Gambling Community Benefit Fund
Established in 1994 to provide funding to community groups in Queensland, the GCBF receives money from taxes on Golden Casket lotteries, wagering, keno and gaming machines. In redistributing gambling taxes through its grants program, the GCBF plays an important role in ensuring, on balance, the whole State benefits from gambling in Queensland.
One-off grants of up to $35,000 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.
· The GCBF has four annual funding rounds. Closing dates for applications are 28 February, 31 May, 31 August and 30 November. If your eligible application is not successful in the first funding round, it is automatically considered in the next funding round.
More information: http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/gcbf/index.shtml
Jupiterâs Casino Community Benefit Fund
Established in 1987 to provide funding to community groups in Queensland, the JCCBF receives money from taxes on casinos. In redistributing gambling taxes through its grants program, the JCCBF plays an important role in ensuring, on balance, the whole State benefits from gambling in Queensland.
One-off grants of up to $150,000 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.
· The JCCBF has four annual funding rounds. The closing dates for applications are 28 February, 31 May, 31 August and 30 November.
More information: http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/JCCBF/index.shtml