A second round of grants of up to $150,000 each are now available to help Central Queensland communities further recover from the Central Queensland Bushfires, thanks to a Round Two $11 million recovery package being jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.

Queensland-based community groups, local councils, non-government organisations, peak & industry groups, research bodies and for-profit organisations delivering to the bushfire-impacted local government areas of Banana, Bundaberg, Central Highlands, Gladstone, Isaac, Livingstone, Mackay and Rockhampton  are encouraged to apply for either or both small grants (between $2,500 and $50,000) or large grants (between $50,001 and $150,000) to support events, activities and programs that drive community recovery activities, increase awareness and build local resilience.

Recipients of Central Queensland Bushfires – Round One grants and new applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Funding Information Paper is attached to this email to assist you to determine if groups are eligible, and how to submit an application.

Applications open 9am, Monday 1 October 2019.

Applications close 2pm, Tuesday 5 November 2019.

More information on the grants is available at https://www.communities.qld.gov.au/funding including links to the application forms via SmartyGrants.

For information or queries not contained in the Funding Information Paper, contact grantqueries@communities.qld.gov.au