GRANT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY AND SPORTING GROUPS

In response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred and North Queensland Flood Event, a special RACQ Foundation grant round of $500,000 has been opened. With up to $25,000 available to individual projects, RACQ Foundation encourages eligible organisations to apply.

RACQ Foundation Community Grants Program was established in 2011 to help Queensland communities impacted by natural disasters. Since then, we have distributed more than $15m to over 500 recipients across the state.

Applicants can apply for up to $25,000 for each project, or up to $50,000 in extreme circumstances. Projects must relate specifically to Tropical Cyclone Alfred or the North Queensland Floods to assist with recovery efforts.

Who can apply for the grant

1. Queensland community groups and organisations (sporting clubs, historical and show societies, men’s sheds etc)
2. Charities that help Queenslanders
3. First Nations councils

Type Of Recovery-Based Projects Considered
•Equipment
Projects related to personal protective equipment (PPE), compliance, equipment for the organisation’s use and/or sporting equipment. Excluding technology.

•Capital works
Projects requesting funding for updates to infrastructure, renovations and other types of building work. Mitigation/resilience components to protect from future events must be incorporated.

•Technology
Includes projects related to digital services, technology equipment (such as replacement of hardware and software) and connectivity.

•Human Services
Projects related to mental health, wellbeing, and domestic violence.

How To apply
Applying online for the Grant is easy; applicants can save and return to the form at their convenience. Our website has all the information you’ll need to compile and submit your application.

If you have any queries regarding the special grant round, or if you are having trouble filling out the form, please email racqfoundation@racq.com.au or call 07 3872 8603.