Community Funding Opportunities and Award Programs - May 2021

Welcome to our Community Funding Opportunities and Awards Program Newsletter where you will find details of grant and funding programs that are available for the Northern Inland Region for community based projects and social enterprises.

Due to the number of grants that are available, we send two funding opportunities newsletters a month; one for Business and Infrastructure and another for Community Projects and Award Programs. These newsletters are a free service that we provide, and can you can add the Business and Infrastructure Grants newsletter to your subscriptions by filling your details into on the left hand side of our website: www.rdani.org.au

We wish you all the best with the Funding Opportunities below and if you are looking for a grant between newsletters, have a look at the grants area of our website which is updated weekly: www.rdani.org.au/our-region/grants-and-funding-opportunities.php

If you need some facts and figures for your applications, a range of data for our region is also available on our website here: www.rdani.org.au/our-region/regional-data.php

Please note the below information is intended as a guide only. Closing dates and other details should be verified using the links provided as they are subject to change by the providers without notice.

Featured Grants

Stronger Country Communities
Closes: 25th of June 2021 - 12:00 pm
Value: Dependent on LGA allocation
Run By: NSW Department of Regional NSW

This fund provides support to deliver grassroots projects that will reinvigorate our rural communities in every single Local Government Area in regional NSW.

Round Four includes up to $50 million for projects that enhance female participation in sport, including change rooms. The remaining $50 million will be made available for high-quality community amenity and sports-related infrastructure projects.

Through this round, the NSW Government aims to:

• boost the liveability of communities in regional areas by providing new or upgraded social and sporting infrastructure or community programs that have strong local support
• deliver enhanced infrastructure and programs that remove barriers to female participation in sport across regional NSW.

 

Powering Communities Program
Closes: 11th of June 2021 for Parkes Electorate- Closes 28 May for New England
Value: $5,000 to $12,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

The Powering Communities Program will provide grants to help not-for-profit community organisations reduce energy use, improve energy productivity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The program aims to save energy and reduce power bills through:

• upgrading equipment to reduce energy consumption
• undertaking energy management activities and assessments, such as energy systems assessments and feasibility studies
• investing in energy monitoring and management systems
• investing in on-site renewable energy and solar-connected batteries.
• 12 grants are available for each federal electorate, and applications must be invited by the applicable federal member through an expression of interest process.

EOI's for the New England Electorate need to be submitted to Barnaby Joyce by the 28th of May.

EOIs for the Parkes Electorate need to be submitted to Mark Coulton by the 11th of June.

Award Programs

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
Closes: 28th of May 2021 - 7:00 pm
Run By: The Australian Museum
Rewards excellence in the fields of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science.

Reilient Australia Awards
Closes: 3rd of June 2021
Run By: Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience
Celebrates and promotes initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies as well as images capturing resilience in action.

Australian Training Awards
Closes: 30th of June 2021
Run By: Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment
These awards recognise individuals, businesses and registered training organisations for their contribution to skilling Australia.

Volunteer of the Year Awards
Closes: 9th of July 2021 - 5:00 pm
Run By: The Centre for Volunteering
Recognises the efforts of our state’s volunteers though one of the largest celebrations of volunteering in Australia.

Regional Achievement and Community Awards
Opens: 8th of June 2021
Closes: 11th of August 2021
Run By: Awards Australia
These awards encourage, acknowledge, and reward the valuable contributions individuals, communities and businesses make to regional NSW.

Closing in May

Online Safety Grants - Round 2
Closes: 25th of May 2021 - 5:00 am
Value: $80,000 to $1 Million
Run By: eSafety Commissioner
Supports the delivery of online safety education to children, young people and their communities, or training to those who work with them.

Strengthening Rural Communities - Small & Vital
Current Round Closes: 25th of May 2021
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Provides small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds that can benefit and help secure their future prosperity.

Stronger Together Festivals and Events
Closes: 28th of May 2021 - 5:00 am (extended)
Value: $5,000 to $10,000
Run By: Multicultural NSW
Supports festivals and events that celebrate and embrace our state’s vibrant cultural diversity.

Stronger Together Projects
Closes: 28th of May 2021 - 5:00 am (extended)
Value: $20,000 to $40,000
Run By: Multicultural NSW
Supports projects than can make a lasting positive impact on social cohesion at the grassroots level.

Community Led-projects
Closes: 31st of May 2021
Value: Up to $5,000
Run By: Armidale Regional Council
Supports projects in the Armidale region that contribute to the regions recovery following natural disaster events.

Narrabri Shire Community Grants
Closes: 31st of May 2021 - 5:00 pm
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: Narrabri Shire Council
Funding for community projects, programs, and events in the Narrabri Shire. 

The Beyond the Track - Community Assistance Fund
Closes: 31st of May 2021 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $3,000
Run By: Trans4m Rail
Supporting initiatives, events, programs, projects, services or through purchasing necessary equipment for inland rail communities.

