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4th EDITION (JANUARY 2017)

Contents Purpose 2

Grants to individuals 3

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples grants 3

Community support grants 4

Education and training grants 8

Emergency services and safety grants 11

Environment, land and water grants 12

Homes and housing grants 14

Recreation, sport and arts grants 15

Transport and motoring grants 16

Grants to organisations 17

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples grants 17

Business and industry grants 18

Community support grants 19

Education and training grants 21

Emergency services and safety grants 22

Environment, land and water grants 23

Health and wellbeing grants 25

Parents and families grants 26

Recreation, sport and arts grants 27

Transport and motoring grants 30

Federal Government Grants 32 Local Council Grants 36 Non-Government Grants 38

Non-Government, Federal and Local Grants

are not provided or overseen by the

Queensland State Government.

Purpose

This booklet is designed to provide information on grants that may be suitable for individuals, small community groups and non-government organisations.

This booklet contains a summary of Queensland Government and other organisational grants that cover a range of service areas and interests from sport, arts and events to education, disaster relief and the environment. A short summary of each grant is provided along with basic eligibility criteria and where additional information can be found.

The Government provides a diverse range of concessions across a wide variety of services. In addition to targeted discounts, rebates and subsidies for individuals or families based on eligibility criteria relating to factors such as age, income and special needs or disadvantage, broader concession arrangements are in place that reduce the price paid by all consumers in areas such as transport, electricity and water.

This Booklet does not include the full suite of concessions across Government. Further information on the eligibility requirements and benefits of a range of Government conces-sions can be found at: http://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-livingsupport/concessions/.

QGIP provides a full list of grant and funding programs as well as high level information about investment provided by the Queensland Government. You can visit QGIP at https://www.qld.gov.au/about/how-government-works/state-budget-economy/investment/. Government agencies involved in the delivery of services for the Queensland community regularly contribute information to QGIP to maintain this centralised reporting point for transparent and consistent information on Queensland Government investment in our community.

The information contained in this booklet is correct at the time of publication. For further information regarding specific grant programs, please refer to agency websites. For information regarding QGIP, please contact the Fiscal Projects Division, Queensland Treasury at [email protected] or on (07) 3035 1826.

Grants to individuals

The grants contained in this part of the booklet are targeted at individuals, families, and household groups. For further information on any of the specific grant programs, please address your query directly to the relevant agency.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples grants

Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

Advance Queensland – Best and Brightest Fund

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellowships

The Advance Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Research Fellowships supports original research that will have positive impacts on Queensland. The program will assist in attracting and keeping the best and brightest research minds in Queensland, and will build Queensland’s capacity to conduct innovative research and development.

To be eligible you must:

identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent

have a PhD research qualification with up to five years post-PhD research experience

have a research proposal that addresses one of the Queensland Science and Research Priorities

have a Queensland-based sponsor organisation, for example, a Queensland university or research organisation

have a significant industry collaboration and/or participation, evidenced by 50 per cent of your time physically located with and industry /end user partner. An industry/end-user organisation is a private, public or not-for-profit organisation that will assist with the translation and practical application of the research

have combined cash funding from the sponsor and partner(s) that equals or exceeds $120,000 (excluding GST) over three years.

Successful applicants may receive up to $240,000.

For further information visit: http://advanceqld.initiatives.qld.gov.au/funding/best-brightest-fund/atsi-research-fellowships.aspx

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD Scholarships

The Advance Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD Scholarships program supports indigenous undergraduates in gaining a research PhD degree. This lays the fundamental foundation for a future research career. The scholarships assist in attracting and retaining promising researchers in Queensland, and foster increased linkage with industry/end-user organisations.


identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent

be commencing a full-time PhD research program at a Queensland university in 2016

have an administering organisation that is a Queensland university or Queensland-based research agency for the duration of the scholar-ship (GST registered with an Australian Business Number)

have a significant industry collaboration and/or participation, evidenced by 50 per cent of your time physically located with and industry /end user partner. An industry/end-user organisation is a private, public or not-for-profit organisation that will assist with the translation and practical application of the research

not hold another scholarship.

For further information visit: http://advanceqld.initiatives.qld.gov.au/funding/best-brightest-fund/atsi-phd-scholarships.aspx

Community support grants

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

QRA - Agriculture Recovery Package - NDRRA - Cyclone Marcia/Nathan

Agriculture Recovery Package - one off payments for individual primary producers affected by Cyclone Marcia or Cyclone Nathan for freight subsi-dies.

Freight subsidies are available for eligible primary producers located within a disaster-declared area under NDRRA, or where a primary pro-ducer has a current Individual Disaster Stricken Property (IDSP) declaration.

Successful applicants may receive up to $5,000 per disaster event.

For further information visit: https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/environment/disaster-and-emergency-assistance/cyclone-recovery

Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

Community Recovery

The Queensland Government is committed to providing both immediate and ongoing support to people and communities that have been affected by a disaster.

Referrals can be made to non-government organisations for support and services such as counselling, charitable donations of goods and services, material assistance, and housing services.

Also, through the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, financial assistance may also be provided to people impacted by a disaster who are unable to meet their own recovery.

Immediate Hardship Assistance

The Immediate Hardship Assistance grant is provided for immediate essential items, including food, clothing, medical supplies or temporary accommodation.


live or are stranded in the targeted activation zone

be directly impacted by the disaster through one or more of the following:

direct physical damage to your home

loss of essential contents

isolation from your home for more than 48 hours.

Successful applicants may receive up to $180.

For further information: Contact the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 or visit www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies

Immediate Hardship Assistance - Essential Services

The Immediate Hardship Assistance - Essential Services grant is available to individuals who are directly impacted by the loss of one or more essen-tial services (e.g. electricity, gas, water or sewerage) for more than 5 days and because of this are suffering hardship and are unable to provide for their own recovery.


be directly impacted by the loss of one or more essential services for more than five days as a direct result of an eligible disaster

be suffering hardship

experienced loss of:

electricity, including other forms of power supply, which is the only source of power to your property

gas, including bottled gas, if the principal place of residence is gas only (if electricity is connected, then gas alone does not qualify for assis-tance)

water, including water tanks where principal place of residence is reliant on tank water, but only where an alternate source of water is not supplied.



Essential Household Contents Grant

The Essential Household Contents income tested grant is provided to help people who are uninsured or unable to claim insurance, with a contribu-tion for repairs and essential household contents.


live in a disaster affected area where this grant is activated

be uninsured or unable to claim insurance to replace or repair your household contents

qualify under the income test.

You can be a tenant or an owner-occupier.



Structural Assistance Grant

The Structural Assistance Grant is income tested and is provided to help eligible uninsured homeowners repair their homes from any disaster sustained damages.



own or be the mortgagee of the home, caravan or boat

have been living in the home, caravan or boat at the time of the disaster (it was your primary place of residence)

be uninsured or unable to claim insurance for the structural repairs

meet the income test.

The grant is not available for repairs to investment properties, such as holiday houses or rental properties, or assets such as caravans and boats that are not used as primary places of residence or for pre-existing damage prior to the event.



Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Scheme

The Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Scheme provides assistance to homeowners to reconnect essential services (e.g. electrici-ty, gas, water or sewerage) and repair damaged service items.



be the owner or mortgagee of the home

be uninsured or unable to claim insurance to replace or repair your household contents

qualify under the income test.



Concessions

The Government provides a diverse range of concessions across a wide variety of services. This includes the following schemes.

