Grant Writing Workshops
Ipswich based not-for-profit community groups, clubs, and organisations are invited to attend a free Grant Writing Workshop on either Wednesday 4 or Saturday 7 September 2024.
Search all available grants using Ipswich Grant Finder
Council is committed to supporting community initiatives and partnerships that encourage participation in community life, foster social cohesion, celebrate culture and diversity, and contribute to a vibrant, healthy and sustainable city. We have a range of community funding programs as detailed below.
PROGRAM | ROUND DATES | FUNDING LIMIT |
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Community Projects Funding Supports not-for-profit organisations in the Ipswich LGA who have projects that include but are not limited to social cohesion, capacity building, equipment purchase, infrastructure and facility upgrades; that have a wider community benefit. | Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 | $15,000.00 |
Community Events Funding Supports not-for-profit organisations in the Ipswich LGA who are hosting and/or cultivating an event, showcase, festival, celebration, carnival etc that has a wider community benefit. | Monthly rounds open on the first day of each month and close on the last day of each month (no rounds in December and June) | $5,000.00 |
Enviroplan Levy Community Funding Supports not-for-profit organisations and wildlife carers working towards protecting and maintaining the natural environment within the Ipswich LGA. | Round 1 Round 2 | NFP Community Groups - $3,000.00 Schools or Childcare Centres – $3,000.00 Wildlife Carers – $1,500.00 |
Councillor Discretionary Funds Supports not-for-profit community organisations to recognise the significant role they play in developing initiatives, fostering social cohesion, identifying community needs and contributing to the wider community. | Program open from 1 July to mid-June or until budget expended Applications to be submitted at least four (4) weeks prior to commencement of project | $1,000.00 per Councillor |
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Ipswich City Council (council). RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions. RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities as determined by local communities across Queensland. | All funding for the 2023/2024 financial year has been allocated. Updates for the next round of RADF funding will be available early in the 2024/2025 financial year. |
Funding limits vary depending on funding category |
Quick Response RADF Supports local arts and cultural practitioners to attend professional development opportunities. | The RADF Quick Response grants funding for the 2023/2024 financial year has now closed as all funding has been allocated. More information will be available early in the 2024/2025 financial year. | $1,500.00 |
In-Kind Assistance Supports community organisations in the delivery of community and sporting events that engage the broader community and improve social, economic and/or environmental outcomes. Available stores include plastic bollards, star pickets, barrier mesh, cable ties, traffic cones, bins and toilets. | Program open from 1 July to 9 June or until budget expended Applications to be submitted at least six (6) weeks prior to event | 2 successful applications per year (up to a maximum of $10,000.00) |
Event Sponsorship and Major Community Event Sponsorship Supports community organisations and businesses to hold events that activate the City of Ipswich and generate benefits within the economy and cultural ecosystem of the city. | Category 1 Category 2 | Category 1
Category 2 |
Viva Cribb Bursary Aids individuals or not-for profit organisations with the costs related to a project that documents or records a significant aspect of the local history of Ipswich. | Opens 1 October Closes 31 October | $5,000.00 |
Sport Achievement Funding Supports and recognises Ipswich sportspersons and their achievements and provides support to sport and recreation organisations. | Program open for from 1 July to 30 June Applications must be submitted after participation and within 6 months of the event start date | State Event - $150.00 National Event - $300.00 International Event - $500.00 |
Shop Top Living Designed to provide financial support to property owners who have a space above their business, which could be turned into residential accomodation 'Shop Top Living Premises' in the future. | Open Monday 26 August 2024 Closes Thursday 3 October 2024 | This is a 'double it' co-contribution funding Program. Council will provide up to double the amount of what the property owner is willing to contribute up to a maximum of $10,000 (excluding GST). |
View council’s Community Funding and Support Policy (PDF, 376.6 KB)
For more information on council funding check out the links below.
Funding is available to support endorsed RSL Sub-Branches and organising committees to develop and deliver Civic and Ceremonial events as outlined in the Civic and Ceremonial Events Policy.
For more information, please contact the Community Funding and Support Team on 3810 6648 or email communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Civic and Ceremonial Events Policy (PDF, 212.0 KB)
Civic and Ceremonial Events Funding Guidelines (PDF, 47.6 KB)
Through Councillor Discretionary Funds Ipswich City Council seeks to support the role of community organisations and recognise the significant role they play in developing and delivering initiatives that encourage participation in community life, foster social cohesion, celebrate diversity and contribute to a vibrant, healthy and sustainable city.
