Round One of 2017/18 Community Assistance Program now open

Published on 03 July 2017

Rockhampton Regional Council has opened round one 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 78 local organisations with 83 projects last financial year, totalling more than $381,000 dollars 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.

“The first round of the 2017/18 program opens Monday, 3 July and we are strongly encouraging all to take up this opportunity and submit an application for an upcoming community project.”

The round closes on 16 August, 2017.

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 on Council’s website - Community Assistance Program

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