Electricity Life Support Concession Scheme

The Electricity Life Support Concession is provided for eligible people who are seriously ill and use a home-based oxygen concentrator or kidney dialysis machine.

Please refer to the website below for eligibility requirements.

Successful applicants may receive up to $653.72 per year (GST inclusive).

For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/electricity-life-support/

Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme

The Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme is provided to help with electricity costs for people who have a chronic med-ical condition, such as multiple sclerosis, autonomic system dysfunction, significant burns or a severe inflammatory skin condition, which is aggravated by changes in temperature.



For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/medical-cooling-heating-electricity-concession-scheme/

Home Emergency Assistance Scheme

The Home Emergency Assistance Scheme provides assistance for low-income households which have experienced a short-term financial crisis or unforeseen emergency that has limited their ability to pay their current electricity or reticulated natural gas bills.


Successful applicants may receive up to $720.00 per year.

For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/home-energy-emergency-assistance-scheme/

Electricity Rebate Scheme

The Electricity Rebate Scheme is provided to improve affordability for eligible Queensland pensioners and seniors.



For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/electricity-gas-rebates/index.htm

Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme

The Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme subsidy is provided to improve affordability for eligible Queensland pensioners and seniors


Successful applicants may receive up to $200 per year.

For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/rates-subsidy/index.html

Reticulated Natural Gas Rebate Scheme

The Reticulated Natural Gas rebate is provided to improve affordability for eligible Queensland pensioners and seniors.



For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/electricity-gas-rebates/

South Eastern Queensland (SEQ) Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme

The SEQ Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme is provided to improve affordability of the cost of water access and usage charges for eligible Queens-land pensioners.


Successful applicants may receive up to $120 per year.

For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/water-subsidy/

Education and training grants

Department of Education and Training

Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme (QKFS) - Kindergarten Program in a Kindergarten – QKFS Plus

The QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Kindergarten - QKFS Plus grant is provided to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for eligible families to access kin-dergarten programs at low or no cost.

To be eligible, families with a kindergarten aged child enrolled in an approved kindergarten program must meet one of the following criteria:

the family, or the child, must present a current Australian Government Health Care Card (HCC), Veterans Affairs Card or Australian Government Pension Concession Card with automatic HCC entitlements

families who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

families with multiple births of three or more kindy-aged children.

Successful applicants may receive up to $2,954.60.

For further information visit: http://deta.qld.gov.au/earlychildhood/pdfs/qkfs-plus-kindy-support.pdf

QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Long Day Care - QKFS Plus

The QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Long Day Care - QKFS Plus grant is provided to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for eligible families to access kindergarten programs at low or no cost.

To be eligible, families with a kindergarten aged child enrolled in an approved kindergarten program must meet one of the criteria below:

the family, or the child, must present a current Australian Government Health Care Card (HCC), Veterans Affairs Card or Australian Government Pension Concession Card with automatic HCC entitlements

families who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

families with multiple births of three or more kindy-aged children.

Successful applicants may receive up to $1,186.15.

For further information visit: http://deta.qld.gov.au/earlychildhood/pdfs/qkfs-plus-kindy-support.pdf


Advance Queensland

Research Fellowships

The Advance Queensland Research Fellowships support original research that will have positive impacts on Queensland. The program will assist in attracting and keeping the best and brightest research minds in Queensland, and will build Queensland’s capacity to conduct inno-vative research and development.


be an Australian citizen or have Australian residency for the duration of the fellowship

have a PhD research qualification with up to five years post-PhD research experience for early-career fellowships

five to 10 years post-PhD research experience for mid-career fellowships. Allowances will be made for time taken away from research, for example, for parenting, caring, illness, or time in non-research roles

have a research proposal that addresses one of the Queensland Science and Research Priorities developed by the Queensland Chief Scien-tist

have a Queensland-based sponsor organisation

have one or more partners, including at least one industry/end-user organisation

have matched cash funding from the sponsor and partner(s)

spend at least 50 per cent of your fellowship physically located with an industry/end-user partner.

Successful applicants may receive up to $180,000 for early-careers fellowships or $300,000 for mid-careers fellowships.

For further information visit: http://advanceqld.initiatives.qld.gov.au/funding/best-brightest-fund/research-fellowships.aspx

PhD Scholarships

The Advance Queensland PhD Scholarships support undergraduate researchers in gaining a PhD. The scholarships assist in attracting and retaining promising researchers in Queensland, and foster increased linkage with industry/end-user organisations.


be commencing a full-time PhD research program at a Queensland university in 2016

have a Queensland based administering organisation for the duration of the scholarship

secure either of the following prior to receiving an Advance Queensland PhD Scholarship:

2016 Australian Postgraduate Award

other PhD funding that equals or exceeds the value of a 2016 Australian Postgraduate Award

spend at least 50 per cent of your PhD physically located with an industry/end-user organisation

have a research proposal that addresses one of the Queensland Science and Research Priorities developed by the Queensland Chief Scientist.


For further information visit: http://advanceqld.initiatives.qld.gov.au/funding/best-brightest-fund/phd.aspx

Cooper Hewitt Fellowship

The Cooper Hewitt Fellowships Fund provides financial support for a registered Queensland school teacher to complete a project in design education at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York.


be an Australian citizen or have Australian residency

live and work in Queensland

be registered and working as a state or non-state school teacher

for non-state school applicants, provide evidence that your employer will pay your wage while you complete your fellowship, or indicate how you will support yourself while overseas

apply individually, as joint applications will not be considered

not have received the fellowship before.


For further information visit: http://www.qld.gov.au/education/career/pages/cooper-hewitt-fellowship.html

Smithsonian Fellowships

The Smithsonian Fellowships Fund supports collaborative projects between the Queensland Government and the Smithsonian Institution, based in the United States. It supports fellows from Queensland's research, education and cultural sectors to visit a Smithsonian Institution facility in the United States and complete a project.


be an Australian resident or have Australian residency

live and work in Queensland

be employed by a Queensland-based government agency, body or corporation, or a Queensland-based research, educational or cultural institution

have not previously received a fellowship

apply as an individual, as joint applications will not be considered.


For further information visit: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/science/grants

Emergency services and safety grants

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme

The Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme is provided to assist Deaf Services Queensland provide specialised smoke alarms to hearing impaired within the community.

If you are deaf or experience hearing loss, complete the application form and Deaf Services Queensland may be able to provide you with a subsi-dised smoke alarm.

For further information visit: http://www.deafservicesqld.org.au/sass

Environment, land and water grants

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Drought Relief Assistance Scheme - Agistment, Fodder, Restocking and Emergency Water Related

Infrastructure

The Drought Relief Assistance Scheme (DRAS) was set up by the Queensland Government to help primary producers in the grazing industries man-age their livestock resource during drought and to help in the restoration of that resource after drought. DRAS is administered by primary industries officers in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

DRAS provides freight subsidies on the transport of fodder and water during the drought and the transport of animals returning from agistment and animals purchased for restocking after the drought. DRAS also provides a rebate on water infrastructure purchased for emergency animal welfare needs.

You may be eligible for DRAS assistance if:

you are a property owner, share-farmer or lessee in the grazing industry (horses, beef or dairy cattle, sheep, goats or deer)

your property is within a drought-declared area or has a current individually droughted property (IDP) declaration

you have incurred costs on transport of fodder, water, animals returning from agistment, animals purchased for restocking after drought and rebate on water infrastructure purchased for emergency animal welfare needs.