Councillor Discretionary Funds allows for funds to be allocated to not-for-profit community organisations for community purposes, supporting community organisations to deliver initiatives that address identified local community needs.
The maximum amount of funding available to an applicant community organisation for any one application is $1,000.00 per Councillor.
For further information please contact the Community Funding and Support team on (07) 3810 6648 or communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au
The Community Projects and Events Funding Program seeks to achieve the community’s vision for a Safe, Inclusive, Creative and Active City, as outlined predominantly in council’s Corporate Plan, iFuture; council’s Community Development Strategy and the 2021-2031 Active Ipswich Strategy.
The Community Projects and Events Funding Program supports one-off projects and events that are of benefit to the local community and that aligns with one or more of the five pillars of the Community Development Strategy and/or the goals of the Active Ipswich Strategy:
Community Projects
Funding Rounds 2022-2023 | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
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Application opening dates | 1 July | 1 November | 1 March |
Application closing dates | 31 July | 30 November | 31 March |
Notification of application outcomes | *Mid-September | *Mid-January | *Mid-May |
Project Timeframe | 12 months from funding round approval date |
*no later than 6 weeks from round closure
Community Events
Applications Submitted | * Notification of application outcomes |
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July | August/September |
August | September/October |
September | October/November |
October | November/December |
November | December/January |
January | February/March |
February | March/April |
March | April/May |
April | May/June |
May | June/July |
*no later than 6 weeks from month-end
Funding Range
More information
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Community Funding and Support Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.8 MB).
For further information, contact the Community Funding and Support team on (07) 3810 6648 or communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
Ipswich boasts a unique landscape with over 6,500 hectares of reserves and conservation estates. Working towards protecting and maintaining the natural environment of Ipswich and continually improving liveability within the city through sustainable practices, council supports community initiatives through Enviroplan Levy Community Funding.
Caring for the environment is a significant theme of the iFuture | Corporate Plan. The Enviroplan Levy Community Funding Program cares for the natural environment by providing assistance for community-led initiatives that contribute to the protection and enhancement of the environment within the Ipswich City Council area. Council aims to encourage community involvement in the achievement of environmental awareness, tree planting, land restoration and bush regeneration.
Funding is available to not-for profit community groups, schools, childcare centres or registered wildlife carers. Organisations, groups and wildlife carers must outline how the proposed initiative will provide a benefit to the environment and improve biodiversity. Recipients must be able to carry out and complete the requested project within 12 months of the funding approval date.
Groups and organisations are eligible to apply for grants up to $3,000 per application and wildlife carers are eligible to apply for grants up to $1,500 per application.
Eligible Applicants | Maximum Grant |
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Not-for-profit community groups (i.e. landcare groups, wildlife centres, Girl Guides, Scout groups). | $3,000 per application |
Schools or childcare centres | $3,000 per application |
Wildlife carers | $1,500 per application |
Funding Rounds | Round 1 | Round 2 |
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Application opening dates | 1 September | 1 March |
Application closing dates | 30 September | 31 March |
Notification of application outcomes | *Mid-November | *Mid-May |
Project timeframe | 12 months from funding round approval date |
Applications are submitted online through the SmartyGrants System:
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Community Funding and Support Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.8 MB).
For further information, contact communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Council recognises the important contribution events make to the economy and cultural ecosystem of the city.
The Event Sponsorship Program provides funding to support a range of sponsorship and partnership opportunities that enable eligible community organisations and businesses to hold events that activate Ipswich City and generate benefits for our communities and businesses. Through the Events Sponsorship Program, council aims to support events that celebrate, develop and engage the city’s communities.
Event sponsorships are open to registered organisations and not-for-profit organisations that meet the eligibility criteria and do not fall within any of the exclusions. The table below sets out the levels of assistance available, which is limited by council's budget decisions and priorities.
Category | Amount | Application to be lodged at council |
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One | $1 to $15,000 | Minimum three months prior to event |
Two | $15,001 and over | Minimum six months prior to event |
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Community Funding and Support Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.8 MB).
If you require additional assistance please contact us on (07) 3810 6666.
