Council Launches New Funding Rounds to Back Local Community Projects
Published on 09 July 2025
The Council has allocated over $560,000 to be distributed through various grant and donation programs, supporting events, creative projects, and community initiatives in the Goondiwindi Region.
A change has been made to Goondiwindi Regional Council’s Community Grants funding this financial year.
In 2024-25, the Community Grants funding program was depleted well before the end of the financial year, and a new system was required to ensure that funds could be reasonably allocated to events and activities throughout the year. In response, there will now be three funding rounds this financial year, closing on 31 July 2025, 31 October 2025, and 31 March 2026, respectively.
Community groups across the region are encouraged to apply for funding through various programs. The available funding programs include:
- Regional Arts Development Fund - three rounds
- Community Grants - up to $1500, three rounds
- Community Donations - up to $500, open all year
- Tourism Events Grant - open all year
Council is particularly pleased to introduce new rounds for the one-off requests to our Community Grants Program, as this will also help streamline the application process and improve our merit-based assessments to support our local community groups.
“Council is proud to invest in the community through a wide range of community-led initiatives,” said Goondiwindi Regional Council Mayor, the Honourable Councillor Lawrence Springborg AM.
“From funding the small schools' swimming program to the NRL League program in Kindon, we encourage local community groups and committees to familiarise themselves with available grants and donations to support their next project.”
Mayor Springborg further stated that the grants offer practical support for local projects that enhance the liveability, vibrancy, and resilience of the communities within the region.
Under the Community Grants program, local groups can apply for up to $1,500 to support a wide range of local initiatives, from purchasing equipment and upgrading facilities to delivering regional events and community building activities.
The closing date for this round of grants and donations is 31 July 2025.
Applications are now open—please submit yours through our online grants portal at http://www.grantrequest.com/SID_6086?SA=AM
Please contact Council if you require assistance or have any questions about completing forms, as support is readily available.
To learn more about eligibility, read our guidelines available on our website - https://www.grc.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/residents/documents/community_grants_program_guidelines.pdf