Community groups urged to apply for grants

Community not-for-profit groups in Caboolture and across Queensland are being urged to apply for grants in the latest round of funding announced by the State Government.

On offer through the State Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF), the grants provide between $500 and $35,000 worth of funding for worthy organisations. The funds can be used to introduce initiatives to help promote and develop an individual not-for-profit organisation. Promotions can include the use of flyer printing, which a traditional method used to raise awareness.

Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said the GCBF, which is now into its 25th year, had helped many initiatives and projects across the state receive a much-needed boost, adding:

“These grants could significantly contribute to the success of an eligible start-up, social enterprise, or a more established community organisation. If you’re currently looking for the financial support to enable you to make a more valuable contribution to the community, then now is the time to take action.”


D’Ath said that in the latest round of grant funding a sewing charity that makes things for vulnerable people, a network that helps prevent suicide and a group that helps the needy by recycling baby goods, joined more than 600 other organisations that shared in the $13 million funding pool.

Grant applications for funding in Round 100 must be received by February 28. Further information is available online.