What’s Happening?
Community organisations and fishing groups across Queensland have until 9 December 2026 to apply for grants of up to $5,000.
The Queensland Government has opened a new round of Community Fishing Grants to support recreational and traditional fishing education, habitat improvement, monitoring and research.
The funding aims to help groups turn practical ideas for their local waterways into community projects.
Why It Matters
The grants offer communities an opportunity to encourage fishing participation while supporting the care of Queensland’s waterways.
Fisheries Queensland Executive Director Eddie Jebreen said the program welcomed ideas that could benefit local fishing communities.
“Whether it’s getting kids out on the water for their first fishing experience, restoring fish habitat or sharing traditional fishing knowledge, we want to hear from Queenslanders with an idea that will benefit their local fishing community,” Mr Jebreen said.
Local Impact
Eligible community organisations in the Toowoomba region can consider applying for projects that meet the program’s requirements.
For example, groups could propose activities that teach fishing skills, improve fish habitats or help people understand their local waterways.
The program also supports projects involving traditional fishing knowledge and environmental stewardship.
By The Numbers
The latest round follows previous Queensland Government investment in community fishing initiatives.
- $100,000: Total funding available in the current round.
- 23 projects: Number of initiatives supported across Queensland in the previous round.
- More than $200,000: Amount invested in those earlier projects.
Zoom In
Potential projects include fishing workshops, come-and-try days and school education programs.
In addition, groups can propose citizen science activities, recreational fish tagging and projects that build knowledge about popular fishing species.
Other examples include restoring riverbank vegetation and improving fish passage.
Jebreen said even modest proposals could make a difference.
“You don’t need to have a million-dollar idea, these grants are about supporting practical projects that can make a difference at a local level.”
Zoom Out
The previous funding round supported children’s fishing clinics, social inclusion fishing programs and traditional fishing activities across Queensland.
Meanwhile, other funded initiatives focused on habitat restoration and recreational fish tagging, demonstrating the range of projects supported through the program.
What To Look For Next?
Interested organisations can review the application requirements and submit their proposals through the Queensland Government’s Community Fishing Grants page.
Jebreen encouraged eligible groups to act before applications close.
“If you’ve got a great idea for your community, now is the time to get your application in.”