How to apply for funding online
Before you start completing an application form please ensure you are a registered organisation (have a business partner number), have the necessary computer requirements (if applying online) and read all the information contained below.
Only registered organisations can submit application forms.
Read the funding guidelines and check your project budget items
Read the funding guidelines for round 72 (closing 31 August 2010). Funding guidelines may change between funding rounds and we encourage you to review prior to completing the application form.
Check your project budget against the expense type list (PDF 30 K).
Learn how to save an application form
It is recommended that you retain an electronic copy of the completed application for your records.
Process to save:
- click on the application form in the 'complete the application form' section below. This will open a blank interactive pdf application form within a new window
- before saving, you will need to click yes to the declaration at the top of the application form, enter business partner number/s and ABN and use the Find Names button to populate the name field/s. This needs to be done online as organisation names are retrieved from our records to ensure the correct information is attached to your application
- save the application form to your computer's hard drive or portable USB drive by selecting F8 and clicking on the save icon at the top of the form, then saving to your chosen location
- edit the document as required and continuously save (File - Save As or Ctrl Save ). Once completed you can submit your saved electronic application form through the 'submit a saved application form' section below
Learn how to complete the application form
A tutorial has been recorded to show you the form from start to finish. We encourage you to view the tutorial prior to completing the application form.
Click here to access the help tutorial on completing the application form.
Click here (PDF 90 K) to download the quick reference guide.
Complete the application form
ONLY REGISTERED ORGANISATIONS (BUSINESS PARTNERS) CAN SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FORM.
Access and complete the online JCCBF application form - funding round 71. Application forms are changed each round. Please ensure you download a new application form at the start of each funding round.
The application form can only accept ten line items. If you seek to apply for more than ten items please attach an additional budget page.
No items requested during the application process can be purchased (including deposits on items) before an organisation is notified of an outcome. Claims against these items will be declined.
Learn how to print the completed application form
Process to print (we do not recommend only keeping a hard copy of the completed application form)
- open an application form
- click anywhere on the application form (ensure you are not clicking on the blank section of the internet explorer window)
- press F8 (a toolbar will appear at the top of the application form)
- click on the printer icon (first icon on the left)
- select the printer and select ok - ensure that the application form has printed. Note that depending on questions answered and the amount of text entered not all text will display in a printed format
- close the internet explorer window
Submit a saved application form
Click here to access the Grantee Online Services and upload a saved form. (Note: you can edit your application form within the Grantee Online Services; however you must save a new version prior to submitting to ensure you retain a completed copy of your application form)
Click here for help on uploading a saved form.
Record your application number
Send the application form. Once submitted you will receive an application number. Record this number for future communications regarding this funding application.
Can't access the form?
If the browser and operating system you are using appear compatible with our minimum requirements but you are having further issues, it is possible the errors are due to specific terminal settings or network security settings. These issues can only be resolved by one of your network administrators.
If these issues can’t be resolved, please have the network administrator email cbf@treasury.qld.gov.au with the following:
- outline of the issue being experienced
- details of your operating system
- type of browser used
- browser settings
- firewall software details
- screenshots (including screenshots of browser settings, error messages, and proxy server information if applicable)
- contact details.
If we require additional information we will contact you within 3 - 5 working days. N.B. if you are experiencing difficulties near the end of a closing round, please follow up with the Community Benefit Funds Unit by phone to ensure your email was received.
Last reviewed 17 September 2010