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QWRAP Round 4 Funding Opportunities for 2026
We are pleased to announce the QWRAP Deed has been extended through to 31 December 2026, providing continued support to Alliances in delivering priority water and sewerage initiatives.
Subsequently, an additional Round 4 of QWRAP funding will open on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.
In recognition of the shortened delivery timeframe, Round 4 is designed as a focused funding round, allocating remaining funds to projects that are ready to commence and can be completed by 18 December 2026. Funding outcomes are anticipated from late August to early September, providing approximately three months for delivery and ensuring alignment with end of Deed requirements. This approach supports continued project delivery and provides Alliances with certainty to progress initiatives.
Funding Availability
A total pool of $450,000.00 is available for Round 4 QWRAP projects.
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
- 9 December 2025
- 30 January 2026
- 9 February 2026
- 3 March 2026
- Round 4
- 1 July 2026
- 3 August 2026
- 13 August 2026
- 27 August 2026
Key Messages:
- QWRAP is a critical program required to support regional and remote Queensland councils to ensure sustainable water service delivery.
- The Queensland Government, LGAQ and qldwater remain committed in ensuring that councils receive the support they need for sustainable water service delivery in their communities through the delivery of QWRAP.
- QWRAP is a permanently funded program, and this work reflects a focus on maintaining stability while strengthening future delivery arrangements.
- The proposed extension will help ensure no disruption to councils, Alliance partners, or existing program activities while longer term arrangements are finalised.
- Alliance partners will continue to be kept informed as planning progresses, with a shared focus on sustaining a strong, effective funding model.
