Every community campaign and volunteer organisation needs money to do the work they do. I can provide small grants to local community organisations to help you get on your feet — and my office can help you identify other grants and write grant applications for larger projects. 

I've secured over $1.2 million in grants funding for local Brisbane organisations and I've given away over $30,000 from my salary in extra grants for smaller organisations who can't access bigger ones.

Every year, I donate some of my salary to grants for local community organisations and not-for-profits to help them get projects off the ground. These grants are aimed at helping small, local organisations who might not be eligible for bigger grants have some funds to get their projects off the ground. I know a little goes a long way and even little things like making sure your tea and coffee station is stocked at your drop-in centre can be a load off. 

We let local community organisations know whenever we hear about new grants rounds opening or potential funding opportunities.

If you'd like to sign up to be on our grants and community organisations mailing list or if you have any questions, email me at [email protected]. 

You can read the full eligibility criteria for my personal Community Grants, Volunteer grants and Stronger Communities grants. 

My office is always keen to support local community groups and not for profits. We can help promote upcoming events, and loan of BBQ equipment, marquees and portable speakers. We can also donate small gifts for raffle prizes. Find out more at stephenbates.com.au/help.

Here's just some of the grants we've given out over the last three years

$21,000 to Village Mosaix to upgrade their kitchen with modern appliances

$20,000 to Enoggera State School to install lighting for their tennis courts

$20,000 to Northey Street City Farm to make their office, kitchen and toilets wheelchair accessible

$20,000 to Windsor State School to upgrade their cricket pitch

$19,200 to Brisbane Central State School to upgrade their multi-purpose indoor sports facility

$19,000 to Andy's Place to upgrade their kitchen with modern appliances

$19,000 to New Farm State School to build a sustainable water source for their community garden

$18,500 to St Vincent de Paul Society to equip their volunteers with modern IT equipment

$18,000 to Sporting Wheelies to upgrade their inclusive café and train their referees

$17,500 to Communify to install shade and greenery for people waiting to use their crisis services

$15,000 to Brisbane Central First Aid Volunteers to convert an ambulance for community first aid services

$15,000 to Everton Park State High School to build a First Nations yarning circle

$13,200 to Dig In to cook wholesome, home-made meals for the homeless

$12,000 to Bring A Plate Dance to upgrade their inclusive dance studio

$12,000 to Queensland Women's Historical Association to make their headquarters wheelchair accessible

$10,000 to 3rd Space to provide deescalation training and cover volunteers' transport costs

$10,000 to Brisbane Softball Association to outfit their kitchen for community hires

$10,000 to Community Canteen to upgrade their website

$10,000 to Save Our Waterways Now to build environmentally-sensitive seating and natural rock formations

$8,100 to The Coffee Brigade to get a second coffee van

$6,500 to Crosby Park Meals on Wheels to buy new uniforms and safety equipment for their hardworking volunteers

$6,200 to Australian Breastfeeding Association to provide specialist training to their volunteers

$5,000 to 4ZZZ Community Radio to upgrade their broadcast equipment

$5,000 to City North Branch Little Athletics to rebuild their canteen and coffee shop after the floods

$5,000 to Mayne Harriers Amateur Athletic Club to train coaches, referees and club officials with professional accreditation

$5,000 to North Eastern State Emergency Services Support Group to train their volunteers to safely operate drones during emergencies

$5,000 to PFLAG Brisbane to connect with LGBTIQA+ families across Queensland

Grants for local community organisations

We help hundreds of community organisations across Brisbane apply for grants and provide letters of support for grants applications.

There are too many grants opportunities to list, but the ones we help with the most are the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust, both of which grant significant amounts multiple times every year.

You can also search all government grants on the Commonwealth’s Community Grants Hub or GrantsConnect portal or on the Queensland Government’s Grants Finder.