Community Funding Opportunities and Award Programs

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 the subscription form in the footer 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

Start Strong Capital Works Grants Program - Major Capital Fund - 2022-23
Closes: 14th of November 2022
Value: Unspecified
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education

The Major Capital Fund supports the creation of additional preschool places through new builds, extensions and renovations of centre-based community preschools and long day care services running a preschool program in areas of need and demand across NSW.

The Major Capital Fund must contribute to the following objectives:

• maximise the number of preschool places available for pre-school aged children to attend at least 600 hours per year or 15 hours per week of quality preschool education.
• ensure the continued operation of the service to deliver preschool places throughout the ten-year compliance period.
• support ongoing management of the service in line with applicable regulatory requirements.
• where possible, leverage funds from sources external to the department, including private finance, charitable donations and grants from state and federal government agencies.

 

Strong and Resilient Communities Activity – Inclusive Communities Grants
Closes: 3rd of November 2022 - 9:00 pm
Value: Up to $360,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Social Services

The SARC Activity – Inclusive Communities Grants aim to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people on pathways to self-reliance and empowerment through local community-driven solutions that support them to participate socially and economically.

These grants will focus on supporting people in geographic areas of high socio-economic disadvantaged across all states and territories.communities by providing funding that supports:

• the development of young people aged 12 to 18 years who are, or are at risk of, being disengaged, marginalised and having limited engagement with education/training
• people with disabilities and/or mental health issues to participate in their community, and work towards becoming and/or remaining independent and engaged
• vulnerable women who experience, or are at risk of, isolation or discrimination, to participate in their community and increase their sense of self agency and empowerment
• people who are unemployed to address individual barriers to social and economic participation and employment by increasing their capacity for engagement with existing employment, community supports, and training services, as they work towards gaining meaningful employment.

 

Anzac Community Grants -2022
Closes: 11th of November 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $3,000
Run By: NSW Department of Vetrans Affairs

The Anzac Community Grants Program provides grants for projects that either promote appreciation and understanding of the service and sacrifice of military service personnel or support activities and services to enhance the wellbeing of the NSW veteran community.

Funding is only provided for projects that are yet to take place, and not for costs already incurred.

Grant categories:

• Local community historical research and education - Projects that help inform and educate the wider community about the service and sacrifice of local veterans and their families, including research towards online or print publications.
• Preservation or display of war memorabilia - Preservation and/or research materials, or display of war memorabilia, artefacts and/or research materials relevant to the local community.
• Public commemorative events, arts and culture - Events that honour or mark military anniversaries and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of NSW veterans.
• Provide support to members of the NSW veteran community - Activities such as excursions, milestone reunions, and training and development to assist health and wellbeing.

Award Programs

Agrifutures Rural Women's Award - 2023
Closes: 19th of October 2022
Run By: AgriFutures
Celebrates the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses, and communities.

Innovate with NBN - 2022
Closes: 20th of November 2022
Value: $15,000 to $20,000
Run By: nbn and Regional Australia Institute
Recognises and showcases regional and remote businesses that live and breath technology.

Young Achiever Awards - 2022
Closes: 16th of December 2022
Run By: Awards Australia
Acknowledges, encourages and most importantly promotes the positive achievements of all young people in NSW & the ACT.

Closing in October

Giving Grants - 2022
Closes: 17th of October 2022
Value: Up to $15,000
Run By: Flight Centre Foundation
Fund charities focused on creating pathways to employment and/or tangible jobs for vulnerable or disadvantaged community groups who may be experiencing barriers to mainstream employment.

Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities - Large Grants
Closes: 18th of October 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: $10,000 to $50,000
Run By: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Supports community-led initiatives that enhance the process of recovery of remote, rural and regional communities from the COVID-19 pandemic.

DeadlyWeather Collaboration
Closes: 21st of October 2022
Value: Science equipment
Run By: DeadlyScience
Provides climate science and weather resources to remote schools  or schools where more than 15% are indigenous students.

Holiday Break Program - Summer 2022-23
Closes: 21st of October 2022
Value: Up to $7,000
Run By: Office for Regional Youth
Funds new or enhanced social or recreational activities, events, services or programs for young people (12-24) in the summer holidays.

The Honda Foundation
Current Round Closes: 28th of October 2022 (extended)
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.

Leg Up Grants for Community Museums
Closes: 30th of October 2022 or until expended
Value: Up to $500
Run By: Museums and Galleries NSW
Quick response skill development grants for workers in volunteer managed museums.

Skills Development Grants for Community Museums
Closes: 30th of October 2022
Value: Up to $4,000
Run By: Museums and Galleries NSW
Funding to volunteer museums and museum networks for regional or state focused skill development training and networking events.

ARTC Sponsorships and Donations - 2022
Next Round Closes: 31st of October 2022
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.

Clubgrants - Infrastructure Grants - Arts and Culture Stream
Next Round Closes: 31st of October 2022
Value: $50,000 to $200,000
Run By: NSW Office of Responsible Gambling
Support arts and culture infrastructure such as museums, art galleries or cultural centres.

