Step One- Decide on YOUR community project

On August 4 th , 2024 we will conduct a GRCC Launceston Challenge Day, where 50-60 individuals, employers, employees and organisation members will be invited to set a vision for how the community can help make Launceston one of the great regional cities of the world.

We will be focussing on the concept of making Launceston a city where "people come first" especially in four ways:

• People and place - how can we make this a city where people are connected, welcomed and recognised in a place which is accessible, appealing and inviting

• Thriving economy -  how can we make this a city where new businesses can get a start and where existing businesses can thrive

• Welcoming Visitors -  how can we make this a city where visitors are greeted, engaged and have memorable experiences

• Diverse and inclusive -  how can we make this a city where people of diverse backgrounds and origins are welcomed and where people with challenges are included and engaged

This won't be a talk fest but will have practical outcomes of Quick Wins and Great City Projects which GRCC can fund through our normal process.  

The specific ideas that emerge from the GRCC Launceston Challenge Day will be promoted widely in August, 2024 on TV, The Examiner, on the radio and via social media and also listed on this website. Why not become a Facebook friend to be the first to hear about these great project ideas. Send us a friend request at https://www.facebook.com/greatregionalcitychallenge/

If you need help to shape your project, run a draft of the application past us for comment, ask a question or make a comment you could do so by sending us a message via Contact Us at the bottom of this page .

Step Two- Create your Great Regional City Challenge application

In January 2025, applications for funding will open. Project teams will have until midnight Sunday 29 March, 2025 to submit their Word application (not pdf) to team@greatregionalcity.com.au including:

• a title - in no more than 10 words

• strap line project summary - in no more than 20 words

• details of the opportunity - in no more than 50 words explain the problem your project will address or the opportunity the project will focus on. Please mention which of the four project themes (people and place; thriving economy; welcoming visitors; or diverse and inclusive) your project best fits. Note: your project might fit several themes so mention which ones these are.

• the funds needed - in no more than 100 words explain how the project will fix the problem or make use of the opportunity and explain specifically how much in funding you need in total and for each specific part of the project.

• why the project will succeed - in no more than 60 words describe who is on your community project team (this can involve individuals, businesses, groups or other supporters). Explain why this project will be successful and why it should be selected

• and a photo that sums up the problem/opportunity or the solution that your project will provide.

  APPLICATIONS OPEN 1ST JANUARY, 2025

• NOTE: If you need help to shape your project, run a draft of the application past us for comment, ask a question or make a comment you could do so by sending us a message via Contact Us at the bottom of this page .

Step Three- The community vote for their GREAT projects. VOTING WILL OPEN 7 APRIL, 2025 AND CLOSE MIDNIGHT 1ST JUNE, 2025

All projects submitted will be uploaded to this platform where everyone can vote for their five favourite great projects .

• Everyone in the greater Launceston region including Tamar and Meander Valleys can vote once only

• If you are a resident outside the NE Tasmania region your vote won’t be counted. Sorry.

Step Four- Selected projects get up to $10,000 plus support

The best projects which gathered the most community support in the voting will be selected in early June, 2025 and offered up to $5,000 (small projects) and up to $10,000 (larger projects). The amount offered is at the discretion of the Committee of Great Regional City Challenge Inc.

Selected projects will be briefed on how to complete a One Page Plan to describe in more detail the specific activities of their project and the measurable outcomes that the project aims to achieve.

Step Five- Selected projects help make Launceston region GREAT!

Project funding and support will commence from July 1, 2025 once projects’ One Page Plan have been approved by Great Regional City Challenge Inc.

The Great Regional City Challenge projects have been confirmed starting their work from 1 July, 2023 up to June 30, 2024. See selected projects from 2023-24