Grants Hub

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Prepare & Recover program supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters through the medium to long term process.

Grants up to $25,000 are available for a broad range of initiatives that focus on community-led resilience building in recovery or preparedness to strengthen the capacity and  capability of local people and systems, especially to manage the impact of future disasters.

Projects that focus on strengthening local inclusion, networks, communication, information sharing, self-organising systems, local decision making, resourcing, tools and support will be prioritised.

Demonstration of project need must reference a specific climate impact or event, either historic or likely to occur in the future.

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.

There are two tiers of Small & Vital funding available:

• Small 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). The timeframe to deliver these projects is up to 12 months.

• Targeted larger leverage grants up to $50,000 are available for projects that focus on strengthening the digital skills, confidence and safety of adults enabling them to get online, build social connections, and access services, information, education and employment through training, as well as acquiring the digital and connectivity infrastructure where needed. The timeframe to deliver these projects is up to 18 months.

The IOOF Foundation provides grants that support Australian not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged families, children and youth. The general grant program is for funding on average for $75,000 per year for up to two years. Please ensure you provide as much budget information as possible to enable us to evaluate the grant amount requested against funds available to distribute. Whilst our initial general grants are on average $75,000, we do have current grants ranging from $10,000 - $150,000 pa.

The Foundation is responsive to requests that contribute to increasing access to opportunities and is dedicated to supporting charities, non-profit organisations, and social enterprises that work within the four primary focus areas:

• Education
• Medical Research & Health
• Disadvantage Youth
• Arts & Culture

This year, the In a Good Place program will offer grants of up to $20,000, from a funding pool of at least $290,000.There are two streams of funding available: 

• Community wellbeing for projects focusing on general mental health and wellbeing within remote, rural and regional communities.
• Farmers and farming communities for projects specifically supporting mental health and wellbeing of farmers and the communities they live in. Note: Farming communities refers to remote, rural and regional communities with a high economic dependency on agriculture and related industries.

 The Local Sport Grant Program aims to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation, host events, improve access and enhance sport and recreation facilities.

The Local Sport Grant Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport in NSW. Through this Program the Office of Sport is working towards our goals to achieve:

• Sector Growth: Supporting the sector in adapting and growing sport and active recreation at all levels across NSW.
• Facilities and Spaces: Enabling an inclusive and accessible network of facilities and places for sport and active recreation.
• For all People: Facilitating increased opportunities for inclusion in sport and active recreation so every person in NSW can participate throughout their whole life.

Funding of $50,000 per electorate will be allocated to all 93 electorates throughout NSW. Applicants must identify their 'project location' address to ensure the application is assessed in the correct electorate e.g., your training ground or where your project will take place.

The grant amount requested must be a minimum of $2,000 and a maximum of $20,000.

A single organisation may make multiple applications, however the maximum amount of funding that can be awarded to any one organisation is $20,000.

The aim of Women’s Week Grants is to support the conducting of events which empower women, uplift focus communities and challenge gendered norms, roles and expectations during Women’s Week in March.

Women’s Week Grants seek to fund innovative events that increase the empowerment and participation of women and girls in our communities, thereby advancing gender equality in the longer term. The funding provides Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations, local councils and not-for-profits with an opportunity to give back to their communities by delivering events or activities that benefit local women and girls. NSW Women’s week events must align with at least one of the three pillars of the NSW Women’s Strategy (2023 – 2026):

Pillar 1 - Economic Opportunity and Advancement

Pillar 2 - Health and Wellbeing

Pillar 3 - Participation and Empowerment

 Be Connected is an Australian government initiative that aims to provide a family and community centered approach to supporting, coaching and teaching older Australians aged over 50 years to improve their skills and confidence in using digital technology.

Funding of $20,500 to support 300 Older Australians aged 50+ to develop their digital skills and confidence through free face-to-face contact, either one-on-one or in small groups, utilising the learning courses available on the Be Connected Learning site.

Note: Organisations applying for their first Be Connected Building Digital Skills grant can only apply for a $3,000 grant. They become eligible for a second grant after meeting learner registration requirements and submitting a satisfactory financial acquittal.

