Gambling Community Benefit Fund (eCourse)
GCBF Funding: Maximise Your Success Rate
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund is one of Queensland’s most accessible funding opportunities — but accessible doesn’t mean automatic.
Whether you’re a first-time applicant, a volunteer helping your local club, or a seasoned grant writer looking for an edge, this course gives you exactly what you need to stand out and succeed.
We cut through the complexity, show you what really matters, and help you avoid the costly mistakes that sink otherwise strong applications. You’ll also walk away with a downloadable expert guide — backed by 50+ years of combined experience — to use every time you apply.
Better applications. Better outcomes. More funding for your community.
Includes resources & winning examples PLUS Certificate of Completion (demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and commitment to professional development.)
Module 1 : Introduction & Overview
- Who is this course for?
- What to expect
5 minutes
Module 2 : Getting started
- The basics: What you need to know
- Funding priorities & how they change
- Other determining factors
- Administration & online resources
15 minutes
Module 3 : Commencing your application
- Item details
- Events & facility improvements
10 minutes
Module 4 : Mastering the criteria questions
- Benefit to you & community
- Income generation & other funding
- Additional criteria
- Referees
45 minutes
Module 5: Approvals & acquittals
- Approval process & notification of outcomes
- Acquittal process
10 minutes
Module 6 : Summary & assessment
- Summary
- Final hints & advice
- Other resources
- Final assessment
15 minutes (Course duration: 1 hour & 40 minutes + Quiz duration: 20 minutes)