Community Assistance Program
The Community Assistance Program (CAP) supports non-profit community based organisations with funding for grants and sponsorships towards projects and events that enhance the region’s well-being.
Council offers assistance to eligible organisations through six categories. Each program has its own set of requirements and processes, as well as time frames for funded projects and events.
Australia Day Community Event Grants
This program provides funding to support community organisations and groups to deliver Australia Day celebration event services, programs and activities that benefit the community and encourage connectedness.
Amount: $3000 max per event
Eligible Events: Australia Day Projects
Community Development Grants
This program provides funding to support community organisations and groups to deliver services, programs and activities that benefit the community.
Amount: Up to 100% of project costs. $1,000 maximum
Eligible Projects:
- workshops,
- professional development or training courses,
- consultants, speakers or expert advisors,
- program or service development,
- equipment or resources (excluding items that benefit members such as jersey, personalised sporting equipment)
Community Local Events Sponsorship
This program is a sponsorship arrangement to assist in the delivery of events that provide community development outcomes for the broad community and tangible benefits to Council through enhanced corporate image and/or revenue potential.
Amount: Up to 100% of project costs. $2,000 maximum
Eligible Projects:
- community festivals, fairs and celebrations,
- sporting carnivals and competitions (excluding school-run events),
- performances and entertainment activities,
- open days,
- commemorative events.
Community Facilities Insurance Support
Purpose: This program provides financial support to assist community organisations with the cost of maintaining insurance cover on pre-approved rural community facilities below:
- Alton Downs Hall Association
- Bajool School of Arts Committee
- Bouldercombe Hall
- Gogango Recreation Hall
- Kalapa Hall and Sports Committee
- Ridgelands Hall
- Stanwell Hall
- Upper Ulam Recreation and Sporting Association
- Westwood Hall
- Wycarbah Hall and Sports Association
Amount: Funds up to $500
Community Regional Events Sponsorship
This program is a sponsorship arrangement to assist in the delivery of large events that attract a significant portion of attendees from outside the Region and provide community development outcomes for the broad community and tangible benefits to Council through enhanced corporate image and/or revenue potential. These events have a noticeable economic impact from the visitation to the region.
Amount :Up to 100% of project costs. $10,000 maximum.
Eligible Projects:
- Community festivals, fairs and celebrations,
- sporting carnivals and competitions (excluding school-run events),
- performances and entertainment activities,
- State, Interstate and National events.
Environmental and Sustainability Grants
This program encourages community-led environment and sustainability initiatives that align with and deliver on the objectives of Council’s Sustainability Strategy.
Amount: Up to 100% of project costs. $3,000 maximum.
Eligible Projects: Projects that align with Council’s Sustainability Strategy including:
- education, awareness and capacity-building activities,
- equipment or resources that support local programs,
- practical community projects and hands on activities that support local environment and sustainability outcomes,
- targeted energy, water or waste management improvements.
Round Timeframes
- Round 1 – Opens 27 May 2024. Closing 08 July 2024.
- Round 2 – Opens 02 December 2024. Closing 03 February 2025.
- Australia Day Grant – Opens 23 September 2024. Closing 01 November 2024.
Who can apply?
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and be operating within the boundary of Rockhampton Regional Council's Local Government Area providing local projects and events that bring about positive outcomes for the community.
An organisation cannot receive funding from multiple assistance programs for the same project.
View the fact sheet for full eligibility criteria and guidelines.
How to apply
Applicants must complete the relevant application form for the Community Assistance Program from which they are seeking funding.
The completed application form must include supporting documentation and any other evidence required. Submit applications via email. If you have any questions, contact Community Services on 07 4936 8368 or via email.
After the round closing date, Community Services will assess your application. Applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome within eight weeks of the round closure.
CAP Newsletter Updates
Subscribe to our bi-annual newsletter to receive updates on the Community Assistance Program including outcomes from each round, feedback on events and activities and more.
Past Recipients
Round 1 2024/2025
- Capricorn Animal Aid - The Dark of the Night Masquerade Ball
- CQ All Schools Battle of the Bands - CQ Battle of the Bands
- Mount Morgan Portion and Development Inc - Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival
- CrimeStoppers Qld - Annual Charity Golf Day
- Australian Professional Rodeo Association - 2024 Australian Professional Rodeo Association National Finals Rodeo
- Rocky City Amateur Swimming Club Inc - Rocky City Twilight Meet
- Cathedral Parish of St Joseph - The Lights of Christmas
- Blackball Australian Pool Association - 2025 Budget Motels Australian Blackball National Championships