NQBP opens 2026–27 Community Fund to support local priorities
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is now accepting applications for its 2026–27 Community Fund, providing $100,000 to support initiatives across NQBP’s port communities of Hay Point, Mackay, Abbot Point (Bowen) and Weipa.
NQBP Chief Executive Officer Brendan Webb said the Community Fund reflects NQBP’s commitment to investing in initiatives that respond to real community needs.
“Our port communities are home to organisations doing important work every day,” Mr Webb said.
“The Community Fund is one way we can help turn good ideas into practical outcomes - supporting initiatives that improve wellbeing, strengthen connections and make our communities more resilient.”
The NQBP Community Fund is open to not‑for‑profit community groups, organisations and registered charities.
The Fund supports events, programs and activities that align with NQBP’s strategic themes, values of Care, Connection, Courage and Curiosity, and its vision to be a leader in responsible port trade, where Queenslanders thrive for generations.
Applications that respond to an identified community or environmental need, and that promote the principles of diversity and inclusion, are encouraged.
Previous Fund recipient Debbie Knight, President of Grapevine Group said the support had enabled the organisation to deliver targeted suicide‑prevention awareness initiatives across the region.
“Support from the NQBP Community Fund allowed us to deliver our Be Suicide Alert this Christmas campaign, helping to educate the community about suicide warning signs during a time of increased risk,” Ms Knight said.
“The funding supported radio advertising, billboards and social media, directing people to local support services and resources through the Grapevine Group app.
“Raising awareness saves lives, and this support helped us reach more people with vital information when it mattered most.”
Applications for the 2026–27 NQBP Community Fund are now open and will close on Friday April 17, 2026, with successful applicants to be announced in June.
For more information and to apply, visit the Community Fund webpage.
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Image | Grapevine group were a recipient of the 2025-26 NQBP Community Fund.
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation contact:
Angela Julian l | Community Relationship Advisor
P +617 4969 0705 | E AJulian@nqbp.com.au
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