Grants and Fundraising

Upcoming grant opportunities

Grant: Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF)
Round: 127
Status: OPEN
Closing: September 28

Round 127 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) is now open. This time around, the GCBF is offering up to $35,000 to clubs. Applications will close on September 28.

A reminder that the GCBF has a new online grants system. Clubs that have an existing account must now ‘reset’ their password to sign in. CLICK HERE for the pdf document which details how clubs can reset their password to ensure they have access to the new-look portal. For clubs that have not applied for a GCBF grant before, you must register to apply. Early attention to ensuring you are set up on the new platform will avoid any issues nearer the deadline if you are intending to apply.

RQ encourages clubs to source quotes for projects they wish to apply for.

(GCBF) is Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program and distributes approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups. The GCBF funding helps these groups to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities.

CLICK HERE to check out GCBF’s guidelines to eligibility. Contact the GCBF team on phone 1800 633 619 if you need help.

CLICK HERE to email the Club Development team for assistance or a letter of support.

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Each year all levels of government (federal, state, and local), as well as other groups and corporations distribute grants to individuals, the community and not-for-profit organisations. These grants can be an excellent opportunity to fund your club’s projects or initiatives.

Grants programs are developed to drive particular social, cultural or economic objectives. Understanding these objectives is essential in order for clubs to clearly and competitively articulate how their proposal aligns with the desired outcomes of the grant program.

Disaster and emergency support funding may also be available to clubs and community organisations impacted by natural disasters or significant emergency events. This support is often designed to assist with immediate recovery, rebuilding, and longer-term resilience following events such as floods, cyclones, bushfires, or severe weather.

The Power of Grants: How the Alpha Jockey Club changed the Game with a Tourism Grant.

The below video provides practical tips to support clubs with their applications: