Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund
The Queensland Government established the Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund (RHCCBF) in 1996 to provide funding to community groups in Far North Queensland.
The RHCCBF receives money from taxes on casinos. It distributes these funds to not-for-profit community groups on a bi-annual basis. The RHCCBF is just one way the Government returns taxes from gambling activities. In redistributing gambling taxes through its grants program, the RHCCBF 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 $15,000 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 $15,000 (up to a maximum of $25,000) are considered for more complex applications which have significant community benefit.
Who can apply?
Applications must be from Queensland-based organisations, located within the geographical jurisdiction North from Burke, Carpenteria, Croydon, Etheridge, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast, including Torres Strait and Thursday Island. The majority of Queensland not-for-profit community organisations are eligible to apply for a grant.
Funding Rounds
The RHCCBF has two annual funding rounds. The closing dates for applications are 31 August and 28 February.
Last reviewed 1 September 2010