Community Grant Program

TasPorts is committed to operating in a socially responsible manner to support sustainable economic and social growth for Tasmania. We believe that to create strong and vibrant communities, we need to invest in a broad range of community programs.

The Community Grant Program allows us to give back by supporting organisations, community groups and events that benefit communities surrounding our port operations and across Tasmania.

Successfull apllicants for round seven of the TasPorts Community Grant Program have been announced.
Full details below
 

Grants up to $5,000 are available, as well as in-kind support for venue hire fees and civic banner installation.

TasPorts operates major ports in Bell Bay, Burnie, Devonport and Hobart, and community ports at Beauty Point, Flinders Island, King Island, and Stanley. All applications should directly benefit communities surrounding our port operations; however, out-of-area applications will be considered for projects or organisations that strongly align with two or more of our Key Focus Areas.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via a fully completed Community Grant Program application form, found at the end of this page when applications open, and completed according to the guidelines provided in the Applicant Information Handbook.

Before submitting your application, please ensure you are eligible to apply, have addressed all criteria, and provide all required information, including:

  • General Project Information
  • Key Focus Areas
  • Supporter Benefits
  • Project Financials

The Community Grant Program has two rounds a year.

  • April – September
  • October – March

Accessibility

If you require assistance to submit your application electronically, please don’t hesitate to contact TasPorts at sponsorship@tasports.com.au or 1300 366 742.

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2024 Community Grant Recipients

2024 Community Grant Recipients

Round 7: October 2024 - March 2025

Organisation NameCommunity Grant Project TitleGrant Amount
Australian Maritime CollegeMarine safety for regional school students of Tasmania$5,000
East Devonport Neighbourhood HouseLOVEastDevonport$3,500
Flinders Island Show89th Flinders Island Annual ShowIn-kind support
Friends of Maatsuyker Island Maatsuyker lightstation restoration$5,000
Great Southern Reef FoundationEducational resource kit for Tasmanian schools$5,000
Living Boat TrustOn-the-water program for primary school children$5,000
Making Waves FoundationMaking Waves Foundation - Hobart Campaign$5,000
Marine Rescue UlverstoneSafety equipment for new rescue vessel$3,095
Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania (MYCT)Replacement and servicing of equipment on the ML Egeria$4,000
North East Bioregional NetworkNorth East Tasmania School Shorebird Education Project$2,560
Australian Institute of ArchitectsOpen House HobartIn-kind support
Port Sorell Surf Life Saving ClubPurchase of marine marker buoys$4,105
The Royal Yact Club of TasmaniaPurchase of handheld VHF radios for race safety $2,290

Round 6: April 2024 - September 2024

Organisation NameCommunity Grant Project TitleGrant Amount
Beaker Street LtdAntarctic Village at Beaker Street Festival$5,000 + in-kind
Festival of VoicesThe Big SingIn-kind support
Freycinet Volunteer Marine RescueSafety Communications Upgrade$4,798
George Town Neighbourhood HouseHood on Wheels$4,008
King Island Landcare GroupCommunity Education Project$5,000
Mission to Seafarers, BurnieInternational Day of the Seafarer Art Show$2,000
Port Dalrymple Yacht Club IncUpgrade of Outboard Engine for Club Rescue Vessel$5,000
The Bowerbird CollectiveThe Moonbird Festival 2024$4,000 + in-kind
The Mawson's Huts Foundation LtdAustralian Antarctic Festival - Penguin Rookery Project$5,000 + in-kind
Ulverstone Surf Lifesaving Club IncEmergency Response Team Protective Gear$3,516
University of TasmaniaNational Science Week Festival of Bright Ideas$4,000 + in-kind
Volunteer Marine Rescue KingboroughUpgrade of lighting equipment$2,500


 

 

Round 5: October 2023 - March 2024

Organisation Name

Community Grant Project Title

Grant Amount

Open House Hobart

Open House Hobart 2023

$3,000 + in-kind

Bass Strait Maritime Centre

Model of Tasmanian Aboriginal Canoe by Rex Greeno

$5,000

Clifton Beach SLSC

Inclusion and Diversity Surf Rescue Board

$2,000

Festival Of King Island Inc.

