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 | Completed acquittal due |
| 1 | Mid-January | 5.00 pm 28 February |
Early April | Six months |
| 2 | Mid-July | 5.00 pm 31 August |
Early October | Six months |
IMPORTANT: Please read the grant guidelines and the form before applying.
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.
Hard-copy application forms can be obtained from any of our customer service and rural transaction centres and libraries, or by downloading the PDF forms 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 | Category | Grant amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borilla Community Kindergarten | Internal storage facility upgrade | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Dingo Race Club Inc | 30th anniversary World Cup Dingo trap throwing competition | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Springsure RSL Sub Branch | Ceiling replacement at Springsure RSL Hall | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Dingo State School Parents and Citizens Association | Town Hall catering upgrade | Community assistance | $4,995 |
| Capella St Vincent de Paul Society | Cooler heads | Community assistance | $4,282 |
| Emerald Town Band | Central Highlands Festival of Bands | Community assistance | $2,359 |
| Blackwater State High School Parents and Citizens Association | 43rd annual art competition and exhibition | Community assistance | $350.00 |
| Capella Pioneer Village | Peak Downs homestead exterior maintenance | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Emerald Show Society Inc | Grandstands | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Emerald High State School Parents and Citizens Association | ESHS Bites | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Rotary Club of Emerald | All abilities playground | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Springsure Gun Club Inc | Childrens playground | Community improvement | $19,057 |
| Comet Sporting and Agricultural Show Society Inc | CSASS facilities upgrade | Community improvement | $15,875 |
| Central Highlands Cricket Inc | Strengthening Central Highlands cricket clubs | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Dingo Rodeo Club | Kitchen equipment and small appliances | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Duaringa Golf Club | Signage replacement | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Emerald Rodeo Association | Amenity block upgrade | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Gemfields Playgroup | Community playgroup equipment | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Springsure Jockey Club | Boundary fence replacement | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Rural Skate Park Development Initiative | Many Mobs Festival NAIDOC Week 2019 | Sports and recreation | $3,734.19 |
| Emerald Bowls Club | Sun protection | Sports and recreation | $2,985 |
| Organisation | Project | Category | Grant amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bauhinia Polocrosse Club | Amenities block | Sports & recreation | $5,000 |
| Blackwater Tiny Tots Centre Inc | Tots storage and table upgrades | Community assistance | $3,000 |
| Blackwater Toy Library Inc | New children's toys | Community assistance | $3,782 |
| C & K Emerald South Community Childcare Centre | Outdoor environment / playground upgrade | Outdoor environment / playground upgrade | $4,727 |
| DancEdge Emerald | Dance floor upgrade | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Dingo Tennis Club | Installation of insulated ceiling | Sports & recreation | $5,000 |
| Emerald Brothers Cricket | Indoor cricket nets and equipment | Sports & recreation | $4,000 |
| Emerald Karting Club | 2020-2022 Strategic Plan | Sports & recreation | $5,000 |
| Emerald Magpies Cricket | Practice net upgrade | Sports & recreation | $5,000 |
| Emerald Scout Group | Camping gear and office equipment | Sports & recreation | $3,000 |
| Epic All Sports Inc | Tank purchase | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Gemfields Community Support Association Inc | Meals on Wheels dishwasher | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Gindie State School P & C | Resurfacing cricket pitch | Sports & recreation | $5,000 |
| Marist College Emerald P & F | Purchase and install of turf to sports field | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| QCWA Emerald Branch | Refurbishment of kitchen | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Rolleston Campdraft Association | Replacement of chairs and tables | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Rolleston Tennis Club | Court upgrades | Community improvement | $16,874 |
| RSL of Australia (Sub Branch Gemfields) | Grid solar system | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| The Rolleston Rag Inc | Festival of Small Halls | Community assistance | $2,200 |
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 | Completed acquittal due |
| 1 | Mid-January | 5.00 pm 28 February |
Early April | Six months |
| 2 | Mid-July | 5.00 pm 31 August |
Early October | Six months |
IMPORTANT: Please read the grant guidelines and the form before applying.
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.
Hard-copy application forms can be obtained from any of our customer service and rural transaction centres and libraries, or by downloading the PDF forms 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 | Category | Grant amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borilla Community Kindergarten | Internal storage facility upgrade | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Dingo Race Club Inc | 30th anniversary World Cup Dingo trap throwing competition | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Springsure RSL Sub Branch | Ceiling replacement at Springsure RSL Hall | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Dingo State School Parents and Citizens Association | Town Hall catering upgrade | Community assistance | $4,995 |
| Capella St Vincent de Paul Society | Cooler heads | Community assistance | $4,282 |
| Emerald Town Band | Central Highlands Festival of Bands | Community assistance | $2,359 |
| Blackwater State High School Parents and Citizens Association | 43rd annual art competition and exhibition | Community assistance | $350.00 |
| Capella Pioneer Village | Peak Downs homestead exterior maintenance | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Emerald Show Society Inc | Grandstands | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Emerald High State School Parents and Citizens Association | ESHS Bites | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Rotary Club of Emerald | All abilities playground | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Springsure Gun Club Inc | Childrens playground | Community improvement | $19,057 |
| Comet Sporting and Agricultural Show Society Inc | CSASS facilities upgrade | Community improvement | $15,875 |
| Central Highlands Cricket Inc | Strengthening Central Highlands cricket clubs | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Dingo Rodeo Club | Kitchen equipment and small appliances | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Duaringa Golf Club | Signage replacement | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Emerald Rodeo Association | Amenity block upgrade | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Gemfields Playgroup | Community playgroup equipment | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Springsure Jockey Club | Boundary fence replacement | Sports and recreation | $5,000 |
| Rural Skate Park Development Initiative | Many Mobs Festival NAIDOC Week 2019 | Sports and recreation | $3,734.19 |
| Emerald Bowls Club | Sun protection | Sports and recreation | $2,985 |
| Organisation | Project | Category | Grant amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bauhinia Polocrosse Club | Amenities block | Sports & recreation | $5,000 |
| Blackwater Tiny Tots Centre Inc | Tots storage and table upgrades | Community assistance | $3,000 |
| Blackwater Toy Library Inc | New children's toys | Community assistance | $3,782 |
| C & K Emerald South Community Childcare Centre | Outdoor environment / playground upgrade | Outdoor environment / playground upgrade | $4,727 |
| DancEdge Emerald | Dance floor upgrade | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Dingo Tennis Club | Installation of insulated ceiling | Sports & recreation | $5,000 |
| Emerald Brothers Cricket | Indoor cricket nets and equipment | Sports & recreation | $4,000 |
| Emerald Karting Club | 2020-2022 Strategic Plan | Sports & recreation | $5,000 |
| Emerald Magpies Cricket | Practice net upgrade | Sports & recreation | $5,000 |
| Emerald Scout Group | Camping gear and office equipment | Sports & recreation | $3,000 |
| Epic All Sports Inc | Tank purchase | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| Gemfields Community Support Association Inc | Meals on Wheels dishwasher | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Gindie State School P & C | Resurfacing cricket pitch | Sports & recreation | $5,000 |
| Marist College Emerald P & F | Purchase and install of turf to sports field | Community improvement | $20,000 |
| QCWA Emerald Branch | Refurbishment of kitchen | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Rolleston Campdraft Association | Replacement of chairs and tables | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| Rolleston Tennis Club | Court upgrades | Community improvement | $16,874 |
| RSL of Australia (Sub Branch Gemfields) | Grid solar system | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| The Rolleston Rag Inc | Festival of Small Halls | Community assistance | $2,200 |
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