Grant Funding Open
Grant funding is now available through the Resilient CARE program to support innovative projects that boost climate and disaster resilience in primary healthcare systems and community. This funding targets five high-risk local government areas in Central Queensland: Rockhampton, Livingstone, southern Gladstone, Bundaberg, and Fraser Coast.
Eligible organisations are encouraged to submit project proposals that build community capacity, improve health system preparedness, and promote sustainable, locally-led solutions.
Key Details
Applications close: 12 May 2025, 12pm AEST
Implementation: July 2025 - June 2026
Grant Funding Eligibility
Outcome requirement
- Strengthened protection of older people’s health, especially those still living independently at home, from climate-related hazards and disasters
- Improved protection of the health of people with disability—especially those with intellectual disability—to climate-related hazards and disasters
- Enhanced capability of the primary health care system to safeguard community health — particularly those most at risk — against climate-related threats and disasters
Within the target Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Livingstone, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Bundaberg and Fraser Coast.
Projects must be undertaken within the specified LGAs and demonstrate a primary focus on one or more of the primary focus populations.
Evaluation criteria
- Identified need
- Program design (approach, method, project logic and KPIs)
- Sustainability
- Feasibility and delivery capability (implementation plan)
- Value for money (budget)
CCQ will also consider:
- Diversity of targeted cohorts
- Geographic spread/ equity of funding distribution across target LGAs.
Total funding available
Total funding available: $2.3mil (GST exclusive):
- $1,082,178 million for projects focused on strengthening the health protection of older people, especially those still living independently at home, from climate-related hazards and disasters.
- $500,000 for projects focused on improving the health protection of people with disability—especially those with intellectual disability—to climate-related hazards and disasters.
- $735,000 for projects targeting enhanced capability of the primary health care system to safeguard community health — particularly those most at risk.
Project-level funding
Single LGA projects:
- Minimum: $100,000
- Maximum: $150,000
Multi-LGA projects:
- Minimum: $150,000
- Maximum: $300,000
Eligibility
Applicants must be an incorporated legal entity or auspiced by an incorporated legal entity. This includes:
- Primary healthcare providers
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Local government authorities
- Private sector organisations and consultants
- Consortiums (with a designated lead organisation)
Grant support
If you would like to flesh out your project ideas or find others to collaborate with, please contact your local Resilient CARE Coordinator. You can also attend one of the in-person information sessions in your area.
An online industry briefing was held on Monday 7 April 2025.
For full grant application requirements and to apply, visit the:
All questions regarding the grant should be submitted via the Forum section on TenderLink. To ensure fairness and transparency, all questions and answers will be visible to all applicants. The Forum will be open from 2 April to 5 May 2025.
Join us for our upcoming information sessions in April
Learn how you, your organisation, or your community group can get involved in Resilient CARE.
- Sessions
- Fraser Coast
- Bundaberg
- Gladstone
- Rockhampton
Sessions will cover
- Program overview
- How climate and disaster events impact health—locally and globally
- Introduction to the Grant Opportunity (opens 1 April, closes 12 May, 12pm AEST)
- Networking and grant partnership opportunities
Who should attend?
- Community groups
- Primary healthcare providers
- Community service organisations
- Local councils
- Emergency services
- Interested individuals passionate about climate and health resilience
Have questions or want to talk to someone about the program?
Contact one of our Resilient CARE coordinators today.
Online
- Monday 7 April 2025
- Session: 10-10.45am
- Session will be recorded for distribution
Register Now
Fraser Coast(Hervey Bay)
- Monday 14 April 2025
- Session: 9-11am
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Networking & morning tea:
11-12noon - Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, UCC Hall A and B, 22 Charles St, Pialba
Register Now via your Resilient CARE Coordinator
Bundaberg
- Tuesday 15 April 2025
- Session: 8.30-10.30am
- Networking & morning tea: 10.30-11.30am
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Bundaberg Multiplex,
Function Room 2, 1 Civic Ave, Bundaberg West
Register Now via your Resilient CARE Coordinator
Gladstone (Agnes Water)
- Tuesday 15 April 2025
- Session: 2.30-4.30pm
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Networking & afternoon tea:
4:30-5.30pm -
Agnes Water Community Centre, Meeting Room,
71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water
Register Now via your Resilient CARE Coordinator
Rockhampton
- Wednesday 16 April 2025
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Networking & lunch:
12.30-1.30pm - Session: 1.30-3.30pm
- 62 Victoria Parade (Old Art Gallery), Gold Room