Grants & Funding opportunities available for outdoor recreation providers in Queensland – sources, application dates, criteria and conditions.
By their very nature, funding sources do not have constant application dates; criteria and conditions are subject to change; and from time to time are closed pending allocation decisions.
Please note that this list is representative only and does not cover all that is available. We recommend talking to your local government/ sport and recreation representatives and researching your local area for other opportunities.
Is your organisation/project eligible for funding?
In identifying whether your project or organisation is eligible to access funding from a particular program, you will need to consider the following issue. Read Eligible for Funding? from Red Tape Busters
Applying for Grants – a list of tips and suggestions to assist you in writing your funding submission.
Federal Government
Starting a business? Find the help you need, head over to Adviser Finder
Most grants are available for existing businesses, find them using the search options below
Community Grants – a quick guide.
Links to a wide range of funding agencies are listed on the Parliamentary Library. This page provides links to selected sources of financial assistance to community groups.
Queensland Government
The Queensland Government provides a wide range of grant & funding opportunities for sport & recreation organisations, providing in excess of $40 million through funding programs towards new and improved opportunities for people to participate in sport and active recreation.
Sport and Recreation:
Advance Queensland
Business Queensland
Queensland Business Grants and Assistance Finder: Queensland government grants, funding and resources.
Local Government
Local councils and government agencies, such as the Brisbane City Council provide funding for a wide range of local and community based recreation projects.
For a comprehensive list of all Queensland local councils, CLICK HERE.
Other Funding Agencies
In addition to the federal, state and local government funding bodies identified above there are many other agencies that provide funding for specific projects or interest groups.
Office of Liquor Community Benefit Funds Unit
Various grant schemes available through the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation.
The Foundation for Young Australians
Supporting talented individuals and youth-led organisations
Additional Resources
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Community Funding Centre
Provides free help sheets, services, newsletters, books and training to help community groups improve their fundraising abilities and become healthier and more viable. READ MORE
Easy Grants
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Red Tape Busters
Making government work for you! Submission and tender writing consultancy
Momentum
Momentum can assist your sport or recreation club to prepare all documentation and paperwork for grant funding applications. There are a range of government grants for sports clubs available and Momentum will guide your club with a team of experienced professionals who can help with all club funding grants.
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