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

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 1: With both Queensland Seniors Month and Queensland Mental Health Week approaching in October 2025, we are encouraging our community to apply for funding to support community projects and programs that foster long term outcomes exclusively for seniors and/or mental health. 

Round 2: With both Disability Action Week and International Men’s Day approaching in November 2025, we are encouraging our community to apply for funding to support projects and programs that foster long term outcomes exclusively for men and/or people living with disability and their carers.

Future rounds will be announced later. 

How to apply

Applications must be made through SmartyGrants:

• Community Project Grant Round 1 Seniors and/or Mental Health Application form
• Community Project Grant Round 2 Disability and/or Mens Health Application form

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

If your idea is for a specific occasion (like a celebration or open day), it’s probably an event, and you should apply for Community Event Funding instead. If you’re unsure, reach out to our grants team for assistance.

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.
• 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.

Previous grant recipients

To learn more about our past grant recipients, see Community Development Funding recipients.

More information

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