The community grant program has been established to encourage community-led initiatives to improve liveability, health and education in communities throughout regional and remote Queensland.

The objectives of the community grant program are:

• To make meaningful and positive contributions to support the development of vibrant, liveable and sustainable regional and remote communities.
• To foster productive partnerships between QCoal Foundation and local communities and organisations that facilitate long-term, sustainable solutions to community identified needs.
• To provide a simple and transparent process for the application and receipt of project funding that benefits regional and remote communities.

Community Spirit Grants are for up to $2,000.

Closing Dates for applications for the Community Spirit Grants are:

• 15 January
• 30 April
• 31 August

They are awarded 3 times per year (February, May, September).

Short term or one-off projects that reflect the spirit and aspirations of the community.

QCoal Foundation prioritises community grant applications that are focused on one or more of the following priority areas:

• Liveability – improving the general liveability of regional and remote communities in a way that is valued by that community.
• Health – improving access to health services in regional and remote communities.
• Education – supporting access to education in regional and remote communities to create pathways to employment.

All applications must demonstrate how their project is aligned with one or more of these priority areas.

Eligibility

The QCoal Foundation is only able to provide grants to not-for-profit organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. In some cases QCoal Foundation may refer applications from other community groups to our donor partners who may be able to assist. They are unable to provide grants to individuals.

Grants are not available for: 

• Individuals
• Commercial enterprises 
• Political, religious or spiritual organisations whose application relates to promotion of their beliefs
• Repayment of loans
• Project contingency

• Phone: 07 3002 2900
• Email: contact@qcoalfoundation.org