In-Kind Assistance is provided to community organisations to support the delivery of community and sporting events within the City of Ipswich that engage the broader community and improve social, economic and/or environmental outcomes for the community. In-Kind Assistance is limited to Council store items (including plastic bollards/star pickets, star picket rammers, barrier mesh, cable ties and traffic cones) and the provision of refuse bins and portable toilets.
Funding is not available within this category, only in-kind assistance as detailed above.
Applications are submitted online through the SmartyGrants System:
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, funding processes, event waste management and more download the Community Funding and Support Guidelines and Community Event Waste Management Plan below:
For further information please contact the Community Funding and Support team on (07) 3810 6648 or communityfunding@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
Applications for the Regional Art Development Fund Full Application have now closed as all funding has been allocated. An update on the next round of funding will be available early in the 2024/2025 financial year.
The RADF Quick Response grants funding for the 2023/2024 financial year has now closed as all funding has been allocated. More information will be available early in the 2024/2025 financial year.
Quick Response grants are available for arts and cultural practitioners to attend all professional development opportunities including seminars, conferences, workshops, mentorships, and training.
To find out more, including RADF priorities, funding categories, eligibility criteria and more, download the guidelines and checklist below:
Please contact the Ipswich RADF Liaison Officer at (07) 3810 6113 or creative.industries@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Sport and recreation is an integral part of life in Ipswich City. The city has a proud sporting heritage and has produced many sporting champions participating in a wide range of sports. Council administers a number of sport and recreation programs that support and recognise Ipswich sportspersons and their achievements and provides support to sport and recreation organisations.
Ipswich City Council provides financial support and recognition of sporting excellence to deserving sports people, organisations and volunteers in the community - click here for more information about the annual Ipswich Sports Awards.
The Sport Achievement Funding is provided to assist local athletes, referees and umpires who have qualified or been selected by a peak body to attend an eligible State, National or International event.
Applications can only be submitted after participation at the event. Applications must be submitted within 6 months of the event start date.
Applicants will be required to provide the following documentation:
Applications are submitted online through the Smarty Grants System:
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Community Funding and Support Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.8 MB).
For assistance please contact the Applications Team on (07) 3810 6666.
Shop Top Living is designed to provide financial support to property owners who have a space above their business, which could be turned into residential accommodation ‘Shop Top Living Premises’ in the future.
The purpose of the Shop Top Living program is to assist property owners in their journey of exploration to retrofit the above-mentioned spaces, with the end goal of independently submitting their own application for a Building Approval (BA) and/or Development Approval (DA).
This is a ‘double it’ co-contribution funding Program – where an applicant is successful, and a subsequent agreement is made between council and the applicant, in writing. In that instance council will provide up to double the amount of what the property owner is willing to contribute up to a maximum of $10,000 (excluding GST). This is available once per owner, business, per premises, per annum through the Program.
Businesses that are interested in the program can apply here:
Opening Date | Closing Date | Notification of Applicants | |
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Applications 2024 | Monday 26 August 2024 | Thursday 3 October 2024 | On or before Wednesday 16 October 2024 |
To find out more about Shop Top Living, including the conditions, who can and who cannot apply, the full application process and more, download the guidelines below:
For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact us on (07) 3810 6689 during business hours or email Business@ipswich.qld.gov.au
The Viva Cribb Bursary Program provides funding to individuals or non-profit groups to assist with the costs related to a project that documents or records a significant aspect of the local history of Ipswich.
The bursary is named in honour of Viva Cribb, who demonstrated a dedication to the preservation of the history of Ipswich.
The bursary fosters an appreciation of the city's local history and heritage, encouraging individuals to document issues of historical significance to Ipswich, and making it accessible to the community.
Funding of up to $5,000 is available for eligible projects
Eligible projects must have a substantive connection to an identified area of Ipswich history and can be in the form of a printed book, web resource (e-book or mobile app), edited oral histories, short film or digital stories, or other suitable format.
Possible topics may include:
Opening Date | Closing Date | Notification |
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1 October | 31 October | End of November |
To find out more, including an overview of eligibility criteria, download the Community Funding and Support Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.8 MB).
For more information contact the Picture Ipswich Digital Archivist on (07) 3810 7272 or LibPictureIpswich@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Viva Cribb Bursary publications available to download and read on Picture Ipswich. All Viva Cribb Bursary Projects are available to view at the Ipswich Libraries’ Local History Room.
You can find the lists of successful applicants on the Transparency and Integrity Hub – Community Funding page.