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Expressions of Interest are open for ACCOs that are approved early learning providers or seeking to become approved providers under the 2026/27 ACCO-led ECEC Sector Growth Partnership Program.

Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations who are approved Early Learning providers or are seeking to become approved Early Learning providers are encouraged to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI). 

Successful applicants in this EOI will progress to the next round where they will be invited to provide a full application. Applicants will be required to complete this via a SmartyGrants application by the close date to be considered. Applicants may be required to provide evidence to support their application. Please see Program Guidelines for information of funding streams and eligibility. 

Eligibility

Only Aboriginal community-controlled organisations (ACCOs) are eligible for this program. An ACCO is an organisation: that delivers services, including land and resource management that builds the strength and empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people and is:

• incorporated under relevant legislation and is not-for-profit
• controlled and operated by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
• connected to the community or communities in which it delivers services
• governed by a majority Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander governing body.  

ACCOs applying for Streams 1 or 2 must have early learning service approval or have applied for service-approval. 

ACCOs must be an approved early learning service provider, or have submitted an application for an early learning service approval that is yet to be determined by the NSW Early Learning Commission, to operate one or more of the following early learning services in New South Wales:

• centre-based day care (preschool)
• long day care
• outside school hours care
• family day care
• occasional care
• mobile preschool

ACCOs applying for Stream 3 must: 

Provide evidence that your organisation has consulted with the community to seek endorsement for the project. Be facing barriers to early learning provider approval which may include (but not limited to): land or premises access issues (e.g. resolving crown land complexities) regulatory compliance planning and project scoping Provide evidence that funding will be used to reduce barries for establishment of the project.

The Bupa Foundation Community Grants program funds and supports innovative, capable organisations working to prevent and control disease*. As a health promotion charity, we are committed to making a positive difference in communities by offering funding of $10,000, $25,000 and $50,000 for eligible organisations and charities conducting projects and initiatives designed to positively impact the communities where Bupa operates.

The key focus areas include:

• Healthier People,
• Healthier Communities,
• Healthier Planet.

*For the purposes of this program, diseases include any mental or physical ailment, disorder, defect or morbid condition, whether of sudden onset or gradual development and whether of genetic or other origin. Examples include asthma, cancer, clinical depression, diabetes, heart disease, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder and viral infections.

The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s leading award empowering and celebrating the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses, and communities, now and into the future.

The $15,000 grant is awarded to each State/ Territory Winner, providing the financial resources to support a project, business or program that will benefit rural industries, businesses and/or communities.

The grant can be used for formal training in leadership and business management; overseas study tours; establishing business plans or pilot programs; developing educational or promotional campaigns; networking at forums and conferences to grow your knowledge of industries and markets; developing training programs; testing information technology initiatives; developing or testing a new business concept or innovation; and publishing books.

The National Winner will be awarded an additional $20,000 grant and National Runner Up, an additional $15,000. These additional funds can be used for the above-mentioned activities, plus may also be used to assist in meeting national commitments such as speaking engagements as the National Winner or Runner Up.

Additional Benefits for State/Territory Winners 

• Learning and Development course of choice worth up to $7,500
• Access to the Rural Women’s Award Alumni Network with membership of over 450
• Media training valued at $2,000 
• Four day workshop to focus on further professional development skills valued at $2,500
• Long and short biographies written by professional copy writers valued at $1,000
• Access to a Wellbeing Program valued at $2,500
• Professional photo shoot valued at $1,000
• Professional videography created for the Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement which is available for use after the awards, valued at $10,000
• Guaranteed national publicity, brand awareness and increased visibility for your project including podcasts, print, radio and digital (achieved via an external PR company)
• Travel and accommodation associated with the engagements worth over $5,000

Now in its seventh year, this grants program champions the ideas, resilience and brilliance of regional digital businesses. 

