Grants & Opportunities

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) provides funding for projects that promote and develop arts, culture and heritage in the Townsville Region. It is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Townsville City Council. RADF is a unique partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local talent, unite communities and celebrate the arts across the state. This dataset includes the number of Regional Arts Development Fund grants awarded. Although all due care has been taken to ensure that this data is correct, no warranty is expressed or implied by Townsville City Council in its use.

The Capricorn Bunker Group site is in the southern region of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park World Heritage Area (GBR). The HF ocean radar coverage is from the coast to beyond the edge of the continental shelf. This is an area where the East Australian Current (EAC) meanders as it moves south from the Swain Reefs and loses touch with the western land boundary. The area is dynamic with warm EAC water recirculating and being wind-driven northwards along the coast inside the GBR lagoon. The recirculating warm water contrasts with the upwelling tendency of the parts of the EAC which continue to move southwards. The CBG radar is ideally placed to follow filaments of different water types and to investigate their impacts on coral reefs and fisheries. Applications of the CBG radar data are in the frequency and location of regional upwelling that fuels productivity, and in the connectivity between reefs and islands. At the central point of the CBG area of coverage is the Heron Is

The 2026-27 Budget is officially available at budget.gov.au as the authoritative source of Budget Papers (BPs) and Portfolio Budget Statement (PBS) documents. The 2026-27 Budget was tabled in the Parliament on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 (Budget night). This dataset is a collection of data sources from the 2026-27 Budget, including: * PBS Excel spreadsheets (including Table 2.X.1 Budgeted Expenses for Outcome X in machine readable format) – available after PBSs are tabled in the Senate (~8.15pm Budget night) * Selected tables from Budget Paper No. 1 will be available * Selected tables from Budget Paper No. 4 will be available (~8.15pm after Budget night) The data has been provided to assist those who wish to analyse and visualise key elements of the 2026-27 Budget. Data users should refer to footnotes and memoranda in the original files as these are not usually captured in machine readable CSVs. Information about the PBS Excel files and CSV: The PBS Excel files published should

The Deadly Active Sport and Recreation Program (DASRP) provides grant funding targeted at 17 identified discrete communities to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of physical activity opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2026.

This dataset records Scooter Assisted Large Area Diver-based (SALAD) surveys of Crown of Thorns Starfish (CoTS) in the northern Great Barrier Reef from 2019 - 2025. Using scooters allows large coral reef areas to be surveyed, while allowing divers to slow down and spend more time to locate cryptic CoTS where scars on coral are visible. This dataset records the density of CoTS over the survey tracks and size measurements of individual CoTS. This dataset comprises of two inter-related tables. The primary table (GBR_JCU_SALAD-CoTS-surveys_2019-2025_Tracks.csv) provides data at the level of individual SALAD tows (generally two parallel surveys conducted in each time and place), which shows the size and position of the survey area and reports on both the number of CoTS recorded as well as the number of distinct sets of feeding scars (where CoTS were not detected). This allows for estimates of recorded densities (number of CoTS sighted per hectare), inferred densities (number of CoTS as

Successful recipients of 2026 Business Growth Fund Round 7. Grant funding commitments at the time of announcement – 12 June 2026.

This dataset summarises subtidal benthic surveys in Yanyuwa Sea Country into 3 GIS shapefiles. (1) A point (site) shapefile describes seagrass presence/absence at 849 subtidal sites surveyed by vessel. (2) The meadow shapefile describes attributes of 46 subtidal seagrass meadows. (3) The interpolation shapefile describes variation in subtidal seagrass biomass across the seagrass meadows. This project is a partnership between the li-Anthawirriyarra rangers, Charles Darwin University, James Cook University, and Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation to map the subtidal habitats of the Yanyuwa Indigenous Protected Area (IPA), an area of profound importance to the Marra and Yanyuwa people and to the marine ecosystem of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Benthic habitat maps of Yanyuwa Country were produced, with a focus on seagrass. This project was funded by the NT Government Aboriginal Ranger Grant Program. The sampling methods used to study, describe and monitor seagrass meadow

