Funding and Grants

This section provides information about funding available to community groups through Queensland State Government Departments and agencies, as well as funding opportunities through other government and non-government sources.

The information included below is not an exhaustive list of funding and grants available. Click here to undertake a search of all Queensland Government grants.

Gambling Community Benefit Fund

Provides one-off grants up to $30,000 to community groups in Queensland to develop, strengthen and enhance non-government organisations to provide services and activities that benefit the community. Grants are provided on a quarterly basis.

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Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund

The Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund provides one-off grants up to $25,000 to Queensland based not-for-profit community groups for facilities or services that have a broad community benefit.

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Sport & Recreation Queensland funding

Sport and Recreation Queensland funds programs to encourage people to participate in sport and active recreation. Funding is available for minor and major equipment purchases and grants are available to organisations to undertake education and training initiatives, including the Young Athlete Assistance Program which aims to assist young athletes within Queensland who have competed at a State sporting championship or State school championship. Financial assistance of $200 is available to assist with the cost of travel and accommodation for the eligible event.

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Arts Queensland Sector Project Grants

The Sector Project Grants focus on three key themes: promoting a diverse, dynamic, creative culture; strengthening partnerships and collaboration; capitalising on Queensland’s unique strengths and characteristics. Grants of up to $50,000 are available under this program. Applications are very competitive so make sure you read all of the information available.

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Schools/Education Funding

In addition to targeted and core funding, Education Queensland provides grants covering a range of initiatives including helping P&C Associations to provide enhancements to school grounds and facilities, providing assistance to parents with a textbook and resource allowance.

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Community Kindergarten Assistance (DECKAS) Capital Grants

Education Queensland provides recurrent and capital assistance to community kindergartens and preschools affiliated with or approved by the Creche and Kindergarten Association of Queensland (C&K) to supply recognised early education programs for children between the ages of 3-5 years.

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Multicultural Assistance Program (MAP)

Aims to strengthen multiculturalism in Queensland by providing grants of between $2,000 and $30,000 to not-for-profit organisations for projects, festivals and events that promote an understanding of multiculturalism, reduce prejudice and foster community participation in Queensland.

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Smart Energy Savings Fund

The $50 million Smart Energy Savings Fund will provide assistance to Queensland businesses to implement energy-efficient technologies in buildings, appliances and industrial processes. The Queensland Government is committed to playing a part in meeting a national greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 60 per cent below our 2000 levels by 2050. The Smart Energy Savings Fund will contribute to this target, by encouraging Queensland enterprises to use energy more efficiently, thereby reducing their greenhouse emissions.

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