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The grants program provides financial support to organisations and projects that contribute to the development and promotion of the communities in which we live and work.

There are two types of activities that GrainCorp’s Grants program funds:

1. Community-related programs & activities (Maximum funding limit: $20,000)
2. Community infrastructure projects (Maximum funding limit: $20,000)

To be eligible for a grant, the organisation or project must:

• Be based within a GrainCorp operational region or region linked to grain growing activities;
• Be intended to have a positive effect on local communities in rural and regional areas;
• Demonstrate a direct connection with community development; and
• Align with at least one of GrainCorp’s Community Foundation Pillars.

GrainCorp opens two rounds every year for grant funding applications:

• 1 – 28 February
• 1 – 31 July

The grants program provides financial support to organisations and projects that contribute to the development and promotion of the communities in which we live and work.

There are two types of activities that GrainCorp’s Grants program funds:

1. Community-related programs & activities (Maximum funding limit: $20,000)
2. Community infrastructure projects (Maximum funding limit: $20,000)

To be eligible for a grant, the organisation or project must:

• Be based within a GrainCorp operational region or region linked to grain growing activities;
• Be intended to have a positive effect on local communities in rural and regional areas;
• Demonstrate a direct connection with community development; and
• Align with at least one of GrainCorp’s Community Foundation Pillars.

GrainCorp opens two rounds every year for grant funding applications:

• 1 – 28 February
• 1 – 31 July

The First Nations Screen Fellowship provides one mid-career First Nations screen practitioner a dynamic range of funding and support across a 12-month period.

The objectives of the First Nations Screen Fellowship are to:

• Increase professional development opportunities for mid-career First Nations screen practitioners
• Assist early-stage project development from local First Nations screen talent
• Support First Nations screen practitioners to connect with national and global screen industries and reinvest back into the NSW content landscape
• Strengthen the NSW First Nations screen community through increased industry connections
• Raise the national and global profile of local First Nations talent
• Increase accessibility to opportunities that foster the global advancement of the NSW screen industry and First Nations practitioners
• Facilitate mentorship opportunities between First Nations practitioners and screen industry leaders.

To be eligible for the First Nations Screen Fellowship, applicants must:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander*
• Be over 18 years of age
• Be an NSW resident (i.e., lived in NSW for at least 6 months immediately before the date of application)
• Be an Australian citizen
• Be a mid-career writer, director and/or producer with experience in producing or creating screen content
• Have at least one (1) and no more than four (4) key creative credits (writer, director, producer) on professionally produced screen content
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Adhere to general eligibility requirements under the Screen NSW Terms of Trade.

*An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they live. 

The Stronger Communities Programme (the program) supports the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia by funding projects in each of the 150 Federal electorates. The program provides grants for community projects to strengthen and benefit local communities and is part of the Government’s 2026-27 budget initiatives.

The objective of the program is to deliver infrastructure projects that provide social benefits for local communities, by supporting one or more of the following:

• support or encourage interstate or international tourism
• support or celebrate Indigenous Australians
• commemorate Australians killed or injured in war or who contributed to Australia’s war efforts
• support veterans and defence force members, their families and communities
• support the participation and settlement of newly arrived (i.e. within the last five years) immigrants who are not citizens
• provide benefits to a specific cohort or cohorts of students
• enable or foster the use of electronic communications
• provide medical services or facilities, or services or facilities incidental to the provision of medical services
• enable or foster the use of electronic communities
• support the provision of community infrastructure that:
  • promotes and supports the mental and physical abilities of children
  • supports positive mental or physical health, or facilitates community participation to promote tolerance, and social cohesion or health
• support the acquisition or deployment of greenhouse gas emissions mitigation measures
• support community infrastructure that promotes climate adaptation and resilience and/or native flora/fauna biodiversity
• support the dignity of persons (including children) with disabilities by enhancing their access to public infrastructure
• address gender inequality or discrimination in access to public infrastructure or sport
• support access for children to public infrastructure which enables interstate or overseas travel, accommodation, or education or health care infrastructure or services.

The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to:

• encourage and support participation in local projects
• improve local community participation
• contribute to vibrant and viable communities.

Community consultation is a critical element of the program. In consultation with their community, each MP must identify potential applicants and projects in their electorate and invite them to apply for a grant. We will assess invited applications against the program’s eligibility and assessment criteria through a closed non-competitive process.

For this round, grant funding will be up to 100% of eligible project costs for all eligible applicants, except for local governing bodies. Grant funding for local governing bodies will be up to 50% of eligible project costs. This means local governing bodies must provide at least 50% of the eligible project costs in matched funding contributions.

The NSW Boating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Pool (BIERP) grants provide funding to local councils and organisations to repair, replace, or improve public boating infrastructure damaged by natural disasters or severe weather events.

The Program acknowledges that public boating infrastructure not only serves recreational and commercial boaters but also provides access points to NSW waterways, with some assets also providing evacuation points for regional communities.

The types of projects that will be considered for funding under the BIERP are summarised below:

• Repair or replacement: the reinstatement of the infrastructure asset to its working condition prior to the natural disaster or severe weather event.
• Betterment: minor changes to replacement design that improves resilience of the asset against future natural disasters or severe weather events.
• Access for repair and reinstatement: Work to provide access for repair, replacement and betterment can be funded if it is directly related to the above works. For example, the removal of a collapsed tree across a jetty to gain access to repair the pontoon at the end of the jetty

Applications are welcomed from local councils, government agencies, community groups and the private sector :

• Councils – Local government authorities responsible for public boating infrastructure.
• Government Agencies – State or federal agencies managing public boating assets.
• Community Groups – Not-for-profit organisations involved in managing or maintaining public boating facilities.
• Private Sector – Private organisations that own, manage, and operate public boating infrastructure.