Successful applicants may receive up to:

$20,000 per property per financial year on all freight subsidy and rebate types.

$30,000 on approval of your property's drought management plan.

$40,000 on approval of your property's drought management plan per financial year (third year onwards).

For further information visit: https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/environment/drought/assistance

Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

Nature Refuges - Nature Assist

Nature Assist is an incentives scheme that gives Queensland landholders financial assistance to protect and manage the conservation values on their land.

This grant is only open to landholders with land of conservation value.

For further information visit: http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/ecosystems/nature-refuges/natureassist/

Department of Natural Resources and Mines

Healthy HeadWaters - Water use efficiency project

Through investment in water use efficient irrigation infrastructure, the Healthy HeadWaters Water Use Efficiency project aims to:

help Queensland's Murray–Darling Basin (QMDB) irrigation communities deal with climate change and reduced water availability

help QMDB irrigators maintain their economic vibrancy

ensure the long-term viability of ecological assets by making more water available for the environment. To be eligible you must:

hold a tradeable surface water entitlement in the QMDB that is used for irrigated agriculture

have the ability to permanently trade at least 10 megalitres as an unencumbered water entitlement.

Successful applicants may receive up to 90 per cent of total project costs.

For further information visit: https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/water/catchments-planning/healthy-headwaters/water-use-efficiency-project/infrastructure-funding

SEQ Water—’Water for Life’ Community Grant Program

As the region’s bulk water supply authority, we are committed to water for life. Our service extends beyond water supply, to supporting a sustaina-ble water future for generations to come.

We do this through Water for life Community Grants – an initiative that provides funding to improve the community’s education and involvement with water.

The program taps into existing community initiatives and establishes partnerships that benefit South East Queensland waterways, catchments and communities.

We encourage you to get involved.

Eligibility

Applicants should be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation.

Applicants must operate within the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Noosa Council, Sunshine Coast Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Red-land City Council, Brisbane City Council, City of Gold Coast, Logan City Council, Ipswich City Council, Scenic Rim Regional Council, Lockyer Valley Re-gional Council, Gympie Regional Council or Somerset Regional Council.

Funding rounds

Applications open to eligible groups on 8 April 2016 and close 20 May 2016.

Projects must be between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017.

Applications

Application forms can be either completed and submitted online or downloaded from the document library and emailed or posted to us.

For Further Information visit: https://yourseqwater.com.au/community-grants

Homes and housing grants

Department of Housing and Public Works

Rental Grant

The Rental Grant is a once only grant of two weeks rent for people experiencing a housing crisis to help them meet some of the costs of moving into private rental accommodation.

Open to individuals who have stayed more than 28 continuous days in a department approved centre eg. emergency housing or women's shelter, correctional facility, hospital, child protection service etc. Further conditions apply.

For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/housing/renting/rental-grants/

Queensland Treasury

Great Start Grant (previously First Home Owner Grant)

The Great Start Grant is a Queensland Government initiative to help first home owners get their new first home sooner.


be at least 18 years of age

be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

not have currently or previously owned property in Australia

be building or buying a new home valued under $750,000.


For further information visit: https://greatstartgrant.osr.qld.gov.au/

Recreation, sport and arts grants

Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing

Get in the Game - Get Started

The Get in the Game - Get Started program helps pay for children and young people to join a sport or recreation club.

Successful applicants may receive up to $150 (in the form of vouchers) to join a sport/recreation club.

For further information visit: http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/funding/getinthegame/index.html

Young Athletes Travel Subsidy

The Young Athletes Travel Subsidy is provided to assist with travel and accommodation costs associated with competing at state, national and international sporting competitions.

Funding supports athletes/officials with attending state, national and international championship events.


For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/youth/sport-recreation-leisure/young-athletes-travel-subsidy/

Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Individuals Fund

The Individuals Fund provides up to $10,000 funding for artists and cultural workers to participate in transformational professional and career development opportunities. A component of the Individuals Fund delivers outcomes under the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy (VACS) 2015-16 to 2018-19 and the Queensland Government’s Backing Indigenous Arts initiative (BIA).

For eligibility criteria please refer to the website below.


For further information visit: http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/funding/individuals/fund/

Transport and motoring grants

Department of Transport and Main Roads

School Transport Assistance Scheme

The School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS) provides assistance to eligible students through the payment of a conveyance allowance to parents as a contribution towards the cost of transporting their children to and from school. STAS has been designed as a scheme for those students who do not have a school close to their residence.


have parents/guardians who are residents of Queensland

attend an approved school on a full-time basis

are younger than 19 years of age

are seeking transport assistance to and from one address only

are travelling more than one trip per week.

For further information visit: http://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/concessions/school-transport-assistance

Grants to organisations

The grants contained in this part of the booklet are targeted at community groups, service providers, non-government/not for profit organisa-tions and businesses. For further information on any of the specific grant programs, please address your query directly to the relevant agency.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples grants


Cape York Land & Sea Management Grants - Queensland Indigenous Land and Sea Grants Program

The Queensland Indigenous Land and Sea Grants Program is an ongoing grant program which seeks to fund local Indigenous organisations to under-take on-ground activities that enhance the capacity of Indigenous communities to conserve and protect natural and cultural resources.

Only Indigenous communities conserving and protecting environmental and cultural resources are eligible to apply.

Successful applications may receive up to $100,000.

For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/community/grants-program/

Business and industry grants


Advance Queensland

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

The Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) program forms part of the Advance Queensland initiative, helping to create partnerships to exchange skills and ideas to inspire innovation. The KTP program enables businesses to form partnerships with universities and apply for grant funding to employ a graduate to assist with an innovative project.


have less than 200 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs)

have been operating for more than two years

have an Australian Business Number (ABN)

have a strategic innovation project requiring collaboration with a university that you are prepared to manage

be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) before the project commences

be able to contribute one-third of the eligible project costs.


For further information visit: http://advanceqld.initiatives.qld.gov.au/funding/best-brightest-fund/knowledge-transfer-partnerships.aspx

Innovation Partnerships

The Advance Queensland Innovation Partnerships program supports end-users (industry, small to medium size enterprises, public sector and non-government organisations) to undertake collaborative research projects with research organisations that address an industry or end-user issue, within the parameters of the Queensland Science and Research Priorities. Investment in these targeted areas of science and research will build a foundation for Queensland to develop as a global innovation hub and gateway into markets in the Asia Pacific and beyond.

To be eligible the project must:

address one or more of the Queensland Science and Research Priorities

be led by a Queensland-based research organisation (GST-registered, with an ABN)

involve collaboration between the Queensland-based lead applicant and at least one other research organisation have at least one (preferably more) private or not-for-profit industry/end-user organisation that will progress the translation and practical

application of the research

involve partnering organisations that are separate entities (i.e. not parent or subsidiaries of the research organisations involved, and any spin-out companies must have been established for a minimum of one year)

have a total cash contribution (from the applicant and partner organisations) that is equal to, or greater than, the Innovation Partnerships funding sought

have a minimum of 25 per cent of the required matching cash funding committed by the private and/or not-for-profit industry and/or end-user project partner(s).

Successful applications may receive up to $1,500,000.

For further information visit: http://advanceqld.initiatives.qld.gov.au/funding/future-jobs-strategy/innovation-partnerships.aspx

Community support grants

Department of Justice and Attorney-General

Gambling Community Benefit Fund

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund distributes grants to various not-for-profit community groups throughout Queensland. There are four rounds per year.

