Gambling Community Benefit Fund
Grant funding opportunity
Round 127 opened on 31 August 2026 and will close on 28 September 2026.
Grants of up to $35,000 are available.
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The online grants portal is undergoing scheduled maintenance between 5pm and midnight Friday 11 September and will be unavailable during this time.
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The Gambling Community Benefit Fund is an initiative to help not-for-profit community groups. Funding is available for projects that benefit Queensland communities.
Trouble signing in or resetting your password
We have a new online grants system. You can reset your password, sign in or register to apply for Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant funding.
To reset your password, select Forgot password on the sign-in page and follow the instructions.
During busy periods, the online grants portal may take longer to load or respond. If this happens:
- wait a few minutes before you try again
- refresh the page
- try again later if the problem continues.
Watch the video to learn how to sign in, set or reset your password, and update your organisation’s details.
What it does
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund initiative helps Queensland community groups with one-off grants. The grants are a single payment for a specific project or initiative.
How it helps
With more than $60 million available each year funding helps these groups to:
- improve community facilities
- buy equipment and vehicles
- run community programs and events
- provide services and activities for Queensland communities.
The Queensland Government provides the fund. The Department of Justice manages it.
It is free to apply.
When it runs
Round 127 is now open.
Outcomes of funding application may take up to 4 to 5 months after the closing date.
Who we work with
We work with not-for-profit organisations—where their purpose benefits the community.
Your community group must be either:
- a legal entity
- a sponsored entity and not incorporated or registered.
Once you finish the project and submit your report (acquit the grant), the grant is closed.
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.