Funding and Grants

The Queensland Government is delivering cost of living relief for Queensland families and helping keep kids active, with $200 Play On! sport vouchers. From Monday 4 August, Queensland families can claim a $200 Play On! voucher per child aged between five and 17. The vouchers will be provided over two rounds, for summer or winter sports.

A total of $42.5 million is now available to Queensland sport and recreation clubs and local councils impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the Western Queensland floods between March and May this year.  

Eligible not-for-profit sport and recreation clubs and local councils can apply for up to $1 million to help repair, restore, rebuild, and where possible, improve resilience of facilities damaged during the severe weather events.

Applications close on Friday 6 February 2026, or earlier if funding is exhausted.

The Multicultural Connect Grants Program (MCGP) is an annual, open competitive grants program that provides matched funding for community-led capital infrastructure projects like building or upgrading facilities for multicultural groups. The program recognises the diverse needs of multicultural populations and emphasises inclusivity and support for communities to thrive.

A total of $1,250,000 is available for the 2025-26 round. One-off funding of up to $500,000 (GST exclusive) is available for building or upgrading multicultural facilities, including community halls, meeting spaces and hubs, or sporting facilities.

EOIs are open and close on Friday 14 November.

The Women’s Career Grant provides up to $4,999 to women to help meet the costs associated with the transition back into the workforce, including towards workwear, technology, childcare, recertification and training, job readiness assistance and relocation costs (within Queensland).

Grant funding is available from 3 November to 30 June 2026, or until funds have been exhausted.