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Arts Queensland - Multiarts
Purpose: Provides assistance to individuals and organisations towards the costs of one-off projects in such fields as community arts, festivals, public art and youth arts where interdisciplinary and/or community cultural activities are significant.
Money Available: Individuals up to $30,000, organisations up to $75,000
Eligibilty: Applications must involve professional arts/cultural workers in lead roles and be Queensland based.
Deadline: 18 June
Contact: Director, Arts Development Branch PO Box 185 Brisbane Albert Street
Phone: (07) 3227 6748 Fax: n/a
Email: adb@arts.qld.gov.au URL: www.arts.qld.gov.au
Type: Community/ Cultural Development Cultural Development Festivals
Arts Queensland - Multicultural Communities Arts Program
Purpose: To create opportunities for ethnic communities to maintain, develop and express their culture in traditional and contemporary art forms.
Money Available: Up to $5,000
Eligibilty: Multicultural communities in Queensland.
Deadline: 30 September
Contact: Arts Queensland PO Box 185 Brisbane Albert Street
Phone: (07) 3224 6890 Fax: n/a
Email: maren.gotzmann@arts.qld.gov.au URL: www.arts.qld.gov.au
Type: Community/ Cultural Development Cultural Development Multicultural
Arts Queensland - Soundmill
Purpose: A start-up fund which welcomes artists to Government grant program which: provoke experimentation and risk-taking by encouraging new ways of thinking about, practicing and presenting creative expression in sound and music making.
Money Available: Up to $5,000
Eligibilty: Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities and youth are encouraged. Applicants must reside in Queensland.
Deadline: Various
Contact: Arts Queensland Level 16 111 George Street Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3224 4499 Fax: (07) 3224 4077
Email: n/a URL: www.arts.qld.gov.au
Type: Music
Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefit Fund
Purpose: The aim of the Trust is to call applications and recommend to the Minister concerning the disbursement of the available funds in a fair and equitable manner to organisations which provide facilities or services to the community at large.
Money Available: $120,000 each round
Eligibilty: Community organisations.
Deadline: March and September
Contact: Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefit Fund PO Box 1101, Townsville
Phone: (07) 4721 1453 Fax: (07) 4721 3558
Email: n/a URL: www.env.qld.gov.au/environment/environment/grants/
Type: Community/ Cultural Development Community Development
Brisbane City Council - Community Development Assistance Grants
Purpose: Community Development Assistance Grants assist community groups to develop ways ofenhancing social justice and quality of life in Brisbane. A wide range of projects which address social justice issues with a community development methodology have been funded over the past three years. These grants could also cover other issues, e.g. domestic violence or community safety issues.
Money Available: Usually up to $30,000 per project
Eligibilty: Any incorporated group or organisation within the Brisbane City Council operating on a nonprofit basis. Non-incorporated groups may apply. However, grants must be administered by an incorporated association.
Deadline: March and August each year
Contact: The Grants Officer Community Development Assistance Grants, Brisbane City Council, GPO Box 1434, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3403 8888 Fax: n/a
Email: n/a URL: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Type: Community/ Cultural Development Local Government Community Development
Brisbane City Council - Local Cultural and Festival Grants
Purpose: The Local Cultural and Festivals Grants Program provides assistance to community groups to develop cultural projects, festivals and special events that relate to local communities. In this context, a local community is defined as either: a distinct geographic area or neighbourhood; or a group who share common interests, goals or background.
Money Available: The maximum grant allowed is $7,500 (exclusive of GST). The average grant will be in the $2,000 -$5,000 range.
Eligibilty: Any incorporated group or organisation within the Brisbane City Council operating on a nonprofit basis. Non-incorporated groups may apply. However, grants must be administered by an incorporated association.
Deadline: January and June each year
Contact: The Grants Officer Local Cultural and Festival Grants, Brisbane City Council, GPO Box 1434, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3403 8888 Fax: n/a
Email: n/a URL: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Type: Community/ Cultural Development Festivals Local Government
Brisbane City Council - Major Festivals and Cultural Projects Fund
Purpose: The Major Festivals and Cultural Projects Fund provides financial assistance to Brisbane organisations to support innovative arts and cultural projects, festivals and special events which foster a distinctive city identity and vibrant cultural life.
Money Available: No upper funding limit, however it is expected that most proposals will be funded in the vicinity of $15 000 to $20 000 (exclusive of GST).
Eligibilty: Any formally constituted organisation, or any group which has a written agreement with a formally constituted organisation to provide an auspice. Commercial groups may only be funded if the applicant can demonstrate a genuine community benefit and the proposal extends beyond the core operating activities of the business.
