Rural Grants in Australia
Rural grants in Australia cover programs specifically supporting rural, regional, and remote communities across Australia. This page lists rural grants specifically available in Queensland. Eligibility varies by funder: always check each grant's specific criteria before applying, since requirements around organisation type, DGR status, and geographic scope differ significantly between funders. Below are the 17 rural grants currently open or opening soon. Use the filters to narrow by region or eligibility, or browse related categories below.
Showing 17 grants.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander(ATSI) initiatives
To improve transport access to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) communities and support development in the regions (for example, tourism, freight transport in and to remote areas).
Always openTotal pool: $12,610,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralQld Train Manufacturing Program - Track Infrastructure (Logan & Gold Coast Faster Rail) - Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail
Construction contract payments for the portion of the contract works that relate to local government infrastructure associated with the delivery of Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail capital project.
Always openTotal pool: $62,495,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralQRA - Emergency Response Fund - Emergency Response Fund Recovery and Resilience Program / Flood Warning Infrastructure Network
This funding is part of the Australian Government's Emergency Response Fund (ERF) commitment of $150 million for the Queensland and New South Wales flood recovery and resilience package in 2021-22. Qu…
Always openTotal pool: $1,131,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralRegional home building boost grant
A Queensland Government initiative to help home buyers after the purchase or construction of new dwellings in regional Queensland valued at less than $750,000.
Always openUp to $5,000Total pool: $4,000,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralDisaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Joint funding initiative of the Commonwealth and State Governments to provide disaster relief and recovery payments and infrastructure restoration to help communities recover from the effects of natur…
Always openTotal pool: $1,571,248,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralSpecialist School Transport - Specialist School Transport replacement, capacity and growth bus fleet
Provides funding to eligible school bus operators to assist with the purchase of new Specialised School Transport buses to ensure that students with a disability can continue to access education.
Always openTotal pool: $8,074,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralPassenger Transport Grants
A state wide public passenger transport infrastructure program which delivers infrastructure priorities on the TransLink and qConnect networks.
Always openTotal pool: $22,453,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralGet Ready Resilience Initiative 2024-25
Funding is available to local governments for all-hazard resilience initiatives.
Always openTotal pool: $2,000,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralCommunity Road Safety Grants - Community Road Safety Education Grants
This grant supports Queensland communities with the development and delivery of effective road safety education initiatives that support people to be safer road users. Applications close on last busi…
Always openUp to $40,000Total pool: $1,100,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralReef Assist Program - Atherton Tablelands Riparian Vegetation project (Reef Assist)
This grant funding to the recipient supports delivery of on-ground restoration works under the Reef Assist program 2.8
Always openTotal pool: $167,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralTransport Infrastructure Development Scheme
Grants are provided for upgrades to local government-controlled roads.
Always openTotal pool: $63,340,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralNatural Resources Recovery Program
The Natural Resources Recovery Program (the Program) is designed to support Queensland’s economy by investing in our people, science and natural resources to ensure a sustainable future. $10 million p…
Always openTotal pool: $10,000,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralRural Fire Service Queensland Capital Grants
Grants are available to assist rural fire brigades with capital works such as construction of sheds.
Always openUp to $15,000Total pool: $500,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralInfrastructure Investment Program - Roads
The off-network projects program is designed to improve road and rail infrastructure not included in the national land transport network. It improves safety, assists industry development and supports …
Always openTotal pool: $4,071,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoRuralSmall Business Recovery Assistance Grant - 2025 Queensland Monsoon Trough
Provides financial support (a single up-front grant of up to $15,000 excluding GST) to small and family businesses in defined disaster areas significantly disrupted by the 2025 Queensland Monsoon Trou…
Closes Wed, 5 May 2027Up to $15,000QLDVerified 79 days agoRuralGROW FOGO Regional
Provides funding to assist Queensland regional (non-SEQ) councils to implement or expand kerbside organics (food and garden waste) collection services, at-home organics diversion equipment, bin harmon…
Always openQLDVerified 79 days agoRuralQueensland Education Experience Program
Subsidies of up to $150 per student are available through the Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program and the Outback Queensland Education Experience Program, supporting Queensland primary and…
Closes Mon, 31 Dec 2029Up to $150QLDVerified 80 days agoRural