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Energy Consumers Australia (ECA)’s Grants Program supports work that provides a strong, evidence base for positive system changes that benefit households and small businesses.

Influence Grants: these grants are designed to target immediate influence on a specific and achievable goal regarding matters of material significance to residential and small business energy consumers. Influence Grants projects tend to be less complex than Collaboration Grants and are typically 12-18 months in duration.

Collaboration Grants: these grants support complex, multi-year projects and often involve more than one project partner. Collaboration Grants will focus on contributing to policy or advocacy outcomes and will involve close cooperation with advocates and other stakeholders. These projects will answer key questions identified in their 3-Year Plan and will involve ECA as a collaborator. As these programs fund projects, successful applications will outline a clear project structure with a beginning, middle and end. Funding will not be provided for ongoing activity or an organisation’s BAU.

To be eligible you must be either:

• A not-for profit organisation within Australia, with a purpose or a mandate that permits you to carry out advocacy for household and small business energy consumers. This can include a social enterprise that is registered as a not-for-profit within Australia; or
• A bonafide research organisation with a public purpose.

Further requirements for all grantees:

• An Australian Business Number (ABN)
• A legal entity with the capacity to enter into a legally binding funding agreement

Ineligible applicants include councils, government agencies, an unincorporated association, or an overseas organisation.

The Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking to support existing small businesses within the Shire under the Small Business Fund Program. Eligible small businesses which employ up to 20 employees will be able to apply for a oneoff maximum payment of up to $5,000. The money can be used on a wide range of business development purposes, as outlined in the guidelines.

Objectives of the grant

1. Encourage businesses to increase street appeal in our towns and village centres.
2. Encourage businesses to expand the range goods and services on offer.
3. Encourage business collaboration, training and staff development
4. Encourage local spending (i.e. through using suppliers of goods and services within Moree Plains Shire)
5. Support increased employment opportunities.
6. Inspire businesses to trial new business concepts and stimulate additional growth
7. Encourage Indigenous business expansion.

Cash co-contributions relative to the amount requested will be considered favourably.

Eligible Applicants

1. The business must be located within Moree Shire Plains Shire with a registered ABN (or ACN) and has traded for at least 6 months.
2. An applicant must be over the age of 18.
3. The applicant must be a business.

Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) Boost is the ACF’s annual matched funding opportunity for individual artists, collectives, and organisations who want to fundraise from private sector support through their ACF campaign. First-time fundraisers to those with previous fundraising experience are welcome to apply. 

Successful ACF Boost participants will run a fundraising campaign for their arts and cultural project on the ACF platform between 1 February 2027 - 30 April 2027. The funds raised will receive a matched funding ‘boost’ of up to $5,000. 

To be eligible, applicants must meet the ACF’s registration criteria: 

• I am engaged in the promotion and presentation of arts and cultural activities
• I will use a grant from Creative Australia within Australia or for the benefit of Australia. 

In addition, applicants must: 

• be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident
• be aged 18 years or over
• have an active ABN and be prepared to receive project funds, or have an agreement in place with an auspicing body
• apply with a project that falls under at least one of the cultural forms as specified in the ITAA 97: literature, music, a performing art, a visual art, a craft, design, film, video, television, radio, community arts, arts or languages of Indigenous persons or movable cultural heritage
• be prepared and willing to run a fundraising campaign between 1 February 2027 - 30 April 2027.

The NSW Community Bands Program provides support for community bands located across NSW to support youth participation and engagement in community music.

Through on-demand, quick response funding, the program will address challenges in sustaining community bands in NSW due to limited access to funding, dispersed populations from which to draw membership and travel required for members to participate.

The intended outcomes of the Program are:

• Increased access to music activities and education in NSW communities
• A stable or increased number of active community bands across NSW
• Increased community connections in NSW communities
• Increased youth engagement and participation in NSW community bands.

The Music Australia OMG Contemporary Music Opportunity aims to provide support for Australian artists when those unique career-defining 'I can’t believe it' opportunities come knocking at short notice, outside of existing grant rounds. 

