Community Grants

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We provide grants for community groups and non-profit organisations. The grants help develop projects or events, or elements of ongoing programs, that:

  • foster opportunities for access and participation
  • respond to community issues and concerns.

Please read the relevant guidelines for program objectives, eligibility information and assessment criteria.

All applications are assessed against the assessment criteria. It is important to note that meeting all criteria does not guarantee that an application will be successful.

See the projects funded in previous grant rounds on the grant recipients page.

Apply for a grant

To start an application you will first need to register online with SmartyGrants. Click 'Apply online' below and then 'Log In' on the following page. You can then register as a user and start your application. From this page you can also preview the application form.

Community Grant

The Community Grant provides support to activities that involve, engage and benefit the Hobart community.

The Community Grant Guidelines(PDF, 202KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

You can find more information in the Community Grant FAQs(PDF, 173KB).

Amount: $1000 - $5000

Funding to support projects commencing between 1 January 2027 and 31 December 2027

Applications open: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Applications close: 3 pm Friday 18 September 2026
Notification of outcome: November 2026

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Community Quick Response Grant

The Community Quick Response Grant provides funding to activities that:

  • enhance community identity
  • encourage accessibility
  • celebrate the cultural life of Hobart
  • create opportunities that facilitate and encourage participation within the city.

The Community Quick Response Grant Guidelines(PDF, 179KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: up to $1000

Funding to support projects between July 2026 and June 2027

Applications open: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Applications close: 3 pm Friday 28 May 2027 or when the funding pool has been allocated
Notification of outcome: within 15 business days of submission of a complete application

Activity timeframe: starts no sooner than one month and no later than six months after the submission date of the application

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Get help preparing your application

Information and resources

The following page will support you when preparing your grant application.

Resources for grant applicants

Get support

We would love to help you prepare your application. Contact us at 03 6238 2711 or email fundingprogram@hobartcity.com.au.

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