TasPorts Community Grant Program – Funding recipients announced

Twelve Tasmanian organisations will share almost $50,000 in funding and in-kind support through the latest round of the TasPorts Community Grant Program.

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26 March 2025

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Community Engagement

TasPorts is committed to operating in a socially responsible way, supporting the sustainable economic and social development of Tasmania. Through our Community Grant Program, we invest in initiatives that deliver lasting benefits to the people and communities connected to our ports. 

Since launching in 2022, the TasPorts Community Grant Program has provided over $350,000 to support projects that promote community participation, improve marine safety, preserve maritime heritage and work to protect and restore marine and coastal environments.

Now in its eighth round, the program has awarded almost $50,000 in funding to 12 successful applicants, along with in-kind support. These grants will help fund marine safety and accessibility initiatives, strengthen school and community programs, and support much-loved local events.

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Applications in this round demonstrated the creativity of organisations to build stronger, safer and more inclusive communities across Tasmania. The TasPorts Community Grant Program continues to play a key role in enabling positive change in our port communities and beyond for the benefit of Tasmanians.

The successful recipients are:

  • Beaker Street – Hobartica, part of Beaker Street Festival 2025
  • Circular Head Tourism Association – Stanley Street Feast
  • Devonport City Council – Music by the Waterfront
  • Festival of Voices – Festival of Voices Big Sing (in-kind support)
  • Geilston Bay Boat Club – Jetty renewal
  • George Town Yacht Club – Pontoon refurbishment
  • King Island Council – The Call of the Strait Collaborative Exhibition
  • Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving Club – Upgrading lifesaving equipment for enhanced water safety 
  • Sailability Tasmania – New crane lifter for participant boarding
  • Sandy Bay Sailing Club – Safety equipment and rescue training
  • University of Tasmania – Festival of Bright Ideas (in-kind support)
  • Variety Tasmania – Variety School Breakfast Club

Applications for the next round of funding will open on 1 August 2025.

TasPorts encourages all eligible organisations and community groups in Tasmania to consider applying. For more information, please visit the Community Grant Program page.