This flythrough highlights canyon environments within the Gascoyne Marine Park offshore northwestern Australia. The Cape Range Canyon is a relatively narrow, linear canyon that initiates on the continental slope, but is connected to the shelf via a narrow channel. The walls of the canyon are steep and reveal a history of slumping and retrogressive failure, that have broadened the canyon over time. The floor contains a series of deep plunge pools, indicative of the action of sediment-laden turbidity currents in further eroding this canyon. Epibenthos within the canyons was relatively sparse and likely regulated by disturbance associated with sedimentation in the canyons. Rock overhangs often supported the highest densities of benthic suspension feeders, including glass sponges, octocorals, and ascidians. Bathymetry data and seafloor imagery for this flythrough was collected by the Schmidt Ocean Institute during survey FK200308. Funding was provided by Schmidt Ocean Institute, Geoscien

Potential impacts of climate change present significant challenges for land use planning, emergency management and risk mitigation across Australia. Even in current climate conditions, the Rockhampton Regional Council area is subject to the impacts of natural hazards, such as bushfires, floods, and tropical cyclones (extreme winds and storm surge). All of these hazards may worsen with climate change. To consider future climate hazard within council practices, the Rockhampton Regional Council received funding from the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Grants Program Project for a project under the Settlements and Infrastructure theme. This funding was provided to evaluate the ability of urban planning principles and practices to accommodate climate change and the uncertainty of climate change impacts. Within this project, the Rockhampton Regional Council engaged Geoscience Australia to undertake the modelling of natural hazards under current and future climate conditions. Ge

Townsville City Grants and Partnerships provide funding and in kind support to help local community organisations and businesses to make positive contributions to the quality of life in Townsville. This dataset includes approved Grants and Partnerships (Community Partnerships, Social, Environmental, Economic).

This dataset shows the effects of herbicides (detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchments) on the growth rates (from cell density data) and photosynthesis (effective quantum yield) on the green algae Raphidocelis subcapitata during laboratory experiments conducted during 2019. The aims of this project were to develop and apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of Photosystem II (PSII) and alternative herbicides on the growth and photosynthetic efficiency of the green algae Raphidocelis subcapitata. Growth bioassays were performed over 3-day exposures using herbicides that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area (O’Brien et al. 2016). Effects of herbicides on the photophysiology of Raphidocelis subcapitata, measured by chlorophyll fluorescence as the effective quantum yield (Delta F/Fm') were investigated using pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) fluorometry after 72 h herbicide exposure. These toxicity data will enable improved assessment of

This dataset shows the effects of herbicides (detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchments) on the growth rates (from cell density data) and photosynthesis (effective quantum yield) on the microalgae Chlorella sp. during laboratory experiments conducted from 2017-2019. The aims of this project were to develop and apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of Photosystem II (PSII) and alternative herbicides on the growth and photosynthetic efficiency of the microalgae Chlorella sp. Growth bioassays were performed over 3-day exposures using herbicides that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area (O’Brien et al. 2016). Effects of herbicides on the photophysiology of Chlorella sp., measured by chlorophyll fluorescence as the effective quantum yield (Delta F/Fm’) were investigated using mini-PAM fluorometry after 72 h herbicide exposure. These toxicity data will enable improved assessment of the risks posed by PSII and alternative herbicides to mic

This dataset shows the effects of of the insecticide imidacloprid and the fungicide propiconazole on larval development of the acorn barnacle Amphibalanus amphitrite experiments conducted in 2018 and 2019. The aim of this project was to apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of the insecticide imidacloprid and the fungicide propiconazole on larval development rate of the acorn barnacle Amphibalanus Amphitrite. Larval development bioassays(4-d exposures) were conducted using a fungicide and insecticide that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area (O'Brien et al., 2016). These toxicity data will enable improved assessment of the risks posed by pesticides to marine crustaceans for both regulatory purposes and for comparison with other taxa. Methods: Pesticide stock solutions were prepared using PESTANAL (Merck) analytical grade products (purity greater than or equal to 98%): imidacloprid (CAS 138261-41-3) and propiconazole (CAS 60207-90-1). T

Successful recipients of Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business (CDSB) Grants Programs in 2026. Grant funding commitments at the time of announcement.

The Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP) is a grants program that provides funding to improve mobile connectivity in bushfire priority areas along the edges of Australia's major cities. PUMP complements the Mobile Black Spot Program, providing grant funding to mobile network operators and infrastructure providers to deploy new mobile phone infrastructure to address mobile reception and coverage issues in peri-urban areas. The program targets long standing mobile coverage and reception issues in the peri-urban fringes of Australia's major cities, including on the underserved fringes of large regional cities like Geelong, the Gold Coast, and Newcastle. The peri-urban fringe is where the bush meets the edges of the suburbs, creating natural disaster risks for those living and working in those areas. These areas have been underserved because of their high cost, difficult terrain and lower population densities. For more information on PUMP go to https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/pump

<strong>Hobart Grant Eligibility Map</strong> The&nbsp;City of Hobart grants program&nbsp;supports community-driven activities that make a real difference for people and communities. Our grants can help bring your idea or project to life. &nbsp; <strong>Learn more about our grant programs: </strong><a href="https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Grants-and-funding">Grants and funding – City of Hobart, Tasmania Australia</a> &nbsp; <strong>About This App: </strong>Use this interactive map to check if a property address falls within the&nbsp;City of Hobart Local Government Area (LGA)&nbsp;to determine geographic eligibility for one of our grants. Simply search for an address or click on a property to see if it meets the location criteria. Properties within the Hobart LGA will display a confirmation message. If the property is outside the boundary, the map will indicate that it may not qualify. &nbsp;

This dataset shows the effects of herbicides (detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchments) on growth rates (from surface area and biomass) and photosynthesis (effective quantum yield) on the aquatic fern Azolla pinnata during laboratory experiments conducted in 2019. The aims of this project were to develop and apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of Photosystem II (PSII) and alternative herbicides on the growth and photosynthetic efficiency of the aquatic fern Azolla pinnata. Growth bioassays were performed over 14-day exposures using herbicides that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area (O’Brien et al. 2016). Chronic effects of herbicides on the photophysiology of A. pinnata, measured by chlorophyll fluorescence as the effective quantum yield (Delta F/Fm’) were investigated using PAM fluorometry after 14-day herbicide exposure. These toxicity data will enable improved assessment of the risks posed by PSII and alternative herbicides

This dataset shows the effects of eight herbicides (detected in Great Barrier Reef catchments) on the specific growth rates (from cell density data) of the microalgae Tetraselmis sp. during laboratory experiments conducted in 2019. The aim of this project was to apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of Photosystem II (PSII) and alternative herbicides on the growth of the marine microalgae Tetraselmis sp. Growth bioassays were performed over 3-day exposures using pesticides that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area (O’Brien et al. 2016). These toxicity data will enable improved assessment of the risks posed by PSII and alternative herbicides to microalgae for both regulatory purposes and for comparison with other taxa. Methods: The chlorophyte Tetraselmis sp. (strain CS-317) was purchased from the Australian National Algae Supply Service, Hobart (CSIRO). Cultures of Tetraselmis sp. were established in EDTA-free Guillard’s f/2 marine med

This dataset shows the effects of herbicides and one fungicide (detected in Great Barrier Reef catchments) on the specific growth rates (from cell density data) of the microalgae Tisochrysis lutea during laboratory experiments conducted from 2018-2019. The aim of this project was to apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of Photosystem II (PSII), alternative herbicides and one fungicide on the growth of the marine microalgae Tisochrysis lutea. Growth bioassays were performed over 3-day exposures using pesticides that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area (O'Brien et al., 2016). These toxicity data will enable improved assessment of the risks posed by PSII and alternative herbicides as well as the fungicide propiconazole to microalgae for both regulatory purposes and for comparison with other taxa. Methods: The haptophyte Tisochrysis lutea (formerly known as Isochrysis galbana)(Grant etal. 2017) (strain CS-177) was purchased from the Aust

This dataset shows the effects of imazapic (detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchments) on the growth rate (from cell density data) on the cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa over a 72 hour exposure period during laboratory experiments conducted in 2019. The aims of this project were to develop and apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of Photosystem II (PSII) and alternative herbicides on the growth of the cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa. Growth bioassays were performed over 3-day exposures using imazapic which has been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area (O’Brien et al. 2016). This toxicity data will enable improved assessment of the risks posed by the herbicide imazapic to cyanobacteria for both regulatory purposes and for comparison with other taxa. Methods: The cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa (Kutzing) Kutzing 1846 (Cyanophyceae) (CS338/01) was purchased from the Australian National Algae Supply Service, Hobart (CSIRO). Cult

