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Ongoing |
Grants & Funding NSW Government |
Find a government initiative, grant or funding program to help support your business, your project or your community. |
Ongoing |
Strengthening Rural Communities - Small & Vital |
The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small & Vital stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.
Grants up to $10,000 are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions, with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000).
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly. |
12 September 2023 |
Community Road Safety Grants |
Grants to help community groups across NSW develop small-scale, local projects. These projects increase road safety awareness in local communities and promote safer behaviours on our roads.
There are two categories of grants available.
$5,000 category: Grants up to $5,000 (plus GST) are available for local community road safety projects. This category may include small community education projects such as road rules education, pedestrian safety, or safety for children in vehicles and driveways.These projects aim to increase road safety awareness in specific community groups or locations. Apply here.
$30,000 category: A limited number of $30,000 (plus GST) road safety grants are also available. This category applies to more significant projects that involve a broader reach within the community.
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13 September 2023 |
Bupa Foundation Community Grants |
Applications are now open for projects to be run in 2024 that aim to make a positive impact in Australian and New Zealand communities. Grants of up to $10,000 from the Bupa Foundation are available for projects that fall into one of the Bupa Foundation's two focus areas:
Healthy minds – building mentally healthy and resilient communities
Healthy planet, healthy people – supporting a healthy planet for healthy people
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15 September 2023 |
Australia-Japan Foundation Grant Program |
The objectives of the International Relations Grant Program are to promote people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia and support for the Australian Government’s international policy goals. The Australia-Japan Foundation seeks to advance Australia’s engagement with Japan by supporting people-to-people linkages; amplifying and shifting perceptions of Australia in Japan to reflect contemporary Australia; and facilitating the promotion of the inventive, innovative capabilities that Australia brings to Australia-Japan collaborations across broad and ever sophisticated sectors. The Australia-Japan Foundation also seeks to bring to the fore, awareness of the ongoing vital importance of Australia and Japan on each other’s foreign and trade policies by facilitating informed discussions.
The objectives of the Australia Japan Foundation are to increase awareness and understanding in Japan of shared interests with Australia; to increase awareness and understanding in Australia of the importance of Japan to Australia as an economic and strategic partner; and to increase recognition in Japan of Australian excellence and expertise.
To achieve its objectives, the AJF will prioritise high quality programs particularly, but not exclusively, across any one of the three cross-cutting themes: youth; gender, diversity and inclusion; and innovation.
Grant amount: $700,000 is available for this grant opportunity. Grant applications for a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $50,000 per year will be considered.
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22 September 2023
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Community Grants |
Provided by Mary MacKillop Today, the Community Grants Program supports small but life-changing initiatives that provide opportunities for life-long learning in Australian communities. |
29 September 2023
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Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation 2023 Grant |
The Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation are thrilled to announce an incredible $137,000 in grants are on offer to eligible charities, including the new $50,000 Heritage and People’s Choice Grant.
The new grant celebrates the successful merger between Heritage Bank and People’s Choice Credit Union and recognises both organisations’ long history of community support.A total of six grants are available and are to be used to support the overall costs of a specific program that has a proven track record of creating impact in one of our three focus areas. They are not tied to individual aspects of a program, for example transport, wages or consumables.
Heritage and People's Choice Grant
This new grant will support a charity that works across the majority of Heritage and People’s Choice footprint delivering an existing program in one or all of our focus areas.1 x $50,000 grant with the focus area of: Positive educational and alternative pathways to help at-risk children and teenagers; Health care services for vulnerable Australians and their families; and/or Support for the economic and social wellbeing of people in regional, rural and remote communities, including in times of natural disasters.
The Heritage and People’s Choice Grant is a standalone grant. If you apply for this grant you will not be eligible for our other 2023 grants.
The Our Shout Workplace Giving Grant
1 x $27,000 grant with the focus area of: Health care services for vulnerable Australians and their families. If you apply for the Our Shout Workplace Giving Grant you will also automatically register, and be considered for, a Growing Stronger Communities Grant.
Growing Stronger Communities Grants
4 x $15,000 grants with the focus areas of:Positive educational and alternative pathways to help at-risk children and teenagers; Health care services for vulnerable Australians and their families; and/orSupport for the economic and social wellbeing of people in regional, rural and remote communities, including in times of natural disasters.
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30 September 2023
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Westfund Community Grants Program |
The Westfund Community Grants Program supports eligible community groups and organisations that inspire the principles of Health and Wellbeing, Family and Community and Fit for Life. Through the Program, Westfund are offering over $120,000 in annual grants to eligible community groups and organisations. Applicants can apply for up to $3,000. The Westfund Community Program also includes the Here for Hearts program, which provides access to defibrillators for eligible organisations.
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30 September 2023 |
Capacity Building Grants |
The ETREA Foundation offers financial support, builds collaborative relationships and networks with like-minded organisations committed to supporting and teaching those in need the tools and skills to rebuild their lives and achieve personal fulfilment.
The ETREA Foundation believe everyone has the capacity to achieve personal empowerment. And there are many organisations and small businesses with personal growth and self-development programs, mentoring/coaching, initiatives and projects making a positive difference in the world of others.
Organisations my apply for grants between $2,000 – $10,000.
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30 September 2023 |
CWA Education Grants |
CWA of NSW offers a variety of Education Grants to students from NSW. Please see the CWA website for details on each grant. |
Monday 2 October 2023 |
BMD Community Assistance Program |
The BMD Community Assistance Program provides one-off sponsorship/ funding grants, up to a value of $5,000 each, for local community groups and organisations that deliver benefits through initiatives, programs or events within the communities in which BMD operates, all throughout Australia.