Deadline: March and October each year
Contact: The Grants Officer Major Festivals and Cultural Projects Fund, Brisbane City Council, GPO Box 1434, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3403 8888 Fax: n/a
Email: n/a URL: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Type: Community/ Cultural Development Festivals Local Government
Brisbane City Council - Senior Citizens Funding Program
Purpose: These grants recognise the valuable contribution that older people make to the livability and viability of Brisbane. The grants aim to help you increase your service to your current members and attract new members.
Money Available: The maximum grant allowed under the Senior Citizens Funding Program is $1 000.
Eligibilty: These grants are available for projects, clubs and groups for people over 50 years of age which are not funded by other sources. Senior's groups that are part of other organisations can also apply. Funding is not available for completed projects or items already purchased.
Deadline: October each year
Contact: The Grants Officer Senior Citizens Funding Program, Brisbane City Council, GPO Box 1434, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3304 8888 Fax: n/a
Email: n/a URL: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Type: Community/ Cultural Development Local Government Community Development
Gaming Machine Community Benefit Fund
Purpose: The Gaming Machine Community Benefit Fund provides one-off grants to Queensland-based community organisations to assist these organisations to provide services and activities within their local communities. Grants are restricted to non-recurrent projects to ensure that the Fund retains the capacity to respond frequently and flexibly to community need.
Money Available: Applications for up to $30,000 are encouraged, but applications for larger grants will be considered.
Eligibilty: Queensland non-profit community organisations are eligible to apply for a grant, either in their own right (if incorporated) or through a sponsor (if not incorporated).
Deadline: 1 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December.
Contact: The Secretariat 9th Floor, MLC Building, 239 George Street, GPO Box 2796, Brisbane
Phone: Freecall 1800 633 619/ (07) 3247 4284 Fax: (07) 3247 4348
Email: gmcbf@families.qld.gov.au URL: www.families.qld.gov.au
Type: Community Development
Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund
Purpose: The disbursement of monies derived from the community benefit levy from Jupiters Casino through grants to non profit community organisations which provide facilities or services to the community at large.
Money Available: Up to a maximum of $150,000
Eligibilty: Non-profit community organisations within Queensland from the Qld/NSW border to the northern boundaries of the Shires of Boulia, Winton, Aramac, Belyando and Broadsound.
Deadline: 1 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December.
Contact: The Secretariat 1st Floor, 3350 Pacific Highway, PO Box 1121, Springwood
Phone: (07) 3808 7444 Fax: (007) 3808 9488
Email: admin@jccbf.org.au URL: www.jccbf.org.au
Type: Community Development
Logan City Council - Community Assistance Scheme
Purpose: To assist community organisations within Logan City to provide recreational, cultural and other community based opportunities.
Money Available: Up to $10,000
Eligibilty: Non-profit organisations operating within the boundaries of Logan City or which demonstrate that they provide services to the residents of Logan City.
Deadline: May
Contact: Senior Administration Officer, Community Services 150 Wembley Road, Logan Central
Phone: (07) 3826 5174 Fax: (07) 3808 0014
Email: council@logan.qld.gov.au URL: www.logan.qld.gov.au
Type: Community/ Cultural Development Local Government Community Development
Logan City Council - Community Benefit Fund
Purpose: To fund community based initiatives within Logan City which benefit the city and its residents by: enhancing access to sporting, cultural and other community facilities and programs; enhancing the visual amenity and environmental value of sites within the city; promoting strong, responsible, responsive and resourceful communities; responding to families or individuals in need.
Money Available: $15,000 to $150,000
Eligibilty: Non-profit organisations operating within the boundaries of Logan City or which demonstrate that they provide services to the residents of Logan City.
Deadline: October
Contact: Senior Administration Officer, Community Services 150 Wembley Road, Logan Central
Phone: (07) 3826 5174 Fax: (07) 3808 0014
Email: council@logan.qld.gov.au URL: www.logan.qld.gov.au
Type: Community/ Cultural Development Local Government Community Development
Multicultural Affairs Queensland - Multicultural Assistance Program
Purpose: Grants are allocated to projects that will promote understanding of multiculturalism in Queensland, reduce prejudice, foster community participation and which will impact across communities. Funding initiatives include multicultural festivals and community events, community relations and community development projects.
Money Available: Various
Eligibilty: Non-profit Queensland based community organisations.
