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North Queensland Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grants

North Queensland Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grants support projects that trial and adapt new technologies to improve access to reliable and cost-effective telecommunications connectivity or energy supply.

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What assistance is available?

Applications for the North Queensland Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grants (North & Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough, 25 January – 14 February 2019) are now open.

Co-contribution grants of between $10,000 and $1 million are available on a competitive basis for projects that trial and adapt new technologies or upgrade existing technologies and improve access to reliable and cost-effective telecommunications connectivity or energy supply.

The North Queensland Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grants are funded by the Australian Government and administered by QRIDA.

Eligible areas

Projects must be located in one or more of the following areas:

  • Burdekin Shire Council
  • Burke Shire Council
  • Carpentaria Shire Council
  • Charters Towers Regional Council
  • Cloncurry Shire Council
  • Douglas Shire Council
  • Etheridge Shire Council
  • Flinders Shire Council
  • Hinchinbrook Shire Council
  • McKinlay Shire Council
  • Richmond Shire Council
  • Townsville City Council
  • Whitsunday Regional Council
  • Winton Shire Council

For further details view the guidelines and frequently asked questions below.

Round 1 key dates

8 February 2021 Applications open for 12 weeks
30 April 2021 Applications close
By 4 June 2021 Applicants will be notified of outcomes  

Apply here

Find the application form, project plan and guidelines for the North Queensland Telecommunication and Energy Improvement Grants here.

Frequently asked questions

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  • The expected processing time of Telecommunications and Energy Improvement grant applications is 25 business days, provided all the required information has been supplied.

    Prior to submitting your application, you are encouraged to speak with a QRIDA representative to discuss your proposal. This will help you to work out what information is required and mean your application can be promptly assessed.

    You can contact QRIDA here.

  • You must apply for a Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grant using the application form provided by QRIDA. 

    For further information on the application process, please read the guidelines

  • If you require further assistance, please contact QRIDA on:

    Freecall: 1800 623 946

    Email: contact_us@qrida.qld.gov.au

    Post: GPO Box 211, Brisbane, QLD, 4001.

  • Grant funding is not guaranteed at any stage of the application process and applications will be assessed on a competitive basis.

  • >Jobs are to be calculated as Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff.

    Full time work is 35 hours per week or more. If your project will employ casual or part time workers, calculate the number of hours to be worked by these employees and divide that total by 35 to determine full time equivalents.

    For example, seven casual employees working 10 hours per week totalling 70 hours per week, equates to two full time employees.

  • Questions concerning your personal taxation circumstances should be directed to your taxation advisor or the Australian Taxation Office on 13 72 86.

  • You must immediately notify QRIDA if there is a change to the scope of the project. Contact us here.

  • Medium sized businesses applying for the grant must be registered for GST. All other applicant entities need to indicate whether or not they are registered for GST in the form.

  • Yes, you can. If eligible for the grant, you will be given conditional approval by QRIDA. This approval would be subject to you arranging your co-contribution to the equivalent amount.

  • Applications will be assessed on a competitive basis in each stream against the following criteria:

    1. Public benefit
    2. Co-contribution and value for money
    3. Capability and capacity
    4. Additional project attributes

    For more information on how applications will be competitively assessed read the guidelines.

  • For details on eligibility please refer to Section 4 of the guidelines.

  • Yes, you are entitled to a right of appeal. See the reviewing a decision page for more information.

  • No, QRIDA will pay invoice amounts for items claimed, exclusive of GST. This is because you will be able to claim the GST component of your purchases when you lodge your Business Activity Statement with the Australian Taxation Office.

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What assistance is available?

Applications for the North Queensland Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grants (North & Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough, 25 January – 14 February 2019) are now open.

Co-contribution grants of between $10,000 and $1 million are available on a competitive basis for projects that trial and adapt new technologies or upgrade existing technologies and improve access to reliable and cost-effective telecommunications connectivity or energy supply.

The North Queensland Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grants are funded by the Australian Government and administered by QRIDA.

Eligible areas

Projects must be located in one or more of the following areas:

  • Burdekin Shire Council
  • Burke Shire Council
  • Carpentaria Shire Council
  • Charters Towers Regional Council
  • Cloncurry Shire Council
  • Douglas Shire Council
  • Etheridge Shire Council
  • Flinders Shire Council
  • Hinchinbrook Shire Council
  • McKinlay Shire Council
  • Richmond Shire Council
  • Townsville City Council
  • Whitsunday Regional Council
  • Winton Shire Council

For further details view the guidelines and frequently asked questions below.

Round 1 key dates

8 February 2021 Applications open for 12 weeks
30 April 2021 Applications close
By 4 June 2021 Applicants will be notified of outcomes  

Apply here

Find the application form, project plan and guidelines for the North Queensland Telecommunication and Energy Improvement Grants here.