Grants are available to community organisations with not-for-profit objectives.


For further information visit: http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/corporate/sponsorships-and-grants/grants/community-benefit-funding-programs


Queensland-China Academy of Sciences Collaborative Science Fund

The Queensland-Chinese Academy of Sciences (Q-CAS) Collaborative Science Fund supports joint research by scientists in Queensland and at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The fund encourages important scientific and technical research collaborations that aim to deliver future eco-nomic, social and environmental benefits for Queensland and China.


focus on one of the three identified priority areas

have a lead applicant organisation that will be Queensland-based for the duration of the project • have an Australian Business Number and be registered for GST

have a lead participant that will be a CAS-affiliated institute for the duration of the project

involve a research organisation in Queensland (including higher education institutions, cooperative research centres, research institutes and relevant government agencies) and a research organisation funded by CAS

have a cash contribution from the Queensland-based applicant of at least A$75,000

have a cash contribution from the eligible CAS-affiliated applicant (and any partner/s) of at least A$75,000 to match the Queensland appli-cant (and any partner/s) contribution. (Total project value will be a minimum of A$400,000 comprising A$125,000 each from DSITI and CAS and A$75,000 each from the Queensland applicant and CAS lead participant).


For further information visit: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/science/grants


The Queensland Anzac Centenary grants program - Round 3

The Queensland Anzac Centenary grants program will commemorate the Anzac Centenary from 2014 to 2018 marking 100 years since Australian involvement in the First World War. Throughout the Anzac Centenary, grants will be made available to community groups and not-for-profit or-ganisations for community projects, including historical research and education, preservation and conservation, acquisition of First World War memorabilia, memorials and honour boards and public commemorative events.


For further information visit: http://anzac100.initiatives.qld.gov.au/

Queensland Police Service

Neighbourhood Watch

The Neighbourhood Watch supports initiatives to help local communities prevent crime, reduce the fear of crime and improve safety and security.

To be eligible for financial assistance, you must be a member of the Neighbourhood Watch Queensland group. Closing date 29 January 2016.


For further information visit: http://www.nhwq.org/

Safer Queensland Community Grants

The Safer Queensland Community Grants are provided together with Suncorp to develop and implement road safety or crime prevention initia-tives.

To be eligible you must be:

an incorporated not-for-profit organisation

local government councils

organisations sponsoring an unincorporated not-for-profit organisation

community groups

Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), working in partnership with the community

an individual officially representing any of the eligible organisations listed above

police applicant which includes members of the QPS.

Tips for individuals: individuals wishing to apply for a grant should approach an eligible organisation (listed above) which shares their interest for road safety or crime prevention. The organisation must be willing to support your application.


For further information visit: http://www.suncorpsaferroads.com/community-grants/

Queensland Treasury

Anzac Day Trust

The Anzac Day Trust is funded by Queensland Treasury through the Anzac Day Act 1995. The Trust offers annual payments to institutions, organisa-tions or associations who provide assistance to ex-service men and women and their dependants.

You can apply if your organisation provides help or support to:

aged persons who served in Australia’s defence forces

spouses and children of deceased persons who served in Australia’s defence forces

persons who served in Australia’s defence forces in time of war or armed conflict.

For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/money-tax-and-trust-accounts/applying-for-payments-from-trust-accounts/anzac-day-trust-fund/

Education and training grants

Department of Education and Training

Disability Inclusion Support for Queensland Kindergartens

The Disability Inclusion Support for Queensland Kindergartens provides funding to support children with disability, including children with multiple and complex disability, to access and actively participate in kindergarten.

To be eligible you must be a kindergarten service that is an approved Kindergarten Program Providers which enrols children with disabilities.

For further information visit: http://deta.qld.gov.au/earlychildhood/

Queensland Kingergarten Funding Scheme (QKFS) - Kindergarten Program in a Kindergarten

QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Kindergarten services can access the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme to reduce the cost of providing an approved kindergarten program for Queensland families.


be approved as a Kindergarten Program Provider

be a member of an approved Central Governing Body. Successful applications may re-

ceive up to $5,206.50.

For further information visit: http://deta.qld.gov.au/earlychildhood/pdfs/funding-scheme-guidelines.pdf

QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Long Day Care

QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Long Day Care services can access the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme to reduce the cost of providing an approved kindergarten program for Queensland families.

To be eligible you must be approved as a Kindergarten Program Provider.

Successful applications may receive up to $2,755.25.

For further information visit: http://deta.qld.gov.au/earlychildhood/pdfs/qkfs-guidelines-organisations.pdf

Emergency services and safety grants

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

Volunteer Marine Rescue Grants

The Volunteer Marine Rescue Grants scheme provides government funding to Surf Life Saving Queensland, Royal Life Saving Society Queensland, Volunteer Marine Rescue Association Queensland and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association in accordance with service agreements with the Department.

To be eligible you must be a member of one of the organisations listed above.

For further information visit: https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/about/documents/Overview.pdf

Environment, land and water grants


Koala Disease Research Grants Program - Koala Response Strategy

The Koala Response Strategy is part of a range of initiatives being undertaken by the Queensland Government to address the decline of the koala population in the state.

The Queensland Government is providing $3.13 million over 4 years to help stimulate and build capacity in priority areas of koala research. The Koala Research Grant Program will fund high quality research into koala diseases and other preventable causes of death, injury and illness in Queensland’s iconic koala popula-tion.

The Grants are available to professional and research organisations such as universities to conduct research into koala health. Applications are considered on a case by case basis.

Funding for 2015-16 is currently fully committed however future rounds may be called.

For further information visit: http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/koalas/strategy/koala-research-grant.html

Litter and Illegal Dumping Community and Industry Partnerships

The Litter and Illegal Dumping Community and Industry Partnerships scheme is a key component of the Litter and Illegal Dumping Action Plan. With submissions accepted throughout the year, the scheme recognises that community groups, industry associations and government all have signifi-cant roles to play in the Plan’s implementation.

Projects and activities that will be considered for Litter and Illegal Dumping Partnerships may include:

community education regarding the impact of litter and illegal dumping on the environment and the costs of clean up

community education regarding the litter and illegal dumping provisions of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011

behavioural change campaigns to prevent litter and illegal dumping

research into, and evaluation, of community education and behavioural change campaigns addressing litter and illegal dumping.

For further information visit: www.ehp.qld.gov.au/waste/litter-illegal-dumping-partnerships.html


Nest to Ocean Turtle Protection Program

The Nest to Ocean Turtle Protection Program provides funding for projects and activities that help protect marine turtle eggs, hatch-lings and adults from predators, particularly feral pigs, in coastal Queensland.

Applications are open to groups and organisations for projects that protect marine turtle eggs and hatchings from predators and achieve the objec-tives of the Nest to Ocean program.

For further information visit: http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/managing/pest-plants-animals/nest-ocean-turtle-protection-program.html

Department of Natural Resources and Mines

Collaborative Drilling - GSQ

The Collaborative Drilling Initiative (CDI) promotes exploration success by co-funding the drilling costs of innovative exploration programs in under-explored areas funding 50 per cent of the direct drilling costs. The projects support either best demonstrated testing or, innovative exploration con-cepts that have potential to increase exploration investment in Queensland. This includes expanding exploration into under-explored areas.

The Initiative is open to existing mineral, petroleum, gas, coal and geothermal explorers who hold granted tenure. Mining tenure may also be con-sidered.


