Here is a list of current funding opportunities opening soon. A good chance to have a look to see if there is anything to suit your club. If you know of any local grants coming up, please let us know so that we can include them E: alison.turner@sailing.org.au

Sport & Recreation Recovery Grant

To support eligible sport and recreation clubs and local governments that have been affected by severe weather to rebuild, restore, and mitigate their facilities.
To be eligible for funding, eligible organisations must be located in a declared disaster area for either:

Tropical Cyclone Jasper, Associated Rainfall and Flooding, 13 – 28 December 2023, or

South Queensland Severe Storms and Rainfall, 24 December 2023 – 3 January 2024

This funding is all about getting our active communities bouncing back stronger.

Eligible clubs/organisations can get started today by contacting your nearest Sport and Recreation office to discuss the application process and the available assistance.
Key Dates:

Applications open: 1 August 2024

Application deadline: 31 January 2025 or until budget is exhausted

Find out more information HERE

Lord Mayor’s Community Fund

The Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants Community Support Category provides funding to support projects that respond to local community needs, improve community facilities and build organisational capacity.

The Community Support Category aims to deliver outcomes in alignment with Brisbane Vision 2031, which plans for the future of the city.Projects must deliver one or more of the following objectives:

support Community Facility maintenance and improvement

improve community organisation governance and long-term sustainability

provide operational equipment for community organisations

enable projects and activities that respond to community needs.

Round dates: Open: 24/3/2025         Close: 12/5/2025

Find out more information HERE

Redland Community Grants

Redland City Council’s Community Grants Program provides funding to support local community organisations and individuals to undertake projects for the benefit of Redlands Coast. Grants are offered for community development, cultural heritage, environment, and sport and recreation.

Round 2 opens in Feb 2025

Find out more information HERE.

Central Highlands Community Grants

The Central Highlands Regional Council’s Community Grants Program aims to assist local community groups/organisations in making positive contributions to the quality of life in the local government area.

Round 1, 2025: January 2025, closing midnight, Sunday 16 March 2025

Find out more information HERE.

TOP TIP - Research the funding body and previous grant recipients

There is a lot of competition for grants so to increase your chances of success doing extensive research into the funding providers and the previous recipients of that particular grant can help identify where they have been previously awarded. Understanding the driving forces behind a funding body will influence your case for support.