July 29, 2025
Three local community funds are currently offering funding opportunities for South Burnett not-for-profit groups:
These include:
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Tarong Community Partnership Fund
The fund is particularly interested in supporting community projects that boost economic capacity, strengthen preparedness and resilience, and genuinely improve the quality of life.
To be eligible to apply to the fund, projects must meet at least ONE of the below criteria:
- Facilitates a collaborative approach to social connectedness
- Leads to increased employment
- Improves access to and/or sustainability of existing critical services
- Enhances educational opportunities and personal leadership
- Builds community economic capacity, preparedness and resilience
More information about the Tarong Community Partnership Fund is available online or contact the Stakeholder Engagement team by calling (07) 4160-9251.
Applications close on Monday, September 1, 2025.
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Powerlink Community Grants
The 2025 Powerlink Community Grants program is now open with up to $450,000 available to support community initiatives throughout regional Queensland.
Community groups, community clubs and not-for-profit groups across 18 Local Government Areas – including the South Burnett, Gympie, Toowoomba, Western Downs and Somerset council areas – are encouraged to apply for the grants valued up to $5000 each.
Applications can be made online
Applications must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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Coopers Gap Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund
The Coopers Gap Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund is open for applications.
The fund is designed to support communities within 25km of the Coopers Gap Wind Farm, with a focus on the communities of Kumbia, Bell and Jandowae.
The 25km radius also includes the Bunya Mountains, Wengenville, Alice Creek and Mannuem.
The focus of the fund is to support initiatives that benefit:
- Education
- Youth
- Environment
- Health, safety and wellbeing
- Community infrastructure
- Arts and culture
- Economic development
- Social welfare
To apply for funding, visit Smarty Grants
Applications are due before midnight on Friday, August 22.
