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From 2026, the Volunteer Museum Grants will be delivered as a single, consolidated program. The former Small Grants, Skills Development, Leg Up, and Project Development Grants have been brought together, allowing organisations to apply for funding of up to $4,000 per project.

The program supports a wide range of projects. There are no fixed categories, and applications are welcomed for diverse initiatives, including:

• Skills development and networking activities, such as engaging a professional consultant to deliver one-off or short workshop programs
• Strategic or innovative projects with medium- to long-term outcomes, including strategic planning, exhibition development, or professional advice
• Short-term, collection-focused projects, such as conservation of significant objects, collection management, or audience development

Bulk Nutrients are strong believers in the power of community and supporting grassroots organisations and their volunteers. If you're a sports or community group doing good things in Australia with a turnover of less than $100,000 and a $1000 donation could make the world of difference, your organisation is invited to apply.

Bulk Nutrients aims to support health, fitness and wellbeing, so if an organisation isn't sporting but supports wellbeing through access to literacy support, or who works with young people to smooth the transition into the workforce, a local group that is cleaning up waterways to improve a local area or many others, all of these are encouraged to apply.

For this grant opportunity, up to $180 million is available over two years (2026–27 to 2027–28).

The funding aims to strengthen the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) sector through improved infrastructure, including new and upgraded health clinics and associated housing for health professionals.

Two funding rounds totalling $210 million have already been delivered under the Closing the Gap Major Capital Works (MCW) Program (Round 1 and Round 2). The current round represents Round 3 of the Closing the Gap MCW Program.

To be eligible you must be one of the following entity types:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
• Company
• Incorporated Association
• Cooperative
• Unincorporated Association.

If you are applying as a Trustee on behalf of a Trust, the Trustee must have an eligible entity type as listed above.

Only Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) delivering primary healthcare are eligible to apply under this Grant Opportunity. 

To be eligible, organisations must: 

• be an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
• currently deliver primary health care
• be listed at Appendix A. 

Eligible organisations listed at Appendix A within the Grant Opportunity Guidelines are also able to apply on behalf of a subsidiary organisation and/or auspiced organisation/s, provided the auspiced organisation is an ACCHS currently delivering primary health care, and eligible organisations may also have an auspicing organisation apply on their behalf.

These organisations will have a proven track record of delivering essential and culturally appropriate primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia, including in areas of high need. These organisations will also have established community relationships and are considered the most appropriate entities to receive infrastructure funding to expand or improve access to primary health care services in these areas. 

To be eligible under Stream 2, organisations must:

• Meet the eligibility criteria set out in Section 4.1.
• Have previously received funding under GO5504 or GO6522.

The clean technology innovation grant supports commercialisation of lab-proven climate technologies that have potential to significantly reduce emissions in NSW and are aligned to the priority areas as identified in the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer’s Decarbonisation Innovation Study.

The key objectives are to:

• repeatedly test the technical and commercial feasibility, viability and/or compliance of a product or project
• accelerate and expand the research, development and commercialisation of low emissions technologies that show potential to become scalable, replicable and cost-effective
• create an ecosystem that can develop the capability to drive repeated clean technology innovation
• attract world-class clean technology companies and innovations to domestic markets and convert NSW into a clean technology superpower.

The Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Program – Strengthening Community Broadcasting Grant Opportunity will provide grant funding of up to $4 million (GST exclusive) for grant activities to eligible applicants to strengthen the First Nations community broadcasting sector. 

Program objectives include supporting the First Nations broadcasting and media sector to modernise and stabilise operations and supporting the First Nations broadcasting and media sector to deliver reliable, high quality, culturally and locally relevant broadcasting services.  

The intended outcomes of the grant are:

• Improved capacity of First Nations broadcasting and media services to deliver high quality broadcasting services.
• Relevant First Nations news, information, cultural and educational programs remain accessible.
• Opportunities for training and development in the First Nations Broadcasting and Media sector are provided.
• Increase in the number of First Nations community broadcasting services operating in Australia.

