FURNEAUX ISLANDS COMMUNITY GRANTS & GUNN BEQUEST

Every year Flinders Council supports a variety of community groups, providing funding for specific projects through Community Grants and Gunn Bequest (Sporting Clubs) endowments. 

GUNN BEQUEST 

Applications for funding for the Gunn Bequest 2025/2026 are open and will close COB Monday 30th June

Online Gunn Bequest Grant Application Form 

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

• All applications whether by individuals, groups or clubs are to be lodged through a club or sporting body;
• Applications must be for suitable projects promoting or facilitating sporting activities within the Municipality;
• Such sporting activities are to have a national and state association and be recognised at the national level as a sporting association or activity that does not include commercial enterprises.

A decision will be made regarding successful Gunn Bequest applicants at the July 2025 Council Meeting.

 

COMMUNITY GRANT

Applications for funding for the Community Grants 2025/2026 are open and will close COB Monday 30th June.

Online Community Grant Application 

Flinders Council is committed to providing funding for projects that support the Furneaux Islands communities through increased community connection, access and participation.

Grants are available to not-for-profit community organisations, community groups and individuals to:

• empower our community to identify and respond to issues;
• support the needs and aspirations of all our communities within the Furneaux Islands;
• increase community connections and belonging by increasing participation;
• build community capacity.

Download Community Grant Guidelines

Before applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with Council’s Community Development Team. Please phone 6359 5006  or email community@flinders.tas.gov.au

A decision will be made regarding successful applicants at the July 2025 Council Meeting.