QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program 2026

📝 About QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program

The QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program is designed to empower regional and remote communities in Queensland through partnerships with local organizations. Its primary goal is to:

• Support projects that improve liveability and sustainability.
• Address community-identified needs.
• Enhance access to education and health services.
• Facilitate long-term, community-driven solutions.

The program emphasizes simple and transparent processes, ensuring funding is accessible and directed toward initiatives that generate meaningful, lasting community benefits.

🎁 Benefits of QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program

The program offers Community Spirit Grants:

• Funding amount: Up to $2,000 per project.
• Frequency: Awarded every four months — February, May, September.
• Purpose: Support short-term or one-off projects that reflect community values and aspirations.
• Funding is intended for initiatives that respond to clearly identified local needs and align with program priorities, contributing to long-term community benefit.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants

• Not-for-profit organizations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.
• Community groups engaged in regional or remote Queensland projects.
• Partnerships with QCoal Foundation to deliver meaningful community impact.

Ineligible Applicants

• Individuals.
• Commercial enterprises.
• Political, religious, or spiritual organizations if the project promotes beliefs.
• Projects for loan repayment, contingency funding, or ineligible grant categories.

Preference is given to DGR-status organizations, though other community groups may be referred to donor partners if appropriate.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Applications can be submitted via the official website.

⏳ Application Deadline

• 30 April, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program.
• Apply directly via the QCoal Foundation Grant Toolbox.

• Funding amount: Up to $2,000 per project
• Frequency: Awarded every four months — February, May, September
• Purpose: Support short-term or one-off projects that reflect community values and aspirations
• Funding is intended for initiatives that respond to clearly identified local needs and align with program priorities, contributing to long-term community benefit.