2026 July Grants Round opens July 1.
We recognise the significant role community groups, organisations, business and individuals play in realising the vision for Clarence as “a vibrant, prosperous, sustainable city”. There are several ways we provide support.
We offer a range of grant programs and sponsorship opportunities including:
- Community grants
- Cultural and Creative grants
- Environment and Biodiversity grants
- Quick response grants
- Sponsorship of events and activities
Grants of up $10,000 are available to eligible registrants.
Applications can apply for a range of projects that support:
- Connected, resilient and inclusive communities
- Community engagement and participation
- Healthy and active living
- Cultural and creative activities
- A prosperous and innovative economy
- Community safety
- Sustainable practices
Tips for applying:
- Guidelines and fact sheets for each grant or sponsorship opportunity can be found below. To understand the criteria and increase your chances of success, please download and read the relevant guidelines and fact sheet before applying.
- To get an idea of the types of projects that fall under each grant opportunity, please find a list of previous successful projects and recipients below.
- For each round there is a limit of one application per person/group.
- Applicants from outside of Clarence may apply but must always demonstrate benefit to the Clarence community.
Community Grants
These grants aim to support programs and activities that address a specific need, promote resilience, community engagement, connection and participation and/or provide a direct benefit to the community of Clarence.
There is a limit of one application per person/group for each round.
| Grant amount | Application dates | Guidelines/Eligibility |
| Between $500 – $10,000 | February Round Opens 1 February Closes 21 March July Round Opens 1 July Closes 16 September | Download the Community Grant Guidelines General Grants Program Fact Sheet |
Examples of previous successful grant projects and recipients.
| Successful grant recipient | Grant amount | Project |
| 2025 – July | ||
| The Story Island Project (Tasmania) Incorporated | $7,460 | Storytelling workshops in Clarence Plains. |
| South Arm Board Riders | $8,775 | Waves of Community |
| Howrah Men’s Shed | $2,079 | Testing and Tagging Equipment |
| 2024 – July | ||
| Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club Incorporated | $1,200 | Purchase of personal flotation devices (PFDs) for ‘Come and Try Dragon Boating’ sessions. |
| South Arm Peninsula Men’s Shed Inc | $4,915 | Community Garden |
| ParaQuad Association of Tasmania Incorporated | $2,270 | Wellness and Wander Workshop |
Cultural and creative grants
Cultural and Creative Grants support our vision of ‘Clarence… a gateway to Tasmania Culture’ by supporting programs, events and activities that activate art and cultural pursuits in the community. Individual artists, community groups, and not-for-profit arts organisations can apply.
There is a limit of one application per person/group for each round.
| Grant amount | Application dates | Guidelines/Eligibility |
| $500-$10,000 | Opens 1 February Closes 21 March Opens 1 July Closes 16 September | Download the Cultural and Creative Grant Guidelines General Grants Program Fact Sheet |
| Successful grant recipient | Grant amount | Project |
| 2025 – July | ||
| Second Echo Ensemble | $10,000 | Making Time: Stories, Stars, and Stronger Communities |
| Stuart Williams | $9,000 | Exhibition and workshops of wooden spoon carvers |
| Maira Rodriguez | $9,694 | Kinetic Connections |
| Constance ARI | $9,962 | Hobiennale 2026 |
| Bellerive Community Arts Centre Incorporated (BCAC) | $4,980 | Encompass – A 50th Year Commemoration |
| 2024 – July Round | ||
| Eastern Shore Writers | $5,000 | Fiction Out Loud |
| Xris Reardon | $10,000 | The drama of (in)justice |
| ParaQuad Association of Tasmania Incorporated | $2,270 | Wellness and Wander Workshop |
| 2023 – February Round | ||
| Susan Hayes | $10,000 | Wallpaper Bandit Creative Script Development |
| TasPride Incorporated | $10,000 | 2024 Artfully Queer: Digital Edition Exhibition and Arts Program |
| Richard Cyngler | $9,700 | Ambient Monitoring Station East |
| Benjamin Paul | $5,000 | Sole Reflections: Future Day Spa |
| Shadow Ground Ltd | $10,000 | Rattle Ground at Rosny |
| Salsita Events | $5,000 | Tour of Colombia Festival |
Environment and Biodiversity Grants
The Environment and Biodiversity Grants are offered once a year to support the conservation, management and enhancement of natural areas and biodiversity in the City of Clarence. These are designed to support local communities and volunteer groups who work in alignment with council’s strategic Reserve Activity Plans.
There is a limit of one application per person/group for each round.
| Grant amount | Application dates | Guidelines/Eligibility |
| $500-$10,000 | Opens 1 February Closes 21 March Opens 1 August Closes 31 August | Download the Environment and Biodiversity Grant Guidelines General Grants Program Fact Sheet |
Quick Response Grants
Rare opportunities sometimes deserve special support and for this reason council provides funding through the Quick Response Grant Program for:
- Youth Assistance – Support of up to $250 for young people (Clarence residents aged 21 and under) to participate, compete or officiate at a community, state, national or international level, including sport and youth exchange.
- General – Projects/Events/Activities – grants of up to $500 for community groups, not-for-profit and registered charity organisations and incorporated associations for small projects, activities and events that strengthen neighbourhoods, build community resilience and wellbeing education.
Grant applications can be made using our online grant application service. There is a limit of one application per person/group for each round.
| Grant amount | Application dates | Guidelines/Eligibility |
| Youth assistance: up to $250 General: up to $500 | Now closed | Download the Quick Response Grant Guidelines General Grants Program Fact Sheet |
The 2026 Quick Response Grant Program is now fully allocated. Applicants will be advised of outcomes over the coming weeks.
Sponsorship
The sponsorship program aims to support events and activities that foster a prosperous and innovative economy. It supports initiatives, programs, and activations that provide economic and visitation benefits to the city, contributing to the community’s ability to adapt and thrive economically.
Sponsorship applications are welcome throughout the year. The requests must be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the proposed event/activity date to be processed.
We encourage you to reach out to ecodev@ccc.tas.gov.au before starting your application.
Successful recipients may receive financial support to cover some of the costs associated with delivering their event or activity, or to cover some of the fees for using one of the City of Clarence facilities or venues.
A funding agreement, detailing the terms and conditions, will be executed by both parties upon the successful approval of the application.