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2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

Grant applications open 26 August 2026 and will be received at any time until the 1 April 2027. Applications received after the closing period may be reviewed and accepted, depending on if there is funding available in the budget and the applicant can acquit the grant by 1 June 2027. Community grant applications will not be accepted after 30 April 2027.

Tasman Council has a maximum funding allocation of $40,000 in the 2026/2027 budget. If the total funding amount is expended before the Grant Program closes on 1 April 2027, Council will advertise that no further applications can be accepted for this financial year. Applications may be accepted outside of this timeframe only if there is remaining funding in that years Grant Program budget.

Successful applications must be acquitted no later than 1 June 2027, failure to acquit a project may result in future funding applications being rejected. Applications that are approved outside for the funding period will still be required to acquit the grant by 1 June 2027.

Applications should not exceed the amount of $3,000 in cash or in-kind assistance.

Please read the Tasman Council Community Grants Policy and Application Form below before making an application. For further information in relation to the Tasman Council Community Grants Program contact Tasman Council, on 6250 9200 or via email

Please download and complete the attached application form or complete the online application below, providing as much detail as possible about the proposed project, budget and your organisation.

Tasman Council Community Grants Policy and Application Form

Community Grant Application

Fields marked with an * are required

Tasman Council Community Grants Application

SECTION 1: APPLICANT DETAILS

Organisation / Club / Group:

Contact Person First Name:

Contact Person Last Name:

Position:

Address:

Business Hours Contact Phone Number:

Email:

Your Organisation’s ABN / ACNC:

If you are being sponsored by another organisation, please provide contact details for that organisation

Organisation / Club / Group:

Contact Person First Name:

Contact Person Last Name:

Position:

Address:

Business Hours Contact Phone Number:

Email:

Organisation’s ABN / ACNC:

SECTION 2: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This section provides background information on your organisation and how it benefits the Tasman community.

What is the aim / purpose of your organisation or group (and sponsoring group if applicable)?

Who do you provide a service to (your and/or your sponsor’s target group)?

Briefly describe the types of services / activities you (and/or your sponsor) currently undertake:

Has your organisation/group previously received financial or in-kind assistance from Tasman Council?
If yes please provide details:

SECTION 3: PROPOSED PROJECT

Financial Details
Please provide quotes or similar to substantiate project costs.

Amount of Grant Funding Requested:

Total Project Cost:

Is your organisation registered for GST?

Yes

Project Name:

How will the funds be used?

Describe how this will benefit the community:

SECTION 4: FURTHER INFORMATION FOR REQUESTS > $1000

Please provide details for the project which you are seeking Council support: Provide additional pages if required. This section is to show what other funding, resources or contributions are available to support completion of the project.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Please list any funding, resources or contributions that will support the project in addition to the amount requested from Council:

Organisation / applicant contribution: $

Confirmed grants or sponsorship: $

Fundraising, donations or ticket sales: $

In-kind support, donated goods or volunteer contribution:

Other support or resources:

FUNDING GAP

If Council approves less than the amount requested, or if other funding is not received, how will the project be adjusted or completed?

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT

Please attach evidence of confirmed or pending funding where available, such as letters of support, sponsorship confirmation, grant approval, fundraising plans or other relevant documentation.

Please provide a copy of your most recent bank statement

Upload Evidence

SECTION 5: DECLARATION

I declare that the above details are correct and I am authorised to sign on behalf of the organisation applying to the Tasman Council Community Grants Program 2026/2027:

Authorised Signatory:

Date:

SECTION 6: SPONSORING ORGANISATION DECLARATION

To be completed by a sponsoring organisation if required.

I declare that the above details are correct, and I am authorised to sign on behalf of the organisation applying to the Tasman Council Community Grants Program 2026/2027:

Sponsor Authorised Signatory: