Archived listing from 6 September 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
- Funding
- Up to $35,000
- Opened
- 31 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 28 Sep 2026
- Category
- Community
Overview
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) is Queensland's largest one-off community grants program, distributing approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups. The funding helps these groups provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities.
About This Grant
Round 127 ($35k standard grant round)
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund initiative helps Queensland community groups with one-off grants. The grants are a single payment for a specific project or initiative.
With more than $60 million available each year funding helps these groups to:
- improve community facilities
- buy equipment and vehicles
- run community programs and events
- provide services and activities for Queensland communities.
Key Benefits
- Grants up to $35,000 available for eligible not-for-profit community groups
- Funding for equipment, facility improvements, vehicles, community events and more
- Support for services, leisure activities and opportunities benefiting Queensland communities
- Translation and interpreting services available for applicants who speak other languages
Eligibility Requirements
Organisation type: Must be either a legal entity or sponsored entity with not-for-profit objectives.
Legal entities must:
Be incorporated or registered under an Act of Parliament
Have an active ABN
Have a bank account in the organisation's name
Provide a bank verification form stamped by their financial institution
Sponsored entities must:
Have not-for-profit objectives
Have a legal entity sponsor their application
Additional requirements:
Organisations must register on the GCBF online grants portal
Registration details must be reviewed and updated annually
Financial information must be no more than 2 years old at round closing date
Three referees required (cannot be committee members, family members, or those who would benefit from the grant)
Parents and citizens associations (P&Cs) and parents and friends associations (P&Fs) can apply, but schools are not eligible
Application Process
Read the GCBF guidelines thoroughly, starting with organisation eligibility requirements
Register your organisation on the GCBF online grants portal
Review and update registration details annually
Source multiple quotes for requested items
Submit application through the online grants portal before the closing date
Await outcome (approximately 4-5 months after closing)
Contact: Phone 1800 633 619 for assistance or email [email protected]