Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) this week (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) endorsed simplifying the application process for the annual competitive Community Grants Program.
TRC Community Development, Facilities and Tourism portfolio spokesperson Cr James O'Shea welcomed the revitalised grants Policy and Guideline.
The new process will be in effect for applications under the one funding round for the 2026/27 financial year, which opens on July 1, 2026.
Cr O'Shea said the former grant programs (Community Economic Development Grants, Community Support Grants, Environment Grants, Events Support Grants, Sports Tourism Event Grants, Sport and Recreation Grants, and Youth Support Grants) will be phased out, to make way for a transformed approach under one clear Policy and Guideline to better support the community.
"Eligible community and not-for-profit groups will notice an easier application process (a streamlined application form) and clearer guidelines under one grant policy. The shift is designed to improve the applicant experience and offer greater consistency, fairness and transparency for grant applicants, particularly regional applicants," Cr O'Shea said.