Eligibility

To be eligible your organisation must:

Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) (exemptions may apply in special cases);

Where relevant, be registered for the purposes of GST;

Have an account, in your name and which you control, with an Australian financial institution;

Provide evidence through letters of support and/or previous First Nations engagement to demonstrate capacity to deliver quality, culturally safe and responsive services for the First Nations communities (for new services); and

Be one of the following entity types:

o    An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act)

o    A company incorporated in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001

o    An incorporated association (incorporated under state/territory legislation, commonly have 'Association' or 'Incorporated' or 'Inc' in their legal name)

o    An incorporated cooperative

o    An organisation established through a specific piece of Commonwealth or state/territory legislation (e.g. churches and universities)

o    An Australian state or territory government body

o    An Australian local government body

o    An incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust

o    A partnership

o    A joint (consortium) application with a lead organisation that satisfies the entity type.

The Community Safety Investment Fund will provide opportunities for community organisations to design and deliver locally focused, community led solutions to prevent or respond to youth offending, strengthen families and improve community safety.

Programs and initiatives will contribute to the achievement of objectives:

• Deliver holistic responses that address the underlying needs and risks that contribute to young people’s involvement with the justice system and improve their outcomes.
• Deliver culturally responsive initiatives that build long-term resilience and protective factors, increase connection to culture and improving social and emotional wellbeing for young people and families.
• Deliver programs and initiatives that empower young people and their families to achieve change in the young person's behaviour and safety.
• Support young people and families to re-engage with education, training, or employment.
• Increase community safety through tailored initiatives for high-risk youth.
• Whole of community initiatives that engage young people in pro-social activities
• We are particularly interested in grant applications that align with and help achieve the NSW Government’s Closing the Gap priorities, including: Target 11: to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal young people in the criminal justice system, so that by 2031, the rate of Aboriginal young people (10-17 years) in detention is reduced by 30 per cent.

Community Radio Music Hubs grants support community radio stations that are already active music hubs for their local music communities – helping them build and expand on what they already do well: bringing their local music community together through live music events.

Funding supports high-intensity music stations to create live, in-person music events and activities that support contemporary Australian music and connects artists with audiences, venues and the wider music community.

Eligible high-intensity music stations may apply for up to $50,000 to put on a minimum six music activities, with support for:

• Artist fees
• Project coordinators
• Venues and production costs
• Local promotion and content creation
• Equipment to support outside broadcasts
• Relevant licences and insurances related to music hub activity

The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund supports leading Australian creative organisations and key industry stakeholders with grants to create and deliver exceptional opportunities for Australian writers, journalists, editors, publishers, English and literacy teachers, and visual artists, and especially for those from First Nations and diverse backgrounds.

The Cultural Fund’s priorities are:

• Commissions and paid opportunities for writers and visual artists through audience development projects
• Targeted leadership and sector development projects for the writing, publishing and visual arts sectors
• To complement Reading Australia, we are interested in supporting targeted writers-in-schools programs for Australian writers whose work is featured on Reading Australia or is used in the classroom

The Cultural Fund will consider applications for the following projects:

Audience Development

• Audience and reader development projects
• Payments to creative writers published in literary magazines and journals
• Reviews of new Australian books in national publications
• Projects connecting teachers with Australian Literature
• Writers/artists-in-residence/schools/universities
• Literacy-based projects for children involving professional writers
• Significant national writers’ awards for payments to writers (excluding prizes offered by publishers and literary journals)
• Publishing commissions to write new work by First Nations and culturally diverse authors
• Commissions for visual artists to create new work and whose work will be exhibited in galleries or institutions in Australia

Sector Development

• Publishing industry – leadership initiatives and opportunities for First Nations and diverse editors, publishers and journalists
• Visual arts sector – leadership and policy development and opportunities for First Nations and diverse curators at galleries and cultural institutions

This excludes visual arts publishing, mentorships and professional development.

Who can apply

• Legally constituted Australian organisations and incorporated associations may apply
• If applying as a University, only one application from the University may be submitted per round. You must confirm this before applying.
• Applicants may submit only one application per round to the Cultural Fund
• Applicants must have acquitted any overdue Cultural Fund grants to be eligible to apply for further funding

This Program forms part of Transport for NSW’s multi-year collaboration with the Office of Sport under the Safer Cities Program which is aimed at increasing women, girls and gender diverse people’s active and meaningful participation in running.

