Grants in QLD
Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2
$25,000-$2.5M
This program co-funds energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for local governments to deliver reduced energy bills and emissions from local government owned and/or operated facilities.
ARENA Community Batteries Round 2
$5 million - $20 million
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $46.3 million in funding for Round 2 of the Community Batteries Funding Program. This program aims to deploy community batteries across Australia to lower energy bills, cut emissions and reduce pressure on the electricity grid.
Festivals Australia Program – Round 21
The total funding pool is approximately $1.4 million each financial year.
The Festival's Australia program aims to support arts and culture activities at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia. It is a part of the Australian Government's Arts and Cultural Development Program to support participation in, and access to, Australia's arts and culture.
Each funding round allocates approximately $700,000 with the average grant recipient receiving $40,000.
Queensland Destination Events Fund (QDEF)
$15,000 - $100,000
The Queensland Destination Events Fund (QDEF) aims to leverage the benefits between events and the destinations they are staged, extending the effects of the economic, marketing and social benefits of events throughout metropolitan and regional Queensland.
Visions of Australia Program – Round 22
$2.8M annual funding pool
Federal grants supporting touring exhibitions and cultural access for regional and remote communities across Australia.
Critical Technologies Challenge Program – Round 2
Stage 1: $100,000-$500,000; Stage 2: up to $5million
This program supports consortia collaborations with funding to develop quantum technology solutions or components addressing market-driven challenges of national significance. Projects may also integrate advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics to create innovative solutions.
Regional Airports Program – Round 4
$20,000-$7.5million
The Regional Airports Program aims to support the enhancement of aviation safety, accessibility and climate resilience. Up to $7.5 million in funding available for regional airports and aerodromes.
QLD First Nations Fashion and Textiles Accelerator Fund
Tier 1: $30,000 Tier 2: $60,000Â
This fund seeks to support First Nations artists to share their stories, celebrate their cultural identity and maximise the economic potential of their art by translating it into fashion and fabric, with focus on commercial growth.
QLD Arts Organisations Fund 2026-2029
$100,000
Arts Queensland will provide support for small to medium-sized arts and cultural QLD companies become stronger and share their creative works. This fund will support the core operational and program delivery costs, helping to ensure they are well positioned to deliver on and leverage the opportunity of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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