For further information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/about/how-government-works/state-budget-economy/investment/

Health and wellbeing grants

Queensland Treasury

Healthy Worker Initiatives Grants - Round 3

The Healthy Worker Initiatives Grants implement initiatives that promote and support worker health and wellbeing and contribute to the objectives of the Queensland Workplaces for Wellness Initiative.

Funding provided to Queensland employers to build a knowledge base of effective strategies in building sustainable health and wellbeing programs in high-risk industry workplaces and increase the awareness of and access to information on healthy lifestyle behaviours for workers through indi-vidual (healthy people) and environmental (healthy places) interventions. Funding was available for programs that addressed at least one of the SNAPO chronic disease risk factors and offered in four funding categories seed, improvement, high-risk and public service.

For further information visit: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au or http://workplaces.healthier.qld.gov.au/

Parents and families grants


Advance Queensland - Women's Academic Fund

The Advance Queensland Women’s Academic Fund supports the retention, development and progression of female researchers within Queensland based universities and publicly funded research institutes/organisations. The program encourages female researchers to return to their research careers following maternity leave, and provides carer funding to support female researchers in attending and presenting at conferences. Funding is also available to organisations to arrange lectures or presentations that highlight the research of leading Queensland female researchers.

Funding is available to support the work of female researchers within Queensland based universities and Queensland’s publicly funded research institutes/organisations:

up to $25,000 for maternity funding - to fund another researcher, or a research/laboratory assistant to progress research whilst the primary researcher is on maternity leave, or to assist the primary researcher following maternity leave.

up to $1000 for carer funding - to cover any out-of-pocket childcare or respite care costs incurred while the researcher is presenting at a national/international conference, or sitting on a professional research committee.

up to $2000 for lecture funding - to cover the costs of delivering conferences, lectures or presentations that highlight the work of leading female researchers.

For further information visit: http://advanceqld.initiatives.qld.gov.au/funding/best-brightest-fund/waf.aspx

Recreation, sport and arts grants


Get in the Game

Get Going

The Get Going funding is to provide support to local sport and recreation organisations to create opportunities for Queenslanders to participate.

Not-for-profit sport and recreation clubs funded to deliver participation activities, education and training, and purchase equipment are eligible to apply.



Get Playing

The Get Playing funding is provided to assist local sport and recreation organisations and local governments with a population of <5000 with facili-ty development.

Organisations eligible to apply are:

Queensland local not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations and not-for-profit local community organisations (whose prima-ry objective is sport or recreation) incorporated under the:

Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld)

Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth)

Cooperatives Act 2002 (Cwlth)

Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cwlth)

incorporated university sports clubs

local governments with a population of less than 5,000 people.



Get Playing Plus

The Get Playing Plus funding is provided for the development of sport and recreation facilities that support community participation in sport and recreation.

Organisations eligible to apply are:

a local government constituted under the Local Government Act 2009 and the City of Brisbane Act 2010

a local, regional or state level not-for-profit sport or recreation organisation or not-for-profit community organisation (whose primary objective is sport or recreation) incorporated under the:

Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld)

Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth)

Cooperatives Act 2002 (Cwlth)

Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cwlth)

Commonwealth Aluminium Corporation Pty Ltd Limited Agreement Act 1957 (Qld)

a sport or recreation club formed within a Queensland university.

For further information visit: http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/getplayingplus/

Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program

The Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program is provided to re-establish sport and recreation facilities and activities within areas declared under the Queensland Government Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.

Applications from sport and recreation clubs affected by natural disasters will be considered.


For further information visit: http://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/


Arts Business Innovation Fund

The Arts Business Innovation Fund provides a $1 million investment for not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations. The fund is an initiative of the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation, developed in partnership with a consortium of three organisations:

Foresters Community Finance

Positive Solutions

QUT Creative Enterprise Australia


For further information visit: http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/funding/organisations/business/

Arts Leverage Fund

The Arts Leverage Fund works to promote private sector giving by matching eligible cash sponsorship and philanthropy dollar for dollar, while leveraging government investment in Queensland-based arts and cultural organisations.


For further information visit: http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/funding/organisations/leverage/

Indigenous Regional Arts Development

The Indigenous Regional Arts Development Fund, part of the Backing Indigenous Arts initiative, is a partnership between the Queensland Govern-ment, through Arts Queensland, the Torres Strait Regional Authority and sixteen Aboriginal Councils and host organisations throughout Queens-land.

Available to eligible Indigenous councils and host organisations. See website for further details.

For further information visit: http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/funding/organisations/indigenous/

Organisations Fund

The Organisations Fund provides multi-year funding to contribute to the core operations of small to medium organisations in delivering arts and cultural activities that generate public value to Queensland. This value is derived through innovation, inclusivity and economic growth; including the employment and promotion of Queensland artists and arts workers.


For further information visit: http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/funding/organisations/fund

Playing Queensland

The Playing Queensland Fund supports the delivery of performing and visual arts projects that are ready to tour and have demonstrated communi-ty interest and confirmed demand. A component of the Fund delivers outcomes under the Queensland Government’s Backing Indigenous Arts Initiative.


For further information visit: http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/funding/organisations/playing/

Queensland Arts Showcase Program

The Queensland Arts Showcase Program provides funding to support individuals, organisations or collectives to deliver vibrant and accessible arts and cultural experiences for Queensland.

The Program is administered across three funding streams:

Arts Ignite – funding of up to $60 000 for new works that:

support the creative development and public presentation of new works which respond to demand

cultivate new and emerging talent and extends artists and/or organisations’ practice, audiences and markets.

Arts Illuminate – funding of up to $100 000 to secure acclaimed artists that will engage the community and build local capacity of Queensland’s arts and cultural sector, through collaboration with acclaimed artists to cultivate local talent and deliver legacy outcomes.

Arts Impact – funding of up to $60 000 for diverse arts and cultural experiences for Queensland.


For further information visit: http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/funding/organisations/arts-showcase/

Queensland Treasury

Payroll Tax Rebate - Film Industry

The Payroll Tax Rebate for the film industry is provided for feature films, telemovies and television series (including reality drama and mini series) that satisfy minimum contract expenditure and eligibility criteria. It is available to companies that have expended a minimum of AU$3.5 million in Queensland Production Expenditure upon completion of their project. Producers may be able to claim a rebate of company payroll tax in certain conditions under Screen Queensland’s production incentives.

Short films, documentaries and television commercials are not eligible.

For further information visit: http://www.screenqueensland.com.au/

Transport and motoring grants

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Camera Detected Offence Program - Community Road Safety Grants Program

The Community Road Safety Grants Program provides funding to enable non-for-profit groups to implement community based road safety education and road accident injury rehabilitation programs to engage the community in solving local road safety issues.

To be eligible:

the applicant must be an acceptable organisation

all sections of the application form must be completed

the application should include one or more partner organisations relevant to the target community and road safety problem

representatives of all partners should sign the application form

a project budget must be included

the application should clearly identify a road safety problem in the target community

this problem should be the basis for the project’s goals, objectives, and activities.

Successful applications may receive up to $25,000 although funding may be larger.

For further information visit: http://tmr.qld.gov.au/safety/road-safety/community-road-safety-grants.aspx

Queensland School Bus Upgrade Scheme

The Queensland School Bus Upgrade Scheme provides funding to eligible school bus operators to assist with the purchase of new buses or buses that are less than five years old.

