDF, 175.0 KB).
There are two RADF funding rounds per year. All grant categories are available in each round.
Expression of interest closing dates:
Quick Response Grants are available for arts and cultural practitioners to attend all professional development opportunities including seminars, conferences, workshops, mentorships, and training.
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 6148 or trina.massey@ipswich.qld.gov.au
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.
The Sport Achievement Funding is provided to assist local athletes, referees and umpires who have qualified or been selected by a peak body to attend an eligible State, National or International event.
Applications can only be submitted after participation at the event. Applications must be submitted within 6 months of the event start date.
Applicants will be required to provide the following documentation:
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 assistance please contact the Applications Team on (07) 3810 6666.
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.
You can find the lists of successful applicants on the Transparency and Integrity Hub – Community Funding page.