The Gawara Baya Community Benefit Fund supports sustainable community development initiatives aligned with local priorities – by the community, for the community.
$200,000 is available every year for eligible initiatives benefiting communities in the Hinchinbrook Shire and Charters Towers local government areas.
Fund investment categories
Health and
wellness
Liveability
Economic
development
and tourism
Environmental
initiatives
Sustainable
energy and waste
management
solutions
Funding streams
Community Enrichment Program
Funding for sustainable community initiatives and events valued under $10,000 and delivered in under a year, to support thriving, connected communities.
Futures Fund Program
Funding for initiatives valued over $10,000 delivered in partnership with key stakeholders to support regional resilience and community development aspirations over the long-term.
Applying for funding
Funding rounds are currently closed.
Thank you to all the community groups and local organisations that submitted applications for the pilot Gawara Baya Community Benefit Fund.
The full Community Benefit Fund will come into effect once final financial milestones have been reached. This is expected later in 2026.
If you have a project you'd like to discuss, reach out to the team any time.
Merit selection panel expression of interest
We are seeking community representatives to be part of a merit selection panel. The panel will help assess applications for funding against set criteria and make recommendations.
To apply, read the Community Benefit Fund Guidelines and submit your expression of interest to gawarabaya@windlab.com, ensuring you declare any conflicts of interest.