For further information visit: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/School-transport/Assistance-schemes/School-Bus-Upgrade-Scheme.aspx

Taxi Subsidy Scheme

The Taxi Subsidy Scheme provides subsidised travel for members of the public who have mobility issues and experience profound difficulty in using other forms of public transport.


be a permanent Queensland resident.

fully meet at least one of the eligibility criteria listed below:

physical disability requiring dependence on a wheelchair for all mobility outside the home

severe ambulatory problem that cannot functionally be improved and restricts walking to an extremely limited distance

total loss of vision or severe visual impairment (both eyes)

severe and uncontrollable epilepsy with seizures involving loss of consciousness

intellectual impairment or dementia resulting in the need to be accompanied by another person at all times for travel on public transport

severe emotional and/or behaviour disorders with a level of disorganisation resulting in the need to be accompanied by another person at all times for travel on public transport.

Successful applications may receive up to $25 per taxi fare.

For further information visit: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/taxi-and-limousine/taxi-subsidy-scheme.aspx

Queensland Treasury

Motor Accident Insurance Commission Research Grants

The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) Research Grants support research and other initiatives into Accident Prevention and Injury/Rehabilitation Management.

Applications are accepted from universities and not for profit organisation or community groups that will undertake research or activities that align with MAIC's legislative functions. This includes investment in research and education activities that contribute to a reduction in road crashes in Queensland; or where this is not possible identify opportunities to improve services provided to those injured or disabled in motor vehicle crashes.

For further information visit: www.maic.qld.gov.au or email: [email protected]

Federal Government Grants Programs

Community Development Grants Programme

The Australian Government has established the Community Development Grants Programme to support needed infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable local and regional economies.

The Programme will fund projects including the 2013 election commitments and some identified uncontracted projects from the Regional Development Australia Fund and Community Infrastructure Grants Program.

More than $300 million is available under the Community Development Grants Programme for single year or multiple year’s projects. Funding for projects range in value from $2,000 to $13 million.

Funding will commence in the 2013-14 financial year and will cease on 30 June 2017. Multi-year projects must be scheduled for completion and final payment made on or before 30 June 2017.

The Department will advise proponents how projects can be progressed.

For Further Information, Visit: http://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/communitydevelopment/

First Home Owner Grants

The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) scheme was introduced on 1 July 2000 to offset the effect of the GST on home ownership. It is a national scheme funded by the states and territories and administered under their own legislation.

Under the scheme, a one-off grant is payable to first home owners that satisfy all the eligibility criteria.

For Further Information, Visit: http://www.firsthome.gov.au/

Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)

The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme is a key Australian Government financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters. Administered by Austrade, the scheme supports a wide range of industry sectors and products, including inbound tourism and the export of intellectual property and know-how outside Australia.

The EMDG scheme:

Encourages small and medium sized Australian businesses to develop export markets

Reimburses up to 50% of eligible export promotion expenses above $5,000 provided that the total expenses are at least $15,000

Provides up to eight (8) grants to each eligible applicant

For Further Information, Visit: https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-Grants/publications

Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS)

The Australian Government has made Indigenous Affairs a significant national priority. The Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) is the way in which the Australian Government funds and delivers a range of programmes targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Australian Government has set three clear priorities to make sure efforts are effectively targeted:

The positive impact that education has on the future success of individuals, families and communities is clear. Children who go to school have better life outcomes.

Employment, economic development and social participation improves the lives of families and communities. The right conditions and incentives need to be in place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to participate in the economy and broader society.

Growing up in a healthy and safe home and community is essential for families to thrive and reach their full potential. In particular, the violence that too many women and children face must be addressed.

In the 2015-16 Budget, the Australian Government allocated $4.9 billion to the IAS, over four years to 2018-19, for grant funding processes and ad-ministered procurement activities that address the objectives of the IAS.

Through the IAS, the Australian Government is working to improve the way that the Government does business with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to ensure funding actually achieves outcomes.

For Further Information, Visit: http://www.indigenous.gov.au/news-and-media/grants-funding/indigenous-advancement-strategy

National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements

Under the NDRRA, the Australian Government provides financial assistance up to 75 per cent to the states in respect of eligible expenditure on relief and recovery assistance. Funding can either be provided in the form of a financial reimbursement or as an advance payment. Advance payments are generally only made in response to significant and extremely damaging natural disasters where the cost is likely to be greater than the state can manage in the immediate to short-term.

The level of financial assistance provided by the Australian Government to the states under the NDRRA depends on the type of assistance provided and the level of expenditure incurred by a state within a financial year. In this way, the NDRRA operates as a financial safety-net for the states when they experience frequent and/or severe natural disasters. As the cost of providing assistance to disaster affected communities increases, so too does the level of financial support from the Australian Government to the states.

In order to calculate the level of financial support, expenditure thresholds are used, which take into account the capacity of individual states to fund relief and recovery assistance. Information on the state NDRRA expenditure thresholds for the 2014-15 financial year are available from the National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements Page.

For Further Information, Visit: http://www.disasterassist.gov.au/FactSheets/Pages/NaturalDisasterReliefandRecoveryArrangements.aspx

Commercialisation Australia

Commercialisation Australia has one goal – to assist businesses in developing technology and other products to make them commercially viable.

These are substantial grants, too, and they’re in several tranches. Funding can range from $50,000 to $2 million. The money assists in developing skills and knowledge within the business, along with proof of concept and other steps along the way to commercialisation.

For Further Information, Visit: http://www.commercialisationaustralia.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Accelerated Australia Apprenticeships Initiative

The apprenticeships initiative is designed to support a completion of any vocational training program, with the funding directed to Industry Skills Councils and peak industry bodies partnering with employers.

The funding is discretionary and provided to projects that give attractive pathways for apprenticeships. Employers also need to put up between one to two thirds of the cost.

For Further Information, Visit: http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/publications/accelerated-australian-apprenticeships-how-apply

Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (VCLP)

Any fund managers would be interested in this program, which is designed to provide money for investing in Australian businesses – particularly high-risk start-ups.

Funds need to register as a Venture Capital Limited Partnership, through which they can access flow-through taxation treatment.

There are some requirements, such as holding investments for a minimum of 12 months, and they need to be “at risk”. Target projects can’t have more than $250 million in assets, either, and at least half the project and employees need to be located in Australia.

For Further Information, Visit: http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/programs/venture-capital/vclp/Pages/default.aspx

Clean Technology Innovation

Grants of between $50,000 and $5 million are available – on a co-investment basis – for programs that support research and development, proof of concept and early stage commercialisation activities that lead to new, clean technology and services.

For Further Information, Visit: http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/programs/CleanTechnology/CleanTechnologyInnovation/Pages/default.aspx

Drought and Rural Assistance

Drought—a recurring feature of the Australian landscape—is one of the biggest challenges farmers face and has a significant impact on agricultural output, productivity and on-farm incomes. The Australian Government is committed to supporting farm families, farm businesses and rural communities who are doing it tough.

In recent years, the Australian, state and territory governments have been working together to reform drought policy to make sure farmers are better supported to prepare for drought, as well as providing in-drought assistance when needed. You can read more about the history of reform on our drought policy page.

Building on the reform process and the range of assistance already available, in July 2015 the Australian Government announced the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, which includes a number of additional measures to help farmers prepare for, manage through and recover from drought.

For Further Information, Visit: http://agwhitepaper.agriculture.gov.au/ or http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/drought/assistance

Stronger Communities Programme

The objective of the SCP is to fund small capital projects which will deliver social benefits. The programme aims to improve local community participation, cohesion and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. Key Aspects:

Federal Members of Parliament (MPs) will establish a community consultation committee to undertake consultation in their electorate to identify eligible projects and invite applicants to apply.

