Gambling Community Benefit Fund - Funding Guidelines

GCBF Funding Guidelines
Introduction
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) is Queensland’s largest one-off grants program,
distributing approximately $41 million per year. Established in 1994 under the Gaming Machine Act
1991, the fund returns to the community a percentage of state revenue raised through taxes paid
on gaming activities.
Applications are processed and assessed by the Community Benefit Funds Unit (CBFU), and
considered by the Gambling Community Benefit Committee on a quarterly basis. There are four
funding rounds per year, with the funding round closing dates 28 February, 31 May, 31 August,
and 30 November. Independently appointed by the Minister, the committee has the responsibility of
making recommendations to the Minister on funding to eligible community groups.
Objective
The objective of the GCBF is to invest in the community sector, enhancing the capacity of
community organisations and groups to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities to
Queenslanders in their local communities.
Organisation eligibility
All organisations must have not-for-profit objectives and be registered with CBFU as a legal entity
or sponsored organisation prior to submitting an application form. All legal entities must have an
active ABN and valid bank account in the name of the legal entity registered with CBFU.
An organisation must also be one of the following:
1. a Local Ambulance Committee, Rural Fire Brigade or State Emergency Service Group
applying as a sponsored organisation through the Department of Community Safety as their
legal entity,
OR
2. an organisation Incorporated or registered by an Act of Parliament (other than those listed
above),
OR
3. sponsored organisation applying through an organisation Incorporated or registered by an
Act of Parliament.
Legal entity details are checked with the Australian Business Register (ABR) website
(www.abr.business.gov.au). CBFU will amend the organisation’s GST status and name to match
the ABR website.
Where a legal entity submits an application with a sponsored organisation the legal entity is
authorising it will accept legal and financial responsibility for the grant.
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