Variety QLD Community Grant 2026

Please ensure you read the guidelines before starting an application. Applications that do not meet the guidelines will be automatically declined. 

If you are still unsure if your request meets our guidelines, please contact our Kids Support Team on kidssupport@varietyqld.org.au or 07 3907 9300.

Community grant applications are capped at $15,000. If you are requesting funding above this amount due to special circumstances, please provide justification within your application.

Schools may also apply for up to $5,000 (out of the $15,000 cap) in discretionary funding as a cash grant towards essential school items such as textbooks and uniforms.

To be eligible for a Community Grant:

• The organisation or school must be based and operating in Queensland
• The grant must directly impact children aged 0-17 who are experiencing any of
  the following: Financial disadvantage, geographic isolation or living with a
  disability or chronic illness
• Only Queensland State or Special Schools are eligible to apply
• Private organisations are not eligible to apply
• Organisations must wait a minimum of 12 months after receiving a grant before
  submitting a new application
• The request must have a direct impact on the children the organisation supports
• Be a not for profit or community organisation classified as small or medium by the ACNC, and or with annual revenue below $6M

Funding Conditions

• Variety will pay the supplier directly
• No retrospective funding (items already purchased are ineligible)
• Organisations must wait a minimum of 12 months after receiving a grant before submitting a new application

Information Required

• Contact details of an authorised representative
• Details of the children who will benefit.
• Supplier quotes (no older than 3 months)
• Expected outcomes and how they will be measured
• Explanation of why support is needed and any other funding sources

• Retrospective purchases (items or services already paid for)
• Duplicate funding (items covered by NDIS or other sources unless proof of
  unsuccessful attempts is provided)
• Sunshine Coaches or modifications to them
• Vehicles
• Capital works (e.g. renovations, construction)
• Installation costs (e.g. setup or fitting of equipment)
• Insurance (for equipment or services)
• Servicing or maintenance (ongoing upkeep of equipment)
• Employment or contractor wages
• Administrative costs (general overheads or office expenses)
• Programs or activities without lasting impact
• Equipment intended solely for individual students.