Local government and incorporated not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply.

Grants of between $5,000 and up to a maximum of $20,000 are available.

Applicants are required to confirm matched funding in cash and/or in-kind on at least a dollar-for-dollar basis.

Funding of $150,000 per electorate per year will be allocated for two years commencing 2015-16.

For Further Information, Visit: http://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/scp/

Managing Farm Risk Programme

The Managing Farm Risk Programme provides rebates for advice and assessments to help farmers prepare and apply for a new insurance policy that assists with the management of drought and other production and market risks.

These one-off rebates will be for half of the costs incurred by eligible farm businesses, up to a maximum of $2 500 (GST exclusive). The rebates are not for insurance policy premiums.

Insurance can significantly reduce the financial risks farmers face from production loss caused by factors beyond their control. The Australian Government understands that insurance for risks—like adverse weather, drought and fluctuating markets—can protect profits and give farmers peace of mind. But identifying and choosing suitable insurance can be challenging.

That’s why the Australian Government is providing $20.2 million over four years help farmers with their decision making.

The Managing Farm Risk Programme is part of the Australian Government's Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, the government’s plan to grow our agriculture sector for stronger farmers and a stronger economy.

For Further Information, Visit: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/drought/assistance/mfrp

Carbon Farming Initiative

The Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) is a voluntary carbon offsets scheme that provides economic rewards to farmers and landholders who take steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Farmers and landholders can choose whether or not to be involved.

Under the CFI, they may be able to earn carbon credits from activities such as:

Reducing livestock emissions

Increasing efficiency of fertiliser use

Enhancing carbon in agricultural soil

Storing carbon through revegetation and reforestation.

Carbon farming activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions are referred to as abatement activities. They reduce emissions in one of two ways: by storing carbon in soil or plants (sequestration projects) or reducing emissions of carbon and other harmful greenhouse gases (emission reduction or avoidance projects).

Importantly, farmers or landholders who help reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions through approved CFI activities receive a benefit – a tradeable carbon credit.

For Further Information, Visit: https://www.environment.gov.au/climate-change/emissions-reduction-fund/cfi/about

Local Council Grant Programs

Ipswich City Council Community Development Grants

Funding available on a monthly basis

Community Development refers to a process where the community itself is engaged in improving the social, economic and environmental situation of the community. The community spirit inherent in Ipswich is one of the most significant characteristics of the City and a major element of keeping this spirit alive is by enabling the community to embrace and celebrate our unique City.

To acknowledge and recognise the important and valuable role that community organisations play in contributing to our city's community spirit, the Community Development Grants Program provides funding to non-profit incorporated community based organisations for projects which respond to local needs and issues.

Funding up to a maximum $2,500.00 is available.

Community Infrastructure Projects – funding available is 50% of the total cost, up to a maximum of $1,000.00.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/community/grants_sponsorships/community_development_grants

Somerset Regional Council Community Assistance Grants

Funding rounds operate throughout the year

Somerset Regional Council assists the community by allocating a set amount of funds, each financial year, to be distributed to various community groups and individuals through its Community Assistance Grants budget.

Community groups and individuals can apply for a grant to assist with costs associated with projects, events, services or remission of some Council fees.

Community groups can apply for funding during open funding rounds. There are four funding rounds and one rates remission round advertised throughout each financial year. Opening and closing dates for each round are advertised on Council's website and in various newspapers.

Somerset Regional Council also assists residents who are selected to compete at a regional, state or national level in a competition or event, in an academic, cultural or sporting field.

Council assists these residents by allocating a set amount of funds, each financial year, to be distributed to successful applicants through its Commu-nity Assistance Grants budget.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.somerset.qld.gov.au/cag

Ipswich City Council Cultural Grants Program


The purpose of the Cultural Grants Program is to provide small non-recurrent grants to Ipswich cultural/community based organisations with a focus on cultural development, community development, artistic development, social service, recreational, environmental or educational activities. The grants assist with initiatives that:

Assist new cultural/community projects to be developed

Assist the development of projects, which enhance the well-being of the community and seek to address a demonstrated need of the community

Encourage arts/cultural activities

Applications will be assessed on a needs basis, on benefit to the community and in accordance with the stated purpose of the grant and the Cultural Development Policy of the Ipswich City Council.

Small non-recurrent grants (up to $2,000) will be made available to Ipswich community/cultural organisations, depending upon the availability of funds and the merit of project proposals.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/community/grants_sponsorships/cultural

Ipswich City Council Sports and Recreation Grants


Sport and recreation is an integral part of life in Ipswich City. The City has a proud sporting heritage that has produced many sporting champions participating in a wide range of sports.

Council administers three sport and recreation programs that support and recognise Ipswich sports persons and their achievements, and provide support to sport and recreation organisations to host events in Ipswich.

If you are representing Queensland or Australia at a sporting event you may be eligible for a bursary from Ipswich City Council of up to $300. Appli-cations are open to junior and senior representation. Bursary applications can be made throughout the financial year for events within that year by simply completing the online application form. The Sporting Event Sponsorship program aims to assist eligible organisations to host local, district, regional, state, national and international sporting events within the boundaries of the city. The objectives of the program are:

For Further Information Visit: http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/community/grants_sponsorships/sporting

Ipswich City Council Regional Arts Development Fund

Applications re-open January 2017

The Ipswich City Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and eligible local councils across the state.

RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions. RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities as determined by local communities across Queensland.

RADF is a flexible fund, enabling local councils to tailor RADF programs to suit the needs of their communities.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/community/grants_sponsorships/radf

Non-Government Grant Programs

Aurizon Community Giving Fund

Round opens September 2016

The Community Giving Fund was established to provide support to our communities in the areas of Health and Wellbeing, Community Safety, Environment and Education. Since 2011, we are proud to say that we have helped over 200 charities and community groups around Australia. It doesn’t matter how big or how small the charity or project is, if it benefits our communities, we want to help it succeed.

The Aurizon Community Giving Fund is focused on the broad areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, the environment and education. All applications for an Aurizon Community Giving Fund grant must fit within at least one of these funding categories to be eligible for consideration.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.aurizon.com.au/sustainability/community -engagement/community-giving-fund

AMP Tomorrow Fund

Round opens in 2017

The AMP Foundation is searching for Australian citizens and permanent residents of all ages, working in any field – from art to technology, science to social innovation and sport, film, fashion, music, medicine and more.

Individuals with plenty of determination, a definite plan and a desire to make a difference – either by creating something special or inspiring others – can apply today.

Australian citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply for an AMP Tomorrow Fund grant. There are very few restrictions and no age limit – everyone from children, young adults and older Australians are all welcome to apply. Applicants under 18, however, need the permission of a parent or guardian.

For Further Information Visit: https://www.ampstomorrowfund.com.au/

Community Enterprise Foundation

Funding programs operate throughout the year

Community Enterprise Foundation™ is the philanthropic arm of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group.

The Foundation currently partners with many communities and organisations across Australia to ensure that all fundraising and giving activities are undertaken in accordance with industry best practice standards, enabling these organisations to maximise their time doing what they do best: working in and helping their local communities. The Foundation can only fund not-for-profit organisation with a current and valid ABN.

