Gambling Community Benefit Fund
Round 126 will open mid-January 2026 and close on 28 February 2026. This round offers grants of up to $35,000.
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.
The dates of the remaining GCBF rounds in 2026 are yet to be finalised. Further information will be provided when available.
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.