This dataset shows the effects of herbicides (detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchments) on the growth rates (from cell density data) and photosynthesis (effective quantum yield) on the green algae Desmodesmus asymmetricus during laboratory experiments conducted during 2019. The aims of this project were to develop and apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of Photosystem II (PSII) and alternative herbicides on the growth and photosynthetic efficiency of the green algae Desmodesmus asymmetricus. Growth bioassays were performed over 3-day exposures using herbicides that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area (O’Brien et al. 2016). Effects of herbicides on the photophysiology of Desmodesmus asymmetricus, measured by chlorophyll fluorescence as the effective quantum yield (Delta F/Fm') were investigated using mini-PAM fluorometry after 72 h herbicide exposure. These toxicity data will enable improved assessment of the risks posed by PSII

This dataset shows the effects of herbicides (detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchments) on the growth rates (from frond number and surface area) and photosynthesis (effective quantum yield) on the duckweed Lemna aequinoctialis during laboratory experiments conducted from 2017-2019. The aims of this project were to develop and apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of Photosystem II (PSII) and alternative herbicides on the growth and photosynthetic efficiency of the lesser duckweed Lemna aequinoctialis. Growth bioassays were performed over 4-day exposures using herbicides that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area (O’Brien et al. 2016). Chronic effects of herbicides on the photophysiology of L. aequinoctialis, measured by chlorophyll fluorescence as the effective quantum yield (Delta F/Fm') were investigated using mini-PAM fluorometry after 4-day herbicide exposure. These toxicity data will enable improved assessment of the risks pose

This dataset shows the effects of herbicides (detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchments) on the growth rates (from cell density data) and photosynthesis (effective quantum yield) on the microalgae Chaetoceros muelleri during laboratory experiments conducted from 2018-2019. The aims of this project were to develop and apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of Photosystem II (PSII) and alternative herbicides on the growth and photosynthetic efficiency of the microalgae Chaetoceros muelleri. Growth bioassays were performed over 3-day exposures using herbicides that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area(O’Brien et al. 2016). Acute effects of herbicides on the photophysiology of C. muelleri, measured by chlorophyll fluorescence as the effective quantum yield (Delta F/Fm') were investigated in 48-well plates using imaging PAM fluorometry after 24 h herbicide exposure(Mercurio et al. 2018, Schreiber et al. 2002). These toxicity data will ena

This dataset shows the effects of herbicides (detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchments) on the growth rates (from stem length and biomass) on the stonewort Ceratophyllum demersum during laboratory experiments conducted in 2019. The aims of this project were to develop and apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of non-PSII herbicides on the growth of the stonewort Ceratophyllum demersum. Growth bioassays were performed over 7-day exposures using herbicides that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area (O’Brien et al. 2016). This toxicity data will enable improved assessment of the risks posed by non-PSII herbicides to aquatic macrophytes for both regulatory purposes and for comparison with other taxa. Methods: The stonewort Ceratophyllum demersum was supplied by Watergarden Paradise Aquatic Nursery, Bass Hill, NSW. Cultures were maintained in 500 L outdoor plastic tanks in recirculating dechlorinated tap water, aerated and maintained at

This dataset shows the effects of herbicides (detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchments) on the growth rates (from cell density data) and photosynthesis (effective quantum yield) on the microalgae Rhodomonas salina during laboratory experiments conducted from 2018-2019. The aims of this project were to develop and apply standard ecotoxicology protocols to determine the effects of Photosystem II (PSII) and alternative herbicides on the growth and photosynthetic efficiency of the microalgae Rhodomonas salina. Growth bioassays were performed over 3-day exposures using herbicides that have been detected in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area(O’Brien et al. 2016). Acute effects of herbicides on the photophysiology of R. salina, measured by chlorophyll fluorescence as the effective quantum yield (Delta F/Fm') were investigated in 48-well plates using imaging PAM fluorometry after 24 h herbicide exposure(Mercurio et al. 2018, Schreiber et al. 2002). These toxicity data will enable impr