Qantas Regional Grants

The Qantas Regional Grants Program is open to a wide array of applicants who are committed to making a positive impact on regional Australia. Eligible parties include:

• Individuals: Ambitious individuals who are looking to implement or expand projects that benefit regional communities.
• Groups: Groups, whether formal or informal, that have a clear mission aligned with regional development and community enhancement.
• Not-for-Profit Organisations: Not-for-profits working on projects that significantly contribute to the socioeconomic improvement of regional areas.
• Educational Institutions: Schools and other educational bodies seeking funding for projects like playground improvements, educational programs, or infrastructure enhancements that benefit students in regional areas.
• Sporting Clubs: Regional sports teams or clubs requiring assistance for travel or equipment to compete in or host events that promote community spirit and physical health.
• Event Organisers: Coordinators of regional events looking to increase their event’s reach and impact through promotional activities in partnership with Qantas.

Examples of previously supported initiatives:

• A teacher securing funds to develop a playground at a local school to provide a safe and engaging environment for children.
• A sporting club receiving flight funding to enable a team to travel to a competitive event, promoting both community spirit and physical activity.
• An event organiser working alongside Qantas to enhance the visibility and reach of a regional festival, thereby boosting local tourism and economic activity.
• A charity expanding its services into regional areas, such as mobile health services that travel to remote locations to provide essential care.

See the guidelines for full details of organisations eligible for QRF support.

Assessment Criteria: The Qantas Regional Grants panel will review all eligible applications with an emphasis on the following criteria:

1. The extent to which the applicant addresses a specific regional community need and the expected socioeconomic impact.
2. The potential for the applicant to maximise local benefits in regional Australia with the provided funding.
3. The project’s capacity to enhance the applicant’s profile and contribute to its future sustainability.
4. Innovation within the project strategy and alignment with improving service offerings and regional impact.

Note: Specific percentages related to these criteria are not provided, ensuring a holistic and qualitative evaluation by the panel.

Applicants must:

• Read and understand the guidelines.
• Ensure eligibility for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
• Provide complete information requirements.

Keep your answers succinct and within the word limit: The Qantas Regional Grants Program receives thousands of applications each year, and the team of judges are tasked with reading each one of them. Your application should be straight to the point and succinct, so our panel do not miss vital information. To keep track of word limits when applying online, use a separate platform to display word count. To keep track of word limits when filling out a hard copy, draft your responses first before writing on the form.

Be specific, what are you working on. Detail how the grant will directly benefit your community: Use the form to discuss your projects while highlighting the long-term impact. Be as specific as you can when discussing what funding will be used towards, as we want to know it’s going to be put to good use.

Save a copy of your application: Applications cannot be saved in draft form. Make sure to save a copy of your submission elsewhere for future reference and in case of technical difficulties.

Provide all necessary information within the answer sections: Unfortunately, additional material such as websites or linked information packs cannot be considered. Be sure to include all information you want reviewed within the word limit.

Write persuasively: We want to hear why you need a grant, so the application should be persuasive and give us a good understanding of your group or organisation, the need for funding and why the project or work is worthy of a share of $2 million.

Have someone else look over your application: Editing and reviewing are important to make sure your points are cohesive and succinct. It is also an effective way to check hyperlinks and remove duplicate information.

Review all available information, including the application of a previous Qantas Regional Grant winner 2023: Eat Up Australia.

Prepare the following:

• Details of the applicant organisation and contact details
• Detailed description of your project highlighting the intended community impact
• Attachments to demonstrate eligibility for funding
• Evidences to demonstrate alignment to the program’s objectives

See the guidelines for full details of information requirements.

Interested parties can apply through the Qantas website by filling out the designated application form.

Register your interest with GrantHelper to explore your alignment with this program and how we can assist you to increase your chances of success.