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Other Funding Opportunities

From supporting First Nations arts businesses to promoting road safety, a variety of funding opportunities are available to help you turn your ideas into reality.

Here's a quick rundown of some current grant programs:

For First Nations Artists

First Nations Business Grants

Secure up to $10,000 to support your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural business.

First Nations Arts Business Grants

For Not-For_Profit Organisations:

Sunshine Coast Council - Major Grants

Sunshine Coast Council - Major Grants: Bring your community together with a one-off project, event, or activity!

Sunshine Coast Major Grants

Telstra Connected Communities Grant Program:

Does your organisation help bridge the digital divide? Apply for up to $10,000 to support access to technology and education in rural and regional areas.

Telstra Connected Communities Grant Program

Queensland Community Road Safety Education Grants:

Promote safe travel with up to $40,000 in funding for road safety education initiatives.

Queensland Community Road Safety Education Grants

Government Grants:

Queensland Government Grants Finder:

This is a one-stop shop for grants offered by all levels of government in Queensland. You can search by keyword, location, and eligibility criteria.

Queensland Government Grants Finder

Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme:

The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) provides financial assistance for eligible patients to access specialist medical services not available locally.

Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme

Sport And Recreation Grants:

Funding is available for projects that promote participation, inclusion, and healthy lifestyles in sport and recreation activities.

Sport and Recreation Grants

Department of Environment and Science Grants:

Grants are available for environmental conservation, sustainability, and land management initiatives.

Community Sustainability Action Grants

Citizen Science Grants:

Advance Queensland aims to support increasing public participation in Queensland scientific research the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist is offering competitive Queensland Citizen Science Grants. They are designed to support scientists, organisations and community groups to conduct citizen science projects that tackle important issues in Queensland.

Advance Queensland

For Women

Investing in Queensland Women Grant Program

Grants of up to $25,000 are available to support impactful projects vie the Investing in Queensland women grants scheme.

Investing in Queensland Women Grant Program

For Young Children:

SwimStart Vouchers:

Help your little one stay safe in the water! The SwimStart program offers vouchers up to $150 for swimming lessons for children aged 0-4 years.

SwimStart Vouchers

For Young People:

Sunshine Coast's Generation Innovation Challenge:

A program empowering young entrepreneurs (15-21 years old). Since 2015, GI Challenge has helped turn young people's ideas into businesses.

Generation Innovation Challenge

For Seniors:

Queensland Seniors Month Grants:

Celebrate Queensland Seniors Month with inclusive events and activities. Grants of up to $2,000 are available.

Queensland Seniors Month Grants

Seniors Social Isolation Grants:

Combat social isolation with activities like yoga, tai chi, and craft nights. Grants are available to help local community groups keep seniors connected.

Queensland Social Isolation Grants

Community Grants

Gambling Benefit Grant:

Keep an eye out for the upcoming 30th Anniversary Super Round (opening mid-March, closing April 30, 2024) offering grants up to $100,000 for community organisations.

Queensland Seniors Month Grants

Foundation and Trust Grants:

Queensland Gives:

Queensland Community Foundation connects donors with worthy causes across the state. They manage a variety of grant programs, so be sure to check their website for current opportunities.

Queensland Gives

Corporate Grants

Many large corporations offer community grants programs. Check the websites of companies that align with your project's goals to see if they have any funding opportunities available.

Remember to check the linked websites for detailed information and application deadlines. Don't miss out on a chance to make your project a success and make a positive impact in your community!