Round Two of Community Assistance Program now open

Published on 17 October 2017

Rockhampton Regional Council has opened round two of its 2017/2018 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 8 local organisations in round one earlier this financial year, with more than $26,000 in 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.

“The first round of the 2017/18 program saw funding go towards everything from helping sporting groups to restocking barramundi in the Fitzroy River, so we are strongly encouraging all to take up this opportunity and submit an application for an upcoming community project.”

The round closes on 27 November, 2017.

Community groups seeking funding are required to meet specific criteria relating to each grant type. Further details can be found here. Application forms and information guides are also available from Council’s Libraries and Customer Service Centres, or you can call 4932 9000.