Sport
14 November, 2025
Western Queensland sporting clubs urged to apply for flood funding
Money is available to groups and councils that were impacted by the western Queensland floods.
Sporting and recreation groups across North West and Western Queensland are being encouraged to apply for a share of $15 million in disaster recovery funding to help repair and rebuild facilities damaged by floods earlier this year.
The grants, jointly funded by the state and federal governments under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), are designed to help local councils and not-for-profit sporting clubs restore damaged infrastructure and equipment – and, where possible, improve their resilience for future events.
Eligible groups can apply for up to $1 million to repair or replace facilities such as canteens, change rooms, playing surfaces, lighting, fences, carparks, and racetracks that were impacted.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the funding would help clubs and councils across regional Queensland rebuild and return to play.
“Through this funding, the Albanese government is proud to support Queensland sporting clubs and local councils as they repair essential facilities and restore community programs disrupted by the floods,” she said.
“We know how important sport and recreation is to the social fabric of local communities, and this investment will help ensure Queenslanders can reconnect, recover and get back on the field safely.”
Queensland Sport Minister Tim Mander said the grants were vital to help local clubs recover and strengthen their facilities for the future.
“Sport and recreation clubs are the heart and soul of Queensland communities, which is why it’s so important for the Crisafulli government to help them get back on their feet,” he said.
“Many sporting organisations are still dealing with the impacts of these weather events, including damage to infrastructure and equipment.
“This funding will provide much-needed assistance to repair their facilities, restore operations, and build resilience for future disasters.”
Applications are now open and close on February 6, 2026.
Groups in these local government areas are eligible to apply:
Balonne Shire Council
Banana Shire Council
Barcaldine Regional Council
Barcoo Shire Council
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council
Boulia Shire Council
Bulloo Shire Council
Burdekin Shire Council
Burke Shire Council
Carpentaria Shire Council
Central Highlands Regional Council
Charters Towers Regional Council
Cloncurry Shire Council
Croydon Shire Council
Diamantina Shire Council
Doomadgee Shire Council
Etheridge Shire Council
Flinders Shire Council
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Gladstone Regional Council
Goondiwindi Regional Council
Gympie Regional Council
Livingstone Shire Council
Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Longreach Shire Council
Maranoa Regional Council
McKinlay Shire Council
Mount Isa City Council
Murweh Shire Council
Noosa Shire Council
Paroo Shire Council
Quilpie Shire Council
Richmond Shire Council
Rockhampton Regional Council
Southern Downs Regional Council
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Townsville City Council
Western Downs Regional Council
Winton Shire Council
More information can be found here: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/sport-and-recreation-recovery-grant/western-queensland-flooding