Grants

Published on 18th October 2023 in Promo Links

Clubs and facilities are supported by Golf Australia with the “Grant Writing Assistance Program”, facilitated by our consultants, Red Tape Busters. Red Tape Busters lead the process by understanding your project needs and the grant guidelines. They will guide you through the action you need to take to give your organisation the best chance of success, and when you are ready, apply on your behalf. To get the process started, fill out the expression of interest form below and submit to Andrew Hamilton from Red Tape Busters, at andrewhamilton@redtapebusters.com.au.

Expression of interest form

Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF)

Not-for-profit groups operating in Queensland can apply for grants from $500 to $35,000 ($100,000 for the super round) through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).
In 2023, the GCBF program has 4 funding rounds available:
- $100,000 super round for all priorities—closes 28 February
- $35,000 standard grant round—closes 31 May
- $35,000 standard grant round—closes 31 August
- $35,000 standard grant round—closes 31 October.
Further info & apply – Gambling Community Benefit Fund | Department of Justice and Attorney-General

Inclusive Facilities Fund (September 2023)

Only a $10m fund opening in September to enhance accessibility, safety, and inclusiveness, including for women and girls and people with disability. The objective is to build on community sport and recreation facilities that support improved accessibility, inclusion, and utilization.
Applications for the Inclusive Facilities Fund open in September this year for delivery in 2024.
Media release – Inclusive community sport and active recreation infrastructure to be built with $10 million fund – Ministerial Media Statements

Minor Infrastructure R2 (September 2023)

The Minor Infrastructure Program provides funding for infrastructure projects that enhance community participation opportunities through the provision of spaces that are:
safe – reduced exposure to health and safety risk
quality- meeting standard required for community level participation
efficient – more efficient use of the places and spaces (can be used by more people, cater for more activities, be used for longer hours)
inclusive and accessible – enhancing usability of places and spaces and ensuring no one is excluded from participation.
Grants up to $250k.
More info – Minor Infrastructure Program | Recreation, sport and arts | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)