Other funding opportunities

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

External grants

Arts, culture and events

Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program – helps fund events that bring people together from different cultural and language backgrounds.
Homegrown – Queensland’s Destination Events Fund – funds small to medium destination events to attract visitors and stimulate local tourism and economic activity.
Music for All Grants – provides instruments and music programs for individuals and community organisations.
Queensland Government Sponsorship Requests – provides sponsorship towards significant events and initiatives that benefit communities.
QMusic – supports Queensland artists with funding and development programs.
Yamaha Great Start Grant – provides grants to schools to enhance music education.

Community and wellbeing

Alinta Grants Program and Donations – supports grassroots organisations improving social, environmental and economic conditions.
Aurizon Community Giving Fund – supports projects in health, safety, environment and education.
Australia Post Community Grants Program – supports mental wellbeing and connection.
Bendigo Bank – offers grants, scholarships and community funding.
Brisbane Airport Community Giving Fund – supports local projects across greater Brisbane.
Bupa Foundation – supports health and sustainability projects.
Cedar Woods Flourish Community Grants – funds local community groups.
City of Logan Charitable Trust – supports eligible charities delivering services in Logan.
Dylan Alcott Foundation – funds opportunities for people with disability.
Energex Community Fund – supports safety, wellbeing and resilience projects.
Gambling Community Benefit Fund – major Queensland grants program for not-for-profits.
Greenbank Services Club Community Benefit Foundation – supports youth, health, culture and community initiatives.
Harcourts Foundation – funds local charitable projects.
Insignia Community Foundation – supports disadvantaged and at-risk groups.
Lady Bowen Trust – supports housing and homelessness initiatives.
Mazda Foundation – funds wellbeing and education projects.
Mercy Foundation Grants to End Homelessness – supports housing solutions.
NAB Foundation Community Grants – supports disaster resilience.
Pace Farm Community Grants Program – funds projects with lasting local impact.
Queensland Country Bank Good for Good Community Grants – supports practical community improvements.
Queensland Gives Organisational Capacity Building Grants – helps charities improve capability.
RACQ Foundation Community Grant Program – funds disaster recovery and resilience.
Real Insurance School Grant – supports student wellbeing.
RACQ Local Giving program – small local grants via RACQ stores.
Scanlon Foundation Grants – supports social cohesion.
The Honda Foundation – provides funding and equipment.
Transurban’s Community Grants Program – supports road safety, inclusion and environment.
Westpac Education Grants – supports literacy and numeracy initiatives.
Women and Change Grants – funds programs supporting women and girls.

Environment and sustainability

Grassroots Environmental Grants Program – supports projects aimed at protecting and preserving Queensland’s natural and built environment.
Junior Landcare Grants – supports projects teaching kids about caring for nature.

Equipment and safety grants

Alpha First Aid Defibrillator Grant – helps community organisations acquire automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Canon Oceania Grants – provides monetary and product support to community organisations.
National Device Bank – provides refurbished devices, training and support to people in need.

Sport and active recreation

Active Clubs – funds not-for-profit sport and recreation clubs to increase participation.
Australian Sports Foundation – supports projects that improve access to sport for communities.
Emerging Athlete Pathways – provides financial assistance for young athletes, coaches and officials aged 10–18.
Local Sporting Champions – supports athletes, coaches and officials aged 12–18 competing at higher levels.
Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program – helps upgrade sporting facilities and increase participation.
The Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund – provides scholarships to young athletes facing financial hardship.

Grant finding resources

Resources for finding grants include:

Australian Government:
Queensland Government:
- Queensland Government Grants Finder
- Arts Queensland funding opportunities
GrantGuru
QCOSS – Queensland Council of Social Services
Queensland Community Foundation
The Grants Hub

Other funding sources

While grants are a valuable source of funding, organisations are encouraged to consider long-term sustainability by planning for a mix of income sources. Other options can include:

sponsorship
membership fees
donations
in-kind support
events and campaigns
fundraising.

Fundraising

Resources on establishing a fundraising strategy include:

Fundraising opportunities include:

Bakers Delight - supports the community through fundraising drives, partnerships and initiatives that give back to the community.
Bunnings In Our Community – support local community groups by providing hands-on assistance with their projects, and support for raffles and fundraising.
Coles Charity and Community Partners - support charities and community organisations through partnerships, fundraising, food donations and disaster relief.
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 XRay Community Fund - donates approximately $200,000 a year in cash and in-kind donations towards initiatives that improve health and wellbeing.
Suncorp Partnerships and Sponsorships – provides a range of programs and partnerships.

More information

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