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QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program

QCoal Foundation — QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program
Amount
Up to $15,000
Closes
Monday 31 August 2026
Status
open
Type
open opportunity
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Description

Community Spirit Grants up to $2,000 and Community Growth Grants up to $15,000 for regional and remote Queensland community-led initiatives.

Requirements Summary

Not-for-profit organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status in regional and remote Queensland are eligible to apply. Projects must align with one or more priority areas: Liveability, Health, or Education. Two grant streams are available: Community Spirit Grants (up to $2,000, awarded three times yearly with deadlines in January, April, and August) and Community Growth Grants (up to $15,000, awarded annually with a January deadline). All applications must demonstrate community need, sustainability, and positive impact on regional/remote communities.

Eligibility Criteria

Organisation Type

Not-for-profit organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status preferred. Other community groups may be referred to donor partners.

organisational
Not Individuals

Grants cannot be provided to individuals

legal
Geographic Location

Projects must be located in regional and remote Queensland

geographic
Project Alignment

All applications must demonstrate alignment with one or more priority areas: Liveability, Health, or Education

project

Assessment Criteria

Alignment with Priority Areas35%

Project alignment with Liveability, Health, or Education objectives

Community Need and Impact30%

Demonstrated community need and positive impact on regional/remote Queensland communities

Sustainability and Partnerships25%

Long-term sustainability and fostering productive partnerships with local communities

Community Leadership10%

Community-led initiative demonstrating local aspirations and spirit

Timeline

Community Spirit Grant - Application Close
2025-01-15

Applications close for Community Spirit Grant round 1

Community Spirit Grant - Award
February

Community Spirit Grant awards announced

Community Spirit Grant - Application Close
2025-04-30

Applications close for Community Spirit Grant round 2

Community Spirit Grant - Award
May

Community Spirit Grant awards announced

Community Growth Grant - Application Close
2025-01-15

Applications close for Community Growth Grant

Community Growth Grant - Award
February

Community Growth Grant awards announced

Community Spirit Grant - Application Close
2025-08-31

Applications close for Community Spirit Grant round 3

Community Spirit Grant - Award
September

Community Spirit Grant awards announced

Priority Cohorts

Regional and remote Queensland communities
Not-for-profit organisations with DGR status
Categories
communityregionalhealtheducationregional-liveability
Focus Areas
communityhealtheducationregional-liveability
Target Recipients
nfpcommunity org
Funder
QCoal Foundation

QCoal Foundation supports community-led initiatives to improve liveability, health and education in regional and remote Queensland communities.

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