What’s Happening?
Community organisations and fishing groups across Queensland have until 9 December 2026 to apply for grants of up to $5,000.
The Queensland Government is inviting applications for projects that support recreational and traditional fishing, improve aquatic habitats or contribute to research and monitoring.
The funding aims to help communities turn practical ideas for their waterways into projects.
Why It Matters
The grants are designed to support activities that communities can develop and deliver at a local level, from introducing people to fishing to improving knowledge of aquatic environments.
Fisheries Queensland Executive Director Eddie Jebreen encouraged groups to put forward ideas that could benefit their communities.
“Whether it’s getting kids out on the water for their first fishing experience, restoring fish habitat or sharing traditional fishing knowledge, we want to hear from Queenslanders with an idea that will benefit their local fishing community,” Mr Jebreen said.
Local Impact
The statewide grants program invites community organisations to propose projects that support fishing activities and the care of local waterways.
Projects may focus on recreational and traditional fishing education, fish habitat improvement, monitoring or research.
By the Numbers
The current funding round follows earlier investment in community fishing initiatives.
- $100,000: Available for eligible projects in the current round.
- More than $200,000: Invested across Queensland in the previous round.
- 23 projects: Supported through that earlier funding.
Zoom In
Potential projects include fishing workshops, introductory fishing days and education programs for schools.
Groups can also propose citizen science activities, fish tagging or work to restore riverbank vegetation and improve fish passage.
Other eligible ideas include projects that build knowledge about popular recreational fishing species.
Zoom Out
The previous round supported children’s fishing clinics and social inclusion fishing programs.
It also included activities involving traditional fishing knowledge, reflecting the program’s support for different community interests.
What To Look For Next?
Interested groups can review the application requirements and submit their proposals through the Queensland Government’s Community Fishing Grants page.