BMD work in partnership with Indigenous and non-Indigenous organisations who embody our values to achieve long lasting impacts to communities and are proud to have committed a total of $100,000 to our 2023 Community Assistance Program.
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6 October 2023 |
Social and Community Participation (SCP) grant
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The objective of the Social and Community Participation (SCP) grant program is to support people with disability, their families and carers to participate, contribute and benefit from mainstream community activities including arts, culture, sport and recreation. The Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) program is a Commonwealth grants program which supports all people with disability, regardless of whether they are eligible for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) individually funded package.
Through the ILC, the Economic and Community Participation (ECP) program seeks to build the capacity of the community to create opportunities for people with disability.
The Social and Community Participation (SCP) stream is one of 3 streams used to implement the ECP program.Funding available for this grant opportunity is up to $50 million (GST exclusive) over 3 financial years from 2023–24 to 2025–26. There is $8.35 million available in this round. The minimum grant amount is $200,000 (GST exclusive) over 2 years.The maximum grant amount is $2 million (GST exclusive) over 2 years. The maximum period of this grant is 2 years. Activities of a shorter timeframe may also be considered.
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9 October 2023, 11am |
Aboriginal Affairs NSW Cultural Grants Program
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The Aboriginal Affairs NSW Cultural Grants Program supports Aboriginal community organisations across NSW to celebrate Aboriginal culture and hold key cultural events and activities.
The AANSW Cultural Grants Program objective are to: support Aboriginal communities to strengthen, protect, and maintain traditional and contemporary expressions of Aboriginal culture; support key contemporary Aboriginal cultural events and activities; contribute to Aboriginal community wellbeing and healing, through the use of Aboriginal culture and community connection; facilitate sharing of Aboriginal cultural knowledge and skills between generations.
Applicants can apply for grants from $500 to $20,000.
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9 October 2023
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Women's Week Grants - Tier 1 |
NSW Women’s Week celebrates the diverse contributions of women and girls. It is an opportunity to reflect on the social, economic and achievements of women and girls in NSW.
NSW Women’s Week will be celebrated between Monday 4 March and Sunday 10 March 2024 to coincide with International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024.
Tier 1 is an open competitive round to fund events or activities from $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000 per applicant with a $100,000 allocation.
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29 October 2023 |
Royal Agricultural Society Foundation (RASF) Community Futures Grant
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RASF is offering opportunities for community-minded people to be awarded up to $25,000 in funding for community projects in their local area.
The RASF invites ideas that deliver strong community benefits and result in enhanced economic and social outcomes for your community. Projects that involve collaboration between people in your town and deliver sustained and broad community benefits will be highly regarded. Applicants will be passionate about rural and regional NSW and have a good understanding of any issues affecting their community.
Infrastructure for local showgrounds and Show Societies are eligible. The improvements must demonstrate that they go beyond benefiting just the local Show Society in running the local Show, but rather enabling broader use by other community groups to run on-going projects or programs. Taking part is easy: Identify a need in your rural NSW community; Partner with a local community organisation; Create a project plan for your initiative
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31 October 2023 |
North Parkes Mines Community Investment |
Northparkes has two Community Investment Program rounds each year with $50,000 awarded to successful applicants each round – that’s a total of $100,000 in funding. |
31 October 2023 |
Inland Rail Community Sponsorhip |
Inland Rail are offering funding between $1000–$4000 for individuals and organisations in regional areas along the Inland Rail route that contribute to local and regional prosperity, well-being and sustainability. There are four rounds each year. |
11 November 2023 |
2023 Anzac Community Grants Program |
The Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP) provides small grants for a range of projects that commemorate and educate New South Wales communities about the service and sacrifices of current and former military servicemen and women. Projects which support activities benefiting the NSW veteran community are also eligible for funding. The Anzac Community Grants Program provides grants of up to $3,000 for a range of projects that either promote appreciation and understanding of the service and sacrifice of military service personnel or support activities and services to enhance the wellbeing of the NSW veteran community.
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31 December 2023 |
Damien Greer Lawyers Community Grant |
Damien Greer Lawyers is inviting organisations via a non-competitive process to apply for a Community Grant in 2023. The Damien Greer Lawyers Community Grant program recognises and celebrates organisations that strive to make a positive impact within their local community.
If your organisation is eligible, you can apply for a Community Grant of $2,500.
The Community Grant program aims to support organisations that work within their local community and encourage the following values:
Helping the community in times of need; Building community togetherness and sense of belonging; Promoting positive health and wellbeing; Supporting community services and groups; Nurturing the local environment.
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31 December 2023
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WNSW PHN Wellbeing & Resilience Grants |
WNSW PHN has identified the need for Wellbeing and Resilience grants for communities affected by the Western NSW 2022 flood disaster event. The Wellbeing and Resilience grants will facilitate the delivery of community led and focused wellbeing initiatives that aim to help improve mental health and build up community resilience.
Community initiatives should address the immediate needs of affected communities and contribute to building long-term capacity and resilience. This includes initiatives that focus on community health and wellbeing; that build community resilience and build the capacity of our volunteer and paid workforce. Funding up to $20,000 is available per application, with the amount received dependent on receipt of a credible budget.
Applications will remain open to 31 December 2023 or until funds are exhausted, or the WNSW PHN closes off applications via the WNSW PHN website.
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Opens
01 October 2023
Closes
31 January 2024
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Forbes Shire Council Community Funding
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The Community Funding Program is open and organisations are invited to apply for funding for eligible projects (including programs, activities, events and capital works) across four categories:
Sport and Recreation; Culture and the Arts; Community Services; and Rural Village Enhancement.
Not-for-profit community groups and organisations can access up to $5,000 in assistance for each project as either a cash contribution, in-kind support, or a combination of both.
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