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QWRAP Launches New Funding Rounds Model for 2025–26
QWRAP is piloting a new funding rounds model for the remainder of the project deed (to June 2026). This transition reflects the QWRAP Partner Steering Committee’s commitment to keeping the program contemporary and continuously improving how we support regional collaboration.
The updated funding approach reinforces QWRAP’s ongoing commitment to strengthening water and sewerage service delivery across regional Queensland – through collaboration, sustainability, and resilience.
By introducing a structured funding model, we aim to provide QWRAP Alliances with greater transparency around funding availability and timelines, while also encouraging the development of strong, high quality applications.
What’s Changing
QWRAP will now allocate funding through scheduled rounds, assessed on a rolling basis, with a total pool of $1,396,000.00 available for 2025–26 projects. Funding rounds will only proceed while funds remain available.
Funding Rounds Schedule:
- Funding Rounds 2025-26
- Applications Open
- Applications Close
- Working Group Assessment Date
- Partner Steering Committee Assessment Date
- Round 1
- 1 July 2025
- 23 July 2025
- 6 August 2025
- 25 August 2025
- Round 2
- 8 September 2025
- 10 October 2025
- 29 October 2025
- 13 November 2025
- Round 3 (optional)
- 9 December 2025
- 30 January 2026
- TBC February 2026
- TBC February 2026
Key Highlights:
- Variation requests can still be submitted at any time.
- Clear guidance will be provided for submitting applications.
- This new model is designed to promote transparency, strategic planning, and fairness across QWRAP Alliances.
- Stakeholders will receive timely updates on funding timelines and processes.
- The pilot will be reviewed at the end of the financial year.
- QWRAP Alliances are encouraged to begin planning potential projects early and to contact the QWRAP Working Group with any questions or to seek support.
- The LGAQ and qldwater will host weekly online drop-in information sessions throughout the funding round. These sessions will provide an overview of the new funding model and offer a space to ask questions, seek clarification, and provide feedback on the application process.
