What’s Happening?
Community organisations and fishing groups across Queensland can apply for grants of up to $5,000, with applications closing on 9 December 2026.
The Queensland Government has opened its latest round of Community Fishing Grants to support recreational and traditional fishing education, fish 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 provide opportunities for communities to encourage fishing participation while promoting education and care for aquatic environments.
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 and fishing groups in Redland City can consider applying for funding to support projects involving their local waterways.
For example, projects could focus on recreational fishing education, sharing traditional fishing knowledge or restoring fish habitats.
The program also offers opportunities for groups to develop activities that encourage community participation in fishing.
By The Numbers
The latest funding round follows earlier 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 improve knowledge of popular fishing species.
Other examples include restoring riverbank vegetation and improving fish passage.
Jebreen said community groups should not be discouraged by the size of their ideas.
“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 involved habitat restoration and recreational fish tagging, reflecting the range of projects supported through the program.
What To Look For Next?
Interested organisations can review the application requirements and submit proposals through the Queensland Government’s Community Fishing Grants page.
Jebreen encouraged eligible groups to apply.
“If you’ve got a great idea for your community, now is the time to get your application in.”