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

Eligibility

Your activity must meet the following definition of contemporary music to be eligible:   

“Australian contemporary music is any genre or subgenre of music currently composed, written, produced by Australians and licensed, recorded, presented, and distributed through commercial and non-commercial activity. For the purposes of Music Australia’s investments, the focus is on musical works that are new, original and relevant to contemporary Australia”. 

• the offer has come at short notice (within 3 weeks)
• the activity must start between 2 and 8 weeks from the date you make the submission
• the offer / opportunity must be 100% confirmed and guaranteed with supporting documentation provided
• the opportunity must be new and have arisen unexpectedly
• all other avenues of funding support must have been exhausted or not open or accessible at the time of making the OMG application. This includes grant programs managed by Music Australia, Creative Australia, or any State or Territory arts funding body
• you cannot apply for activity that has been unsuccessful in a previous funding round managed by Music Australia or Creative Australia.
• the opportunity must be significant for the artist with undeniable career impact. This may include a tour or other opportunity with a major Australian or international artist, a last-minute offer to perform at a major international festival or other significant event. It is acknowledged that 'career milestone' opportunities are relative to each individual applicant and will be taken into account. 

Who can apply 

• current practising solo artists, instrumentalists, bands, ensembles, DJ/producers and electronic artists, producers, songwriters and/or composers individually or in groups
• organisations and music businesses on behalf of their artists
• for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, opportunities must be clearly professional/export‑oriented rather than primarily cultural exchange or cultural diplomacy. Activities that are primarily for cultural exchange/diplomacy should apply through other Creative Australia grant opportunities, and through agencies such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The objective of the grant opportunity is to provide co-funding for dealerships and repairers to install EV chargers.

The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to:

• increase in the number of EV charging stations throughout the country including remote and regional areas
• increase the number of EVs on the roads.

You can apply if you:

• have an Australian business number (ABN)
• have an account with an Australian financial institution
• are an entity, incorporated in Australia.

You must also be one of the following:

• a licenced motor dealer/trader
• a service centre associated with a licenced motor dealer/trader
• an automotive repair business, compliant with Australian Standards 5732:202 2 (EV operations – maintenance and repair) and which has at least one current member of staff suitable qualified to undertake work on EVs.

To be eligible for a rebate, you must have purchased and installed at least one eligible smart EV charger(s) at an eligible site (listed in section 4.2 of the grant opportunity Guidelines) on or after 26 March 2024.

Eligible smart EV chargers include:

• AC plugs with 7 kW charging speed (single phase)
• AC plugs with 11-22 kW charging speed
• DC plugs with 50 kW or less charging speed.

The Petstock Foundation grant program supports organisations that align with their vision and purpose.

Vision
To create a community where all animals are respected, loved and treated as part of the family resulting in a happier, healthier life for all.

Purpose
We are committed to making a long-term difference and positive change in the lives of pets and families within our community through education and raising awareness.

Preferred charities will display the following characteristics:

• Clearly defined needs and suitability
• Clearly stated outputs and outcomes, including the measures that will assess whether these have been achieved
• Development and building of existing organisational strength
• A thoroughly considered and mapped sustainability proposal
• Leverage potential impact that extends beyond the target group
• A contribution to knowledge and practice in the sector of operation
• Tax status to be eligible for a grant

They are looking for organisations or projects that create long-term change and care for or help rehabilitate those in need (whether that's people, animals or the planet!).

• ASSIST abused, abandoned and neglected pets through rescue, rehabilitation and/and rehoming initiatives;
• will SUPPORT those who require assistance within our communities through companion animal projects and disaster assistance;
• will help raise AWARENESS about rescue pets, animal health and the impact of animals on human happiness and health.

There are multiple grants available to people in the process of buying a new home who meet the eligibility criteria.

Grant amounts include:

• Up to $2,500 for legal and administrative costs.
• Up to $10,000 to  match the house deposit you've saved. 
• Up to $20,000 in co-contribution for eligible long-term AHO residents. 