Frequently asked questions

View all FAQs

  • You must apply for a Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grant using the application form provided by QRIDA. 

    For further information on the application process, please read the guidelines

  • >Jobs are to be calculated as Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff.

    Full time work is 35 hours per week or more. If your project will employ casual or part time workers, calculate the number of hours to be worked by these employees and divide that total by 35 to determine full time equivalents.

    For example, seven casual employees working 10 hours per week totalling 70 hours per week, equates to two full time employees.

  • Grant funding is not guaranteed at any stage of the application process and applications will be assessed on a competitive basis.

  • The expected processing time of Telecommunications and Energy Improvement grant applications is 25 business days, provided all the required information has been supplied.

    Prior to submitting your application, you are encouraged to speak with a QRIDA representative to discuss your proposal. This will help you to work out what information is required and mean your application can be promptly assessed.

    You can contact QRIDA here.

  • Yes, you can. If eligible for the grant, you will be given conditional approval by QRIDA. This approval would be subject to you arranging your co-contribution to the equivalent amount.

  • For details on eligibility please refer to Section 4 of the guidelines.

  • No, QRIDA will pay invoice amounts for items claimed, exclusive of GST. This is because you will be able to claim the GST component of your purchases when you lodge your Business Activity Statement with the Australian Taxation Office.

  • If you require further assistance, please contact QRIDA on:

    Freecall: 1800 623 946

    Email: contact_us@qrida.qld.gov.au

    Post: GPO Box 211, Brisbane, QLD, 4001.

  • Medium sized businesses applying for the grant must be registered for GST. All other applicant entities need to indicate whether or not they are registered for GST in the form.

  • Questions concerning your personal taxation circumstances should be directed to your taxation advisor or the Australian Taxation Office on 13 72 86.

  • Yes, you are entitled to a right of appeal. See the reviewing a decision page for more information.

  • Applications will be assessed on a competitive basis in each stream against the following criteria:

    1. Public benefit
    2. Co-contribution and value for money
    3. Capability and capacity
    4. Additional project attributes

    For more information on how applications will be competitively assessed read the guidelines.

  • You must immediately notify QRIDA if there is a change to the scope of the project. Contact us here.

Get in touch

Have a question, need some help or would like more information? We're here to help you.

News, events & stories

What assistance is available?

Applications for the North Queensland Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grants (North & Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough, 25 January – 14 February 2019) are now open.

Co-contribution grants of between $10,000 and $1 million are available on a competitive basis for projects that trial and adapt new technologies or upgrade existing technologies and improve access to reliable and cost-effective telecommunications connectivity or energy supply.

The North Queensland Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grants are funded by the Australian Government and administered by QRIDA.

Eligible areas

Projects must be located in one or more of the following areas:

  • Burdekin Shire Council
  • Burke Shire Council
  • Carpentaria Shire Council
  • Charters Towers Regional Council
  • Cloncurry Shire Council
  • Douglas Shire Council
  • Etheridge Shire Council
  • Flinders Shire Council
  • Hinchinbrook Shire Council
  • McKinlay Shire Council
  • Richmond Shire Council
  • Townsville City Council
  • Whitsunday Regional Council
  • Winton Shire Council

For further details view the guidelines and frequently asked questions below.

Round 1 key dates

8 February 2021 Applications open for 12 weeks
30 April 2021 Applications close
By 4 June 2021 Applicants will be notified of outcomes  

Apply here

Find the application form, project plan and guidelines for the North Queensland Telecommunication and Energy Improvement Grants here.

Frequently asked questions

View all FAQs

  • Medium sized businesses applying for the grant must be registered for GST. All other applicant entities need to indicate whether or not they are registered for GST in the form.

  • You must apply for a Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grant using the application form provided by QRIDA. 

    For further information on the application process, please read the guidelines

  • For details on eligibility please refer to Section 4 of the guidelines.

  • The expected processing time of Telecommunications and Energy Improvement grant applications is 25 business days, provided all the required information has been supplied.

    Prior to submitting your application, you are encouraged to speak with a QRIDA representative to discuss your proposal. This will help you to work out what information is required and mean your application can be promptly assessed.

    You can contact QRIDA here.

  • Yes, you can. If eligible for the grant, you will be given conditional approval by QRIDA. This approval would be subject to you arranging your co-contribution to the equivalent amount.

  • Yes, you are entitled to a right of appeal. See the reviewing a decision page for more information.

  • No, QRIDA will pay invoice amounts for items claimed, exclusive of GST. This is because you will be able to claim the GST component of your purchases when you lodge your Business Activity Statement with the Australian Taxation Office.

