About Us - Gambling Community Benefit Fund

The Queensland Government established the Gambling Community Benefit Fund in 1994 to provide funding to community groups in Queensland.

One-off grants of up to $30,000 are allocated to approved not-for-profit organisations to help them provide community services or activities that benefit the community. These grants are not intended to replace existing sources of support for these organisations.

Grants of more than $30,000 are considered for more complex projects which have significant community benefit.

Where does the money come from?

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund receives money from taxes on Golden Casket lotteries, wagering, keno and gaming machines. It distributes these funds to community projects on a quarterly basis. The Fund is just one way the Government returns taxes received from gambling activities. In redistributing gambling taxes through its grants program, the Gambling Community Benefit Fund plays an important role in ensuring, on balance, the whole State benefits from gambling in Queensland.

Who can apply?

Applications must be from Queensland-based organisations. Virtually all Queensland not-for-profit community organisations are eligible to apply for a grant, either in their own right (if incorporated) or through a sponsor (if not incorporated).

Funding Rounds

The Fund has four funding rounds a year. The closing dates for applications are 28 February, 31 May, 31 August and 30 November. Allocations are made to successful organisations approximately 12 weeks after the funding round closing date.

Each application is valid for six months. If your application is not successful in the in the first funding round, it is automatically considered in the next funding round.

To apply to the Fund you will need to get a Funding Application Package. Download a funding application package from the Grants Guide.

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Committee

An independent community-based committee considers all applications for funding to the Fund and makes recommendations to the Treasurer on allocations from the GCBF. The Committee considers applications on a quarterly basis throughout the year.

The Committee publishes an Annual Allocations Report, which profiles the work of the Fund throughout the year. It contains statistical information about grants distribution and gives examples of funded projects.

The current Gambling Community Benefit Fund Committee was appointed in August 2007 for a period of three years. The members of the Committee are:

Mary Philip
Mike Sarquis
Helga Biro
Rae Kelly
Monica James
Julie Healy
Myles McGregor-Lowndes

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Secretariat

The Secretariat , based in Queensland Treasury, provides advice and executive support to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Committee. This support includes promotion of the Fund, assessment of applications, financial administration and general reporting on the Fund's activities and progress.

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