Grants for financial assistance are available for just about anything. Organisations can access grants from Government- State, Local and Commonwealth, as well as Private Sector, throughout the year. Many grant programs run to specific schedule times every year and some are one-off funding programs available for specific projects, programs or events.
McKinlay Shire Council Grants:
- View Council's Community Grants Policy.
- 2022 Community Sponsorship Guidelines and Application Form.
- Community Donation Program Guidelines and Application Form.
- 2022-23 Community Benefit Assistance Scheme Guidelines and CBAS 2022-23 Application Form.
For further information please email the Community Services Team Leader (community@mckinlay.qld.gov.au) or ring (07) 4746 7166.
Business Grants
- On Farm Connectivity Program – closes 30 April 2025
Round 2 of the On Farm Connectivity Program is now open until 30 April 2025, or until funding is exhausted.
A rebate of up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of the cost of eligible digital farming technology. Minimum of $1,000.
On Farm Connectivity Program Round 2 | business.gov.au
- Regional Development Australia (RDA) – various
- Australian Government Business Grants – various
Support for businesses in Australia | business.gov.au
Community Groups / Events Grants
- FRRR – Strengthening Rural Communities - Small and Vital - closes 5 December 2024
Grants up to $10,000 are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions, with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000).
Strengthening Rural Communities — Small & Vital | FRRR
- FRRR – Strengthening Rural Communities – Prepare and Recover – close 5 December 2024
Grants up to $25,000 are available for a broad range of initiatives that focus on community-led resilience building in recovery or preparedness to strengthen the capacity and capability of local people and systems, especially to manage the impact of future disasters.
Strengthening Rural Communities – Prepare & Recover | FRRR
- Gambling Community Benefit Fund - closes 30 November 2025
Funding up to $35,000. The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) is Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program and distributes approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups. The GCBF funding helps these groups to provide services, leisure activities.
https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants
Grant Writing Tips
Our Community is a useful website that provides advice, tools and training for community groups and schools, and practical linkages between the community sector and the general public, business and government. The Funding Centre section of the website has many resources and provides information on how to find grants and tips on how to be more successful with your grant writing.
Regional Development Australia
Regional Development Australia is an Australian Government initiative that brings together all levels of government to enhance the growth and development of Australia’s regions. Chairman of Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland Inc (RDA), Mr Angelo Coco, and Committee members and staff are dedicated to strengthening the communities within the North and North West Queensland region. RDA is a not-for-profit incorporated association. Our Committee members have broad and diverse skills and experience, as well as demonstrated networks within our region. These individuals understand the challenges, opportunities and priorities within their local communities.
The Townsville and North West Queensland region accounts for one-quarter of Queensland's land mass and, with a population of approximately 272,416, represents 5.8% of Queensland's population.
RDANQ aims to:
- support informed regional planning;
- consult and engage with the community on economic, social and environmental issues, solutions and priorities;
- liaise with governments and local communities about government programs, services, grants and initiatives for regional development; and
- contribute to business growth plans and investment strategies, environmental solutions and social inclusion strategies.