Noosa Council is calling on local not-for-profit organisations to apply for its Community Project Grants Program, with applications opening on 9 February 2026 and closing 23 March 2026.
The grants support community-led projects that strengthen connection, build resilience, and deliver lasting benefits across the Noosa Shire.
One organisation to benefit from the program in the previous 2025 round was Permaculture Noosa, which received funding to purchase essential maintenance equipment for the Cooroy Permaculture Community Gardens.
Permaculture Noosa President Geoff Powell said the grant made a tangible difference for volunteers and the wider community.
“We received a grant from Noosa Council in 2025 that enabled us to purchase some much-needed equipment for our Cooroy Community Gardens. The club has benefitted from having much improved tools, the gardens are better maintained, and we’ve reduced our volunteer workload significantly,” Mr Powell said.
Noosa Council’s Grants Officer Peter Griffiths said the Community Project Grants Program plays an important role in supporting grassroots initiatives.
“These grants are a great chance to get support for projects that help make Noosa stronger, more resourceful, well-prepared and sustainable, especially if you’re part of a club, group or community initiative,” Mr Griffiths said.
Mr Griffiths further encouraged groups interested in applying to attend Council’s upcoming information session and Council’s grant writing workshops.
“If you’re keen to learn how the grants work or how to apply, come along to our Grants Network and Nibbles Night on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. It’s a relaxed way to meet other local groups and to get advice from Council and other funding organisations. If you can’t make it, send us an email at grants@noosa.qld.gov.au.”
This year Council will also be offering two free workshops for Noosa’s community groups looking to improve their grant writing skills. The workshops will be held on Wednesday, 18 February, 9am to 1pm at Council chambers, Pelican St, Tewantin and on Tuesday, 24 February, 9.30 to 1pm at Cooroy Library, 9 Maple St, Cooroy. Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided.
To register for the Grants Network and Nibbles Night and the Grants writing workshop visit Evenbrite.com.au.
Applicants are also encouraged to review the updated Community Project Grant Guidelines, which include changes designed to make the process clearer and fairer.
More information and application details are available on Council’s website at noosa.qld.gov.au.
