Powerlink Community Grants support initiatives and activities valued at up to $5,000 in regional Queensland.
Powerlink is proud to announce the various recipients across Queensland of its dedicated community grants program. With a focus on supporting local initiatives, Powerlink has extended its reach to Far North Queensland, North Queensland, Central Queensland and Southern Queensland.
Powerlink remains steadfast in its mission to support and uplift Queensland communities.
These grants aim to enhance community well-being, promote sustainable practices, and offer substantial support to grassroots organisations.
Grants are available annually. Stay tuned for more information on the 2026 community grants round.
2024 community grant recipients
Powerlink's 2024 community grants provide funding for projects and activities delivered between January 2025 to December 2025.
The recent community grant round was open to community groups, community clubs and not-for-profit organisations in the following Local Government Areas:
- Banana
- Cairns
- Charters Towers
- Etheridge
- Flinders
- Gladstone
- Gympie
- Hinchinbrook
- Somerset
- South Burnett
- Southern Downs
- Richmond
- Toowoomba
- Western Downs
There was limited funding of $25,000 available to each local government area (LGA).
Additional LGAs may be included in future rounds.
Before applying, applicants were strongly encouraged to review our community grants guidelines.
The guidelines include information on eligibility, as well as frequently asked questions.
See below the recipients of Powerlink’s 2024 community grants
| Grant recipient | Funding amount | Detail of community grant |
|---|---|---|
| Ingham Theatre Group | $4,851 | Audio equipment for the theatre that will also be made available for community use |
| Forrest Beach Surf Lifesaving Club | $5,000 | Silver Salties - an over 60s active-life participation program that will be run throughout 2025. |
| Herbert River Cricket Association | $5,000 | Purchase of a BBQ and water cooler to host community fundraisers |
| Long Pocket Sport and Community Group | $5,000 | Upgrades to the tennis courts to make them useable for the community |
| Hinchinbrook Archery Club | $5,000 | Purchase of shade structures and seating |
| Gulf Stockman's Challenge Inc | $5,000 | Skills Development Youth Camp contribution |
| Marlin Coast Neighborhood Centre | $4,994 | Community garden extension/upgrade |
| Cairns and Far North Environment Centre | $4,989 | Sustainability workshops and roundtable discussions with over 45 member groups to host capacity building, discuss challenges, solutions and identify strategic issues facing the Far North region. |
| Cairns & Districts Senior Citizens Association | $4,984 | Piano upgrade for community events |
| Queensland Country Women's Association | $5,000 | Community-based skills program (repairing clothing and household items) |
| COUCH | $5,000 | Workshops for cancer patients that will assist with their recovery. Workshops will cover nutrition, arts for connection with other suffers and music therapy to aid in their recovery. |
| Grant recipient | Funding amount | Detail of community grant |
|---|---|---|
| Charters Towers Junior Rugby League | $5,000 | Purchase of junior rugby league balls for training and playing |
| Charters Towers & Surrounding Districts Netball Association | $5,000 | Installation of a security system and upgrades to storage area |
| Greenvale Country Club | $5,000 | Purchase of equipment for the public swimming pool (shade sail and gated area) |
| Blackheath & Thornburgh Parents & Friends Association | $4,562 | Router table for the school's new tech building |
| Richmond Amateur Swimming Club | $5,000 | Shade structures for swim comps and stand up paddle board equipment |
| Richmond Golf Club | $5,000 | Irrigation for the golf club green's |
| Richmond Tennis Club | $5,000 | Family Fun Day - member drive, coaching and skills development |
| Maxwelton Race Club | $5,000 | Shade structure for the general public area |
| Richmond Pistol Club | $5,000 | Shade structure for the 50m range area |
| Kooroorinya Ladies Day Incorporated | $5,000 | Learning experience workshops for the ladies of the Flinders Region |
| Western Queensland Wildlife Rehabilitation | $4,750 | Support for the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife rescue coordination |
| Flinders Hack and Pony Club | $5,000 | Riding Rhythms Workshop - training and skills development for children |
| Hughenden Golf Club | $4,750 | Upgrades to equipment - mower, slasher and whipper snipper |
| Prairie Community Horse Club | $5,000 | Installation of water troughs and upgrade to fencing safety |
| Grant recipient | Funding amount | Detail of community grant |
|---|---|---|
| Biloela Scout Group | $ 3,500 | Purchase of deep cycle batteries for Camp Illawong, located at Callide Dam. The batteries will be connected to the groups solar panels and replace the diesel generator - this will allow the camp to run on environmentally friendly solar energy. |
| Callide Valley Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc | $ 4,000 | Rodeo Arena Lights Project: Install energy efficient and bright lighting at the rodeo arena |
