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Per capita grants help cover school operating costs such as teaching materials, staff wages and new equipment for community language schools. The amount of the grant is based on the number of students who have enrolled in your community language school.

You may receive a per capita grant if your community language school:

• has been operating for more than 12 months
• is managed by an organisation which is a not-for-profit legal entity
• is located more than two kilometres away from any other community language school that teaches the same language
• normally has a minimum of 20 school-aged students enrolled. (Schools outside a metropolitan area with less than 20 students may be eligible for funding in some circumstances.)
• is open to school students from Kindergarten to Year 12, regardless of their language background
• has students who attend at least 70 per cent of lessons in Term 1
• holds classes outside school hours for at least 35 weeks of the year
• provides a minimum of two hours per week face-to-face language teaching based on a sound educational program.

You can use the grant for:

• teaching materials
• stationery, photocopying
• technology
• payments to teachers
• buying educational equipment
• expenses associated with the administration of the schools.

You cannot use the grant for capital purposes such as buildings, repairs, maintenance or renovations.

The Qantas Regional Grants program offers $2 million in support to Australian-based communities and projects that are looking to benefit our country's regional areas.

The Qantas Regional Grants judging panel will determine the successful applicants each year. The panel will examine all eligible entries and select applicants that they determine best meet all the criteria below.

1. The extent to which the applicant directly services a regional community need and demonstrates a measurable socioeconomic impact.
2. The extent to which the applicant can maximise local community benefits in regional Australia with the Qantas Regional Grants Program funding.
3. The extent to which the project or activity will celebrate and highlight the work of the applicant and help boost the profile and strength of the applicant for the future.
4. The ability of the applicant to demonstrate innovation in their project strategy, goals and mission, and how these align to improving their service offering and increasing regional impact.

Community Small Grants and Community Support Grants support groups and services within the local government area.

Community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts and cultural organisations, sporting clubs, and individuals are encouraged to apply for these grants which are offered regularly:

• Community Small Grants ($0-$2000)
• Community Support Grants ($2000-$5000)

Residents of Armidale region's villages can apply for:

• Armidale Regional Village Grants – up to $3500

The Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI) Benevolence Grant Program supports community-led initiatives that help improve the health and well-being of older people, particularly in areas where RFBI operates. It will run from July 2026 to June 2030.

Australian charities and not-for-profit organisations that can enter into a legal agreement and hold an Australian bank account are welcome to apply. Those not eligible for a grant include individuals, unincorporated groups, government agencies and overseas organisations.

Funding can be used for operational or service‑delivery costs that directly support the project, including staff time.

RFBI can fund up to 80% of project costs. Applicants are asked to contribute at least 20% through either financial or in-kind support. This helps strengthen the long-term sustainability of projects.

Co-funding supports shared ownership and helps ensure projects have a strong foundation beyond the grant period. The program focuses on charities and not-for-profits that are best placed to deliver community-level outcomes, complementing existing government funding pathways.

The Rabo Community Fund is a dedicated fund that specifically supports community-led initiatives that enhance the vibrancy and resilience of rural Australia and New Zealand through tangible and meaningful programs.

The Rabo Client Councils have identified six key themes for support under the Rabo Community Fund. Applications must align with at least one of the following themes:  

Long-term industry capacity and agriculture education

• Enhancing industry reputation and celebrating success in agriculture
• Attracting and retaining the next generation in agriculture; from schools and universities to the industry
• Upskilling primary producers
• Supporting women in agriculture

Environmental sustainability 

• Empowering rural communities with knowledge on key sustainability topics (carbon management, water conservation and soil health)
• Supporting initiatives that foster open dialogue about sustainable practices among community stakeholders
• Sharing positive sustainability stories, progress made and the value delivered

Rural/urban connection

• Advocating for rural and regional Australia and New Zealand by creating and promoting stories of pride and success in the industry across all communities
• Showcasing real world farming, innovation and sustainability
• Educating kids and the broader community on food and fibre production

Rural wellbeing

• Contributing to greater access to and knowledge about regional health and wellbeing services
• Collaborating with successful organisations in this field

Adaption/disruption

• Increasing the knowledge and understanding of global, industry and regional changes in the agricultural sector
• Providing education on disruptive changes and showcasing actions that can lead to positive, profitable change

Natural Disaster Resilience

• Contributing to the sharing of knowledge and learnings to support more disaster resilient rural communities
• Collaborating with existing organisations to scale up their ability to provide effective support

Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) is proud to announce their first large grant round for 2026 with a total funding pool of $20,000, with a focus on supporting sexuality, sex, and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) people who have been forcibly displaced and residing in Australia.

Commonly the Large Grants Are Suited to Projects Including:

• Community development
• Education initiatives
• Applied, community-led research with tangible outcomes in the field
• Events or conferences

The grants are not intended to support capital and building works, vehicles, furniture or equipment, general fund-raising, travel, books or religious activities.

