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 $ |
|---|---|---|
| Bauhinia State School Parents and Citizens’ Association | Bauhinia sports oval upgrade | 5000 |
| Capella Pioneer Village | Replacement of termite eaten out wall of the hospitality pavilion | 5500 |
| Capella State School Parents and Citizens’ Association | Purchase 3 Marquees | 4376.52 |
| Central Highlands Science Centre Inc | Tech savvy kids Central Queensland | 5000 |
| Central Highlands Triathlon Club | Event equipment | 4860 |
| Comet State School P&C | Purchase 2 chest freezers | 1058 |
| Emerald Brothers Cricket Club Inc | Cricket pitch roller | 4059 |
| Emerald Crime Stoppers Area Committee | New tent | 1168.20 |
| Emerald Jockey Club Inc | Concrete pathways | 5500 |
| Emerald North State School Parents and Citizens’ Association | Concrete pads/handball courts | 5000 |
| Emerald Photographic Club Inc | Gems of the Outback – Photographic Society of Queensland Conference 2018 | 5000 |
| Gindie State School Parents and Citizens’ Association | Rejuvenated playground | 5000 |
| Maraboon Power Boat and Ski Club Inc | Education and training | 5000 |
| Queensland Country Women’s Association Emerald | Purchase of new chairs | 2469.39 |
| Retreat Creek Campdraft Association Inc | Resurfacing campdraft arena at Roy Day Park, Sapphire | 3740 |
| Rotary Club of Emerald Sunrise | Security mesh screens | 4664.99 |
| Springsure Gymnastics and Cheerleading Club Inc | Upgrade of poultry pavilion | 5000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland (Capella) | Paving the way at Vinnies Capella | 5500 |
| Yumba Bimbi Support Services | Purchase blinds | 4075.36 |