The key objectives of the program are to:

• Improve perceptions of safety for women, girls and gender-diverse people participating in running
• Reduce barriers to participation by supporting initiatives that make running feel more welcoming, accessible and inclusive
• Build the capability of running organisations and providers to create safe, respectful and inclusive environments for participants of all backgrounds and abilities
• Foster partnerships between running clubs, community organisations and local stakeholders to support safer and more inclusive running environments
• Increase participation and retention of women, girls and gender-diverse people in running.
• Encourage community-led approaches to safety, including initiatives that promote social connection, visibility, confidence and collective participation in public spaces
• Support running activities that activate public spaces and strengthen community connections.

Eligibility

To be eligible for funding, the applicant must:

• include a valid Incorporation Number and/or active Australian Business Number (ABN)
• include a declaration by the applicant organisation that if successful they will provide Public Liability Insurance with a minimum $5 million cover
• be a legally recognised entity, including:
  • an incorporated association registered in NSW or another Australian jurisdiction, or
  • a company registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), or
  • a not-for-profit organisation, including registered charities (ACNC), or
  • a sole trader operating a running-related business with an ABN.
• Have an established operational presence in NSW (e.g. program delivery, members, or events).

Core activity requirements

Applicants’ primary purpose must include the delivery of organised running activities, such as:

• community run clubs
• structured group training or coaching programs
• inclusive or social running programs
• running events or competitions
• athletics clubs with a distance running focus.

Note that sole traders may apply where the proposed project primarily delivers community participation outcomes in NSW and is not solely for commercial gain.

Applicants must provide evidence of active and ongoing operations, which may include;

• digital presence (website, social media, or event listings),
• participation data (e.g. attendance records, membership numbers)
• affiliation with recognised sporting bodies (e.g. Athletics NSW)
• governance documents (constitution, committee structure, or business registration)

The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Project Grants Program supports multicultural projects that meet a community need at the grassroots level and support community harmony across New South Wales.

Eligible applicants for a Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Project Grant must be one of the following:

• Incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act
• Company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001
• Cooperative registered under Cooperatives Act 1992
• Incorporated by an Act of Parliament
• Corporate trustee of a trust that has deductible gift recipient status under the Commonwealth Taxation laws
• An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) or a Local Aboriginal Land Council under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW)

Projects must:

• be delivered in NSW
• show how the project will measure outcomes
• outline how the project is cost-effective and viable with an accurate budget

The NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to $25,000 for local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters.

They award $1.2 million in Community Grants each year across two grant rounds, including $200,000 available in Impact Grants for projects with big potential. These Impact Grants provide a further $25,000 to recipients to maximise the impact they have on their communities.

NAB Foundation Community Grants support community-led projects that relate to the following categories:

• Training and planning
• Community Recovery
• Environment and wildlife
• Equipment and Infrastructure

NAB Foundation Community Grants are open to:

• Charities that are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for Profits Commission (ACNC). 
• Social enterprises (not-for-profit and for-profit) or start-ups with social or environmental impact at the core of their business. 
• Groups or organisations (not-for-profit and for-profit) that hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) and have a charitable purpose. 
• Local government or government-funded facilities (such as a school or childcare centre) seeking funding for a program that furthers charitable purpose.

The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is an annual small grants program by Arts North West and funded by Create NSW. Grants of up to $3,000 are available to support not-for-profit organisations, local councils and eligible community groups to deliver locally driven arts and cultural projects across the New England North West.

CASP invests in projects that strengthen community participation, celebrate local identity and culture, engage professional artists, and create meaningful social, cultural and economic outcomes for regional communities.

Projects may include workshops, artist residencies, exhibitions, performances, public art, festivals with a strong arts component and other community-led creative initiatives.

The program is delivered through Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs) on behalf of Create NSW. Before applying, all applicants must discuss their project with an Arts North West staff member and read the Applicant Guidelines to ensure their project meets the eligibility requirements.

Matched Funding for Organisations – Beginner supports arts and cultural organisations to build and embed private sector fundraising skills, knowledge and confidence over time.

It is designed for small to medium organisations at an early stage of fundraising, who are ready to move from informal fundraising activity to a more structured and sustainable approach.  

This opportunity provides matched funding over two years, alongside structured capability development support to help organisations build and embed fundraising practice across the whole organisation. Matched funding is provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis for eligible private sector income raised, up to $25,000 per year for two years. 

