The Community Partnerships Program

The Community Partnerships Program is designed to support the volunteer efforts of community groups and contribute to community-led events, projects and activities that deliver social, economic, environmental and cultural benefits to the local community.

To be eligible to apply under this program the applicant must be a not for profit organisation such as an incorporated body.  Businesses, commercial entities, are not eligible to apply under this program.

The Community Partnership Program Policy and Procedure provides details about how requests for Council assistance are managed, including a complete list of the eligibility criteria and conditions of approval.

Submit online request here

Letters of Support/Reference Request

Supporting our community to apply for funding from grants is extremely important to us.

Council receives letter of support and reference requests on a regular basis from individuals, community groups, businesses, sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations.

To assist Council with the prompt processing of your request we require a minimum of 10 business days’ notice for regular letters of support and up to 8 weeks for proposed projects on MSC land or upgrades to MSC facilities.

Submit online request here

The Mareeba Shire Council, Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) 

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Mareeba Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. 

Individuals, groups, not for profit organisations and arts and cultural companies may apply for grants for arts, culture and heritage projects that build cultural capacity, cultural innovation and community wellbeing in the Mareeba Shire.

Applications for the 2023-24 grant round have now closed. If you wish to be notified of the next available grant round, you can do so by contacting Council’s Senior Community Services Officer by phone on 1300 308 461 or emailing info@msc.qld.gov.au.

Councillor Discretionary Fund

Other Grants

In support of the Mareeba Shire community, Council monitors grant funding made available by other organisations.

The Community Grant Alerts below provide key details about a selection of current grant opportunities.

If you would like to be on the mailing list to receive Community Grant Alerts, please email info@msc.qld.gov.au or contact 1300 308 461.

2024 Telstra Connected Communities Grant Program

In partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, grants of up to $10,000 are available for not-for-profit organisations to help them build resilient, sustainable and liveable communities.

Applications close 27 March 2024.

More information: We’re supporting regional Australia with more grants for Connected Communities (telstra.com.au)

Investing in Queensland Women

Queensland Government, Office for Women is offering grants of up to $25,000 to support projects that improve the lives of women and girls. Community groups and organisations are encouraged to apply if their projects promote safety and wellbeing for women and girls; empower their voices and leadership skills; and create lasting positive change within communities.

Qantas Regional Grants Program

Individuals, groups or not-for-profit organisations seeking funds to contribute positively to a regional community are eligible to apply for the Qantas Regional Grants Program.  Cash grants, flights in-kind and marketing support can be requested through the grants program.