2024-28 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program

The 2024-28 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP) is a competitive, application-based grant program available to all Queensland councils.

Funding details

The 2024-28 LGGSP aims to support councils to deliver priority infrastructure projects that meet the needs of their communities, create safe, liveable and prosperous regions and promote long-term council sustainability.

New funding of up to $115 million is available under the 2024-28 LGGSP for projects which:

• deliver priority essential services and infrastructure
• align with local, regional and state priorities and infrastructure planning objectives
• contribute to local and regional economic growth and employment
• improve local disaster resilience and preparedness
• support council long-term sustainability, including through improved project planning
• encourage collaboration and resource sharing between councils
• improve the liveability and amenity of regional communities through improved infrastructure and increased economic activity.

Up to $10 million of the total funding may be allocated to planning projects.

Grant status

• Closed – applications are no longer being accepted.

Key dates

• All funded projects must be completed by 30 June 2028.

Reporting

There is an increased requirement for photographs of projects prior to project commencement and at project completion.

Use the eGrant portal to provide quarterly progress reports on endorsed projects.

Upon project completion, councils will be required to provide proof of expenditure and must include copies of a general ledger extract for relevant project detail payments that indicate monies spent in the delivery of the project.

Resources

• 2024-28 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program Guidelines (PDF, 412KB)