2019/20 Community Assistance Program now open

Published on 20 May 2019

Rockhampton Regional Council has opened round one of its 2019/20 Community Assistance Program (CAP), in support of not-for-profit organisations planning to host local projects and events.

Chair of Council’s Community Services Committee, Councillor Rose Swadling, said the program supported 82 local organisations with 94 projects last financial year, totaling more than $433,000 of funding support.

“This is a tremendous program that annually assists local community, cultural, sporting and multicultural groups bring quality projects and events to our communities right across the Region,” Cr Swadling said.

“Past grants have helped groups add features to well used facilities and to host a wide range of events, including charity balls and family fun days.

“There are eight categories of funding including Small Projects, Major and Minor Sponsorship, and the new Environment and Sustainability scheme.

“The first round of the 2019/20 program opens Monday 20 May and we are strongly encouraging all to take up this opportunity and submit an application for an upcoming community project.”

The round closes on 1 July.

Community groups seeking funding are required to meet specific criteria relating to each grant type and these are outlined in fact sheets which can be found in this section of Council's website.

Application forms and information guides are also available from Council’s Libraries and Customer Service Centres, or by calling 4932 9000.