Clubgrants - Infrastructure Grants - Community Infrastructure
Next Round Closes: 31st of October 2022
Value: $10,000 to $200,000
Run By: NSW Office of Responsible Gambling
Support community infrastructure such as a multipurpose community hub or a service for an eligible community group.

Clubgrants - Infrastructure Grants - Disaster Readiness
Next Round Closes: 31st of October 2022
Value: $10,000 to $200,000
Supports disaster readiness infrastructure such as evacuation centres, capital equipment or a multipurpose community facility.

Clubgrants - Infrastructure Grants - Sport and Recreation Stream
Next Round Closes: 31st of October 2022
Value: $50,000 to $300,000
Run By: NSW Office of Responsible Gambling
Supports sport and recreation infrastructure such as sports centres, playgrounds and swimming pools.

Expression Deaf Grants
Current Round Closes: 31st of October 2022
Value: Unspecified
Run By: Expression Australia
Supports ideas, businesses, organisations and projects that improve inclusion and participation opportunities for the Deaf and hard of hearing community.

Closing in November

The Harcourts Foundation
Current Round Closes: 3rd of November 2022
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.

Strong and Resilient Communities Activity – Inclusive Communities Grants
Closes: 3rd of November 2022 - 9:00 pm
Value: Up to $360,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Social Services
Supports local community-driven solutions that help vulnerable and disadvantaged people participate socially and economically.

Australian Heritage Grants - 2022-23
Closes: 7th of November 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: $25,000 to $400,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Supports strengthened recognition, management, conservation and public engagement of National Heritage List places.

Anzac Community Grants - 2022-23
Closes: 11th of November 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $3,000
Supports projects that either promote appreciation and understanding of the service and sacrifice of military service personnel or support activities and services to enhance the wellbeing of the NSW veteran community.

Anzac Community Grants -2022
Closes: 11th of November 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $3,000
Run By: NSW Department of Vetrans Affairs
Supports projects that either promote appreciation and understanding of the military service personnel or activities that enhance vetran wellbeing.

Pride Foundation Australia - Small Grants
Current Round Closes: 14th of November 2022
Value: Up to $750
Run By: Pride Foundation Australia
Supports projects that assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community.

Start Strong Capital Works Grants Program - Major Capital Fund - 2022-23
Next Round Closes: 14th of November 2022
Value: Unspecified
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
Supports the creation of additional preschool places through new builds, extensions and renovations of centre-based community preschools and long day care services.

Strengthening Rural Communities - Small & Vital
Current Round Closes: 29th of November 2022 - 5:00 pm
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.

Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities - Small Grants
Closes: 29th of November 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Supports community-led initiatives that enhance the process of recovery of remote, rural and regional communities from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community Futures Grant - 2022
Closes: 30th of November 2022
Value: Up to $25,000
Run By: Royal Agricultural Society Foundation
Funds ideas that deliver strong community benefits and result in enhanced economic and social outcomes for communities.

Start Strong Capital Works Grants Program - Minor Capital Fund - 2022-23
Opens: 31st of October 2022(opens late October)
Closes: 30th of November 2022 (expeted late November)
Value: Up to $100,000
Supports the creation of additional preschool places through smaller-scale extensions or renovations and/or the recalculation of unencumbered space.

Closing in December

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Grants
Closes: 2nd of December 2022 - 12:00 pm
Value: Up to $80,000
Run By: Heritage NSW
Funds projects that support better management, maintenance, conservation and activation of declared Aboriginal Places.

Caring for State Heritage Grants - 2022
Closes: 2nd of December 2022 - 12:00 pm
Value: Up to $150,000
Run By: Heritage NSW
Funds projects that directly support better management, maintenance, conservation and activation of State Heritage Register listed items.

Community Heritage Grants -2023
Closes: 2nd of December 2022 - 12:00 pm
Value: Up to $50,000
Run By: Heritage NSW
Supports innovative thinkers to utilise modern technologies to connect younger generations to NSW heritage.

Local Government Heritage Grants
Closes: 2nd of December 2022 - 12:00 pm
Value: Up to $25,000
Run By: Heritage NSW
Supports Local Government projects that help identify, conserve and promote heritage in their area

Local Sporting Champions
Next Round Closes: 31st of December 2022
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.

Active Kids Vouchers - 2022
Closes: 31st of December 2022
Value: Up to $200
Run By: NSW Government
Vouchers for assist school aged children to participate in sport and physical activities.

Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative - Large Grants
Closes: 31st of December 2022 or until expended
Value: $10,000 to $50,000
Run By: NSW Department of Regional NSW
Funding to support the wellbeing of children and young people living in regional NSW to recover from and build resilience to future adversity.

Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative - Large grants for storm and flood impacted regions
Closes: 31st of December 2022 or until expended
Value: Up to $50,000
Run By: NSW Department of Regional NSW
Supports programs, events and resources to help children and youth living in storm and flood impacted regions to recover, build resilience, improve wellbeing and strengthen community connections.

