Grants available for your community project
Norman Wettenhall Small Environmental Grant
Closing 9 March
Hamer Sprout Fund
Apply anytime
- Promote innovation in environmental education
- Facilitate engagement in environmental action
- Advocate for environmental sustainability
- Foster collaboration between young people engaged in environmental leadership
Up to $5,000 is available.
Australian Bushland Program
Closes 11 March
Open to indigenous organisations,this program offers funding to strengthen the conservation and protection of Australia’s environmental and cultural values through establishing and managing Indigenous Protected Areas.
Farm Management Deposits (FMD) Scheme
Open anytime
"Funders don't fund good ideas, they fund projects they know are going to deliver an outcome." Sam Morris
Community Led Climate Solutions
Closes 12 March
Up to $20,000 is available to not-for-profit organisations across remote, rural and regional Australia to drive local climate solutions that reduce emissions through education, engagement and action on:
Clean energy; Circular economies; Decarbonisation; Sustainable agriculture and food systems; Biodiverse ecosystems; or Just transitions*
Arts Qld Grants
Various closing dates
Arts Queensland’s funding initiatives work to drive creative employment, and grow new creative work and events that will activate Queensland communities and showcase uniquely Queensland stories.
Research Grants
Closes 13 March
Biological or biophysical research grants up to A$20,000 (ex GST) per year for up to three years, are awarded exclusively for activities within the South West Pacific region.
Our Country Our Future
Apply anytime
No 1 grant writing tip: read the guidelines, then read them again.
Wiri Yuwiburra Community Benefits Trust Grants
Various closing dates – some closing soon
This Trust aims to develop, support and promote programs and activities for the benefit of people from the identified communities.
We support:
– Education & Training
– Representative sports
– Cultural heritage and wellbeing
– Business development and research
that encourage individuals to maximise their skills, abilities and potential. We aim to assist social, emotional or economic advancement of our people.
RAF – Project Grants (QLD)
Closes 13 March
Up to $30,000 is available for high-quality arts projects benefitting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences, and communities.
Visions of Australia program
Closes 13 March
The Visions of Australia regional exhibition touring program supports audience access to Australian arts and cultural material, with a particular focus on tours to regional and remote Australia.
Creative Australia
Verious closing dates
Creative Australia offer a wide variety of grant programs to support the best circumstances for a thriving arts sector.
Some closing on 17 March.
National Taxonomy Research Grant
Closes 17 March
Up to $375,000 is available for taxonomy and systematics research, training and recruitment of taxonomists.
“Every number tells a story. Budgets aren't just numbers, they're a snapshot of your project.” Sam Morris
Screen Australia Funding
Various closing dates
Festivals Australia Program
Closes 17 March
Around $40,000 is availble to support community participation in, and access to, the arts and aims to support partnerships and collaboration across the sector.
Qld Volunteering Awards – 2026
Closes 31 March
The Awards celebrate all Queensland volunteers and the immense impact they make on individuals, communities and the state.
National Science Week Queensland Seed Grants
Closes 31 March
Inspiring Australia Queensland seeks expressions of interest (EOI) from Queensland communities to deliver innovative events and activities in August 2026, preferably in National Science Week from 15 – 23 August 2026.
Up to $4000 is available.
Homegrown
Closes 8 April + October
Queensland’s Destination Events Fund (Homegrown) helps connect events with the unique destinations they call home, ensuring the benefits of these events are felt far and wide across the State.
Various funding amounts are available for different events.
Remember to check your local Council website for funding opportunities.
Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant
Closes 15 May
This quarterly grant program supports the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. Scientists may apply for a product grant to advance the study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other terrestrial wildlife—or a new travel grant to help them attend a conference with their peers.
Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grant
Closes 28 May
The fund allocates grants to not-for-profit community groups, to enhance their capacity to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities.
Closing date of the next round is currently unconfirmed. Check back again soon.
Departmental Sponsorship Funding
Closes 29 June 2026
– Strengthen communities and help them thrive.
– Invest in quality responsive services and supports.
– Demonstrate leading and responsive approaches that facilitate the management and governance of the Queensland Government priorities.
Apply anytime this financial year.
QRIDA – Regional Drought Resilience Planning Scheme
Closes 29 June 2026
Environmental Grants and Support
Apply anytime