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Community Grants

People power is a mighty force: without volunteers and community groups putting the work in to support people and the environment, the world would stop turning! I'm proud to do anything I can to support community groups to bring people together to make our area better for all.

Here are some sources of funds for community groups and initiatives.

Funding from my office

Volunteer Grants

The Department of Social Services has an annual grant funding program which is administered by federal electorate offices. The current 2024-2025 Volunteer Grants Round has now closed. This is a reoccuring grant that we expect will come up again soon.

 

Stronger Communities Grant

The Department of Infrastructure has an annual grant funding program which is administered by federal electorate offices. The current 2024-2025 Round 9 has now closed. This is a reoccuring grant that we expect will come up again soon.

 

Other Grants

If you find any information that’s incorrect, or know of any other opportunities we’ve missed, please let me know.  

Maiwar Community Grants

Michael Berkman, Greens MP for Maiwar also offers small grants to community organisations or non-profits for initiatives within the State electorate of Maiwar. 

Australia Post Community Grants 

Australia Post Community Grants support projects that connect people and improve mental well being in local communities. Local community groups create positive change in countless people's lives. To help them deliver for their communities, Australia Post awards Community Grants of up tp $10 000 each year to fund community led, local projects.

Applications are closed. However this is a reoccuring grant that we expect will come up again soon.

Lord Mayor's Better Suburbs Grants Community Facility Category

Community Facility grants from the Brisbane Lord Mayor's Better Suburbs programme are for planning and design, or construction of community facilities, or improvements to community facilities. This is intended to 'deliver outcomes in alignment with Brisbane Vision 2031'. 

Applications are now closed. However this is a reoccuring grant that we expect will come up again soon.

Lord Mayor's Better Suburbs Grants Community Support Category

Community Support grants from the Brisbane Lord Mayor's Better Suburbs programme are for projects which:

  • support Community Facility maintenance and improvement
  • improve community organisation governance and long-term sustainability
  • provide operational equipment for community organisations
  • enable projects and activities that respond to community needs.

The criteria for this programme exclude events, general operating expenses and purchase of single use plastics, amongst other things. Applications for 2024 are now closed. However this is a reoccuring grant that we expect will come up again soon.

Sisters Of Charity Foundation Community Grants (Up To $15,000)

These grants are aimed at helping groups who make a huge difference to those in need, but struggle to find funding through other avenues. If your organisation provides compassion, hope and practical assistance to those in need, then you may be eligible for financial support from the Sisters of Charity Foundation. There are two rounds annually. The 2025 round has closed. The 2026 round will open mid 2026.

Lord Mayor's Community Fund ($250 - $10,000)

Brisbane City Council offers grants that contribute to the Brisbane Vision of a friendly and safe, active and healthy, clean and green, or vibrant and creative city. Each Council ward is allocated $36,000 for community projects undertaken within that ward. The Lord Mayor allocates $36,000 for community projects that involve multiple wards. Applications are closed. However this is a reoccuring grant that we expect will come up again soon.

Mortgage Relief Loan (Up To $20,000)

A Mortgage Relief Loan provides short-term help to people who are having difficulties with their home loan repayments due to unemployment, accident, illness, or some other unexpected or unforeseen crisis. The loan is interest free with no application fees or ongoing charges. Applications are ongoing.

Arts Queensland Grants

Arts Queensland offers four programs  intended to drive creative employment, and grow new creative work and events that will “activate Queensland communities and showcase uniquely Queensland stories”. Each program has its own funding rounds. 

Campbell Edwards Trust (Up To $30,000)

The Trust aims to provide financial assistance to charitable organisations whose programs give effect to the Trust's underlying philosophy, values and vision. Applications are accepted all year long, but close on 31 March each year for consideration by 30 June.

Searching for grants

The main providers of grants are the Federal, State, and Local Governments, as well as private organisations. There are a number of websites available to help you find grants that are relevant to your organisation or project, including:

Tips on writing grant submissions

There are also a few handy guides available to help write submissions when applying for a grant: