Full program details, guidelines and application forms are available online via www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/grants
Community Development and Capacity Building Grants Program
Provides funds to community organisations to improve and develop services that respond to local and city-wide issues in Brisbane, including – increasing community identity and connections; increasing social inclusion and reducing isolation.
Applicants can apply for an amount between $2,000 and $10,000
Closing Date: 2 September 2013
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/community-groups-and-non-profit/community-development-and-capacity-building-grants/index.htm
Healthy and Physical Activity Grants Program
Provides funds to community organisations for projects to increase participation in community sport, recreation and physical activity in Brisbane.
Applicants can apply for an amount between $5,000 and $20,000
Closing Date: 2 September 2013
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/community-groups-and-non-profit/healthy-and-physical-activity-grants/index.htm
Community Support Funding Program
Provides financial assistance to:
- Community groups facing financial hardships
- Providers of affordable housing in Brisbane
Eligible applicant groups must have paid General Rates on properties they owned or administered during the 2012/13 financial year. Successful community groups and service providers are credited a percentage of the annual general rates paid.
Closing Date: 2 September 2013
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/community-groups-and-non-profit/community-support-funding-program/index.htm
Suburban Crime Prevention Grants
Provides funds to suburban businesses and not-for-profit community groups and sporting clubs for projects or services that will help deter crime and improve community safety in their local suburb and community.
Applicants can apply for an amount between $1,000 and $10,000
Closing Date: 25 November 2013
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/suburban-crime-prevention-grant/index.htm
Please contact Brisbane City Council via 3403 8888 if you have any questions about these programs or desire advice on developing an application.