Closing in June

Sporting Schools
Current Round Closes: 4th of June 2021 - 8:00 am
Value: Up to $3,600 per term
Run By: Sport Australia
Helps to provide a range of sporting programs that will increase children’s interest and participation in sport.

In A Good Place
Closes: 8th of June 2021 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $20,000
Run By: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Supports community-driven initiatives that reduce social isolation, increase social participation and connectedness, and encourage people in remote, rural and regional communities.

AMP Tomorrow Fund
Closes: 9th of June 2021 - 4:00 pm
Value: $5,000 to $100,000
Run By: AMP Foundation
Funding for individuals who have invested time and effort into reaching a goal that will positively impact the community, but need help to take it to the next level.

Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program
Current Round Closes: 10th of June 2021 - 11:00 pm
Value: Up to $4,000
Run By: Department of Vetrans Affairs
Designed to preserve Australia’s wartime heritage and to involve people throughout the nation in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the service and sacrifice of Australia’s servicemen and women in wars, conflicts and peace operations, and promote appreciation and understanding of the role that those who served have played in shaping the nation.

Powering Communities Program
Closes: 11th of June 2021 for Parkes Electorate- Closes 28 May for New England
Value: $5,000 to $12,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Funding to help not-for-profit community organisations reduce energy use, improve energy productivity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

Tailored Assistance Employment Grants (TAEG)
Closes: 11th of June 2021
Value: Up to $500,000
Run By: National Indigenous Australians Agency
Supports projects to increase Indigenous employment and retention by funding tailored activities that respond flexibly to local employment conditions

Investing in Not-for-Profit Capacity in Regional NSW
Closes: 18th of June 2021 - 5:00 pm
Value: Program of local workshops and training
Run By: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Offers a program of activities including local workshops, grant funding, skill development and networking to help create local solutions to local issues.

National Careers Institute Partnership Grants
Closes: 23rd of June 2021 - 5:00 pm
Value: $20,000 to $525,000 (max $350,000 per year)
Run By: Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment
Funding to assist organisations to deliver innovative career guidance services for people at all stages of their careers.

Stronger Country Communities
Closes: 25th of June 2021 - 12:00 pm
Value: Dependent on LGA allocation
Run By: NSW Department of Regional NSW
Supports projects that will reinvigorate our rural communities in every single Local Government Area in regional NSW.

Local Sporting Champions
Closes: 30th of June 2021
Value: $500 to $750
Run By: Sport Australia
Provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

NIB Health Smart Grants
Opens: 1st of June 2021
Closes: 30th of June 2021
Value: Up to $40,000
Run By: nib foundation
Partners with Australian charities that empower Aussie youth and young adults to make smarter health choices by engaging and empowering people to be Health Smart in their everyday lives.

Closing in July

Community War Memorials Fund
Round Expected to Close: 27th of July 2021
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: NSW Department of Vetrans Affairs
Funding to help conserve, repair and protect war memorials across NSW including conservation assessments, honour roll repair, war memorial cleaning and conservation work, arborist advice for war memorial trees, security measures for memorials, repairs to war memorial halls and improvements to the accessibility of memorials.

NAB Foundation Community Grants
Closes: 30th of July 2021
Value: Up to $10,000
Funding for community projects that prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience against future disasters.

ARTC Sponsorships and donations
Current Round Closes: 31st of July 2021
Value: $1,000 to $4,000
Run By: Australian Rail Track Corporation
Supports short-term or one-off initiatives for the communities that are home to Inland Rail.

Local Economic Development Support Fund
Closes: 31st of July 2021
Value: Unspecified
Run By: Glen Innes Severn Council
Financial support to acheive local economic outcomes in alignment with the Economic Development Strategy 2020-2040 and Action Plan 2020-2025

Closing Later and Ongoing

The Harcourts Foundation
Current Round Closes: 3rd of August 2021
Value: Unspecified
Run By: The Harcourts Foundation
Provides grants to reputable community-based charitable organisations which need funding for projects and initiatives designed to benefit as many people as possible.

The Honda Foundation
Closes: 6th of August 2021
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: The Honda Foundation
The Honda Foundation acts as a charitable trust, providing financial assistance to charities and organisations doing amazing work across a range of social and environmental issues.

Tackling Tough Times - Large Grants
Closes: 12th of August 2021 - 5:00 pm
Value: $60,001 to $150,000
Run By: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Provides a larger amount of funding to help communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought.

Tackling Tough Times Together
Current Round Closes: 24th of August 2021
Value: Up to $60,000 depending on the tier applied for
Run By: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
The Tackling Tough Times Together grant program helps communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought.

