Community grant support

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We want your community group to succeed. Find out about available funding opportunities and access resources and workshops to help you with your grant application.

Find a grant

We administer a range of funding programs to support organisations to meet changing community, social, environmental and economic objectives. For information about our grants programs, visit our Community grants page

Search a range of external grants and funding opportunities available to the Gold Coast community and businesses using the Funding Centre's SmartySearch grants tool. 

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Tips for grant success

Attend a free grant writing workshop

We hold regular grant writing information sessions to assist you with developing your skills to write grant applications. These sessions also cover where to find grants, using data and research to tell your story and the importance of knowing your project. Our free community workshop program is attended by many not-for-profit community groups who are new to grant writing, as well as those who are looking for a refresher.

For upcoming dates, visit our Community workshops on What's On Gold Coast page.

Know your community

Population information includes local statistics to provide evidence to support your grant applications. You can use this information to examine the population characteristics of Gold Coast communities to demonstrate need. The information also helps to understand how the population has changed over time and how it compares to other areas.

For details, visit our Population information page.

Lodging your application

Many funders now require grant applications to be lodged online, with some requiring pre-registration. Be sure to check details prior to submission to ensure adequate time to submit your application. SmartyGrants online application system is used by many funders and has helpful assistance as a guide for applicants.

Acknowledging your funder

If you are successful check your funding conditions to see the requirements for public acknowledgement. Often you will need to include information recognising the funding in your flyers, by public announcement at events or activities, on social media posts or when you are promoting in other media.

Acquitting your grant

Be sure to complete your final report and include receipts when asked. Acquitting your grant is important and means accurately reporting on the funded activities and their related expenditure. The acquittal report is a formal condition of grant funding and if it is not provided or unsatisfactory, your organisation may not be eligible to apply for further funding.

For details and resources, visit our Managing your community organisation page.

 

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