How funding decisions are made
Your application will be assessed based on the type of funding you are requesting through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).
Applications are assessed by an independent 12 member body, the Gambling Community Benefit Committee. The Committee makes recommendations to the Minister, in line with the objectives of the GCBF. These objectives are to support community groups in delivering services, leisure activities and opportunities that benefit Queensland communities.
When submitting your application, consider the following funding categories and additional factors that inform decision making by the Committee.
What the Committee considers—funding categories ranked by importance
The Committee reviews applications in the following order of importance, with number 1 being the highest:
- Essential repairs or replacements—items or facilities directly affected, damaged or destroyed by a declared natural disaster in the last 2 years.
- Equipment or facility improvements—projects or items that enhance or improve community facilities or services.
- Vehicles and large mobile assets—buses, cars, caravans, boats, tractors, trailers, large mowers, motorbikes and similar items.
- Community events and programs—training, workshops, festivals, publications and website development.
- Recent grant recipients—organisations that have received more than $15,000 from the GCBF within the last two years.
Other important factors considered when reviewing applications
Beyond the funding categories, the Committee also evaluates:
- Community benefit—projects that assist multiple organisations or have broad impact.
- Location and regional impact—geographic spread of funding benefits.
- Community sector being assisted—social impact and inclusivity.
- Financial position of the organisation—need-based considerations.
- Age of the organisation—longevity and establishment status.
- Value for money—cost-effectiveness and impact.
- Other contributions—financial or in-kind contributions towards the project.
- Income generation potential—whether the organisation can generate revenue.
- Number of applications by the same sponsor—ensuring fair distribution.
- Government priorities identified by the Minister.