At its most recent meeting on 17 November 2021, Council adopted its revised Student Bursary Policy.  The policy aims to provide a framework to financially support long-term residents of the Barcoo Shire who are commencing their trade or tertiary qualifications.  To be eligible for a student bursary, applicants must:

• be a current Barcoo Shire resident and have been so for at least 7 years and
• not previously received a Barcoo Shire Council student bursary and
• be 15 to 30 years old at the time of application and
• be enrolled or accepted by a recognised tertiary education institution or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to commence one of the qualifications listed below:
  • Diploma or Advanced Diploma
  • Trade Apprenticeship
  • Bachelor Degree

(Note - qualifications listed in the Australian Qualifications Framework which are higher or lower than those listed above are not eligible for the bursary)

If you or someone you know may meet these criteria and seek financial assistance from Council to undertake these studies, please complete the attached application form and return it to Council (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 14, Jundah 4736).  The application form should be read in conjunction with the attached Student Bursary Policy.

Please note, by completing this application form, there is no guarantee that applicants will be successful in obtaining a student bursary.  Awarding a student bursary is at the sole discretion of the Council and subject to budget allocation.

If you have any questions in relation to the Student Bursary program, please contact Tony Klein, Manager Community Services, on 0476 280 259 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Apply for funding:

• 2022 Bursary Application (pdf)
• Barcoo Shire Bursary Policy

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Last Updated: 04 August 2022

COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING

Community Grants are available for local non-for-profit associations to apply for Council funding assistance. Applications will be assessed by Council using the following selection criteria as the basis for assessing each application. Note that Councillors do not individually approve grant applications; applications will be approved by the whole Council in a democratic, fair and equitable manner. 

FUNDING CRITERIA

• The organisation is a not for profit, incorporated organisation or a community group or club located in the Barcoo Shire.
• The funding request directly supports a demonstrated need within the community;
• The project provides a direct or indirect benefit for residents in the community;
• Demonstrated ability to meet current financial obligations; include quotes, budget and financial statement;
• Demonstrated that attempts have been made to raise funds from other sources;
• The applicant organisation is making a contribution to the project.

APPLY FOR FUNDING

To apply for funding and for more information please contact:

Megan Miller 
Community Development Officer
Phone: 0429 172 058
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

or refer to Council's Community Grant Policy.

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Last Updated: 04 May 2023

Barcoo Shire Council offers number of community funding options for Community Groups and Residence of the Barcoo Shire. 

• Regional Arts Development Fund
• Council Community Grant Funding
• Barcoo Shire Bursary

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Last Updated: 04 May 2023