Residents invited to grants information sessions
Date published: 18 January 2016
Community groups and individuals seeking financial assistance through council’s Community Grants and Sponsorship Scheme are invited to attend information sessions at Townsville RSL Stadium in February.
The sessions will be a chance to gain an understanding of the community grants process, learn more about funding opportunities available through council and learn handy hints on writing a grant application.
The Community Grants workshop will be held from 3-4pm and the Sport and Recreation Grants workshop will be from 5.30-6.30pm on Wednesday, February 3.
Community and Culture Committee chair Cr Sue Blom encouraged residents to attend.
“The Community Grants and Sponsorships Scheme provides financial assistance to community organisations and individuals and is a great way to get an activity, club or idea off the ground,” Cr Blom said.
“These workshops provide practical information such as how to apply and the processing and acquittal of community grants.”
Information will be available on the following grants:
Cultural Grants:
- Regional Arts Development Fund
- Community Heritage Grants
Community Grants:
- Community Capacity Building Grants Program (partnerships and sponsorships, community organisation support, community cultural awareness)
- Mayor’s Community Assistance Fund
- Community Micro Grants
- Festival and Events Grant Program
- Townsville T150
- Waiver of Council Venue and Park Hire Fees (Townsville City Council Facilities)
Sport and Recreation – Get Active Grants
- Elite Sportsperson Grants (individual and team)
- Club Capacity Building Grants
Bookings are essential – contact 1300 878 001 or email communitygrants@townsville.qld.gov.au. RSVPs close Thursday, January 28.
Applications for this round of grants close at 5pm on Friday, February 19.
For more information visit: http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/community-support/grants-and-funding/community-grants
