Major events sponsorships 

Council's major events sponsorship program aims to obtain, evaluate, and choose sponsorships for major events, leading to a variety of collaborative events each fiscal year that maximise the regional benefits derived from Council funds.

Destination and major event funding

Tourism and Events Queensland works collaboratively to coordinate an Events Calendar that generates economic and social benefits across Queensland. From sports and endurance, arts and culture, food and drink, music festivals to business events, discover more about TEQ funding for your destination or major event.

Sport and Recreation Recovery Grant

This grant is designed to help eligible sport or recreation clubs and Queensland government entities affected by severe weather rebuild, restore, and enhance their facilities. To be eligible for funding, organisations must be located in a declared disaster area for Tropical Cyclone Jasper or South Queensland Severe Storms and Rainfall.

Applications close 31 January 2025. 

Community Partnerships Grant

The Community Partnerships Grant supports community groups and organisations in delivering events, activities, and programs that enhance the lives of local communities, celebrate important occasions, and foster social cohesion and connection in the Cairns region.

This grant provides assistance through cash funding and the hiring of Council venues and resources. The maximum amount per application is $25,000 (ex GST).

Build Capacity: Game Plan Resources

Game Plan is a free online platform that allows clubs and sports groups of all sizes to get insights into their current capability in key areas of club administration, then supports ongoing club development with a suite of tools.

FREE stalls for not-for-profits (NFPs) at Tanks Markets!

Council is proud to support local not-for-profits by offering FREE stalls at the regular Tanks Markets in 2024. From fundraising and merchandise sales to membership and registration drives, a Tanks Market stall can boost your organization's visibility and impact!

Go Clubs Resources

The Go Clubs website is packed with useful information on Facility Maintenance. Visit the Go Clubs website for templates, resources and content to build a bigger, better club

Club IQ: Club support and development

ClubIQ is a FREE superhero toolkit for clubs, packed with awesome resources and videos covering everything from managing volunteers to nailing finance, administration and governance, and planning like a pro. Take your club to new heights and help transform how your club operates.

Council reiterates State election priorities

Projects and initiatives to enhance liveability and community connectivity, strengthen the economy and help with flood recovery are top of Council’s State Election wish list.

Council is advocating for commitments on key projects ahead of the State Election on 26 October, including:

• Tourism and Sport
• Liveability and Community
• Flood Recovery
• Working together

Cairns Mayor Amy Eden said the Council-led priorities (which were unanimously endorsed by Council on 24 July) would pave the way for future growth and development across areas such as housing, recreational infrastructure and tourism.

“These projects and initiatives will enhance the community and safeguard our city’s prosperity,” Cr Eden said.

“We have been actively engaging with government members, candidates, ministers and shadow minsters, to outline the needs of our community. We’ve already had some success, with a commitment from the LNP to help enhance and expand mountain bike trails at Smithfield.

“I am confident that as the election nears, there will be further announcements, and we can expect to secure commitments for more initiatives.”