Deadline: 31 August
Contact: Multicultural Affairs Queensland Level 1, 61 Mary Street, PO Box 185, Brisbane Albert Street
Phone: (07) 3224 5322 Fax: (07) 3224 5691
Email: maq@premiers.qld.gov.au URL: www.premiers.qld.gov.au/maq
Type: Community/ Cultural Development Multicultural
Queensland Department of Equity and Fair Trading - Office of Fair Trading: Community Education
Purpose: To increase community awareness of Industry Code of Practice and consumer legislation and to provide community education programs on consumer rights.
Money Available: Up to $1 million avaiable.
Eligibilty: Organisations addressing community or industry needs servicing Queensland.
Deadline: Variable
Contact: Office of Fair Trading Consumer Education, GPO Box 3111, State Law Building, cnr George and Ann Streets, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3239 0652/ TTY (07) 3246 1588 Fax: (07) 3246 1504
Email: n/a URL: n/a
Type: Training and Education
Queensland Department of Equity and Fair Trading - Office of Fair Trading: Issue/Priority Specific Funding Programs
Purpose: To respond to specific community/industry needs by delivering consumer education programs (eg. buying your first car) and to provide information and advice to consumers.
Money Available: Various
Eligibilty: Organisations addressing community or industry needs servicing Queensland.
Deadline: Variable
Contact: Office of Fair Trading Consumer Education, GPO Box 3111, State Law Building, cnr George and Ann Streets, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3239 0652/ TTY (07) 3246 1588 Fax: (07) 3246 1504
Email: n/a URL: n/a
Type: Training and Education
Queensland Department of Equity and Fair Trading - Office of Womens Policy: Domestic Violence
Purpose: In accordance with the proposals put forward as new initiatives within the budget cycles. Contact Office of Womens Policy for details
Money Available: Up to $1 million available.
Eligibilty: For criteria contact Office of Womens Policy.
Deadline: Variable
Contact: Office of Womens Policy PO Box 316, 56 Mary Street, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3224 5843/ Free call TTY 1800 677 577 Fax: Free fax 1800 656 122
Email: infolink@deft.qld.gov.au URL: www.qldwoman.qld.gov.au
Type: Women
Queensland Department of Equity and Fair Trading - Office of Womens Policy: Eating Disorders
Purpose: In accordance with the proposals put forward as new initiatives within the budget cycles. Contact Office of Womens Policy for details
Money Available: Up to $410,000 available.
Eligibilty: For criteria contact Office of Womens Policy.
Deadline: Variable
Contact: Office of Womens Policy PO Box 316, 56 Mary Street, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3224 5843/ Free call TTY 1800 677 577 Fax: Free fax 1800 656 122
Email: infolink@deft.qld.gov.au URL: www.qldwoman.qld.gov.au
Type: Women
Queensland Youth Services - Youth Services Development Grants
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to yoth and community organisations to enhance opportunities for growth and development of young people aged 12 to 25 years.
Money Available: Variable
Eligibilty: Youth sector development and/or youth program development, community based and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations may apply.
Deadline: Various
Contact: Queensland Youth Services 111 George Street, GPO Box 806, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3224 8045 Fax: (07) 3404 3570
Email: mailbox@families.qld.gov.au URL: www.families.qld.gov.au
Type: Youth
Queensland Department of Equity and Fair Trading - Vocational Education and Training
Purpose: To promote an equitabe, informed and safe market place for consumers and industry by improving industry education and training standards; complience with legislation; developing education resources meeting statutory requirements.
Money Available: Up to $100,000
Eligibilty: Education and training providers servicing regional and remote Queensland.
Deadline: Variable
Contact: Manager, Consumer Education GPO Box 3111, State Law Building, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3239 0652 TTY (07) 3246 1588 Fax: (07) 3246 1504
Email: n/a URL: www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au
Type: Training and Education
Queensland Department of Equity and Fair Trading - Residential Tenancies Authority Community Education Grants
Purpose: To promote education and research services within the Queensland rental industry.
Money Available: Up to $10,000
Eligibilty: Education and training organisations addressing community or industry needs.
Deadline: Variable
Contact: Communications Officer GPO Box 390, 33 Herschel Street, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3361 3514 Fax: (07) 3361 3666
Email: n/a URL: www.rta.qld.gov.au
Type: Training and Education
Queensland Tertiary Education Foundation - Education and Training Facilitation Program
Purpose: For the development, establishment and early offerings of post secondary education or training courses.
Money Available: Various
Eligibilty: Available to all business, professional associations, employer/employee organisations in conjunction with post secondary education institutions.
Deadline: Variable
Contact: Project Manager Floor 21, 30 Mary Street, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3237 0363 Fax: (07) 3237 1444
Email: n/a URL: n/a
Type: Training and Education