They are looking for digital businesses in regional and remote Australia who are:

• making the most of the nbn^® network to help enable regional Australians to live, learn and work in a digital society
• challenging the traditional markets in regional Australia
• lifting digital participation and stimulating regional economies
• championing digital adoption for regional and remote communities

Eligibility criteria

Application will only be eligible if you:

• are connected to the nbn network
• are located in regional Australia
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• have an Australian bank account (corresponding to the ABN)
• apply for one category

Grant categories

• AgTech and Environment
• Arts, Culture & Tourism
• Education
• First Nations Business
• Health and Wellbeing
• Innovation for Productivity
• Women in Regional Business

Transgrid’s Community Partnerships Program offers grants of up to $5,000  for initiatives that create a lasting, practical benefit in communities near Transgrid projects or existing infrastructure.

Since 2023, more than 470 organisations have received over $1.9 million in Transgrid grants for a range of initiatives spanning from community infrastructure, to workshops, along with inclusivity and accessibility projects.

Applications are accepted from community groups which fit the following criteria: not-for-profit organisations, sporting groups, mens/womens sheds, etc.

The Music Australia Export Development Fund is a bold partnership between the Australian Government and the Australian music industry – a matched funding initiative, designed to provide financial support to a diverse range of Australian artists.   

The program supports emerging, breakthrough and established acts and is available for Australian citizens or permanent residents who are practising contemporary music artists. This includes solo artists, instrumentalists, bands, ensembles, electronic artists, producers, songwriters and composers. 

The International Professional and Artistic Development fund (Category 2) supports international professional development activity with matched funding of $3,000 to $15,000. 

The Music Australia Export Development Fund is a bold partnership between the Australian Government and the Australian music industry – a matched funding initiative, designed to provide financial support to a diverse range of Australian artists.   

The program supports emerging, breakthrough and established acts and is available for Australian citizens or permanent residents who are practising contemporary music artists. This includes solo artists, instrumentalists, bands, ensembles, electronic artists, producers, songwriters and composers. 

The International Performance and Touring fund (Category 1) supports international touring and showcase activity, with matched funding of $5,000 to $75,000. 

The Music Australia Export Development Fund is a bold partnership between the Australian Government and the Australian music industry – a matched funding initiative, designed to provide financial support to a diverse range of Australian artists.   

The program supports emerging, breakthrough and established acts and is available for Australian citizens or permanent residents who are practising contemporary music artists. This includes solo artists, instrumentalists, bands, ensembles, electronic artists, producers, songwriters and composers. 

The International Market and Audience Development fund (Category 3) is designed to support activity that includes international promotional and content creation activities with matched funding of $2,000 to $10,000. 

The Australian Lions Wellbeing Foundation (ALWF) proudly makes small grants available to help enable the community to take positive action in the area of health and wellbeing.

ALWF invites Expressions of Interest from schools, Lions Clubs and community groups interested in developing projects which help to increase the wellbeing of your community in your local area and are conducted in an alcohol and drug-free space. These projects can target any age group.

Some project suggestions are:

• Youth-friendly social events
• Environmentally conscious activities (recycling, re-use)
• Community gardens, art activities or workshops
• Sponsorship of charitable / awareness raising events (e.g., “a-thons”)
• An event / activity that supports Lions International Mental Health and Wellbeing service initiative

In March 2025, Bunnings launched the Green Shoots Program to contribute $1 million in grants over five years to support Australian and New Zealand growers.

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to help growers access confidential business development services from industry experts so they can build and refine their commercial skills. Grant opportunities are also available for financial relief in times of crisis.

Capability Building Grant

A Capability Building Grant gives you access to confidential business development courses delivered by experienced third-party industry experts. The courses are practical and adaptable, so you can focus on what’s most relevant to you and your business. Courses under this first round of funding will be facilitated by the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

Crisis Relief Grant

Whether it’s an extreme weather event, a bushfire or another unexpected disaster—it can put real strain on your business and team. A Crisis Relief Grant offers you a helping hand when you need it most, providing short-term financial relief during those tough times that materially or severely disrupt your business operations.

The Local Sporting Champions (LSC) program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors who meet any of the below age guidelines.

• Participants turning 13-18 attending state championships
• Participants turning 14-18 attending state or national championships
• Participants turning 15-18 attending state, national, or international championships

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

• Base Grant: $500
• Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km to their nominated championships: + $100
• Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
• Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50

The purpose of this funding is to strengthen communities through equitable access to vibrant arts and cultural experiences.

