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The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) is proud to announce the launch of the Child Safeguarding Grants Program. 

These grants will enable eligible entities to apply for funding to develop capacity and capability in implementing the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle within your organisation, sector and/or community. 

Detailed information about the Child Safeguarding Grants Program, including application timeline, eligibility requirements and assessment criteria is provided on the QFCC website. Please read this information before you start your application.

Eligible applicants can apply for funding between a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $90,000 (GST excl).

There are three grants that you can select from. You may only apply for one grant type, please choose the one best suited to your circumstances.

1. Grant 1 - Enhancement funding for organisations that already deliver child safe organisation readiness and training.
2. Grant 2 - Sector specific capability and capacity building
3. Grant 3 - Readiness and awareness packages, led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned business or Community Controlled organisations; to support organisations and sectors understand, embed and implement the Universal Principle.

When you submit your application, you will need to upload (word docs or pdfs accepted):

• a project plan - the template is provided on the QFCC website
• a statement of the skills and capabilities of your key personnel (please do not upload full CVs, provide a brief statement which is relevant to this circumstance)
• Bank verification form stamped by your financial institution
• Referee letter attesting to your organisation's ability to deliver projects on time, on budget and achieve stated outcomes.

For any questions, please email csogrants@qfcc.qld.gov.au. We will respond within 5 business days. This email is only monitored during business hours. The question period will close at 5.00PM, one week before the closing date of the grant application. 

Late applications

Late applications will not be accepted unless you have experienced exceptional circumstances that prevent the submission of the application. For instructions on submitting a late application see the QFCC website.

Application outcomes

Successful grant activities will be listed on this Smarty Grants portal and the QFCC website.

The QFCC will write to all applicants to advise of the outcome of their application. If an application is successful, you will be provided with funding terms and conditions and a request for other information which will allow the monies to be paid.

The Decision Maker’s decision is final in all matters, including the:

• approval of the grant
• grant funding amount to be awarded.

There is no appeal mechanism for decisions approving or not approving a grant.

Feedback

A feedback summary will be published on the Smarty Grants portal to provide all organisations with information about the selection process and the main strengths and areas for improving applications.

Individual feedback will not be provided.

Complaints

The QFCC’s Complaints Procedures apply to complaints about this grant opportunity. All complaints including grant decisions, must be made in writing. See the QFCC website for information on how to lodge a complaint.

 

The QFCC respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this website may contain images or voices of deceased people.