Community Road Safety Grants

The Department of Transport and Main Roads provides funding for not-for-profit community organisations to deliver road safety education initiatives through the Community Road Safety Grants scheme. The scheme consists of 4 funding streams:

Who can apply?

For your organisation to be eligible you must be one of the following:

  • incorporated or registered under an Act of Parliament with not-for-profit objectives
  • a government entity
  • a Parents and Citizens or Parents and Friends association in partnership with schools.

Online Grants Portal

We recently upgraded our Online Grants Portal to improve the user experience.

Use the Online Grants Portal to view and apply for available funding opportunities. If you are awarded a grant, you must also manage your agreement through the Portal.

Register to access the Online Grants Portal

If you registered an existing user account before 2023, you will need to re-register. Individuals and organisations only need to be registered once.

To use the Online Grants Portal, you will first need to register as an Individual account holder. Once you've registered yourself, you can register your organisation.

Using the Online Grants Portal

Tactiv, the providers of our Online Grants Portal, offer help desk support for users through their support portal. Search the knowledge base articles for useful information and instructions on how to use our Online Grants Portal.

If you require further support, please contact the Community Road Safety Grants team on 1300 186 159.

Funding streams

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Community Road Safety Education Grants provide an opportunity for not-for-profit groups to support local road safety initiatives that drive a change in behaviours and attitudes to road safety in local communities.

Objective

To support Queensland communities with the development and delivery of effective road safety education initiatives that support people to be safer road users.

Funding limit and delivery

Funding is available up to $40,000. Initiatives must be delivered within 12 months of when funding is awarded.

Applying for a grant

Two funding rounds are available throughout the year. The application submission period for each funding round is open for 6 months.

To apply, log into our Online Grants Portal to view current funding opportunities.

Opening dates

Funding rounds open in April and October.

Closing dates

The next funding rounds will close at 5pm on 30 September 2024, 31 March 2025 and 30 September 2025.

Outcome announcement

It is anticipated successful applicants will be announced three – four months after the closing date.

Planning your application

Planning is essential for your application.

  • Take time to read the Funding Guidelines as they will assist in clarifying what you're applying for, why you're applying for it, and how much funding you require.
  • Discuss your grant idea with your local Road Safety Advisor.
  • Commence your application using our Online Grant Portal.

Forms and resources – Community Road Safety Education Grants

Grant recipients

View a list of the successful grant recipients.

The Motorcycle Ride to Zero Grants are designed to help local organisations including motorcycle clubs and groups provide opportunities for riders to undertake post-licence training courses. Providing opportunities for riders to undertake these courses will support them to enjoy their riding whilst staying safe on Queensland roads.

Objective

To provide opportunities for motorcycle riders to undertake subsidised post-licence training courses to improve their safe riding skills and on-road behaviours.

Funding limit and delivery

One-off funding is available to support up to 100 motorcycle riders with subsidised participant fees to attend a post-licence training course.

Applying for a grant

To apply, log into our Online Grants Portal to view current funding opportunities.

Opening date

9:00am on 6 September 2024.

Closing date

5:00pm on 29 November 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

Planning your application

Planning is essential for your application.

  • Take time to read the Funding Guidelines as they will assist in clarifying what you're applying for, why you're applying for it, and how much funding you require.
  • Discuss your grant idea with your local Road Safety Advisor.
  • Commence your application using our Online Grant Portal.

Forms and resources – Motorcycle Ride to Zero Grants

Grant recipients

View a list of the successful grant recipients.

Road safety education programs work across all ages to develop a broader positive community culture towards improving road safety. The programs aim to equip children, adolescents and young people with the attitudes, skills and knowledge they need to become safer road users.

Funding and delivery

Funding agreements are in place up to 30 June 2026. View a list of current program providers.

Forms and resources – Road Safety Education Program

Grant recipients

View a list of the successful grant recipients.

Contact us

Contact the Community Road Safety Grants team on telephone on 1300 186 159 or email roadsafetygrants@tmr.qld.gov.au.