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Organisational status that is recognised through incorporation, who are registered as a business or association with an ABN (charity registration and DGR status is not required),
• Organisations who have received a previous grant from PFA are eligible to re-apply for an extension or new project but is required to submit an acquittal for the previously funded project,
• Individuals cannot apply.

The Universal Charitable Fund (UCF) makes grants to small and medium sized Australian charities making a big difference in the lives of people in need both in Australia and overseas. Their focus is on community projects that positively contribute to the alleviation of poverty, disadvantage, marginalisation and distress while building both individual and community capacity. They want their contribution to inspire others to share in making a difference by supporting people in need and building a better future for all.

UCF focuses its grant making on supporting the work of small and medium sized charities (e.g. income up to $1m pa) which are registered with the ACNC and endorsed by the ATO with Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR1).

Their priority is to fund charities which fit into one (or more) of the following areas and with a focus on alleviation of poverty, distress, disadvantage or marginalisation.

• Education
• Health
• Building self-sufficient communities (sustainable)
• Children and youth

Any programme asking for funding must be able to be completed within 12 months and have a clear charitable purpose consistent with its tax-deductible gift status.

The Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program supports community organisations to look after Australian cultural heritage collections. Since 1994, this program has provided more than $8.9 million dollars in funding to over 1650 projects across Australia.

CHG is open to non-profit, incorporated organisations. The program has a strong focus on supporting local groups with limited funding who would benefit from access to professional cultural heritage expertise. Applications from Indigenous and multicultural organisations are encouraged.

The annual round offers cash grants of up to $20,000. The first two stages support organisations to work with heritage practitioners to:

• Explain the meaning and value of their collections (a significance assessment)
• Outline the condition of their collections and create a plan to manage it (a preservation needs assessment)

In the third and final stage, organisations can apply for funding to:

• Undertake conservation and collection management activities as recommended in the preservation needs assessment

Funding is also available for:

• Collection management training projects

The ETREA Foundation is committed to making a positive difference in our world. They exist to provide financial support that bridges the gap between self-empowerment ideals and existing community support. The projects, initiatives and activities funded by the ETREA Foundation create outcomes to empower humanity through emotional health. They enable people to become equipped in order to strive towards their goals and achieve their inner potential. Their aim is to encourage, support and cultivate the essence of personal empowerment and life-balance.

Is your project the right fit?
Make sure you/your organisation and your project align to the ETREA Foundation:

• Located and facilitated within Australia
• Aligned with ETREA Foundation purpose, values and guiding principles
• Addresses the emotional and mental trauma of project participants
• Participants are given a ‘hand-up’ not a ‘hand-out’.

Types of projects they fund

• Facilitating a project (e.g. workshop, mentoring, small group therapy, personal development course)
• Development of a workshop, personal development course, therapy group, mentoring

Eligible grant activities
To be eligible your grant project or activity must include or address most of the following:

• Work with individuals or groups
• Have the purpose of providing personal guidance, growth and self-understanding
• Address core internal beliefs and thoughts, emotions and behaviours that have caused emotional distress or poor emotional health.
• Provide practical mental skills and strategies
• Aim to break negative cycles of disempowerment
• Activities directly related to the project and can include:
  • Mentoring
  • Small group workshops / seminars
  • Education / information to develop participants knowledge
  • Development of collaborative plans for the individual
  • Coaching
  • Counselling
  • Retreats
  • Other activities that enable the participant to achieve understanding of mental and emotional causes

Types of projects they DON’T fund
The application for your project will be ineligible if it is for or part of any of the following:

• Associated, affiliated, run, part of or otherwise linked to a religion
• Associated with gambling, unethical behaviours, are harmful to people including Indigenous people, or are harmful to the environment
• Individual persons
• Overseas resident/organisation
• Fundraising
• Development of a website
• Purchase of equipment, food, clothing, etc
• Training for individuals, volunteers 5
• Marketing or Research

The purpose of the Compensation Grant program is to provide financial support to Paralympians whose Disability Support Pension (DSP) payments have been affected due to travelling outside Australia for training and/or competitions exceeding the general travel allowance of 28 days in a financial year.

The ASC has committed $97,000 each financial year to support Paralympians whose payments have been impacted.

For the application round 2025/26, applicants can apply for compensation for the financial year of 2024/25.

There is only one round of applications for DSP Compensation Grant per financial year to ensure all deductions can be taken into account.

