Other funding opportunities

Alongside Council grants, there are other funding opportunities that you could consider.

  • Alinta Grants Program and Donations - supports grassroots organisations who are contributing to improving the social, environmental and economic conditions in community.
  • Aurizon Community Giving Fund – provides support for projects delivering benefits in areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, environment and education.
  • Bakers Delight - supports the community through fundraising drives, partnerships and initiatives that give back to the community.
  • Bendigo Bank - help with grants, scholarships and community focussed appeals
  • Bunnings In Our Community – support local community groups by providing hands-on assistance with their projects, and support for raffles and fundraising.
  • Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program - helps fund events that bring people together from different cultural and language backgrounds.
  • City of Logan Charitable Trust - available to charities and other organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR Type 1) status providing services and outcomes within the Logan area.
  • Coles Charity and Community Partners – support charities and community organisations through partnerships, fundraising, food donations and disaster relief.
  • Gambling Community Benefit Fund - Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program, distributing approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups.
  • Greenbank Services Club Community Benefit Foundation - provides grants to local charities and organisations to support youth, health, culture and community.
  • Grill’d Local Matters – gives back to community and supports issues that matter most to locals
  • IGA Community Chest - IGA stores are independently owned, so each store will choose the local causes that they would like to support. Please find your local IGA and approach them directly.
  • Queensland Country Good for Good Community Grants – support projects that make a practical difference to the lives of people in Queensland communities.
  • Queensland Gives Grants – assists charities to develop their structures, systems, people and skills in order to deliver improved outcomes for our community
  • Queensland XRay Community Fund - donates approximately $200,000 a year in cash and in-kind donations towards initiatives that improve health and wellbeing.
  • RACQ Local Giving program - gives community organisations the opportunity to apply for grants up to $500 through their local RACQ store.

Resources for finding grants include:

Fundraising opportunities

While grants are a valuable source of funding, organisations are encouraged to consider long-term sustainability through a broader fundraising plan.  Other income sources can include:

  • sponsorship
  • membership fees
  • donations
  • in-kind support
  • events and campaigns

Resources on establishing a fundraising strategy include:

More information

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Community Grants team. 

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