The grant can be used to cover costs that helps Australians over 50 build basic digital skills and confidence, such as:

• New devices including computers, laptops, tablets
• Upgrading software for devices
• Internet fees
• Digital mentor expenses, including training to be a digital mentor
• Printing of learning materials fo rolder Australian learners
• Police checks for all staff and mentors involved in delivering the Be Connected project
• Marketing/promotional costs

CWA of NSW offers a variety of Education Grants to students from NSW. For more information click on the link. Application forms are available from State Office or from your local Branch.

All applications must be sent directly to State Office, by email or mail, including a brief outline of the applicant’s goals and aims and two letters of recommendation – one educational and one other (eg CWA of NSW member, sports coach, Minister of Religion, employer etc but not a family member).

For the contact details of your local Branch, visit the Branches and Groups page on this website or call State Office on (02) 8337 0200.

Rural Scholarships are available to support individuals in NSW and the ACT, who demonstrate a passion for rural communities and commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of rural and regional NSW.

Opens 24 November 2025 

Closes 15 December 2025

Funding to support disaster readiness infrastructure such as evacuation centres, capital equipment or a multipurpose community facility.

The objective of the Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program is to fund the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure to deliver outcomes for disadvantaged NSW communities including regional, remote and drought-affected areas, culturally and linguistically diverse, disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and disaster-affected communities.

• Disaster Readiness - $50,000 to $200,000 available per project

Opens 24 November 2025 

Closes 15 December 2025

Funding to support community infrastructure such as a multipurpose community hub or a service for an eligible community group.

The objective of the Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program is to fund the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure to deliver outcomes for disadvantaged NSW communities including regional, remote and drought-affected areas, culturally and linguistically diverse, disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and disaster-affected communities.

• Community Infrastructure - $50,000 to $250,000 available per project

The objective of the program is to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia's service personnel who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations, including National Service personnel, and their families.

The intended outcome of the program is to provide funding for projects and activities that:

• promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service, and the role of service personnel
• preserve, add to the sum of knowledge on, or provide access to information about Australia’s wartime heritage.

There are 2 categories of grants available under the program:

1. Community Grants (STS-CG)Grants up to $10,000 are available for local, community-based projects and activities.

2. Major Grants (STS- MG) Grants between $10,001 and $150,000 are available for major commemorative projects and activities that are significant from a national, state, territory and/or broader regional perspective.

The Resilient Homes Program helps communities recover from disasters. It also makes eligible homes in high-risk areas more resilient to the impacts of future disasters. This program is being delivered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA).

What help can I get?

• Home Buyback – a buyback of the property whereby the homeowner receives a payment for the purchase of the property
• Home Raising  – a grant payment of up to $100,000 including GST towards the cost of elevating the liveable areas of the home and associated consequential works
• Home Rebuild – a grant payment of up to $100,000 including GST towards the cost of rebuilding a more resilient home where the property was destroyed or uninhabitable
• Home Relocation – a grant of up to $100,000 including GST to help homeowners relocate their current home to a safer location on their property, or to another property in the region
• Home Retrofit – a grant payment up to $50,000 including GST towards the cost of retrofitting and/or repair work of on the home to incorporate flood resilient design and materials in eligible areas.

Where the estimated costs for the Resilient Measures (i.e. Home Raising, Home Rebuild, Home Relocation and Home Retrofit) is more than the available grant value, RA will match financial contributions provided by the homeowner for eligible activities (co-contribution) up to a maximum of 100% of the available grant value.

 The maximum for a single home is:

• Home Raising or Home Rebuild - $100,000 including GST plus $100,000 in co-contribution up to the maximum grant value of $200,000 in total including GST.
• Home Retrofit - $50,000 including GST plus $50,000 in co-contribution up to a maximum grant value of $100,000 in total. 

Free Home Assessments are also available for homeowners who may be eligible for Resilient Measures. In the Central West, homeowners within the Home Assessment stream will also eligible for a Home Assessment.  

 The Local Sport Grant Program aims to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation, host events, improve access and enhance sport and recreation facilities.

