Community Grants and Tertiary Bursary now open

Published on 22 August 2025

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Norfolk Island Regional Council opened its Community Strategic Plan Grant Program and its Tertiary Bursary Program on Tuesday 19 August, with applications for both programs closing on 12 September 20205.

The Community Strategic Plan Grant Program is now open for applications for projects and initiatives that deliver social, cultural and/or economic benefits to the community of Norfolk Island. The Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 has six key strategic directions. Applications for funding under this grant program are required to meet at least one of the six directions:

  1. An Environmentally Sustainable community 
  2. A Proud, Diverse and Inclusive community 
  3. Caring community 
  4. A Successful and Innovative community 
  5. An Informed and Accountable community  
  6. A Healthy and Safe community. 

Funded projects should also align with the objectives outlined in the Community Strategic Plan:

  • use and manage our resources wisely 
  • preserve a healthy environment 
  • maintain cultural expression  
  • protect our built heritage 
  • work together and build successful partnerships 
  • ensure that Norfolk Island is a great and safe place to live and visit 
  • build a strong, diverse and vibrant business environment and a skilled workforce 
  • ensure an informed community and transparency in decision making 
  • promote active and healthy residents and  
  • deliver a focused and coordinated approach to health care. 

Funding for this grant is established through Council’s annual budget process.  Maximum funding for each project application is $5,000.

The Tertiary Education Bursary Program recognises that accredited tertiary and vocational studies are not readily available on Norfolk Island, and this program funding is established to assist with the cost of travel to the mainland and/or study expenses for enrolled students.

The Program applies to tertiary education in a nationally accredited vocational course, and includes courses delivered by TAFE’s, universities, apprenticeships or other registered training organisations (RTOs). 

The objective of the Program is to encourage young adults to develop their skills to improve their prospects for employment. Adults already in the workforce who wish to upskill or seek formal qualifications for an existing competency are also able to access this support.

Guidelines and application forms are available for viewing or download from Council’s website at https://www.nirc.gov.au/Customer-Service/Grants-program.

Applications opened on Tuesday 19 August 2025 and will close at 5pm (NI time) on Friday 12 September 2025.

Questions about the Program can be directed to Cheryl LeCren (Manager Customer Care) on telephone +672 3 22001 ext.125 or by email cheryl.lecren@nirc.gov.nf.

 

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