Sport Development Funding | Equestrian Queensland

Sport Development Funding

Equestrian Queensland has many grants and subsidies available to affiliated clubs, sporting committees and individual members.

These programs assist us in our acquittal of funds to the Department of Sport and Recreation.

Should you have any queries in relation to which program best fits your project, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team members in the EQ Office.

EQ Affiliated Clubs and Sport Committees

The Equestrian Queensland Sport Development Fund will have two rounds in 2026. The funding is to support affiliated clubs and sport committees across Queensland.

Funding is designed to increase club capability, expand rider participation, and strengthen governance through both on-horse clinics and off-horse workshops, as well as regional event assistance.

Round 1: Open NOW - closes 23 February 2026
for activities conducted between 1 Jan - 30 July 2026

Round 2: Opens 1 June 2026 - closes 10 July 2026
for activities conducted between 1 Aug - 7 Dec 2026

If you need assistance with the application process or have further questions, feel free to ask.

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APPLICATION

ACQUITTAL

EQ Officials Development

The Equestrian Queensland Sport Development Fund offers funding in supporting the development and increased standard of excellence within the sport to Sport Committees and Affiliate Clubs, through

EQ Sport Committees and EQ affiliates providing educational opportunities through the delivery of FEI/EA recognised workshops/courses;
individual officials who are required to maintain their accreditation at FEI recognised workshops/courses by travelling overseas;
individual officials who live regionally to develop and increase the standard of excellence by providing funds directly to the individual to assist with travel expenses associated with attending EA/FEI recognised workshops/courses. The individual must be located more than 400km from Brisbane CBD.

Open all year, with acquittals to be received no later than 1 December 2026 unless fully subscribed.

Applications will close 1 December or when fully subscribed

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APPLICATION

ACQUITTAL

EQ Event Funding Program

Through the Equestrian Queensland (EQ) Event Funding Program, funding is provided towards the cost of travel and/or accommodation for foreign and Australian based technical officials (such as judges, technical delegates, course designers and stewards) that are required under the rules to officiate at Queensland major events. The event will be highly considered if the event organiser provides educational and/or mentoring opportunities to current or new EQ officials.

If you are applying for regional assistance to support the cost of officials to meet the National rule requirements, the affiliated club must be located more than 400km from Brisbane CBD. The regional event being conducted must include the following:

Dressage – Competitive level event including classes Advanced and above
Jumping – Classes of 1.05m and above to be offered in the schedule
Eventing – 1* or above classes to be offered in the schedule

There is also funding available through this program for new national events or showcase events.

Applications:
Closing TBC

This funding program has replaced the Equestrian Queensland ICDF (International Competition Development Fund)

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APPLICATION

POST EVENT REPORT

EQ Affiliates	We have included below links to information about community grants that are currently open, this list is not exhaustive and we encourage clubs to make their own enquiries as well: Moreton Bay Regional Council Rockhampton Regional Council City of Logan Cairns Regional Council Mackay Regional Council Whitsunday Regional Council Charters Towers Regional Council Tablelands Regional Council Maranoa Regional Council Central Highlands Regional Council Sunshine Coast Council Fraser Coast Regional Council Bundaberg Regional Council South Burnett Regional Council Mareeba Shire Council City of Townsville Flinders Shire Council Somerset Regional Council
EQ members	Emerging Athletes Pathways Funding Moreton Bay Regional Council- Individual Achievement Fund Get Started Vouchers Local Sporting Champions Grant
EQ Affilated Clubs (North & Far North QLD affected by floods)	Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP)
Other recommended grant websites	Community GrantGuru Sports Community Australian Sports Commission Queensland Government Community Benefit Fund Gladstone Regional Council- Regional Sport & Recreation Events Sponsorship Get Going Clubs Get Playing Place and Spaces Get Playing Plus Sunsuper's Dreams for a Better World Program Volunteer Support Grant

2024 EQ Funding
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2023 EQ Funding
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2022 EQ Funding
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2021 EQ Funding
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2021 EQ Sport Development Funding - Round 1 Successful Applicants
2021 EQ SDF - Round 2 Successful Applicants Coming Soon
2020 EQ Funding
2020 EQ Sport Development Funding Distribution
2020 EQ Funds Distribution

2019 EQ Funding
2019 EQ Sport Development Funding 2019 EQ Funding Distribution