To improve environmental outcomes in the Gympie region through the delivery of ongoing environmental programs by community organisations primarily focused on environment activities.

To be considered for a Community Group Grant the project must align with one or more of the following categories: 

1. Biodiversity and habitat protection 
2. Adapting to a changing climate and natural hazard management 
3. Improving land management practices that influence water quality and waterway health 
4. Energy efficiency and the addition of renewable energy 
5. Waste reduction and/or environmental educational awareness 
6. Wildlife protection and rehabilitation

Grant amounts

• Maximum grant amount: $30,000
• Council contribution: Maximum 80% of program cost
• Applicant contribution: Minimum 20% of program cost

Who can apply?

The Environment Program Grant, is open to applications from community organisations that:

• Are an incorporated not-for-profit community organisation (including not-for-profit cooperatives and companies limited by guarantee), or unincorporated community groups that have an auspice arrangement with an incorporated not-for-profit community organisation 
• Hold $20M public liability insurance and other forms of insurance relevant to the project (see Insurance Coverage for External Parties Policy) 
• Have no outstanding debt with Council or have entered into scheduled payment arrangements with council which are being adhered to, and/or have met acquittal conditions for previous council grants 
• Are based in, or provide direct benefits to, the Gympie region.

To determine the status of a community organisation, council officers reference the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) Charity Register and/or ABN Lookup

The following applicants are ineligible to apply: 

• Individuals, businesses and enterprises 
• Educational institutions, kindergartens and pre-school/childcare centres (except Rolling Round categories) 
• Parents and friends or parents and citizens associations (except Rolling Round categories) 
• Medical organisations or primary health care providers 
• Religious organisations where the application is for the organisation’s core business 
• Political organisations 
• Organisations that hold a gaming machine licence (except Events categories) 
• Organisations with a liquor licensed supporters/associated club that commercially trade seven days a week (except Events categories) 
• Applicants that have not acquitted a previous Council Community Grant within the approved acquittal timeframe or any approved variations).

• Phone: 1300 307 800
• Email: grantsadmin@gympie.qld.gov.au