Other funding opportunities
Alongside Council grants, there are other funding opportunities that you could consider.
- 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.
- Gambling Community Benefit Fund - Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program, distributing approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups.
- Bendigo Bank - help with grants, scholarships and community focussed appeals
- 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.
- Bakers Delight - supports the community through fundraising drives, partnerships and initiatives that give back to the 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.
- Greenbank Services Club Community Benefit Foundation - provides grants to local charities and organisations to support youth, health, culture and community.
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
For more information on establishing a fundraising strategy, visit the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
More information
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Community Grants team on 07 3412 4033 or email grants@logan.qld.gov.au.