What’s happening?
Queensland Country Bank has delivered a record year for its Good for Good Community Grants, investing more than $220,000 into 16 community projects across the state for 2025 to 2026.
The funding supports grassroots sport, education, wellbeing, arts, culture and community connection, with projects chosen for practical and lasting local benefits.
Why it matters
As a member-owned bank, Queensland Country Bank directs profits back into the communities it serves.
This year, funding requests more than doubled compared to last year, showing rising demand for local support as community groups face higher costs and growing needs.
Local impact
Townsville is among the communities to benefit, with funding awarded to DV Safe Phone, supporting people experiencing domestic violence.
The grant will enable the delivery of DV Safe Phone Kits in Townsville, delivered through a collaboration with Queensland Country Bank Stadium and DV Connect. The kits provide safe, secure mobile phones for people at risk, helping them stay connected to support services.
Queensland Country Bank CEO Aaron Newman said the response to this year’s program showed strong community commitment across the state.
“Funding requests more than doubled since last year, and we are proud to be able to provide over $220,000 in support,” Mr Newman said.
“It’s inspiring to witness the passion and dedication that exists within our local communities.”
By the numbers
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More than $220,000 has been invested statewide in 2025 to 2026, marking the largest funding year for the program to date.
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16 community projects across Queensland received grants, covering sport, health, education, environment, and arts and culture.
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Grants of up to $30,000 are available for eligible not-for-profit organisations, supporting projects with practical local outcomes.
Zoom in
Townsville’s DV Safe Phone funding focuses on safety and connection, providing direct support to people experiencing domestic and family violence through secure technology access.
Zoom out
The 2025 to 2026 funding round spans Queensland, from Mount Isa to Stanthorpe, and from coastal communities like Magnetic Island and Bowen to regional centres including Cairns, Townsville and Rockhampton.
Projects range from junior sport and school programs to solar upgrades, community facilities and cultural initiatives.
What to look for next
The next round of Queensland Country Bank Good for Good Community Grants opens on 1 July 2026, with eligible Queensland not-for-profit organisations able to apply for funding of up to $30,000.
