Local government, education and community groups

• Queensland Community Foundation 2027 Grants provide capacity-building funding through the General Fund, Gulf Area and regional grant programs for eligible Queensland charities. The2027 grant round is now open, including opportunities for eligible organisations in the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Darling Downs, Northern Queensland and Gulf regions.
• Regional Arts Fund supports arts and cultural activity in regional and remote Queensland. The November 2026 Quick Response Grant round offers up to$3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations and closes30 November 2026. Project Grants of up to $30,000 are currently closed, with the next round scheduled to open in February 2027.
• Celebrating Reconciliation Grants provide $2,500 grants to eligible Queensland organisations for community-led activities that promote understanding, respect and stronger relationships during National Reconciliation Week, from 27 May to 3 June 2027. Applications close 18 December 2026.
• Shared Security Grants provide between $20,000 and $200,000 grant funding for coordinated security projects that directly benefit at least two eligible Queensland small and family businesses. Applications close 29 January 2027.
• Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities The Australian Government is inviting organisations to apply for the construction, upgrade or extension of infrastructure for multicultural communities. Applications close 12 November 2026.
• Snapshot Climate tool provides greenhouse gas emissions profiles for Australian councils (local government areas), regions, federal electorates, states and territories which are free to download.
• Celebrating Multicultural Queensland Program provides grants of up to $20,000 to support multicultural festivals, cultural celebrations and intercultural sporting events that promote inclusion, community connection and cultural diversity across Queensland. Applications close 2 November 2026.