The Local Sport Grant Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport in NSW. Through this Program the Office of Sport is working towards our goals to achieve:

• Sector Growth: Supporting the sector in adapting and growing sport and active recreation at all levels across NSW.
• Facilities and Spaces: Enabling an inclusive and accessible network of facilities and places for sport and active recreation.
• For all People: Facilitating increased opportunities for inclusion in sport and active recreation so every person in NSW can participate throughout their whole life.

Funding of $50,000 per electorate will be allocated to all 93 electorates throughout NSW. Applicants must identify their 'project location' address to ensure the application is assessed in the correct electorate e.g., your training ground or where your project will take place.

The grant amount requested must be a minimum of $2,000 and a maximum of $20,000. A single organisation may make multiple applications, however the maximum amount of funding that can be awarded to any one organisation is $20,000.

The Future Stars Grant program is generously funded by Swysh, Australia's leading video messaging platform for sports stars, in partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF).

The Future Stars Grant is designed to help reduce the financial barriers that prevent young people from participating in sport by providing up to $5,000 worth of sporting equipment to eligible community clubs and organisations with members aged 20 or younger.

The 2025 Future Stars Grant focuses on making sport more affordable and accessible for young Australians. By supplying new equipment, the grant will enable clubs to strengthen their programs, reduce cost of participation, and pass on savings. Grants will be awarded in the form of equipment by HART Sport.

Opens 24 November 2025 

Closes 15 December 2025

Funding to support sport and recreation infrastructure such as sports centres, playgrounds and swimming pools.

The objective of the Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program is to fund the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure to deliver outcomes for disadvantaged NSW communities including regional, remote and drought-affected areas, culturally and linguistically diverse, disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and disaster-affected communities.

• Sport & Recreation - $50,000 to $300,000 available per project

The Local Para Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability.

If successful, applicants will receive $750-$1000 towards the cost of attending their championships

• Base Grant: $750
• Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km to their nominated championships: +$100
• Applicants travelling internationally or greater that 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
• Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50

The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships

• Base Grant: $750
• Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km to their nominated championships: +$100
• Applicants travelling internationally or greater that 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
• Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50

The Project Grants will fund high-quality arts projects benefitting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences and communities. The focus of the project could include any area of creative practice, multiple art forms or cross-disciplinary practice.

For projects starting in the next calendar year (2026).

The Dobell Exhibition Grant program provides financial assistance towards the development of new, curated exhibitions of visual arts at regional and public galleries in New South Wales.

The program aims to support high quality exhibitions that speak to a broad audience across NSW. To assist in expanding appreciation for the visual arts, the proposed exhibition should be supported by innovative public and education programs that creatively engage both artists and the community. The Dobell Exhibition Grant aims to promote and encourage the development of audiences for visual art, provide support for associated educational and community programs and recognise the artist’s involvement as critical to this process. Proposals to the program that significantly support artists, extend public appreciation and engagement with the visual arts and expand curatorial skills and creativity are highly encouraged and prioritised. One grant of $40,000 is available to support eligible activities which may include:

• artist and/or external curator fees (including commissioning fees)
• education and public program development and delivery costs
• photography, design and printing
• writer's fees
• framing, packing and crating of works for display and tour
• purchase of technology or equipment for display and tour
• research costs including travel, per diems and accommodation (representing no more that 10% of the grant)
• marketing and promotion of the exhibition and associated programs

Opens 24 November 2025

Closes 15 December 2025

Funding to support arts and culture infrastructure such as museums, art galleries or cultural centres.

The objective of the Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program is to fund the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure to deliver outcomes for disadvantaged NSW communities including regional, remote and drought-affected areas, culturally and linguistically diverse, disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and disaster-affected communities.

• Arts & Culture - $50,000 to $200,000 available per project

Quick Response Grants offer funding for regional artists, arts organisations and communities to respond to unique arts opportunities that present themselves at very short notice.

You can apply for Quick Response Grants up to $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations. There is no minimum grant amount. Assessors will make decisions around funding allocated to successful applicants, taking into consideration the quantum of funds available in the individual state/territory. In exceptional circumstances, applicants located in very remote areas may be permitted to apply for larger grants.

Please note:  There are no rounds in December and January.

 Up to $50,000 for a range of activities and projects, both national and international, across all art forms.

This program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000.

