Zenadth Kes community organisations, sporting clubs, schools, councils, and eligible individuals and groups across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) can apply now for the latest round of the GBK Healthy Communities Grants Program.
Funded by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) and delivered by Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Corporation (GBK), the GBK Healthy Communities Grants Program is a long-term investment in community wellbeing across Zenadth Kes.
The Program supports communities throughout the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula Area communities of Bamaga and Seisia to design and deliver place-based activities that strengthen health, wellbeing, participation, social connection and culturally strong community life.
Two funding streams are available:
- Sporting & Active Communities Grants – supporting sporting, active recreation and physical activity projects that encourage participation, connection and active lifestyles.
- Healthy Projects & Initiatives Grants – supporting community-led health, wellbeing, participation and connection projects.
TSRA Acting Chairperson Patrick Mooka said the Healthy Communities Grants funded by TSRA and delivered by GBK would support local activities designed, led and delivered by communities from the inner and outer Torres Strait islands through to Bamaga and Seisia in the Northern Peninsula Area.
“Supported by TSRA, GBK is working closely with communities to enable access to funding to bring their ideas to life,” Mr Mooka said.
“This funding will help people, organisations and community groups deliver healthy, active lifestyle projects that reflect local priorities, strengths and dreams.”
GBK Chair Ned David agrees, saying the Program empowers Zenadth Kes communities to determine the initiatives that will have the greatest local impact.
“The strongest ideas come from our communities themselves. These grants are about giving local people the opportunity to lead projects that improve health and wellbeing in ways that reflect their own culture, priorities, and aspirations,” said Mr David.
Applications opened Monday 10 August 2026 and close on Monday 7 September 2026.