  • Grant funding is not guaranteed at any stage of the application process and applications will be assessed on a competitive basis.

  • If you require further assistance, please contact QRIDA on:

    Freecall: 1800 623 946

    Email: contact_us@qrida.qld.gov.au

    Post: GPO Box 211, Brisbane, QLD, 4001.

  • Questions concerning your personal taxation circumstances should be directed to your taxation advisor or the Australian Taxation Office on 13 72 86.

  • Applications will be assessed on a competitive basis in each stream against the following criteria:

    1. Public benefit
    2. Co-contribution and value for money
    3. Capability and capacity
    4. Additional project attributes

    For more information on how applications will be competitively assessed read the guidelines.

  • >Jobs are to be calculated as Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff.

    Full time work is 35 hours per week or more. If your project will employ casual or part time workers, calculate the number of hours to be worked by these employees and divide that total by 35 to determine full time equivalents.

    For example, seven casual employees working 10 hours per week totalling 70 hours per week, equates to two full time employees.

  • You must immediately notify QRIDA if there is a change to the scope of the project. Contact us here.

Get in touch

Have a question, need some help or would like more information? We're here to help you.

News, events & stories

What assistance is available?

Applications for the North Queensland Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grants (North & Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough, 25 January – 14 February 2019) are now open.

Co-contribution grants of between $10,000 and $1 million are available on a competitive basis for projects that trial and adapt new technologies or upgrade existing technologies and improve access to reliable and cost-effective telecommunications connectivity or energy supply.

The North Queensland Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grants are funded by the Australian Government and administered by QRIDA.

Eligible areas

Projects must be located in one or more of the following areas:

  • Burdekin Shire Council
  • Burke Shire Council
  • Carpentaria Shire Council
  • Charters Towers Regional Council
  • Cloncurry Shire Council
  • Douglas Shire Council
  • Etheridge Shire Council
  • Flinders Shire Council
  • Hinchinbrook Shire Council
  • McKinlay Shire Council
  • Richmond Shire Council
  • Townsville City Council
  • Whitsunday Regional Council
  • Winton Shire Council

For further details view the guidelines and frequently asked questions below.

Round 1 key dates

8 February 2021 Applications open for 12 weeks
30 April 2021 Applications close
By 4 June 2021 Applicants will be notified of outcomes  

Apply here

Find the application form, project plan and guidelines for the North Queensland Telecommunication and Energy Improvement Grants here.

Frequently asked questions

View all FAQs

  • >Jobs are to be calculated as Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff.

    Full time work is 35 hours per week or more. If your project will employ casual or part time workers, calculate the number of hours to be worked by these employees and divide that total by 35 to determine full time equivalents.

    For example, seven casual employees working 10 hours per week totalling 70 hours per week, equates to two full time employees.

  • Questions concerning your personal taxation circumstances should be directed to your taxation advisor or the Australian Taxation Office on 13 72 86.

  • No, QRIDA will pay invoice amounts for items claimed, exclusive of GST. This is because you will be able to claim the GST component of your purchases when you lodge your Business Activity Statement with the Australian Taxation Office.

  • Grant funding is not guaranteed at any stage of the application process and applications will be assessed on a competitive basis.

  • Yes, you are entitled to a right of appeal. See the reviewing a decision page for more information.

  • If you require further assistance, please contact QRIDA on:

    Freecall: 1800 623 946

    Email: contact_us@qrida.qld.gov.au

    Post: GPO Box 211, Brisbane, QLD, 4001.

  • Medium sized businesses applying for the grant must be registered for GST. All other applicant entities need to indicate whether or not they are registered for GST in the form.

  • Yes, you can. If eligible for the grant, you will be given conditional approval by QRIDA. This approval would be subject to you arranging your co-contribution to the equivalent amount.

  • For details on eligibility please refer to Section 4 of the guidelines.

  • You must apply for a Telecommunications and Energy Improvement Grant using the application form provided by QRIDA. 

    For further information on the application process, please read the guidelines

  • Applications will be assessed on a competitive basis in each stream against the following criteria:

    1. Public benefit
    2. Co-contribution and value for money
    3. Capability and capacity
    4. Additional project attributes

    For more information on how applications will be competitively assessed read the guidelines.

  • The expected processing time of Telecommunications and Energy Improvement grant applications is 25 business days, provided all the required information has been supplied.

    Prior to submitting your application, you are encouraged to speak with a QRIDA representative to discuss your proposal. This will help you to work out what information is required and mean your application can be promptly assessed.

    You can contact QRIDA here.

  • You must immediately notify QRIDA if there is a change to the scope of the project. Contact us here.

Get in touch

Have a question, need some help or would like more information? We're here to help you.

News, events & stories

Last updated
07 April 2021