To be eligible to apply for a DSP Compensation grant in this funding round, an athlete must:

i. Have been categorised by their National Sporting Organisation and National Sporting Organisations for People with Disability (NSO/D) within the ASC National Athlete Categorisation Framework (NACF) at any time during 2024/25;

ii. Have had their 2024/25 DSP payments affected as a result of travelling outside Australia (in excess of the general travel allowance of 28 days) for training and/or competitions in preparation for the Summer or Winter Paralympic Games; and

iii. Have the training and/or competitions mentioned in ii) sanctioned by their NSO/D.

The Active Kids Grant program aims to improve the physical and mental health of children and young Australians by encouraging and/or increasing participation through the provision of equipment or uniforms to eligible community organisations. 

The 2026 Active Kids Grant round focuses on volunteer-run community clubs and organisations with members aged 20 or younger. 

Grants will be awarded in the form of playing or training equipment supplied by HART Sport and on-field kit supplied by ISC Sport. There are no cash grants available in the 2026 Active Kids Grant round. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music makers nationwide are encouraged to apply for the 2026 LIFECYCLE Grants.

The three grant streams are for marketing, recording and touring, and are open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music creators including songwriters, composers and musicians, from now until Sunday 3 May. 

The marketing stream offers 15 grants of $10,000 each available to support content creation, marketing and promotional activities. 
 
The recording stream is 10 grants of $20,000 each to support the creation and recording of new and original music, as well as facilitate access to professional recording environments, and business and skills development opportunities. 
 
The touring stream also offers 10 grants of $20,000 each to support and facilitate access for artists to tour a new project, to support audience engagement and build new audiences through a series of live performances. 

Music creators can apply for multiple grants and eligibility is not restricted to APRA AMCOS members.

The Lendlease Foundation Community Grants Program is an initiative to aid not-for-profit community organisations and charities. Each year a theme is chosen which aligns with the Lendlease Sustainability Framework focus areas.

Organisations that wish to apply must address a community need aligned with the chosen theme. In 2026 this will be applications from organisations that provide skilling, training, education, and employment to people with disabilities.

Successful applicants are selected using the following criteria:

• Organisation must be Not-for-profit with Deductable Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 status or Tax Concession Charity (TCC) by the Australian Tax Office and/or registered with the ACNC.
• Registered ABN (not individual or sole trader)
• Management committee with at least three unrelated members aged 18 years or over
• Organisation must provide skilling, training, education and/or employment to people with a disability
• Organisation cannot already be a Lendlease Foundation Shared Value Partner
• Additional points will be given if the organisation can provide ongoing volunteer opportunities
• Additional points will be given if the organisation has a relationship with a Lendlease site, business or employee who actively volunteers.
• No conflicts of interest between your organisation and Lendlease.
• Applications will need to provide information on what difference the grant will make to the organisation and the people/community it supports, with emphasis on the broad reach and longevity of the programs.

The 2026 grants are targeting small to medium enterprises with employees of up to 300 people and annual turnover of up to $100M.

Applications will be assessed for eligibility by the Community Enterprise Foundation and final recommendations for funding will be made by Lendlease.

Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program will boost support for communities across remote, rural and regional Australia to enhance liveability with digital solutions that harness the power of connection. The program will support community-led efforts that embrace new technology and improve digital literacy or digital capability. Grants up to $10,000 are available for not-for-profit community organisations that are providing access to information, technology, education and facilities to support their communities to embrace new technologies and ways of working to build social capital and digital capability. The program seeks to foster:

• Liveable communities that have digital capability, and help to equip individuals with the skills to live, learn and work in a digital society;
• Sustainable communities that are diverse and inclusive, planning for the health, wellbeing, and prosperity of their people and the planet; and
• Resilient communities that are well prepared and socially connected when disaster strikes with the ability to renew and recover together.

The objectives of the First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants program are to support First Nations communities to participate in clean energy development and:

• build clean energy project skills and knowledge
• access technical and professional support
• make informed decisions as per principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).

The intended outcomes of the program are for First Nations communities to gain increased:

• access to technical and professional support
• confidence in engagement with clean energy developers and clean energy development opportunities
• collaboration and engagement with the clean energy industry
• clean energy project skills and knowledge
• participation in clean energy projects
• benefits from participation in clean energy development.

Round 1 of the program will run from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

Eligibility

You can apply if you:

• are a First Nations organisation or group
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN), and
• are an eligible entity.

Eligible entities include:

• an entity, incorporated in Australia (this includes corporations and Indigenous land management organisations registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations)
• a registered land council representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or an entity that manages or holds land rights, native title or other Traditional Owner related agreements and settlements, including a land council established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976
• an Australian incorporated not for profit association or cooperative
• an Australian incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
• a partnership based in Australia.

You may be applying either for yourself or on behalf of another First Nations group without an ABN through an auspicing arrangement. The auspicing organisation or group must hold an ABN and meet the eligibility criteria in this section. Additional eligibility requirements can be found in section 4.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines.