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We love to support local not for profit organisations that make our region shine through a range of imaginative events. Groups from outside the region may also be eligible for assistance, provided that it can be demonstrated that there will be a direct benefit to Toowoomba Region. The amount of a grant is dependent on attendance levels at the event
The opportunity to apply for a grant is available twice within a financial year:
There is also a special round for grant funding for organisations participating in The Grand Central Floral Parade as part of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Participants in the parade will be notified of opening and closing dates.
If eligible, fill in the Floral Parade Grant TCoF 2024 application form.
Where it can be demonstrated that particular funding for a major event will have direct results on growth and sustainability, an applicant can be listed to receive funding for multiple years, but no more than 3, subject to conditions.
Major event – over 5,000 patrons with grants of $10,000 & over:
Regional event – between 1,000 to 5,000 patrons with grants from $5,000 to $10,000:
Community event – up to 1,000 patrons with grants up to $1,500:
Organisations can apply for an event support grant if they:
Who can't apply:
Priority will be given to applications that include one of the following initiatives:
Ineligible activities/applications will include, but not be restricted to:
Other eligibility restrictions may apply to specific funding categories. Low priority is given to events that have received funding previously for similar events, excepting community events.
Applicants (not for profit organisations) must demonstrate:
Other eligibility restrictions may apply to specific funding categories. Low priority is given to events that have received previous funding, except community events.
If an applicant donates profits from an event to charity, we require the retention of profits, equal to the value of the grant, for the running of the next year’s event. If it is a one off event, then the grant must be re-payed before any profits from the event are distributed. Failure to meet these requirements will render an applicant ineligible for future funding.
Funding is limited and therefore, it is not possible to meet all requests.
Online grants will need to be submitted no later than 5pm on the closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted. Advice and assistance on applying for our grants can be obtained by contacting an Events Support Officer on 131 872. If necessary, a staff member can meet with applicants at their local library to help explain the online form content.
Online statistical tool (providing information on the Toowoomba region's population and economic breakdown)
1. Read the 2.13 Event Support Grant Program Guidelines to check your eligibility. Where it can be interpreted that, where funding for development initiatives for a major event will foster sustainability of the event, we may consider making funding available for multiple years, but no more than 3, subject to conditions.
2. Fill in the appropriate application:
Applicants are required to complete and attach the Grants – event support program budget spreadsheet (XLSX) prior to submitting their respective Event Support (Community), or Regional Event Application or Major Event Application Form. It’s recommended to save the completed table to a storage device (e.g. USB, hard drive or computer) and upload as an attachment to the respective online application form.
Our suite of community support grants is now online and powered by SmartyGrants. Those new to SmartyGrants are required to establish a username and password before they can commence an application, and our staff are willing to assist new users with this step. Regular grant subscribers may already be familiar with SmartyGrants, and for those that aren’t, we are willing to meet with community groups and organisations to provide a simple overview of the system.