The aim of the Central Highlands Regional Council’s Community Grants Program is to provide assistance to local community group/organisations making positive contributions to the quality of life in the local government area.
Applications can be submitted in the following categories to the maximum indicated:
Grants are offered twice a year.
| Round | Opening Date | Closing Date | Applicants notified of grant outcomes | Timeframes for completed acquittal if successful |
| 1 | Mid-January | 5.00 pm, 28 February | End of March | Six months |
| 2 | Mid-July | 5.00 pm, 31 August | End of September | Six months |
IMPORTANT: Please read the guidelines & the form before filling out.
Council staff involved in the administration of the Community Grants Program are available to provide general guidance to assist with the preparation of your application. Please contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 242 686.
Hardy copy Community Grant Program application forms can be obtained from council’s Customer Service and Rural Transaction Centres and libraries or by downloading the PDFs below.
Alternatively you can fill in the forms online via these links:
Please note: You CANNOT save and continue online forms, so ensure you have all required documentation BEFORE you start.
| Organisation | Project | Grant $ |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Valley Recreation Association | new footpath from hall to amenities | 5000 |
| Bauhinia Hack and Pony Club | Bauhinia Kids Have a Go project | 5000 |
| Blackwater Clay Target Club | Equipment for major carnivals | 4913.50 |
| Blackwater PCYC | Basketball hall refurbishment | 5500 |
| Blackwater Pony Club | New ablution block electrical | 3890 |
| Borilla Community Kindergarten | Access 4 all program | 5500 |
| Capella Golf Club | Kitchen improvements | 2843 |
| Capella Pioneer Village | CQ cinematic, photographic and communications exhibit | 5500 |
| Central Family Support | First aid training for people with a disability | 1320 |
| CH BMX Club | Registration hut renovation | 4730 |
| CH Feather Club | Renewal of poultry cages | 5000 |
| CH Triathlon Club | Emerald parkrun | 5000 |
| Emerald Amateur Swimming Club | Sun protection tents and trailer | 4769.30 |
| Emerald Car Club | Improvements to showground facilities | 5000 |
| Emerald Junior Golf | Equipment | 5500 |
| Emerald Show Society | Upgrade poultry shed | 1870 |
| Qld Country Women's Association Blackwater | Upgrade kitchen | 3067 |
| Qld Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association and Emerald PCYC | Energy Efficient Air | 5500 |
| Springsure Show Society | Upgrade show pavillion | 4100 |