Community Development Funding

This funding provides financial support for organisations to respond to community priorities. The projects or initiatives delivered should add to the social and community development of the city.

Grants are open for organisations that meet the “community purpose” in our Grants to Community Organisations Policy(PDF, 158KB). This is defined as activities that:

encourage a vibrant, engaged and resilient community
build on the strengths in the local community
value local collaboration and partnerships
encourage participation in community life and foster social cohesion.

Available funding

Type of grant	Amount	Grant program details
Community Project Grant	Any amount up to $10,000	Available for organisations working collaboratively to deliver projects that respond to a community priority and support long term outcomes.

Eligibility

Before applying, please download and read the eligibility and assessment criteria in the Community Development Funding guidelines(PDF, 2MB).

Application timeframes

Community Project Grants

Applications are received in competitive rounds per year.
Please note we cannot fund applications that occur before the outcomes are advised.

Important notices:

Round 3: We are encouraging our community organisations to apply for funding to support projects that foster long term outcomes exclusively aligned to Neighbour Day, which will take place in March 2026. Neighbour Day is about encouraging everyone to get to know their neighbours and increase social connection in their local areas.

Applicants may seek funding for an event, however the application must clearly demonstrate how the initiative will deliver meaningful, long-term outcomes beyond the event itself and support #NeighboursEveryDay.

Round and grant focus	Applications close	Outcomes advised by
Round 1 Seniors and/or mental health projects	Tuesday 29 July 2025	Tuesday 23 September 2025
Round 2 People living with disability and their carers and/or Men’s health projects	Tuesday 23 September 2025	Tuesday 18 November 2025
Round 3 Neighbour Day initiatives (applications open Tuesday 14 October)	Tuesday 9 December 2025	Tuesday 17 February 2026

Future rounds will be announced later.

How to apply

Applications must be made through SmartyGrants. Once a round is open, an application form will be made available.

Please note that you will be required to log in to SmartyGrants, and we suggest using the SmartyFile login feature to maintain your applications.

Incomplete or hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Frequently asked questions

What is a project?

A project is something your organisation plans and delivers to help the Logan community. It usually takes place over a period of time and includes activities that builds skills, connects people, or solves a problem.

Here’s what makes something a project:

It has a clear goal - like improving wellbeing, building community connections, or supporting people to learn something new.
It includes a planned program of activities.

What is a partnership?

A partnership means working together with another organisation to make your project better. Here’s what that looks like:

You can team up with any kind of organisation - like a business, charity, school, or community group. But the main applicant (the one applying for the grant) must be an eligible organisation under the Community Development Funding guidelines(PDF, 2MB).
A partnership is not just about hiring someone to run a one-hour workshop. It’s about working together, sharing ideas, and helping each other to make the project happen.
You will need to give us a letter from your partner organisation as part of your grant application. This letter should explain what they will do to help with the project - not just say they support you. It should include details about what they’re contributing, how they’ll be involved, and what role they’ll play in the project.
A good partnership shows that you and your partner are both committed to the project and working together to make it a success.

What does “benefit to the broader Logan community” mean?

Your project should help the wider Logan community - not just your members, clients, or students. Think about how your project includes or supports people beyond your organisation.

Can I apply for equipment only?

No. CDF does not fund applications that are only for equipment. Funding for equipment is only available if it is critical to the successful delivery of your project.

Also, an application can't request funding towards maintenance or renewal of equipment.

For more information or advice please call the Community Grants Team on 07 3412 4033 or email grants@logan.qld.gov.au.