Individual Development Grants

This program supports individuals who are performing, competing or presenting at national or international competitions, conferences and events. Individuals must be selected by a recognised national body and provide a letter of selection. Funding will assist with expenses incurred while attending the activity.

Information on eligibility, category priorities and assessment criteria

Community Grants Guidelines (PDF, 301KB) updated January 2024

When is funding available?

Applications can be submitted all year round and are assessed every two months. (Rounds close at the end of January, March, May, July, September and November)

What funding is available?

While this program offers a maximum of $500 per individual, there is a sliding scale of funding amounts relating to the nature of the activity, its location, and (where relevant) the number of individuals from a team applying. (see table below)

Groups or teams attending the same event: The total amount of funding to members of a group or team attending the same event cannot exceed $2,000. Any team member who wishes to apply, must submit their own application. Team applications will not be accepted, however all eligible members of the same team who wish to apply MUST submit their applications within the same assessment period. For further information phone the Grants Team on 5420 8616.

Nature of the activity	Location	Funding amount
International activity	Overseas - beyond Australasia/Oceania	$500
International activity	Overseas - within Australasia/Oceania	$450
International activity	Within Australia, excluding Queensland	$400
International activity	Within Queensland	$350
National activity	Interstate - beyond NSW and ACT	$300
National activity	Interstate - NSW and ACT	$250
National activity	Within Qld - beyond South East Qld	$250
National activity	Within South East Qld (including Bundaberg)	$200