Queensland (QLD)

State GovernmentThe Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games, opens in a new tab invests in the Queensland community to provide more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to be more physically active, healthier and better connected. Recent funding programs include:
ActiveKIT (Knowledge, Innovation, Technology)
Active Clubs
Active Gameday Projects
Active Industry Base Fund
Active Industry Fund
Active Women and Girls
Community and Recreational Assets Recovery and Resilience Program
Deadly Active Sport and Recreation Program
Emerging Athlete Pathways
Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund
School Sport Program
Youth Development Partnership Fund
Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grant, opens in a new tab. Administered by the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General. The objective of the fund is to allocate funding to not-for-profit community groups to help them provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities. There are multiple funding rounds each year and the funding limit is between $500 and $35,000.
Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program, opens in a new tab. Local governments with a published Principal Cycle Network Plan can apply for funding towards projects that provide high quality bicycle infrastructure on the principal cycle network's highest priority routes.
Walking Local Government Grants, opens in a new tab. Walking network plans focus on precincts of up to 2km around primary destinations such as public transport, schools and town centres, and result in works programs to make the plan a reality. Eligible local governments can apply for state-matched funding through an annual application process.
Voucher programPlay on! Sport Vouchers, opens in a new tab. Parents, carers or guardians can apply for one voucher valued up to $200 for their child per financial year. Vouchers can be used towards sport and active recreation membership, registration, or participation fees with registered activity providers. Program is open to Queensland children aged 5-17 who hold, or whose parent, carer or guardian holds a valid Services Australia Health Care Card. Pensioner Concession Card, Department of Veteran Affairs Pensioner Concession Card, or Medicare card.
Grant finderGrants Finder, opens in a new tab. Find Queensland Government grants and assistance programs aimed at businesses, community groups, government (including local), individuals, and researchers/research institutes.
Local GovernmentGrants and Partnerships, opens in a new tab. Townsville City Council.
OtherSouth West Indigenous Network (SWIN) Pathways Program, opens in a new tab. This program provides pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to travel the state to represent their communities at regional and state level sporting competitions.