More Grants & Guidance

Noosa Council provides a range of grants to support community projects and initiatives, along with guidance to help not-for-profit organisations navigate the grants process. This page offers tools and resources to assist with grant searching, application preparation, funding acknowledgment, and acquittal requirements.

For further assistance, contact the Community Development team via Council’s customer service centre at (07) 5329 6500 or email grants@noosa.qld.gov.au

Recommended Grant Search Tools

Noosa Council's Grant Guru: Advanced filtering to narrow your search by activity, industry and funding timelines, plus tips for grant applications.
Funding Centre: Comprehensive tools for non-profits to find funding opportunities.
Creative Australia Grants: Funding programs to support creative industries.
GrantConnect: Federal Government grants database.
Queensland's Government Grants Finder: Discover funding opportunities across the state.
QCOSS Grant List: Regularly updated grants for Queensland based organisations.

Acknowledging Council Funding

All successful applicants are required to acknowledge Noosa Council’s contribution to their funded project. Council may also promote the outcomes and accomplishments of grant-funded projects.

Details on how to correctly acknowledge Council’s contribution can be found in each program’s guidelines. For general information and to download Council’s logo, visit the Funding Acknowledgement page.

Acquitting Your Grant

All grant recipients must acquit their funding within 30 days of completing the project, event, or funding delivery period (whichever occurs first). The due date is specified in your funding agreement. Acquittals are completed online through SmartyGrants. More information is available in the relevant program guidelines.

Forms and Templates

Access the forms and templates you may need during the grant application or implementation process:

Grant Account Creation/Change Form(PDF, 208KB): Required for organisations setting up or updating grant payment details. Supporting documents (e.g., bank statement or certified letter) are mandatory.
Valid Invoice Checklist(PDF, 260KB): Ensure your invoices meet Noosa Council’s requirements before submission.
Building Works on Council Land(PDF, 122KB): If your project involves works on Council-owned or controlled land, complete the Owner’s Consent and New Works Form – Community Organisations.
Risk Management Plan(PDF, 52KB): Use this sample risk management plan to assess and manage project risks.
Auspice Fact Sheet and Agreement(PDF, 177KB): For organisations using an auspice to apply for Council Grants.

Past Presentations and Events

Grants Connect, Community Grants Networking Event - August 2024

Click here(PDF, 7MB) to view the powerpoint presentation

Grants Connect, Community Grants Networking Event - February 2024

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Grants Connect, Community Grants Networking Event - February 2023

Click here(PDF, 4MB) to view the powerpoint presentation