Supported activities must not last longer than two years from the proposed start date. If you need advice about applying, contact an Artists Services Officer.

Wettenhall Environment Trust are providing support for people undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban. The Trust support grassroots organisations and individuals, and academics who are working with on-ground community groups. The Trust are looking for projects around about flora and fauna conservation around Australia. These projects should involve any of the following: monitoring, recording and sharing data; delivering community education; providing community capacity building (e.g. training); research and science. 

Grants are usually under $10,000. Wettenhall also grants on behalf of donors, and sometimes these programs can be over $10,000. If you have a project over $10,000, check with the Executive Director. Universities and academics can only apply for up to $5,000.

The NSW Government has committed $250 million to establish the Drought Ready and Resilient Fund, an initiative designed to bolster the resilience of NSW farmers to future adverse weather events and climatic conditions, such as drought. Through the Drought Ready and Resilient Fund, eligible primary producers can access a low interest loan up to $250,000 to help prepare for, manage and recover from drought. The loan can be used for products, activities and services relating to animal welfare, farm preparedness, income diversification, environmental improvements as well as training and business development. The Drought Ready and Resilient Fund loan facility has been designed to complement the existing Drought Infrastructure Fund loan product, formerly known as the Farm Innovation Fund.  (See Drought Infrastructure Fund here) The current interest rate for Drought Ready and Resilient Fund loans is: 5.10% per annum for a 5-year loan; 5.60% per annum for a 10-year loan

Customers will be provided with an indicative interest rate at the point of application, however the rate applied to the loan will not be determined until the date of first drawn down.  The interest rate applied to the loan is fixed for the term of the loan. Applications are now open and will continue to be accepted until program funding is exhausted.

Rural Aid provides critical support of farmers and rural communities suffering the effects of drought, flood, fire or natural disaster.

If you're a farming family in need of help, please let us know. If you know a farming family that needs help, tell them about this campaign.

Upon successful completion of the registration form, please contact the Rural Aid team on 1300 327 624 during business hours. A member of our friendly team will then verify your registration details and help guide you through your application for the assistance.

You must contact Rural Aid following your online or postal registration. Dependent on the farmer's eligibility and current situation, Rural Aid's assistance includes fodder supplies, domestic water, counselling services and more.

The FNTMP can support you to grow your tourism business by connecting you with expert advice, tailored learning and access to culturally respectful industry specialists. If you are a First Nations tourism business and you have aspirations to grow, the FNTMP will give you access to free one-on-one mentoring, delivered in a way which suits your needs. 

The FNTMP can support you to grow your tourism business by: connecting you with industry professionals who can provide free, one-on-one advice; and culturally respectful support; providing access to a suite of learning supports and resources developed for and tailored to the First Nations tourism sector.

The mentoring will be delivered by industry specialists who have: tourism industry knowledge and experience including understanding of local tourism opportunities; experience working in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner with First Nations businesses and/or communities; previous experience providing business advice and support (including mentoring) and/or owning and operating a business.

It is a flexible program and the mentoring will be a mixture of face to face and online as preferred. Mentees will have an initial, one-on-one meeting with their mentor to discuss the current state of their business, their goals and objectives and to agree on the duration and frequency of mentoring as per the table below. 

The Department of Regional NSW has recently announced in Orange through the Regional Development Trust Fund, a $5m investment into engine and emerging industries in regional NSW centred on the food & beverage (F&B) industry. The Engine and Emerging Industries Loan Pilot provides low interest loans of between $100,000 and $1 million are now available to eligible regional enterprises to fund activities that support investment in new technologies and equipment that will increase efficiency and productivity.

This is a particularly important for our Central West footprint as the F&B industry provides significant contribution to our GVA. Applicants can apply for funding for activities that commenced on or after 1 April 2024.

• The loan can be used to fund investments that will result in:
• implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques and technology
• expansion of existing advanced manufacturing capabilities
• access to external expertise that is directly related to delivery of the project
• purchase and/or installation of specialist equipment and/or infrastructure necessary to progress the project including mobile equipment
• intellectual property protection or advice
• increased capabilities/efficiencies of pre or post-production phases, for example, implementation of pre-market and/or after-market service activities.