This funding will:

• foster access to innovative and diverse arts and cultural presentations
• enable the presentation of new work by underrepresented artists and groups
• enhance the visibility of new work by NSW artists and arts/cultural workers
• contribute to personal and community wellbeing and economic development
• build vitality of NSW organisations by developing new markets and audiences
• strengthen communities through equitable access to arts and cultural experiences. 

Who can apply

Individuals: 

• Applicants must be 18 years or above 

• Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) or be administered at time of contracting (if successful) 

• Currently living in NSW (minimum12 months) 

Groups or other entities that do not have legal status: 

• The lead applicant must be 18 years or above, have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) or be administered at time of contracting (if successful)  

• Majority of members must currently be located in NSW (for the past 12 months) 

• Unincorporated groups must have a written/ signed agreement between all members outlining roles and responsibilities, and their acceptance of the proposed tour. 

Organisations or entities that do have legal status, such as companies, associations, partnerships, and other incorporated entities. Local Government Authorities (LGA) must be a distinct business unit based in NSW 

• The person submitting the application must have the authority to act on behalf of the organisation/entity 

Note: Preference will be given to NSW-based organisations. It is highly recommended that non-NSW based organisations discuss their application with Create NSW before applying. 

If successful, all applicants must provide details of an active ABN with a nominated bank account or provide details of a funds administrator. 

• Individuals must have a sole trader ABN or private company ABN (only if the individual is the sole director and sole shareholder of the company) or a funds administrator and an account with an Australian financial institution. 

• Groups who are unincorporated, ensembles, unincorporated associations, or other entities that do not have legal status, must be contracted by an individual or a funds administrator on behalf of the group with an account with an Australian financial institution

• Organisations with legal status must have an ABN which matches their entity name and a nominated account with an Australian financial institution. 

Funding requests must:

• not be more than 90% of the tour’s income
• be realistic and supported by the application and budget. 

Through the annual Grassroots Grants the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation aims to distribute approximately $500,000 annually to support eligible charities delivering meaningful outcomes in their local communities throughout the Hunter, Central Coast, Central West, Mid North Coast, New England and Northern Rivers regions of NSW

These grants are designed to support small-scale initiatives that can be delivered within 12 months to create meaningful impact.

Grassroots Grants

Funding for community-led initiatives that support the health and social wellbeing of communities in regional NSW.

• Funding available:  Between $25,000 - $50,000 (inc GST)

Grassroots Volunteer Grant

One standalone grant is available for a charity that relies on volunteers. The recipient will be required to allocate funds towards the volunteer experience through capacity building. This includes training or mentoring, volunteer program development and recruitment, or relevant system enhancements.

• Funding available:  $25,000 (inc GST)

This program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. Organisations that undertake arts programs, projects, or that provide services to artists, are welcome to apply.

Organisations can propose a single project, a suite of projects or an annual program of activity.

Grants are available from $20,000 to $100,000. Supported activities must last no longer than two years from the proposed start date.

Eligibility

You can only submit one application from your organisation’s account to each closing date for Arts Projects for Organisations.

Only organisations may apply to this category.

Organisations that provide a service to the arts may apply.

International organisations can apply for projects that benefit practicing Australian artists, their work or Australian audiences.

Applications for funding to the First Nations panel must come from First Nations led organisations, with more than half (51%) or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait membership of its governance board.

Each year, Council provides an opportunity for charities, non-profit organisations and community groups within the Tamworth region to seek a contribution from Council to assist in the provision of their services to our community. This is known as the Annual Donations Program.

The Annual Donations Program objectives are to:

• support charities and community projects, events and activities which occur within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area, and are of benefit to the local community;
• foster or support new services, initiatives and resources which address the needs of the Tamworth regional community;
• improve awareness and use of community services and resources within the Tamworth Regional Council area; and
• encourage increased participation in local community activities within the Tamworth Regional Council area.

Applications are invited from not-for-profit organisations, charities, community groups and organisations located within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area, that provide a service to the Tamworth regional community which may be of a unique nature. Recipients of donation funding in previous years are welcome to reapply.

Organisations are eligible to apply for only one (1) donation per financial year, which is 1 July to 30 June.

Donations will not be made to individuals or organisations which operate on a for-profit (commercial) basis, or to branches of charities which fundraise for projects and activities outside Council’s area of jurisdiction.