The Secure Communities Partnership Program funds safety measures to deter crime against small and family businesses and create safer and more vibrant business areas.

The program aims to protect small and family businesses from crime and economic losses, through the installation of vital safety and security infrastructure. This will create safer public commercial precincts and business strips and improve the operating environment for small and family businesses across Queensland.

Multiple rounds of funding will be available for small businesses.

Small and family businesses who have been significantly impacted by crime in the last 3 years can apply for grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 (excluding GST). You must co-contribute at least 50% towards total project costs. Closing date for submission of applications is 5pm, Friday 30 January 2026 unless funding is exhausted beforehand.

At the time of applying, and for the duration of the funded project, your business must:

• have less than 20 employees
• have a turnover in the last financial year (2024-25) of $10 million or less-'turnover' is aggregated turnover as defined in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
• have been significantly impacted by crime in the past 3 years-defined as when a police report and/or crime-related insurance claim has been made
• be operating, and have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)^{^}
• have a minimum trading history of 1 year
• be registered for GST^{^} (as per your Australian Business Register (ABR) record)
• have a registered Queensland headquarters location^{^} (as per your ABR record)
• not be insolvent or have owners/directors that are currently bankrupt or undischarged from bankruptcy^{^}
• not be a subsidiary of a group of companies that has 20 or more employees in total.^{^}

^{^} Your business must maintain this eligibility for the duration of the grant funded project.

• Phone: 13 74 68
• Email: grants@desbt.qld.gov.au