Community Funding Program
Note: The Q150 Community Funding Program is now closed, and no further funding for projects is available through Q150.
Queensland not-for-profit incorporated community organisations, local councils and tertiary institutions were invited to apply for a grant to fund a Q150 event or activity.
The Q150 Community Funding Program gives Queenslanders the opportunity to celebrate and commemorate our state's 150th anniversary. Q150 community grants were available for activities and projects that reflect the unique culture, heritage and aspirations of our diverse communities.
The funding program offered offering grants of between $2000 and $10 000.
Types of activities and projects
The types of activities funded include:
- music and theatrical performances
- festivals and exhibitions
- community art works
- community education, arts and recreation activities
- books, DVDs, CDs and web-based publications
- oral histories
- research projects
- seminars and lecture series.
Round 1 and 2 successful applicants (.doc, 339 KB)
Community project profiles
For more information phone the Community Funding Program helpline on 1800 502 419 or email us.
Applying for a Q150 grant
Projects were assessed on their ability to achieve one or more of the following criteria:
- celebrate and commemorate the anniversary in a way which reflects the vision and themes of the Q150 celebrations
- raise community awareness of the Q150 celebrations
- encourage community participation in the development and delivery of the Q150 celebrations
- contribute to a statewide program of diverse, inclusive and innovative events, celebrations and community projects
- celebrate the anniversary with projects of lasting significance which provide social, cultural or economic benefits to Queensland communities.
All successful grant applications are required to meet the Q150 community funding grant conditions.
For more information, phone the Project Officer - Grants Application on 1800 502 419 or read the Community Funding Program FAQ.
Last reviewed 20 March 2008
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