Community Economic Development Grant (Rd 2, 2024-25)

Financial support is available for Australian-based not-for-profits and community organisations/groups. For many organisations, obtaining financial support via a grants process can mean they continue to do good work in their community. Whether you're new to grant writing, or have been doing it for years, all intending applicants are encouraged to review and understand Council's grant guidelines prior to submitting an application. Organisations/groups can apply for a Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Community Economic Development Grant if:

• They are deemed eligible or are under the auspices of an eligible community organisation as defined in the Community Grants Policy.
• They operate or provide a service/s within the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
• The application is for a project that does not form part of the core business of public and private educational institutions (primary, secondary and tertiary including Parents & Citizens and Parents & Friends Associations) and demonstrates broader community benefit.
• They are registered as a not-for-profit entity and recognised by the Australian Taxation Office or Australian Securities and Investments Commission in at least one (1) of the following categories: 
  • Incorporated entity
  • Other incorporated entity with an ABN
  • Australian Public Company, limited by guarantee
  • Charitable Institution
  • Public Benevolent Institution (PBI)
  • Health Promotion Charity (HPC)  

The following are not eligible to apply for Council's support grants:

• Individuals
• For-profit companies, Trusts and other organisations.
• Government, semi-government organisations and statutory authorities.
• Unions and student guilds.
• Research foundations.
• Professional associations.
• An organisation that has been granted approval for support through a TRC funding program for the same project.
• Organisations that have not acquitted previous Council grants within the advised acquittal timeframes.
• Recipients who have previously defaulted on Terms and Conditions associated with TRC support funding.

Toowoomba Regional Council is collecting and managing your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) and the Public Records Act 2002 for the purpose of remaining in contact with you, administrating, assessing and awarding community grants. The information provided in this form and supporting documents will be accessed by authorised members of Toowoomba Regional Council. The information provided on your grant application and in any related documentation and discussions may be provided to members of the assessment panel to assist Council in processing your grant application. By submitting an application you consent to Council publishing the applicant's name, project description and amount funded on our website and Council endorsed publications. This information may also be used for promoting Council's grants program. To understand how your personal information is managed, refer to Council’s Privacy, copyright, disclaimer & accessibility guidelines.

It's important your application is assessed under the correct program, or you may not be successful. To see which application form best aligns to your activity/project/event, and to understand what's required to successfully receive and acquit a funding application, click here. Council's funding programs have separate application forms with individual guidelines for each program. This may mean you are required to provide additional detail or supporting information depending on which application form aligns with your activity/project/event.  

If you're unsure which application form is right your activity/project, or you require assistance in aligning your activity/project with a funding program, contact Council's Grants and Sponsorship Officer during business hours on 07) 4688 6444.