Community Funding Program
Queensland not-for-profit incorporated community organisations, local councils and tertiary institutions are 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 are available for activities and projects that reflect the unique culture, heritage and aspirations of our diverse communities.
The funding program is offering grants of between $2000 and $10 000.
Types of activities and projects
The types of activities funded in rounds 1 and 2 of Q150 community grants 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 successful applicants
Round 2 successful applicants
For ideas on the types of projects that have received funding, read the community project profiles.
For more information phone the Community Funding Program helpline on 1800 502 419 or email us.
How to apply for a Q150 grant
The next community funding round will open on 1 July 2008.
| |
Open |
Close |
Announcement |
| Round 1 |
Closed |
Closed |
June 2007 |
| Round 2 |
Closed |
Closed |
June 2008 (during Queensland Week) |
| Round 3 |
1 July 2008 |
5 September 2008 |
10 December 2008 |
Sorry, but we cannot accept applications online.
Projects will be 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 will need to meet the Q150 community funding grant conditions.
For more information on writing your grant application, phone the Project Officer - Grants Application on 1800 502 419 or read the Community Funding Program FAQ.
Last reviewed 22 July 2008