Community Grants

Noosa Council's Community Grants provide an opportunity for Council to support local not-for-profit organisations to:

  • deliver important projects and events,
  • build organisational capacity, and
  • develop and maintain local community infrastructure through the provision of financial support.

Funded projects help deliver on Council’s strategic goals and identified key initiatives.

Council's community grants are administered in accordance with the Community Grants Policy(PDF, 39KB). 
To receive information about upcoming grants and funding opportunities, and for details of our free Council Grant Writing Workshops or Webinars, subscribe to our Community Connections eNews.

For any queries, contact Council's Grants Officer on 07 5329 6319 or grants@noosa.qld.gov.au.

Community Quick Response Grants - OPEN NOW!

APPLY HERE

Operating on a rolling basis, until the annual budget is exhausted. 

Community Quick Response Grants are designed to support eligible not-for-profit organisations responding to emergent or time-sensitive matters that arise unexpectedly and cannot be deferred until the next scheduled funding round.

Key Dates

 
   Round opens:           


         23 September 2025                                                                                                               

   
   Round closes:


         Once all available grants fund have been expended   

   Funding Notification:   
 		         Within 30 days of application submission
   Funding Available:


         23 September - 30 June 2026

   
   Acquittal Due:

         Within 30 days of completing project

 

 

 

Community Project Grants

Community Project Grants run once per year 

Noosa Council's Community Project Grants provide financial support to not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects that address identified community needs, build community connection, skills and resilience, and develop sustainable community infrastructure.

Key Dates
        
        Round Opens:

       
        Monday 9 February 2026     
   
         Round Closes:

    
         Monday 23 March 2026                                                                              

         Results Announced:
        June 2026

         Project delivery period:        
   
         1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027
 
Previous recipients:

Individual Sports Development Grants - OPEN NOW!


Operating on a rolling basis, until the annual budget is exhausted.

Individual Sport Development Grants aim to support Noosa Shire residents who have been selected to represent Queensland or Australia at recognised national or international sporting competitions. The program provides financial assistance to help offset costs associated with competing at a national or international level.
Key Dates 
Round opens:
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Round closes:
30 June 2026, or once all available grant funds have been expended.
Funding Notification:
Within 30 days of application submission.
Funding Period:
September 2025 to June 2026
Acquittal due:
Within 30 days of competition

 

Signature Community Event Grants

Please note:  The Festive Season and Signature Events programs have been combined into a single category called Signature Community Events Grants.

The Signature Community Events Grant provides financial support for up to three years to established, not-for-profit organisations with a proven track record of delivering events that offer significant benefits to the Noosa community. These grants aim to support events that demonstrate value for money and align with Council’s strategic goals and key initiatives. Events must be free to attend, be inclusive and accessible, prioritise local suppliers and consider Noosa’s environmental values.

  • Applications must be submitted via Council’s SmartyGrants grant management system.
  • More information on the application process is available in the program guidelines(PDF, 900KB).
Key Dates

Please note:  The 2025-2028 round is currently underway. Expressions of interest for the following round will open in February 2028, for funding period 1 July 2028 - 30 June 2031.

Previous Recipients:

2025-2028 Signature Community Grant Recipients(PDF, 110KB)

Community Alliance Agreements

Community Alliance Agreements provide financial support for up to three years to eligible not-for-profit community organisations that deliver services offering significant benefits to the Noosa community beyond their membership. These grants aim to support organisations that demonstrate value for money and align closely with Council’s strategic goals and key initiatives.

  • Applications must be submitted via Council’s SmartyGrants grant management system.
  • More information on the application process is contained in the program guidelines(PDF, 878KB).
Key Dates

Please note:  the 2025-2028 round is currently underway.  Expressions of interest for the following round will open in February 2028, for funding period 1 July 2028 - 30 June 2031.

Previous recipients: 

 

 

Three Year Maintenance Agreements

Maintenance Agreements  provide support for not-for-profit community organisations that maintain a Council Hall or centre, or sports field that is open to the public.

Maintenance Agreements are non-competitive grants that are available by invitation only to eligible organisations and offer up to three years of funding as a contribution towards the cost of the maintenance of sports fields or a Council owned hall or centre in the Noosa Shire.

Maintenance and management of community halls or centres
Sports field maintenance
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