Creative Kids Voucher - 2022
Closes: 31st of December 2022
Value: Up to $100
Run By: NSW Government
A voucher to assist school aged children to participate in creative activities.

Local Para Champions
Next Round Closes: 31st of December 2022
Value: $750 to $1,100
Run By: Sport Australia
Assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability.

Closing Later

Sisters of Charity Foundation Community Grants Program
Runs: Twice a year
Next Round Opens: 1st of December 2022
Next Round Closes: 5th of February 2023
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.

Arts and Cultural Funding Program - Organisation Funding - Annual Program Funding 2022-23
Opens: 5th of December 2022
Closes: 6th of February 2023
Value: Up to $200,000
Run By: Create NSW
Funding on an annual basis to support arts and cultural organisations to deliver multiple arts and cultural activities.

Arts and Cultural Funding Program - Organisation Funding - Project Funding 2022-23
Opens: 5th of December 2022
Closes: 6th of February 2023
Value: Up to $60,000
Run By: Create NSW
Supports projects that encourages innovation, vibrancy and creativity within the NSW arts and cultural sector.

Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program - 2022-23
Current Round Closes: 7th of February 2023 - 9:00 pm
Value: Up to $150,000
Run By: Department of Vetrans Affairs
Funding to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Community War Memorials Fund - 2022/23
Next Round Opens: 11th of November 2022
Next Round Closes: 13th of February 2023 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: NSW Department of Vetrans Affairs
Funding to conserve, repair and protect community war memorials in NSW.

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups
Closes: 7th of March 2023 - 3:00 pm
Value: $10,000 to $50,000
Run By: Australia Council for the Arts
Supports a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public.

The Mazda Foundation
Current Round Closes: 31st of March 2023
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.

Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative - Small Grants
Closes: 31st of March 2023 or until expended
Value: $500 to $10,000
Run By: NSW Department of Regional NSW
Supports the wellbeing of children and young people living in regional NSW to recover from and build resilience to future adversity.

Disaster Recovery Allowance - September 2022 Floods
Closes: 10th of April 2023
Value: Up to $22,582
Run By: Services Australia
A short term weekly payment if the New South Wales Floods in September 2022 directly affects your income.

Bushfire Recovery Restoration Grant - Round 4
Closes: 30th of April 2023 or until expended
Value: Up to $5,000
Run By: Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife
Support revegetation activities for communities in the Local Government Areas impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires.

Transport Access Regional Partnerships (TARP) Grants
Closes: 30th of May 2023 or until expended
Value: Unspecified
Run By: Transport for NSW
Supports initiatives to improve services and outcomes for sections of the community that need improved transport.

Supporting Young Scientists Program - 2022-23
Closes: 31st of May 2023 or until expended
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: NSW Government Chief Scientist and Engineer
Grants to NSW high school students participating 'in person' or virtually in competitions, events or courses in an area related to science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Start Strong Capital Works Grants Program - Crisis Fund - 2022-23
Closes: 30th of June 2023
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
Supports the maintenance and/or creation of preschool places where there is an immediate and/or urgent need for capital works.

Community Initiated Grants
Closes: 30th of October 2023 - 11:30 pm
Value: Unspecified
Run By: National Indigenous Australians Agency
Provides and avenue to present a proposal to the Agency where a need has been identified in the community and there are no other current funding avenues available.

Ongoing

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: 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: 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
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.

State Heritage Emergency Works
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $1,000 to $10,000
Run By: Heritage NSW
Supports the protection or repairs to gazetted Aboriginal Places, items listed on the State Heritage Register, or items with a current Interim Heritage Order that have been damaged by unexpected events.

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.

Dollar for Dollar Native Fish Stocking Program
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $1,000 to $6,000
Run By: NSW Department of Primary Industries
Aims to enhance recreational freshwater fishing opportunities, to support local communities in the stocking high value native fish species, to assist in the development of regional aquaculture industries and to increase community and industry involvement in, and awareness of responsible stocking.

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.

Qantas Regional Grants
Expected to be opened in June 2022 and close in August 2022
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.

Regional Event Fund - Event Development Stream - 2022
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $50,000
Run By: Destination NSW
Supports events that have previously received triennial funding through the Flagship Event stream to increase overnight visitation to the event.

Capacity Building for Native Title Corporations
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $750,000 on average
Run By: National Indigenous Australians Agency
Assists native title holding corporations to generate economic benefits through the effective and sustainable management of their land.

Coopers Foundation - General Giving
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $30,000
Run By: Coopers Foundation
Aims to improve and protect the quality of life of Australians by providing support to charitable organisations.

Return to Work Program - Phase 3
Closes: Ongoing until funding is exhausted
Value: Up to $5,000
Run By: Service NSW
Supports women who have been unemployed for one month or more and intend to return to work within 6 months.

Seniors Energy Rebate
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $200
Run By: Service NSW
A once-a-year payment for self-funded retirees to help cover the cost of their electricity.