Please note the funding opportunities that are available.

Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefit Fund (BICCBF)Provider: Queensland Government – Department of Justice and Attorney-GeneralAmount: Max per grant $5,000Opens: 1 October 2012Closes: 30 November 2012
Objective: One off grants of up to $5,000 are allocated to approved not-for-profit organisations to help provide community services or activities that benefit the community. These grants are not intended to replace existing sources of support for these organisations.Grants of more than $5,000 are considered for more complex applications which have significant community benefit.More information on this can be obtained from http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/index.shtml…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF)Provider: Queensland Government – Department of Justice and Attorney-GeneralAmount: Max per grant $35,000Opens: 25 September 2012Closes: 30 November 2012
Objective: One off grants of up to $35,000 are allocated to approved not-for-profit organisations to help provide community services or activities that benefit the community. These grants are not intended to replace existing sources of support for these organisations.Grants of more than $35,000 are considered for more complex applications which have significant community benefit.More information on this can be obtained from http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/index.shtml…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Sport Incentive ProgramProvider: Australian Sports FoundationAmount: VariousClosing date: Ongoing
Objective: The program aims to increase opportunities for Australians to participate in sport and/or excel in sports performance. More information on this can be obtained from http://www.asf.org.au/home……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Young Athlete Assistance ProgramProvider: Queensland GovernmentAmount: Max per grant $200Closing date: Ongoing
Objective: This Program assists young athletes and officiators in Queensland who have competed or officiated at a State or State School Championship, National or National School Championship or International Championship. More information on this can be obtained from http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/funding/grant_details.do?fundingId=977187299  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Local Sporting Champions programProvider: Australian GovernmentAmount: $500 for successful individual applicants, and $3000 for successful team applicationsClosing date: Ongoing
Objective: The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state or national sporting championships or a School Sport Australia national championships. More information on this can be obtained from http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/local_sporting_champions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP)Provider: Australian Sports CommissionAmount: $1500 per person for national events and $4000 per person for international events during a financial year.Closing date: Ongoing
Objective: To provide financial assistance to elite Indigenous sportspeople including coaches, managers, trainers and officials. More information on this can be obtained from http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/indigenous/get_involved/eitaap…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Please read all criteria carefully before writing an application and contact our Grants Officer cuscgrants@gmail.com