| Callide Valley Tennis Association | $ 2,048 | New equipment: Chalk line marker and equipment for canteen. |
| Mount Murchison State School | $ 3,000 | Classroom interactive touch board |
| Theodore State School P&C Association | $ 3,000 | High school mini multipurpose court |
| Wowan Fire Brigade | $ 2,507 | Facility upgrades: Purchase of equipment to support dry firefighting techniques |
| Callide Dawson Chamber of Commerce | $ 3,500 | Spectacular Service: Deliver customer service training to staff employed by local businesses |
| Banana Shire Community Arts Association | $ 3,400 | Building a community garden project - edging and seating |
| Gladstone Community Linking Agency | $ 4,430 | Exercise program for aged care & NDIS participants |
| Gladstone Mindcare | $ 5,000 | Men's Mental Health Hub |
| Gladstone District Dirt Riders Club | $ 5,000 | Motocross track dust control and safety enhancement project |
| Gladstone Men's Shed Association | $ 1,750 | Multi-process welder |
| Central Queensland Hospital Foundation | $ 5,000 | Supporting the new West Wing at Gladstone Hospital to improve paediatric maternity services |
| Roseberry Community Services | $ 3,800 | Safety First - Staff training in First Aid and CPR training |
| Grant recipient | Funding amount | Detail of community grant |
|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury Hall Society | $ 4,054 | Sustainable upgrades - Solar installation, cost reduction due to high usage |
| Gympie Country Women's Association | $ 1,000 | Refuge and Hospital care kits |
| Hope Reins Inc | $ 2,500 | Mental health initiative - horses and humans experience |
| The Genus Inc (Local artist initive) | $ 5,000 | Power of Art Local Stories - Collaborative works of local artists (theme local) |
| Mary Valley After School Care | $ 5,000 | Afterschool care sports and recreation programs |
| Amamoor Primary P&C | $ 3,500 | Playground upgrades (compliance, safety and age appropriate) |
| Blackall Range Care Group | $ 4,000 | Outdoor space revitalisation - new outdoor furniture, sensory garden beds |
| Rural Health Limited | $ 5,000 | Greenspace establishment - Mental health treatment space |
| Warwick Art Gallery | $ 4,510 | Support increase public seating , support outreach workshops ( aged care) |
| Stanthorpe Agricultural Society | $ 5,000 | 2025 Show - high level entertainment for main events during show week |
| Warwick Coral Society | $ 4,770 | Upgrade stair access and roof restoration |
| Warwick Golf Club | $ 4,000 | Concrete paths upgrades to meet compliance, access and safety for players |
| Linville Progress Association | $ 4,000 | Purchase of a data projector and screen for the Linville Community Hall |
| Mount Stanley Muser Incorporated | $ 4,000 | Upgrading cattle yards for improved safety and welfare of the animals |
| Esk Primary P&C Association | $ 5,000 | Outdoor sandstone seating on oval for spectators |
| Toogoolawah Primary P&C Association | $ 5,000 | New deep fryers for school P & C Tuckshop |
| Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane | $ 3,000 | St Mary's Kilcoy Hall kitchen improvements - stove and microwave |
| Jimna Forest Action Group Inc. | $ 4,000 | New Fridge and Freezer for information centre |
| BIEDO | $ 3,000 | Spark of Change: South Burnett Youth Innovation Day |
| South Burnett Saints AFC | $ 5,000 | Solar system on club house |
| Highway Church Kingaroy | $ 2,000 | New kitchen equipment |
| Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Basketball | $ 3,000 | South Burnett Wheelchair Basketball Program |
| South Burnett Support Alliance Incorporated | $ 4,500 | Lockers for the homeless |
| Nanago Agricultural Pastoral & Mining Society Inc | $ 5,000 | New mower for showgrounds |
| Kumbia and District Historical Society | $ 2,500 | New scanner to restore historical photos and records |
| Toowoomba Polocrosse Club Incorporated | $ 4,230 | Outdoor seating for spectators |
| Wild Horse FM Incorporated | $ 4,583 | Dedicated administration workspace with digital tools |
| Yarraman and District Historical society | $ 5,000 | Upgrade to kitchen appliances |
| 54 Reasons/Save the Children | $ 4,100 | Learn to drive program for women in refuge |
| Cooyar Progress Association | $ 2,000 | Rejuvenation of existing historical information board and introduction of new boards. |
| Cancer Patients Foundation | $ 5,000 | Look good feel better program for cancer patients |
| Murilla Community Centre Incorporated | $ 5,000 | Hall upgrades to kitchen |
| Wandoan and District Kindergarten Association | $ 3,000 | Wandoan Camel Races 2025 |
| Dalby Day Nursery and Pre-School Association | $ 3,500 | Purchase of an interactive smart TV/whiteboard |
| Murilla Kindergarten Association Inc | $ 3,000 | Long lunch in the sorghum paddock 2025 Fundraising event |
| Jandowae Showgrounds Management Committee | $ 1,700 | Dong Fence Tractor Pallet Forks |
| Wandoan and District Pony Club | $ 2,784 | Equipment upgrades |
| Chinchilla Melon Festival Association Inc. | $ 3,000 | 2025 Chinchilla Melon Festival |
| Jandowae and District Show Society | $ 3,000 | Jandowae Show Entertainment |