Here is a list of current funding opportunities opening soon or in 2023. A good chance to have a look to see if there is anything to suit your club. 

Business Basics Grant

Grants of up to $5,000 are available for businesses to develop their businesses with eligible activities including upgrading websites, engaging a business coach, improving thier marketing and other activities that increase the business core skills and adopt best practice.

Express your interest today - registrations close Monday 5th December.

Business Basics Grants Program | Business Queensland.

Investing in Queensland Women Grants

The next round of grants will be opening in February 2023.A total allocation of $540,000 per annum (ex GST) will be made available through 2 grant rounds of $270,000 (ex GST) each.

The application will be considered under 1 of the following categories:

• Category 1: Up to $5,000 for small scale projects and/or events (e.g. an awareness-raising event, a workshop or a training session, or development of basic resources).
• Category 2: Up to $10,000 for larger scale projects and/or events involving a larger audience or multiple events, or with longer term impacts (e.g. a series of workshops or events, a set of resources to be used well into the future, a medium to large scale awareness-raising campaign).
• Category 3: Up to $15,000 for more substantial initiatives involving multiple elements, which may be delivered jointly between 2 or more organisations or community groups. Partnerships may include cash contributions and/or in-kind contributions.

Link: https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/grants-for-queensland-women

Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants

Supports not-for-profit community organisations to deliver projects and activities across the city and to maintain, improve and develop community facilities. The program has two categories: Community Facility Category and Community Support Category $10,000.

Round 2

Opens: 20 March 2023

Closes: 24 April 2023

Link: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/grants-awards-and-sponsorships/community-grants/lord-mayors-better-suburbs-grants

Sunshine Coast Major Grants

Major Grants support not-for-profit organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities with broad community benefit.

• Up to $15,000 to fund one-off projects, events and activities (all categories)
• Up to $30,000 to fund infrastructure projects (in the Community Facilities category)

Opens in February 2023

Link: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/Grants-and-Funding/Grants-Programs/Major-Grants

Sunshine Coast Festive and Commemorative Events Grants

Festive and Commemorative Events Grants support costs associated with delivering the following community-led event types only:

• Festive Season Events - Christmas, New Year (31 December / 1 January) and Australia Day  
• Anzac Day and Remembrance Day  

Applications for funding for all other types of events can be submitted in the Major or Minor Grant rounds under the category most relevant to the focus of the event.  

Applications can be submitted all year round and are assessed every two months.

Link: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/Grants-and-Funding/Grants-Programs/Festive-and-Commemorative-Events-Grants

Sunshine Coast Individual Development Grants

This program supports individuals who are performing, competing, or representing the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area at national or international competitions, conferences and events. Individuals must be selected by a recognised national body and provide a letter of selection. Funding will assist with expenses incurred while attending the activity. 

• Applications can be submitted all year round and are assessed every two months
• Up to $500 for an individual. Funding amount eligibility relates to the nature of the activity and its location (see table below)
• A group or team attending the same event can apply for a group total of up to $2,000

Link: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/Grants-and-Funding/Grants-Programs/Individual-Development-Grants

Mackay Council Community Grant

The aim of this program is to provide assistance to local community groups/organisations who make positive contributions to the quality of life in the Local Government area. Grants are offered three times each year. Applications close on the first Friday in September, February and April.

Junior Sport Grant - Individual - 2022/23

Submissions are now open and close midnight 30 June 2023 (AEST).

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Junior Sports Grant - Club - 2022/23

Submissions are now open and close midnight 30 June 2023 (AEST).

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Link: https://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/community/grants/community_grant_program

Activate! Queensland 2019–2029 

This is a 10-year strategy to encourage and support more Queenslanders to become more active, especially on the Green and Gold runway to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Find out more information HERE.

See the Calendar of Accelerate Funding Programs 2022-2025 below.

TOP TIP - Rally community and legitimate support

The more people who know and support what you’re doing, the better. Some grants ask for letters of support, so it’s best to connect with your community and show how your project or idea will benefit more than just one person. The value of your application is always increased significantly with the inclusion of community support, statistics, and evidence. Think about teaming up with established organisations who may support your application.