The Council provides grants through its Community, Cultural and Events and Festivals Programs. Details of the respective grant streams are provided below. The grants are determined on an annual basis, normally prior to the commencement of the financial year in which the events or activities are to occur.
This program provides financial assistance for community groups and organisations to develop projects or events, or specific elements of ongoing programs that aim to build community through fostering opportunities for access and participation, and responding to community issues and concerns.
In previous years, cash grants between $100 and $5,000 have been approved under the program, with an average of $2,546 per grant paid in 2008/2009.
This program provides financial assistance for:
In previous years, cash grants between $250 and $10,000 have been approved under the program, with an average of $2,875 per grant paid in 2008/2009.
This program provides assistance for events and festivals to be staged in Hobart. Details of the economic benefits to Hobart in supporting the event or festival are sought as part of the application process. Major grants may be subject to a separate sponsorship contract.
In previous years, cash grants between $420 and $15,000 have been approved under the program, with an average of $3,356 per grant paid in 2008/2009.
All applicants must be financially viable groups. Projects and events are to meet eligibility guidelines and are assessed against criteria outlined in the grant guidelines. In general terms, assistance will not be provided for individuals, capital works, rates remissions or for national conferences or seminars.
The grant application period normally runs from mid April to late May each year.
The grant applications for the 2008/2009 year have now been assessed.
Grant guidelines and application forms
The grant guidelines are available here. The guidelines contain detailed eligibility criteria and should be read to ensure that your project is eligible for a grant.
Successful grant applications
The following file contains details of the successful applications for 2008/2009 under each grant category. The information includes the requesting organisation, the project/event details and funds granted. The successful applications from 2005/2006, 2006/2007 and 2007/2008 are also available below.
Contact details, should you require further information, are included below.
Executive Officer, Community Development
Phone: (03) 6238 2758
Email: communitygrants@hobartcity.com.au