Festival of King Island 2024

In-kind support

First Derwent Sea Scouts

Scout & Navy Cadet Derwent River Challenge

$2,000

Furneaux Museum

Exhibition support

$5,000

Geilston Bay Boat Club

Geilston Bay Boat Club jetty deck renewal project

$5,000

Invasive Seastar Clean Up - Tasmania

Invasive Seastar Clean Up - Tasmania

$1,400

Julie Burgess Inc.

Replacement of Mizzen cloth for Julie Burgess Tall Sailing Ship

$5,000

Marine Rescue Ulverstone

Training equipment - Water Rescue Overboard Manikins

$4,588

Maritime Museum of Tasmania

Documentary film for exhibition “Life of a Port, Rex Cox maritime photographer”

$5,000

Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania

Stormy Seas Life Jackets for ML Egeria crew

$2,800

North West Blues Club

Maritime Museum Event

$1,650

Port Sorell Surf Life Saving Club

Purchase of communication equipment 

$4,870

Scouts Tasmania - Mt Faulkner Scout Group

Rigging renewal project

$2,734


Round 4: April - September 2023

Organisation Name

Community Grant Project Title

Grant Amount

Big hART

KELP

$5,000

Dodges Ferry Volunteer Marine Rescue.

Marine Rescue safety and training equipment

$4,971

Festival of Voices

Festival of Voices 2023 Free Waterfront Events

$5,000 + in-kind

King Island Child Care and Early Learning Centre Inc.

Educational Outdoor Environment

$5,000

Midway Point Yacht Club Inc

Jetty repair and water safety equipment

$4,163

Mission to Seafarers, Burnie

Celebration of the International Day of the Seafarer 2023

$4,480

Mudlark Theatre Inc.

Mudlark Theatre - Garden on the Moon

$5,000

Narryna Heritage Museum Inc

Publishing of the 1834-52 Journals of Captain Andrew Haig

$5,000

Sailability Tasmania (South)

Repainting of two Payne keelboats

$5,000

Tamar Sea Rescue Services Inc

Rescue Vessel Seating Upgrade

$5,000

Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough

Marine Rescue Training

$1,966.55

Round 1: April - June 2022

Organisation Name

Community Grant Project Title

Grant Allocated

DRILL Performance Company Inc

dissolving labels - a youth dance production

$5,000 in-kind

Rotary Club of Devonport North

Devonport Motor Show

$5,000

George Town Neighbourhood House

Shed Floor Resurfacing

$5,000

King Island District High School

School Sports Shirts and Defibrillator 

$2,500

Low Head Pilot Station Support Group Inc.

Old Pilot Station Jetty Repairs

$5,000

Mainly Maritime St Helens

Maritime Library Bookcases

$5,000

Sprout Tasmania

Cross-Pollinate Conference

$2,500


    Round 2: July - September 2022

    Organisation Name

    Community Grant Project Title

    Grant Allocated

    Festival of Voices 

    Choirs in the Community Pop-Up Performances

    $5,000 in-kind

    King Island Show Society

    Purchase of Two Marquees

    $4,051

    Low Head Community Garden

    Greenhouse Construction

    $5,000

    Mawson’s Hut Foundation

    Australian Antarctic Festival’s Painted Penguin Rookery

    $5,000 + in-kind

    Sailability Launceston

    Two Replacement Outboard Motors

    $5,000

    Tasmanian Sail Training Association

    Lady Nelson Marine Artists Program

    $5,000


    Round 3: October 2022 - March 2023

    Organisation NameCommunity Grant Project TitleGrant Allocated

    Australian Institute of Architects

    Open House Hobart 2022

    $5,000 + in-kind

    Festival of King Island

    Festival of King Island PA System

    $5,000 + in-kind

    Friends of One and All Sailing Ship Inc

    Set Sail to Connect

    $5,000 + in-kind

    Mersey Yacht Club

    Offshore Seamanship Safety program

    $4,800

    Mount Lyell - Strahan Picnic Committee

    Mt Lyell Strahan Picnic 2023 & history research project

    $5,000

    Royal Hobart Regatta

    TasPorts Come and Try Day 2023

    $5,000

    Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania

    Maria Island Race 2022

    $5,000

    Sandy Bay Sailing Club

    VHF Marine Radio Upgrade Project

    $4,960

    Spring Bay Maritime & Discovery Centre

    Spring Bay Maritime Museum Renewal Project

    $5,000