Matched funding is used as a catalyst for change, helping organisations at an early stage of their fundraising development to move from ad hoc fundraising activity to planned, consistent and sustainable fundraising practice. 

The fund aims to help organisations: 

• build core fundraising systems, skills and processes
• develop and test repeatable fundraising approaches
• expand and deepen supporter relationships
• continue to grow private sector income. 

This opportunity is delivered over two years with an integrated suite of capability development activities, alongside matched funding. 

This supports organisations to develop, apply and embed fundraising practice across a two-year period, focusing on:

• planning and alignment – developing fundraising goals, campaigns, systems and internal readiness
• fundraising delivery – implementing fundraising activity, engaging supporters and generating private sector income
• consolidation and embedding – strengthening supporter stewardship, retention and organisational practice so fundraising can continue beyond the campaign.

Across this two-year framework: 

• organisations build and apply fundraising capability in real time
• capability development supports each stage of the process
• fundraising is embedded across the organisation, including leadership and/or directors/Board
• delivery and learning happen together, rather than as separate activities.

Participation requires: 

• commitment over the full two-year period
• active involvement from leadership and/or directors/Board
• integration of fundraising across the organisation.

Matched Funding for Artists and Artist Groups – Intermediate supports artists to build on existing private sector fundraising experience and strengthen their practice over time.

It is designed for artists and artist groups who have some private sector fundraising experience and are ready to develop more consistent and strategic approaches to private sector support. 

This opportunity provides matched funding alongside fundraising capability development through group training, peer-to peer learning and one on one support and advice. Matched funding is provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis for eligible private sector income raised, up to $10,000.  

The aims of the fund are for artists and artist groups to move beyond one-off or informal fundraising activity and develop consistent, strategic approaches to generating private sector support. 

Through participation, artists and artist groups will: 

• build on existing private sector fundraising experience
• refine how they plan and deliver fundraising activity
• strengthen relationships with supporters
• increase confidence and independence as fundraisers.

For the purposes of this application, an artist group is defined as two or more individuals who work together but do not form a legally constituted organisation. This can include co-collaborators and collectives. 

Matched Funding for Artists and Artist Groups – Intermediate is delivered through a structured fundraising capability development approach alongside matched funding. 

Matched Funding for Organisations – Advanced supports small to medium arts and cultural organisations to lead and evolve sophisticated private sector fundraising practice and embed it for long-term sustainability within their organisation.

This opportunity provides matched funding over two years, alongside a structured approach to support ambitious fundraising innovation and future-proofing. Matched funding is provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis for eligible private sector income raised, up to $50,000 per year, for two years. 

Matched funding is used as a catalyst to help Advanced organisations pursue transformational private sector fundraising opportunities.  

The fund aims to help organisations: 

• deliver ambitious, multi-year fundraising strategies aligned with organisational priorities
• strengthen and extend established fundraising systems and practice
• grow and develop significant private sector income, including new or higher value private income streams
• deepen and strategically manage complex supporter relationships
• pursue transformational fundraising opportunities that would not be achievable without this support. 

This opportunity is delivered over two years with an integrated suite of capability development activities, alongside matched funding. 

This supports organisations to strengthen, apply and stretch advanced fundraising practice across a two-year period, focusing on:

• planning and alignment – refining or extending fundraising strategy in line with organisational priorities, growth opportunities and long-term sustainability
• fundraising delivery – delivering multi-stream or multi-year fundraising activity, strengthening supporter engagement and growing private sector income
• consolidation and embedding – integrating fundraising leadership, governance and decision-making across the organisation to scale private sector growth, diversify income and sustain advanced fundraising performance over time.

Across this two-year framework: 

• organisations are expected to build on existing capability and apply it strategically
• fundraising is expected to be established and embedded, with this opportunity supporting organisations to extend, strengthen and scale this practice across the organisation, including directors/Board, leadership and staff engagement
• delivery and capability development occur concurrently, rather than as separate activities. 

Participation requires: 

• commitment over the full two-year period
• active director/Board and leadership ownership of fundraising, including clear involvement and accountability
• a whole-of-organisation approach to fundraising delivery and retention of skills.