Assistance grants support Somerset groups
Published on 25 September 2026
Kilcoy District Tennis Association received $4,200 through Somerset Regional Council’s Community Assistance Grants program to support a new paint job on their clubhouse. Pictured: KDTA Secretary Kylie Robinson, President Gil Todd and Treasurer Marcelle Lo.
SOMERSET Regional Council has awarded more than $67,000 to community groups across the region in its latest round of Community Assistance Grants.
Community Assistance Grants support not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects, services and community events.
Fourteen community groups were awarded grant funding at Council’s 23 September Ordinary Meeting.
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said Council was proud to partner with community organisations and congratulated the successful applicants.
“Our Council is so glad to give back to residents and not-for-profit groups by providing some financial support to assist the hard work of our volunteers,” Cr Wendt said.
“We’ve got some great community and Christmas events across the region being supported in this funding round.
“Not-for-profit organisations make a valuable contribution to the fabric of the community, and we encourage more community groups to apply for funding opportunities.
“To make the program more accessible Council has simplified the grant application and acquittal process with new online forms.”
Kilcoy District Tennis Association (KDTA) was awarded $4,200 to support a new paint job on the tennis clubhouse.
KDTA President Gil Todd said the funding meant a great deal to the club.
“We’d like to say thank you to Somerset Regional Council for partnering with us to complete a job that we have wanted to do for a long time,” Mr Todd said.
The tennis club was previously supported by Community Assistance Grants for rewiring the clubhouse’s lighting.
“Applying for grants is an easy process, and it means a lot for the club,” Mr Todd said.
“We’re a not-for-profit, so anywhere the money can come from is a big help.”
Care4esK was awarded $2,147 to install live-stream nestboxes along the Sandy Creek corridor in Esk, creating nesting places for wildlife while also documenting animal activity.
The Coominya State School Parents and Citizens Association was awarded $1,000 to support the 2027 Tunes on the Trail community event on 24 April 2027.
The Esk Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) was awarded $4,600 to purchase solar panels and a hybrid inverter.
Fernvale Community Church Inc. was awarded $2,000 to support Fernvale Carols in the Park on 19 December.
Fernvale Girl Guides were awarded $2,401 to replace old and outdated camping equipment.
The Glamorgan Vale Community Hall was awarded $2,000 to support the 2026 Glamorgan Vale Christmas Carnival on 28 November, plus 10 community bins to service the event.
The Kilcoy Campdraft Committee was awarded $4,867 for the purchase of a deep fryer and ventilation unit for the canteen at the Kilcoy Showgrounds.
The Kilcoy District Historical Society was awarded $697 to purchase a laptop.
The Kilcoy District Progress Association was awarded $500 to support a sausage sizzle for the ‘Turning on the Christmas Tree’ event in Yowie Park on 29 November.
The Kilcoy Residents Special Events Association was awarded $4,000 to support the Kilcoy Christmas Carnival on 5 December, plus 20 community bins to service the event.
Lowood Show Society Inc was awarded $2,000 to support the Lowood Rodeo on 7 November.
The Toogoolawah Progress Association was awarded $4,000 to support the 2026 Toogoolawah Christmas Tree event on 12 December.
The Toogoolawah RSL Sub Branch was awarded $1,224.08 to purchase event signage on wheels.
In funding round one, organisations can apply for rates remissions, with Council awarding more than $32,000 between 16 community groups at its 9 September meeting.
The next funding round opens Friday, 29 January 2027.
For more information on grant opportunities in Somerset visit somerset.qld.gov.au/grants