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$3 MILLION OF GOOD: QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK OPENS 2026-27 COMMUNITY GRANTS

Queensland Country Bank

Since beginning 20 years ago, Queensland Country Bank has awarded 682 Good for Good Community Grants, investing more than $3.27 million into communities from South East Queensland to Cape York, the North West and across the state.
Since beginning 20 years ago, Queensland Country Bank has awarded 682 Good for Good Community Grants, investing more than $3.27 million into communities from South East Queensland to Cape York, the North West and across the state.
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Applications for the 2026-27 Queensland Country Bank Good for Good Community Grants are now open. For eligibility criteria and to apply, visit queenslandcountry.bank/goodforgood.


$3 MILLION OF GOOD: QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK OPENS 2026-27 COMMUNITY GRANTS

 

From cancer support workshops in Cairns and accessible beaches in Mackay to Indigenous education in Brisbane, playgrounds in Weipa and grassroots sport in Mount Isa, Queensland Country Bank has invested more than $3 million into Queensland communities, and now the search is on for the next projects set to make a difference.

 

Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Good for Good Community Grants, with community groups, charities, sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations across Queensland encouraged to apply for funding to bring important local projects to life. IMAGES and QLD graphic HERE

 

Since the program began 20 years ago, Queensland Country Bank has awarded 682 Good for Good Community Grants, investing more than $3.27 million into community initiatives stretching from South East Queensland to Cape York, the North West and the state's regional heartland.

 

Queensland Country Bank CEO Aaron Newman (pics in link) said the Good for Good Community Grants reflected the Bank's customer-owned philosophy, with profits reinvested back into products and services for Members and the communities they call home. "Every community has passionate people working hard to make life better for others, and often all they need is a helping hand to turn a great idea into reality," Mr Newman said. "Our Good for Good Community Grants are about backing those people and those projects. Whether it's upgrading community facilities, supporting health and wellbeing, improving access and inclusion, investing in young people or protecting the environment, we're proud to help communities thrive."

 

"As a customer-owned bank, our profits are reinvested back into products and services for our Members and communities. These grants are one of the most tangible ways we can give back and create lasting local impact across Queensland."

 

In 2025-26 alone, Queensland Country Bank supported 16 community grants with a record-breaking $220,000-plus, funding projects focused on Sport and Recreation, Health, Education, Environment, and Arts, Culture and Heritage. Since launching, the Good for Good Community Grants have supported organisations in more than two dozen Queensland communities, with projects spanning grassroots sporting clubs, schools, Indigenous organisations, disability initiatives, environmental programs, health services, cultural groups and volunteer organisations. Over the history of the Good for Good Community Grant Program, some example initiatives include (a full list of the current year recipients can be provided):

 

  • Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School (Brisbane), which established a student coffee cart to create hands-on learning and employment opportunities.
  • Days for Girls Ipswich (Ipswich), producing reusable menstrual hygiene kits to support women and girls experiencing disadvantage.
  • Maleny & District Men's Shed (Sunshine Coast), completing the fit-out of a second workshop to support growing community participation and wellbeing.
  • Fuel for Schools (Townsville), purchasing a delivery vehicle to transport food supplies to schools experiencing food insecurity.
  • Mackay Surf Life Saving Club (Mackay), installing accessible beach matting to improve access for people with mobility challenges.
  • Sri Siddhi Vinayak Cultural Centre (Townsville), upgrading facilities to create a welcoming hub celebrating Indian culture, traditions and community connection.
  • Stanthorpe & District Cricket Association (Stanthorpe), upgrading cricket covers for two turf pitches, as well as equipment to remove excess water from the pitches.
  • COUCH Wellness Centre (Cairns), delivering workshops supporting people living with cancer and their families.
  • Mount Isa Australian Football League (Mount Isa), upgrading its canteen facilities to encourage greater community participation in local sport.
  • Pebbles Playgroup (Weipa), purchasing new playground equipment to create engaging outdoor learning opportunities for young families.

 

Applications for the 2026-27 Queensland Country Bank Good for Good Community Grants are now open. For eligibility criteria and to apply, visit queenslandcountry.bank/goodforgood.

 

 

ABOUT Queensland Country Bank – serving communities for 55 years

For 55 years, Queensland Country Bank has been a Member-owned bank, starting in 1971 in Mount Isa. The Bank offers a uniquely enriching banking experience by integrating exceptional customer service with deep community engagement and supports over 100,000 Members, employs 430 Queenslanders, and has given back $3 million to local communities through its Community Good for Good grants program since 2005. The team at Queensland Country Bank prioritises simplicity, speed, and personalisation in their services, supported by digital tools and knowledgeable staff across a 29-branch network across the state.  For over half a century, the Bank has proudly invested in the regions it serves, offering a combination of financial expertise and unwavering support for local development.

 

MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Kath Rose: [email protected] or call 0416 291 493


Contact details:

MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Kath Rose: [email protected] or call 0416 291 493

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Since beginning 20 years ago, Queensland Country Bank has awarded 682 Good for Good Community Grants, investing more than $3.27 million into communities from South East Queensland to Cape York, the North West and across the state.

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Since beginning 20 years ago, Queensland Country Bank has awarded 682 Good for Good Community Grants, investing more than $3.27 million into communities from South East Queensland to Cape York, the North West and across the state.
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