Grants & Funding

There are a range of opportunities available for both athletes and organisations to access funding in Queensland.

Updated 19 January 2026

Queensland Government

Queensland Government funding programs provide new and improved opportunities for people to participate in sport and active recreation.

For Children:

• Play On! Vouchers

  Eligible families can apply for $200 vouchers to use with registered activity providers.
  Each Queensland child aged 5 –17 can receive one voucher per financial year.
  If your child received a Play On! Sports Voucher in Round 1, they’re not eligible for Round 2.
  Remember to redeem your child’s Play On! Sports Voucher with an Activity Provider before the expiry date.
  Round 2 is OPEN! Apply now and help your child get active: Play On! Sports Vouchers 

• For families seeking financial assistance with the compulsory costs associated with attending State Championships, please note that the Emerging Athlete Pathways (EAP) program is currently being replaced by the Queensland Government’s new Grassroots to Gold program, which forms part of the Queensland Spirit: The Road to 2032 strategy.

  At this stage, further information regarding the new program, including eligibility criteria, application processes and implementation timeframes, is yet to be released. It is also unclear whether events that have already taken place will be eligible for assistance under the new funding model.

  QTF encourages families to monitor this page for the latest updates and information as it becomes available.

• Local Sporting Champions (LSC) is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 who are participating in state, national or international competitions. If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.

  Round 2 2026-27

  Applications open: 1 September 2026
  Applications close: 31st October 2026
  Notification of outcomes: From December 2026
  
  

For Clubs and Organisations:

• Register your organisation to accept Play On! Vouchers. Up to $200 can be used by eligible children to help pay for club membership, registration and/or participation fees for registered organisations

DISASTER RECOVERY

• Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program Level 1 provides up to $5,000 for eligible not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations to support the re-establishment of club operations following significant weather events – CLOSED
• Sport and Recreation Recovery Grant provides up to $20,000 for sport and active recreation organisations who have also applied for Level 1 Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program and the Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant (QRIDA) 

Office of Liquor and Gaming

Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF)

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) is Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program and distributes approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups. The GCBF funding helps these groups to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities.

2026 funding information:

1. Round 127 – $35,000 standard grant round: Opened 31 August 2026, Closes 28 September 2026

The dates of the remaining GCBF rounds in 2026 are yet to be finalised. 

For further information please see the Department of Justice website:  https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants

Future Opportunities – Queensland Government 

• Active Women & Girls Program
  The program is dedicated to encouraging greater participation across all facets of sport and active recreation, from playing to coaching and volunteering to umpiring and team management. Local or regional level Queensland not-for-profit sport or recreation organisations or not-for-profit community organisations can apply for $7500 funding, which can be used across a range of focus areas, such as volunteer training, resources, equipment or creating more participation opportunities for women and girls within clubs, communities and organisations. Applications CLOSED

Sport Australia 

Federal Government (Australian Sports Commission)

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is the Australian Government agency responsible for supporting and investing in sport. The ASC comprises; Sport Australia — responsible for driving the broader sport sector including participation, supporting activities linked to sport and sport industry growth, and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) — leading our high-performance sport system.

The ASC provides opportunities for individuals and sporting organisations to receive funding through Sport Australia.

• Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships – OPEN 1 September 2026 and will CLOSE on 31 October 2026
• Local Para Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability. If successful, applicants will receive $750-$1000 towards the cost of attending their championships – OPEN 1 September 2026 and will CLOSE 31 October 2026.
• Women Leaders in Sport program empowering women in sport and helping to create a culture which values gender equity. This is through opportunities via Executive Programs, Leadership Workshops, Individual Grants and Organisational Grants – OPEN 1 September 2026 and will CLOSE 31 October 2026.

There are other opportunities for individuals and sporting organisations to receive funding outlined at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding

Australian Sports Foundation 

The ASF funds programs designed to increase healthy activity levels and grow participation in sport. Grants are distributed to support projects that improve access to sport for a range of people and communities.

The Australian Sports Foundation’s focus is on helping kids get active, breaking down the barriers of entry for women and girls, and on bringing more diversity to sport. We work towards an Australia where sport is accessible for all.

ASF Grant information is available here: https://asf.org.au/grants

Other Sport and Recreation funding sources

• Your local council may provide funding to support not-for-profit organisations