Sisters of Charity Foundation Community Grants Program
Runs: Twice a year
Opens: 1st of August 2021
Closes: 30th of September 2021
Value: Up to $15,000
Run By: Sisters of Charity Foundation
Supports organisations that use clever ways to fight poverty, loneliness, suffering and oppression, but struggle to find funding.

The Mazda Foundation
Current Round Closes: 30th of September 2021
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: Mazda Foundation
Projects by community based organisations to support children with physical and/or mental disabilities and elderly people suggering mental disabilities or their carers, particularly projects seeking to address social isolation experienced by such children and their carers.

Active Kids Vouchers - 2021
Closes: 31st of December 2021
Value: Up to $100
Run By: NSW Government Office of Sport
Helps NSW families meet the cost of getting their kids into sport and active fitness and recreation activities.

Creative Kids Vouchers - 2021
Closes: 31st of December 2021
Value: Up to $100
Run By: Service NSW
This voucher for school kids can be put towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition fees for creative and cultural activities such as music lessons, language classes, coding and digital, visual and performing arts.

Australian Communities Foundation
Closes: Various dates
Value: Dependant on grant
Run By: Australian Communities Foundation
Supports a range of charitable organisations and projects each year. Grants are made domestically and internationally through Australian registered charitable organisations for specific projects, or for purposes that support the ongoing activities of those organisations.

CAGES Foundation Grants
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: CAGES Foundation
The program provides funding with the intention of empowering community and creating an environment where every child has the opportunity to reach their potential.

ClubGRANTS
Closes: Various
Value: Dependant on grant applied for
Run By: Club Grants
Clubs across NSW provide support to tens of thousands of local community organisations, sporting groups, and charities that make a difference in their local area.

Community Broadcasting Foundation - Quick Response Grants
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: Community Broadcasting Foundation
These grants will help community broadcasters access funding for eligible projects when their regular grant rounds are closed.

Community Child Care Fund Special Circumstances Grant
Closes: Unspecified
Value: Unspecified
Run By: Australian Government Department of Education
Supports continuity of child care, in particular in disadvantaged or vulnerable communities, where service viability is affected by an unforeseen event or circumstance outside the control of the service.

Dreamstarter - Scholarships
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Unspecified
Run By: ING
ING are looking to provide education scholarships for change makers working on an early-stage business that will create positive social impact through trade of a product or service.

Google Ad Grants
Closes: Applications are ongoing
Value: Up to $10,000 per month
Run By: Google
Empowers nonprofit organisations, through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords™ advertising, to promote their missions and initiatives on Google search result pages.

IGA Community Chest
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Unspecified
Run By: IGA
Every day across the country IGA Community Chest raises funds to support local communities, charities and other worthwhile causes. It could be in response to a major event like floods or bush fires or something as simple as new soccer balls for the local under 8’s.

Matana Foundation Grants
Closes: Ongoing
Value: No specified minimum or maximum, most grants are between $1,000 and $10,000
Run By: Matana Foundation
Focuses on improving the welfare and wellbeing of young people from severely disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, or whose concerns and issues are not readily funded from other sources.

National Cultural Heritage Account
Closes: Applications are ongoing on a case-by-case basis
Value: Up to $500,000 is available each year
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Helps Australian public cultural organisations buy significant objects that they could not otherwise afford.

Quick Response Grants
Closes: Applications are ongoing
Value: Up to $1,500
Run By: Regional Arts NSW
Offers funding for regional artists, arts organisations and communities to respond to unique arts opportunities that present themselves at very short notice.

Thriving People and Places
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $20,000 and over for NSW applicants
Run By: Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation
Supports people and places experiencing disadvantage, enabling them to reach their educational, social and economic potential and build thriving communities by making grants to charities.

Small Environmental Grant Scheme
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: Wettenhall Environment Trust
Providing support for people undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban.

Summer Skills
Value: Fee-free courses
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
Offers 2020 Year 12 school leavers the opportunity to upskill, prepare and get ahead through fee-free training courses in construction, coding, business, horticulture, social media, mental health and more.

Judith Neilson Institute Grants for Journalism
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Unspecified
Run By: Judith Neilson Institute
Provides journalists and media organisations with the resources they need to produce quality journalism and helps them cover wide-ranging topics and under-reported issues and enable them to test approaches to reach new audiences.

Disaster Relief Loans - Not for Profit Organisations
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $25,000
Run By: Rural Assistance Authority
Low interest loans assist voluntary non-profit organisations directly affected by a declared natural disaster including flood, fire or storm damage.

Disaster Relief Loans - Sporting and Recreation Clubs
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: Rural Assistance Authority
Assistance for sporting and recreation clubs directly affected by a declared natural disaster including flood, fire or storm damage.

Qantas Regional Grants
Expected to be opened in June 2021 and close in August 2021
Value: Combination of cash, in-kind flights and marketing support
Run By: Qantas
Provides financial, flights and marketing support to community groups and organisations to help further their causes and set them up for success.