Fraser Coast community groups and not-for-profit organisations are being encouraged to apply for the final round of the 2025–26 Community Grants Program, with over $194,000 in funding available. Applications are open until 26 February 2026.
Councillor Phil Truscott highlighted that grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 can support projects, equipment purchases, and events that deliver meaningful social, community, or economic benefits across the Fraser Coast. Previous rounds have helped local groups acquire portable basketball hoops, provide a training defibrillator for Coast Guard volunteers, and install air conditioning in a low-cost food hub.
This final round is part of a total $310,000 investment across three grant rounds for the financial year, giving community groups multiple opportunities to access funding. Council plans to restructure the program in 2026–27, reducing the number of rounds from four to two while keeping the maximum grant at $5,000 to allow more organisations to benefit.
Further information, including application forms and project guidelines, is available on the Fraser Coast Council website.
