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 CommitteesThe Equestrian Queensland Sport Development Fund has opened Round Two, offering a 2025 funding pool total of $40,000 to support affiliated clubs and sport committees across Queensland. This round now specifically includes rider development clinics, delivered by EA accredited coaches or officials. Funding is designed to increase club capability, expand rider participation, and strengthen governance through both on-horse clinics and off-horse workshops. Activities must take place between 1 July and 7 December 2025, with applications opening 7 June 2025 and closing 10 August 2025, or earlier if funds are fully allocated. By introducing the rider clinic component into Round Two, EQ is reinforcing its commitment to direct athlete development and upskilling participants through quality, accredited education opportunities. If your club is seeking funding towards a rider activity only please click on the ‘Rider Clinics’ button to apply. If your club is seeking to work in partnership with EQ to deliver educational opportunities to riders / committee members / volunteers please click on the ‘Expression of Interest’ button to apply. If you need assistance with the application process or have further questions, feel free to ask. |
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EQ Officials DevelopmentThe 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
Open all year, with acquittals to be received no later than 1 December 2025 unless fully subscribed. Applications will close one 1 December or when fully subscribed |
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EQ Event Funding ProgramThrough 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:
There is also funding available through this program for new national events or showcase events. Applications: This funding program has replaced the Equestrian Queensland ICDF (International Competition Development Fund) |
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