Grants and Sponsorship
Council offers a range of grant programs to support projects, activities and events across the region.
Our grant programs offer the following opportunities for groups and, in some instances, individuals, to apply for support to undertake activities that benefit the community of the Fraser Coast Local Government Area.
Refer to the available grants section below to apply:
| Grant | Open | Grant Limit |
|---|---|---|
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Community Grants Please ensure you check Guidelines for eligible project dates. Applications open at 12:01am on the opening date and close at 3pm on the closing date. |
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 |
$77,500 each round Total of $310,00 for the 2025/2026 financial year |
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Computer Donations |
Opens: 1 July 2025 |
Dell - Latitude 5410/5400 Laptop. Intel core i5, 8GB ram, 256GB HDD, Wi-fi enabled, Dell Factory Windows 10, laptop charger. Maximum of 1 per organisation per financial year. |
| Guidelines |
Opens: 1 July 2025 Grants will close early if funds are expended. |
Applicants are eligible for the following amounts:
a) Participation in a national or international competition within Queensland: $150 |
| RADF Guidelines |
Opens: 7 July 2025.
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RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers to support diversity and inclusivity; grow strong regions; and provide training, education and employment opportunities for Queensland artists and local communities. Total Funding $50,000 |
| Opens: 18 August 2025 Closes: 15 September 2025 |
Total Funding $4,000 | |
| Opens: 18 August 2025 Closes: 15 September 2025 |
Total Funding $15,000 |
Grant programs have guidelines specific to each program. Please check each particular grant program guidelines for further details.
Councillor's Discretionary Fund
At its Ordinary Meeting held on 15 July 2022, Council adopted a Councillor Discretionary Funds Policy which sets out the purpose and scope for spending discretionary funds.
Funding for 2025-2026
The following amounts have been allocated for discretionary funds in the 2025/2026 budget:
- Mayor: $10,010
- Divisional (per Councillor): $10,010
The Council's Councillor discretionary fund actively supports community purpose initiatives that provide services to the Fraser Coast region.
There are guidelines and eligibility requirements when applying for a Councillor discretionary fund community grant.
Sponsorship
Major Regional Events Sponsorships
The Major Regional Events Sponsorship program aims to position the Fraser Coast as an event-friendly destination through efficient and effective support of a vibrant, balanced calendar of events with a focus on a high return on investment in increased overnight visitation and visitor expenditure which contributes to the local economy.
To improve and extend positive outcomes for the Fraser Coast Region, sponsorship requests are required to align with the Fraser Coast Regional Event Strategy key goals. These are outlined in the 2025-2027 Regional Event Strategy.
Fraser Coast Regional Events Strategy
The program accepts applications throughout the year (see dates below) to the Fraser Coast Events Advisory Committee for assessment or until funding is expended.
Funding is for requests upwards of $10,000 with no upper limit specified. Applicants, however, should be mindful of the total amount of funding available, meeting key criteria, providing suitable supporting documentation and request an appropriate amount for the value of their event. Multi-year contracts can also be requested.
Interested applicants are requested to phone the Sponsorship / Event Advisory Services on 1300 79 49 29 or email events@frasercoast.qld.gov.au to discuss their proposal and have the overview of minimum requirements provided for any submissions.
Sponsorship Round 1
- Applications open: Tuesday, 1 July 2025
- Applications close: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 at 4 pm
- Meeting: 21 August 2025
- Report to Event Advisory Committee for Assessment: August 2025
Sponsorship Round 2
- Applications open: Tuesday, 4 October 2025
- Applications close: Tuesday 4 November at 4 pm
- Meeting: 27 November 2025
- Report to Event Advisory Committee for Assessment: November 2025
Sponsorship Round 3
- Applications open: Tuesday, 3 February 2026
- Applications close: Tuesday, 3 March 2026 at 4 pm
- Meeting: 26 March 2026
- Report to Event Advisory Committee for Assessment: March 2026
Community Celebration Sponsorship
Open 1-29 September 2025
The Community Celebration Sponsorship Programme is open from 1 September 2025 for four weeks for applications.
This funding program is designed to support passionate community organizations in delivering outstanding events for the Fraser Coast region.
If you have an event that can positively impact our community, please review the guidelines.
If you meet the requirements, we encourage your organisation to submit an application.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your ideas to life.
Applications are for events that occur in the calendar year 2026, 2027 and 2028 and will close at 5 PM on Mondy 29 September 2025.
You can access the application through the SmartyGrants platform using the following link:
For further information contact the Sponsorship Team/Events Advisory Team by calling 1300 79 69 29 or emailing events@frasercoast.qld.gov.au.
Resources
Contact us
For further information please contact Council's Grants Officer on phone 1300 79 49 29.
Ensure your group is registered on Council’s grants distribution list to receive information on funding opportunities. Please email grants@frasercoast.qld.gov.au to check or add your group.