Prosperous Precincts Grant Program

The Prosperous Precincts Grant Program is designed to promote innovative and creative solutions to enhance core areas of Rockhampton, through funding to improve our main streets and fund community initiatives and activations.

This discretionary funding program was created to take a place-based approach to achieving economic and community benefits, foster community-led initiatives and promote engagement between Rockhampton Regional Council and local businesses.

The grant supports covers two project types:

• Modern Precincts Stream - The Modern Precincts Stream provides funding to support businesses and landowners to improve the appearance and patron experience of their property, enhance the streetscape appeal, attract patronage and stimulate the economy.  
• Connected Precincts Stream - The Connected Precincts Stream provides funding to assist in the delivery of initiatives that provide community development outcomes, public realm improvements, building a stronger link between the business community, visitors, and residents of the Region.  

Matched funding of up to $5,000+GST is on offer to cover a maximum of half a project's cost.

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The Prosperous Precincts Grant Program is open to property owners, tenants, individuals, community organisations and businesses. Projects falling under the Modern Precincts stream will be eligible to businesses and property owners within the area of Rockhampton highlighted below, while Connected Precincts projects must be delivered within the highlighted area.

If you are a tenant, please ensure you have written permission from the property owner before commencing any work. It is a requirement that applicants are free of debt to Rockhampton Regional Council.

Funding of up to $5,000+GST can be awarded, to cover a maximum of 50% of a project's overall cost. Projects with a total cost exceeding $10,000 are encouraged to enter, however will not receive more than the $5,000+GST cap.

Funds will be reimbursed upon the successful completion of an Acquittal Report, and funding is awarded on a case-by-case basis until the allocated budget has been spent or the scheme ends. Submitting an application does not guarantee a grant or a specific grant amount, and each project proposal will be subject to a comprehensive review.

To encourage economic stimulus within the Rockhampton Region local goods and services should be used wherever possible.

Funding Example

GST registered

Project Over Grant Limit - Hospitality Business 'Capricornia Cafe' has a project of $14,000.00 (excl. GST). The grant amount payable is $5,500.00 (incl. GST).

Project Under Grant Limit - Community Group 'Rocky Roadside Art' has a project costing $880.00 (incl. GST). The grant amount payable is $440.00 (incl. GST).

Non-GST Registered

Project Over Grant Limit - Hospitality Business 'Capricornia Cafe' has a project of $14,000.00 (excl. GST). The grant amount payable is $5,000.00 (excl. GST).

Project Under Grant Limit - Community Group 'Rocky Roadside Art' has a project costing $880.00 (incl. GST). The grant amount payable is $400.00 (excl. GST).

Applications for the Prosperous Precincts Grants Program will be assessed by a panel, and measured according to the below matrix.

Principles of economic and community development include:

1. Stimulate local spend and employment opportunities to achieve targeted economic growth;
2. Improve the variety of recreational, social and cultural activities, programs and services available to residents of the Region;
3. Promote the relationship between the community and the precinct, and community activity, including visitation;
4. Enhance the capability and sustainability of business in the precinct;
5. Catalyse inward commercial investment; and
6. Improve community experience and character of the locality.

Applications for the Prosperous Precincts Grant Program have now closed. Advance Rockhampton thanks the community for its interest and encourages businesses to sign up to our newsletter to be notified of any future funding opportunities and grants relevant to local businesses, groups and individuals.

Please take note of the following timelines when considering your project for Prosperous Precincts Grant Program funding:

• Applications Close - Monday February 10, 2025
• Projects must be complete by - Monday April 26, 2025