If your business or organisation wishes to apply for a grant but isn’t a not-for-profit, it needs to establish a relationship with an organisation that fits this criteria and work with them to deliver the project.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.bendigobank.com.au/foundation

Westpac Foundation Community Grants

Round opens February 2017

Westpac Foundation's Community Grants are up to $10,000 each and are awarded to local, grassroots not-for-profit organisations

with big (or small) ideas in providing either educational opportunities, employment pathways or improving the quality of life of disad-

vantaged Australians in our local communities.

We fund projects that will make a demonstrable positive impact for local communities in our target groups (namely Indigenous Aus-

tralians, refugees, youth at risk, women at risk, people living with a disability or homeless populations) by providing educational op-

portunities, employment pathways or improving the quality of life for people in need.

For Further Information Visit:

https://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/our-foundations/westpac-foundation/grants/community-grants/

Commonwealth Bank Community Grants Program

Round opens early 2017

Since 1917 our Staff Community Fund has been supporting the health and wellbeing of young Australians. Thanks to the generosity of our staff who donate to the Staff Community Fund, we are able to assist thousands of Australian youth each year

In 2017 we will again be awarding Community Grants of up to $10,000 each to youth focused organisations. Applications for our next Community Grants program will open in early 2017. Register below to be contacted via email when applications open.

To be eligible to apply for a Community Grant your organisation must run, manage, conduct or implement a program that supports children and youth up to the age of 21 years in Australia. Organisations must also be endorsed with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status by the Australian Tax Office; and hold a current bank account in Australia in its name. Review our Community Grant guidelines.

For Further Information Visit: https://www.commbank.com.au/about-us/who-we-are/in-the-community/community-grants.html

NAB Foundation

The NAB Foundation aims to support social impact in a number of ways. As well as our grants program, we look for impact investment opportunities that deliver both a financial return and positive social outcomes. The impact investment market is an evolving one and we believe it’s an innovative way to support financially sustainable initiatives that address social issues.

We provide other non-financial assistance including networking, capacity building activities, communications and advocacy support.

We also support the community organisations we work by drawing on the expertise and resources across the NAB Group. Many of our employees value the opportunity to use their skills and knowledge to work on projects that help their communities.

Measuring outcomes is also a priority for us. We want to work with community organisations that seek to measure their outcomes and understand how they’re making a difference.

For Further Information Visit: https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/corporate-responsibility/supporting-the-community-sector/nab-foundation/about-us

ANZ Seeds of Renewal Grant

Applications accepted once a year in August

The ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program, which has been running since 2002, demonstrates ANZ’s belief in vibrant, sustainable rural communities.

For the last few years, the program has focused specifically on enhancing education and employment opportunities in rural, regional and remote areas, with consideration given to projects that benefit communities with a population of fewer than 15,000 people.

Through the Seeds of Renewal program, ANZ commits at least $250,000 which is distributed through grants of up to $10,000 to community organisations for projects focused on these areas.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.frrr.org.au/grants/ANZ-seeds-of-renewal

ANZ Staff Foundation

Round closes July 15

The ANZ Staff Foundation is funded by regular contributions made by ANZ staff and ANZ. The Foundation aims to support projects run by charitable organisations which offer a direct and tangible benefit to local communities.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.anz.com/about-us/corporate-sustainability/community/community-grants/

Suncorp Brighter Futures Grant

Round closes June 30

With a Brighter Futures Grant, you can make a real difference to an individual, charity, community organisation or sporting club close to your heart. You can apply for a Local Grant of up to $1,000 or a Community Grant of $1,000 to $10,000, to address a health and wellbeing challenge in your community.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.suncorpgroupbrighterfutures.com.au/grant_applications

Colonial First State Staff Community Fund

Our Staff Community Fund has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Australian children for many years. Thanks to the generosity of our staff who donate to the Staff Community Fund, we are able to assist thousands of Aussie kids each year through organisations like Clown Doctors, Midnight Basketball and the Community Grants program.

For Further Information Visit: http://www3.colonialfirststate.com.au/about-us/in-community.html

The Ian Potter Foundation Conference Program

The Ian Potter Foundation Conference program area supports the exchange and dissemination of ideas and knowledge across a global stage by as-sisting organisations to bring international keynote speakers to Australia.

Conference grants are awarded to a maximum amount of $20,000 and the request can only be for funding towards the travel and accommodation costs associated with hosting international keynote speakers. We do not cover speakers' appearance fees.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.ianpotter.org.au/what-we-support/conference/

John Wallis Foundation Small Grants Program

The John Wallis Foundation welcomes applications that assist people and communities to address disadvantage and inequality in rural, regional and remote areas of Australia. In line with the spirit of the founders of the John Wallis Foundation, we are keen to support projects which address dis-advantage through embracing the potential of local people to develop skills, confidence, capacities and leadership within their communities. The John Wallis Foundation does not fund individuals. We are able to fund community groups or organisations which can demonstrate that they are at minimum an Incorporated Association or similarly constituted entity. Projects need to demonstrate that they are addressing the relief of social and economic distress, and entrenched geographical disadvantage, through locally led action.

Projects are to be completed within 12 months unless otherwise negotiated. Generally grants allocated are up to $3,000. For Further Information Visit: http://www.johnwallisfoundation.org.au/the-foundations-works/

Transurban Community Grants

Applications are assessed against the following criteria:

benefit to communities in which our road networks operate

potential to positively affect a large number of people or drive significant environmental outcomes

potential to help overcome barriers to transport, mobility and community inclusion

potential to improve the lives of disadvantaged or underprivileged groups

specificity of the grant's intended use and expected outcomes

achievement of community benefits that may otherwise not be possible

ability to achieve lasting benefits

During the application review stage we may ask for additional information, such as:

details of any project partners and how they will contribute to the project's success

risks that may affect the project and how they will be managed

a detailed project budget

This grant is available in the Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council, and Ipswich City Council areas

For Further Information Visit: https://www.transurban.com/sustainability/community-grants

James N Kirby Small Grants

Applications for Small Grants are open from 1 November to 28 February each year. Applicants will be notified of the outcome within a month of the Board Meeting held in May. It is preferable for applicants to apply earlier in the process rather than leaving it to the last minute at the end of February.

Small Grants are the most popular bracket of funding either requested from applicants or eventually distributed by the James N Kirby Foundation. Please note Small Grants encapsulate funding from $3,000 to $15,000 inclusive.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.kirbyfoundation.com.au/eligibility-criteria/how-to-apply/

Gandel Philanthropy

Gandel Philanthropy awards grants to community organisations to meet both the immediate as well as long-term needs within the Australian and Jewish community, in a number of clearly defined Areas of Interest. Through its grantmaking activity, Gandel Philanthropy aims to achieve its vision of creating a positive and lasting difference in people’s lives.

Gandel Philanthropy seeks to prioritise support for the most vulnerable and marginalised groups in our society, and aims to help build stronger, more resilient, more vibrant and more inclusive communities.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.gandelphilanthropy.org.au/grant-information/overview/

Brisbane Broncos Charities Fund

The Brisbane Broncos Charities Fund (BBCF) was established in 1990 as part of the Brisbane Broncos commitment to the Queensland community. The major objective of the BBCF is to provide encouragement, assistance and financial support for the underprivileged and disadvantaged youth of Queensland.

The BBCF undertakes fundraising activities each year and distributes proceeds to recognised youth charities. Since its inception the foundation has donated $1,418,935.

For Further Information Visit: http://www.broncos.com.au/community/charities-fund.html

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