To be eligible for a Home Ownership grant, you must be an Aboriginal person who:

• has saved at least $1,000 toward a deposit
• has a maximum individual or combined annual income of up to $200,000
• currently lives in NSW and is purchasing a property in NSW
• does not currently own residential property (unless it's land you intend to build on)
• has not qualified for Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Remote Indigenous Home Loan package.

This grant is designed for people who are most in need and meet the eligibility criteria.

For this second round of the Powering the Regions Fund - Safeguard Transformation Stream approximately $321 million is available from 2025-26 to 2032-33.

The objectives of the grant opportunity are to:

• support trade-exposed facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism to reduce their emissions and contribute to meeting Australia’s 2030, 2035 and 2050 emissions reduction targets
• reduce the risk of carbon leakage, which occurs when a business responds to emissions reduction policies by moving emissions-intensive production to a country with less stringent policies
• provide skills development to existing industrial workforce in new equipment or processes that contribute to the reduction of scope 1 emissions.

The intended outcome of this grant opportunity is a reduction of emissions at trade exposed Safeguard facilities consistent with their obligations under the Safeguard Mechanism.

You can apply if you:

• are an owner or operator of a trade-exposed safeguard mechanism facility that is not a new or expanded gas or coal facility
• have an Australian business number (ABN)

And are one of the following entities:

• an entity incorporated in Australia
• company limited by guarantee
• incorporated association.

The purpose of this grant is to provide Australian Government funding to support a wage increase for all eligible ECEC workers from December 2024.

Eligible ECEC workers include:

• workers covered by the Children’s Services Award 2010 and working in a Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved Centre-Based Day Care (CBDC) or Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service;
• workers covered by the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 and working in a CCS approved CBDC or OSHC service; and
• workers who are undertaking duties covered by the Children’s Services Award 2010 or Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 and working in a CCS approved CBDC or OSHC service but are not covered by these awards (including workers covered by a state industrial instrument, or working in a setting covered by a different award), and these duties constitute the majority of that workers role. 

Trainees who are undertaking a registered traineeship and whose pay and conditions are not covered by the Children’s Services Award 2010 or the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 are not included as eligible ECEC workers. 

To be eligible you must be a legal entity that provides CBDC or OSHC services (a Provider). One Provider may apply in relation to one or multiple service locations (Services) that the Provider owns and operates.

The Australian Government has announced a total of up to $3.744 million (GST exclusive) for the VWG Program for the 2026–27 financial year. Applications will be considered under 2 grant streams:

• Stream A Small Grants (up to a maximum of $50,000 per grant)
• Stream B Large Grants (from $50,001 to a maximum of $200,000 per grant).

There is no set proportion of the funding allocated per stream.

The objectives of the VWG Program are to:

• maintain and improve the independence and quality of life of members of the veteran community, by providing funding for activities and projects that sustain or enhance health and social wellbeing
• deliver activities and projects not already provided by Australian, state, territory or local government funding to the veteran community to build future community capacity
• expand on existing activities and projects offered to the veteran community in new regions within Australia or in the development of new activities and projects that will be offered in more than one location
• raise awareness of the important issues faced by the veteran community.

To be eligible to apply, the organisation must be an eligible entity type and be either:

• an ESO applying in its own right, or as the lead organisation of a consortium, or
• a non-ESO applying as the lead organisation of a consortium that includes at least one ESO, and

one of the following legal entity types:

• Company
• Cooperative
• Incorporated Association
• Indigenous Corporation
• Statutory Entity
• Unincorporated Association – grant activities up to $10,000 only.

The GrainCorp Sponsorship Program is designed to support local sporting clubs and community events in regional and rural communities, helping foster social connection, promote inclusion, and encourage positive health and wellbeing outcomes for our employees, customers, and the broader community.

Sponsorships are provided as financial contributions in return for agreed promotion of the GrainCorp brand, services, or initiatives.

Please note: Sponsorship applications are not accepted during February and July, as this period is dedicated to our Community Grants program.

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.