Gambling Community Benefit Fund
Round 116 is now closed. Round 117 ($35,000 standard grant round) will open mid-April and close at midnight on 31 May 2023.
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) is Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program and distributes approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups. The GCBF funding helps these groups to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities.
In 2023, the GCBF program has 4 funding rounds available:
- $100,000 super round for all priorities—closes 28 February
- $35,000 standard grant round—closes 31 May
- $35,000 standard grant round—closes 31 August
- $35,000 standard grant round—closes 31 October.
To check eligibility requirements and understand your organisation’s responsibilities throughout all stages of the grant funding process, read the guidelines for GCBF applicants and instructions for applying for the GCBF grant. Contact the GCBF team on phone 1800 633 619 if you need help.
We will provide an update here and on Facebook when the next round is open.
The outcome of a funding application may take up to 4 to 5 months after the closing date.
Guidelines for GCBF applicants
Read the guidelines that explain the eligibility requirements for Gambling Community Benefit Fund applicants and how funding approvals are prioritised.
How to apply for a GCBF grant
Learn how to apply for a Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant using the online grants portal.
List of successful GCBF applicants
See the full lists of successful applicants for each Gambling Community Benefit Fund funding round.
Gambling Community Benefit Committee members
Learn about the professional and personal backgrounds of the Gambling Community Benefit Committee members.
Good news from the GCBF
Read good news stories about Gambling Community Benefit Fund recipients and the people and groups involved with the fund giving back to the community.