Grants model

The Grants to Local Government Model is a simple, adaptable and coordinated model making it easier for councils to apply for grants, deliver projects and report on progress. The model means councils can focus on delivering important infrastructure, boosting jobs and increasing liveability for their communities.

The model was developed in consultation with councils and key stakeholders to support state government priorities and objectives and respond to local government strategies and needs. It allows flexibility to reflect the vastness of Queensland and the diversity of our 77 councils.

Local Government grant programs

Programs with similar outcomes can be grouped together to reduce overlap and duplication and reduce the number of State agencies administering grants.

• Essential
  services
• Roads &
  transport
• Resilient
  communities
• Economic
  development
• Natural
  resources
• Community
  wellbeing

What are the key benefits for local governments?

• A single head funding agreement between the state and local governments.
• Consistent and standard templates for guidelines, applications, progress reporting.
• More streamlined Quarterly reporting and/or project milestone reporting.

Grants to Local Government model

Resources and Templates

• Grants to Local Government Model (PDF, 350KB)
• Grants to Local Government Model – Fact Sheet (PDF, 161KB)
• Outcome Focused Program Streams (PDF, 29KB)
• Grants to Local Government – governance framework (PDF, 426KB)
• Grants to Local Government – Design, administration and evaluation manual (PDF, 834KB)
• KPMG Report – Review of Grants to Local Government: Current and Future State Assessment (PDF, (PDF, 2MB)
• Grants to Local Government Engagement Report (PDF, 2MB)
• Application form (PDF, 272KB)
• Expression of interest form (PDF, 192KB)
• Program guidelines template (PDF, 192KB)
• Progress report form (PDF, 175KB)
• Project completion report form (PDF, 137KB)
• Variation request form (PDF, 101KB)
• Head Funding Agreement template (PDF, 332KB)
• Head Funding Agreement – Fact Sheet   (PDF, 120KB)
• Head Funding Agreement – Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 143KB)