Applicants can submit separate applications for different asset locations or project sites affected by the same natural disaster or severe weather event.

The Net Zero Planning Grant round 2 is a unique opportunity for eligible NSW businesses to receive up to $25,000 in funding, to cover up to 50% of the cost to strategically plan for and progress their path to net zero. Advance your net zero planning, identify cost-saving opportunities, improve resilience, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market with expert guidance and support.

The grant is provided in 2 stages:

Milestone 1: up to $2,000, covering up to 50% of the costs, to identify the key actions needed to advance your net zero journey. The action categories include: 

• Strategy (including climate-related risk and opportunity assessment)
• Governance
• People and capability
• Data
• Targets
• Net zero action planning
• Finance
• Stakeholder engagement
• Reporting. 

Milestone 2: up to $23,000, covering up to 50% of costs, to: 

• support detailed work in one or more of the action categories to address any gaps within your NSW operations. This may include developing a greenhouse gas inventory, a net zero action plan, climate risk and opportunity assessment, or other eligible net zero planning activities. This work must follow the key actions of the Net Zero Business Guide and align with nationally and/or internationally recognised frameworks. 
• use the net zero planning tool to reassess your organisation’s net zero progress at the end of Milestone 2, focusing on activities delivered under this milestone.

The Boating Infrastructure Maintenance Grants Program aims to improve the condition of existing boating infrastructure by returning it to its optimal operating condition and extending the benefits these assets provide to the community. The program focuses on essential maintenance and repair works that improve safety and accessibility for all boaters by addressing deterioration and wear and tear of public boating facilities. This program seeks to enhance the boating experience through better maintained assets.

Eligibility

Councils, government agencies, community groups, and private sector entities are eligible to apply, provided they own, manage, or operate public boating infrastructure that is accessible to the general boating public. Applicants must either own or have tenure over the assets, or provide clear evidence of landowner support and approval to carry out the proposed maintenance works.

Types of projects funded under this grant

The BIM Program funds maintenance and repair works to keep existing boating infrastructure at optimal operating condition, including boat ramps, recreational jetties and wharves, pontoons, pump-out facilities, slipways, boat ramp parking areas, and some supporting amenities that directly benefit boaters. Examples include removing marine growth from boat ramp surfaces, replacing deteriorating deck planks on jetties, fixing loose fittings like cleats, repairing potholes near boat ramps, and implementing preventative maintenance measures.

The program specifically excludes upgrades or capital improvements, repairs to assets that don't directly benefit boaters (like pedestrian boardwalks or toilet facilities), maintenance of severely deteriorated facilities without ongoing maintenance plans, and emergency repairs from specific weather events like storms or floods.

As part of the NSW Government's support package for the industry, eligible Wheelchair Accessible Taxi (WAT) owners can apply for a one-off fuel relief grant of $1,425 per eligible WAT vehicle. The grant recognises the higher operating costs associated with providing wheelchair accessible transport services and helps offset the impact of increased fuel prices. Applications will open from 14 September 2026 and close on 31 October 2026.

Eligibility

The WAT Fuel Relief Grant is available to owners of WAT vehicles who meet the following conditions. The conditions are also detailed in the grant application form available on the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) website through the supporting Smarty-Grants link.

To ensure fairness and consistency, all eligibility assessments will be determined based on the information available to TfNSW during the assessment period, irrespective of when an application is submitted.

Conditions include:

1. the vehicle registration type supports WAT services and is registered in NSW,
2. the operator is an authorised Taxi Service Provider (TSP) or an Affiliated TSP,
3. where a WAT vehicle owner has received a Prohibition Notice as issued by the Point-to-Point Commissioner within 12 months of the date a grant application being made, the required compliance actions must have been addressed before the application can be assessed,
4. Greater Sydney WAT vehicles should have at least logged into the Wheelchair Book & Ride service within the last 12 months at the time of application or have completed an M50 job through TTSS to be eligible for application,
5. WAT vehicles outside of Greater Sydney should have at least completed an M50 job through TTSS or have an email from their TSP or Affiliated TSP supporting the completion of WAT work to be eligible for application, and 
6. have no outstanding TTSS investigations at the time of application or have been suspended from performing M50 work through the TTSS program.

The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant offers women with an idea, cause, or vision the chance to create impact in rural and emerging industries and communities by providing opportunities for learning and development to bring their vision to life.

The Grant is open to all women involved in rural and emerging industries, and rural and regional businesses and communities. Women must be over the age of 18, and must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. No formal qualifications are required.

• Seven x $7,000 Acceleration Grants for learning and development are awarded each year.
• Applicants are required to have an idea, a cause or a vision in its early stages.
• The grants are awarded on merit, not per State/Territory.
• Successful AgriFutures Rural Women's Acceleration Grant applicants can apply for the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award in the future.

The Growing Football Fund is designed to support the coaches and players of tomorrow by creating more opportunities for women and girls in football. 

The primary objective of the Growing Football Community Grants Program is to provide tangible support to clubs and associations, with a focus on initiatives that look to attract or retain women and girls in football. 

The Community Grant Program will also aim to:

• provide quality experiences for new and returning football participants that encourage ongoing participation in football.

• support the education and development of community coaches that improve the skills and knowledge of coaches to provide quality football experiences.

• support clubs and associations in developing inclusive and safe environments to support the retention of women and girls at their club. 

Expressions of Interest are open for Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (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

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 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