For information and details on Tender and Procurement opportunities available, please visit our Current Tender and Procurement Opportunities page.
The Queensland Governments Community Road Safety Grants scheme has one-off funding available up to $40,000 to support Queensland communities with the development and delivery of effective road safety education initiatives that support people to be safer road users.
The funding is available to not-for-profit community groups and closes Friday 10 June 2022.
Click here for the Community Road Safety Grants Program.
The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) Community Benefit Funds Unit (CBFU) distributes revenue from gaming taxes to various not-for-profit community groups throughout Queensland and invites all eligible organisations to submit grant applications to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund during the application periods noted below. Funding rounds 114 and 115 have been combined into a $100k Disaster Recovery round.
The Disaster Recovery Round will open on Monday 16 May 2022 and close Friday 15 July 2022.
Click here for the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities Program grant gives the thousands of small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia an opportunity to access funding to support broad community needs.
Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly.
Funding Round 13 Expressions of Interest are due 5.00pm Tuesday 12 April and applications close Tuesday 31 May 2022.
The Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) seeks to leverage the crucial link between events and the destinations in which they are staged, extending the flow of the economic, marketing and social benefits of events throughout metropolitan and regional Queensland. QDEP offers two types of funding for regional events:
Funding can be used for marketing costs, strategic plan development, engagement of short-term specialised personnel and hire of temporary infrastructure.
Funding Round 22 closes on Wednesday 1 June 2022 for eligible event dates between January 2023 and January 2024.
Funding Round 23 opens in July 2022 and closes in October 2022 for eligible event dates between May 2023 and May 2024.
Funding Round 24 opens in November 2022 and closes in February 2023 for eligible event dates between September 2023 and September 2024.
Click here for the Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) Grants.
NAB Foundation Community Grants fund local projects that help communities prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience against future disasters.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for community-led projects that do one or more of the following:
2022 Round 2 opens Friday 11 March 2022 and successful grantees will be notified in October 2022.
Click here for the NAB Foundation Community Grants.
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) North Queensland Restocking, Replanting and On-farm Infrastructure is available for Primary Producers.
Click here for Restocking, Replanting and On-farm Infrastructure Grant which closes Thursday 30 June 2022.
This program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences with grants from $10,000 to $50,000,
Click here for the Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups Grant which closes Tuesday 6 September 2022.
The Australian Communities Foundation Grant supports projects targeting environment, conservation, climate change, and community and economic development. The Australian Communities Foundation as a broker of change, showcase granting opportunities so their community of givers can be inspired to support initiatives that are aligned with their interests.
Note: The applying organisation must be a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
Click here for the Australian Communities Foundation Grant which provides ongoing funding.
For a list of available grants for the region, please click on the links provided below which will take you to the Regional Development Australia (RDA) website.
For a list of available grants, please click on the link provided below which will take you to the Community Grants Hub website.
Click here to visit the Community Grants Hub.
The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) Community Benefit Funds Unit (CBFU) distributes revenue from gaming taxes to various not-for-profit community groups throughout Queensland and invites all eligible organisations to submit grant applications to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund during the application periods noted below.
Sport Aus Regional Sport Event Fund grants funding is available eligible Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Very Remote, Remote, Outer Regional and Inner Regional areas to partner with their local clubs/associations and sporting event organisers to host a wide range of sporting events in their communities. Events can range from ‘come and try days’ to larger events including elite sporting exhibitions and state level competitions that reinvigorate local economies, engage communities and encourage greater visitation to regional Australia.
Click her to view the Sport Aus Regional Sport Event Fund Grant which closes on Friday 8 April 2022.
Sporting and Recreational grants are listed below. Please note that application processes are available through the respective link and not through Council.
Click here for Ausport Local Sporting Champions Grant
Click here for Sports and Recreation Planning Program
The Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP) supports not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations with funding to re-establish their facilities and activities after extreme natural events, including flooding and associated damage.
Click here for more information on Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP).
See below links for Non-Council Grants available through other Departments/Government Organisations. Please note that application processes are available through the respective link and not through Council.
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Budget Direct - Sponsorships Solved
AMP Tomorrow Fund - Annual
Support payments of up to $20,000 are available for eligible employers who hire eligible unemployed jobseekers or hire an eligible young unemployed Queenslander.
Click here for the Back to Work Program.
The Business Basics grants program provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice. The grants allow new and emerging businesses to improve their day-to-day operations. The program is administered by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).
This support includes funded activities in five priorities:
Funding Round 3 opens 9am Monday 16 May 2022. This grant is competitive, you need to be prepared to submit your application immediately when it opens.
Please note that recipients of this grant for previous rounds are ineligible to apply again.
Click here for the Business Basics Grant Program.
The Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program provides opportunities for manufacturers to become more productive and create jobs through technology adoption, skills and training, business development and advanced robotic manufacturing hub services.
Click here for the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program which closes on Monday 20 June 2022.
The Northern Australia Development Program: Northern Australia Industry Transformation Grant funds enterprises in Northern Australia to establish a new industry or significantly grow the value of an existing industry.
Click here for the Northern Australia Development Program: Northern Australia Industry Transformation Grant which closes on Tuesday 24 October 2023.
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training administers grants and programs to help Queensland small business continue to recover, grow and thrive by committing grant funds for businesses to increase key capabilities, embrace innovation, and assist high-growth businesses to capitalise on opportunities.
Click here to view the Small Business Grants Schedule.
The Business Queensland website business.gov.au is a whole-of-government website for the Australian business community. It is a simple and convenient entry point for information, services and support to help businesses succeed in Australia.
Click here to view the Grants and Programs Finder.
Queensland Natural Disaster Assistance
Business Queensland provides a range of information and contacts for businesses affected by natural disasters. It includes details of grants and loans available under the joint Australian and Queensland Government funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements where they are available.
Click here to view the Business Queensland Natural Disaster Assistance.
Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) Small Business Grants
Find support for Queensland small businesses to recover, grow and thrive.
Click here to view the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training Small Business grants.
Advance Queensland programs and funds are listed below to help you find the support your need.
Click here to view the Advance Queensland Programs opportunities. Queensland Government and Australian Government support options are also listed.
In addition to grants, the Queensland Government offers First Start Loans for primary production and commercial fishing which can provide you with finance up to $2,000,000 to assist you in the early years of establishing your enterprise.
For more information, click here to visit the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority First Start Loan.
See below links for Non-Council Grants available through other Departments/Government Organisations. Please note that application processes are available through the respective link and not through Council.
The Queensland Government website lists Queensland, Australian, Local Government and other grants. Click here to view.
Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day is a free family event that focuses on being environmentally friendly.
Date: Saturday 28 May 2022
Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Where: TYTO Parklands
Cost: Free
Further information click here
