Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefit Fund
The Queensland Government established the Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefit Fund (BICCBF) in 1988 to provide funding to community groups in North Queensland.
The BICCBF receives money from taxes on casinos. It distributes these funds to not-for-profit community groups on a bi-annual basis. The BICCBF is just one way the Government returns taxes from gambling activities. In redistributing gambling taxes through its grants program, the BICCBF plays an important role in ensuring, on balance, the whole State benefits from gambling in Queensland.
How much can I apply for?
One off grants of up to $5,000 are allocated to approved not-for-profit organisations to help provide community services or activities that benefit the community. These grants are not intended to replace existing sources of support for these organisations.
Grants of more than $5,000 are considered for more complex applications which have significant community benefit.
Who can apply?
Applications must be from Queensland-based organisations, located within the areas of Mount Isa, Cloncurry, McKinlay, Richmond, Flinders, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Townsville, Burdekin, Whitsunday and Mackay. The majority of Queensland not-for-profit community organisations are eligible to apply for a grant.
Funding Rounds
The BICCBF has two annual funding rounds. The closing dates for applications are 31 May and 30 November.
Last reviewed 1 September 2010