Rockhampton Regional Council is inviting local non-profit organisations to apply for funding through Round 1 of the 2025/2026 Community Assistance Program (CAP).
For more than 20 years, CAP has supported community-driven events and initiatives that enrich the Rockhampton Region, bringing people together, celebrating local culture and enhancing community wellbeing.
Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Communities, Culture and Heritage Drew Wickerson said the program continues to deliver strong outcomes for the region.
"Over the past 11 months alone, CAP has provided more than $130,000 in funding to support 48 events including a number of community projects," Cr Wickerson said.
"We've seen a fantastic variety of events, from the Lifeline Bookfest to the Glenmore Bulls AFL Club's Sir Doug Nicholls Round and Paradise Lagoons Campdraft.
"These events have brought people of all ages, backgrounds and locations together and created memorable experiences for our community."
"We've also supported regional highlights like the Golden Mount Festival in Mount Morgan, the Rockhampton Pro Am Golf Tournament, and the Paradise Lagoons Campdraft, which showcase our region and our facilities."
Cr Wickerson is encouraging eligible groups to apply for the upcoming round, which supports events and projects scheduled from July 2025 onwards.
"We're calling on local community groups, sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations to take advantage of this opportunity," Cr Wickerson said.
"The feedback we receive from past recipients speaks volumes about the value of this program.
"It supports clubs and groups to run financially viable and fabulous sporting and community events, implement new environmental initiatives and contribute to a vibrant, connected region."
Further Information
Round 1 – 2025/2026 – Opens 26 May 2025. Closing 11 July 2025.
Eligible non-profit community organisations can apply for the following programs in Round 1 of the Community Assistance Program:
- Community Local Events Sponsorship
- Community Regional Events Sponsorship
- Environmental and Sustainability Grants
- Community Development Grants
- Community Facilities Insurance Support
