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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
Building Better Regions Fund - Community Investments Stream - Round Six
Closes: 10th of February 2022
Value: $5,000 to $1 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
This program funds projects that create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities.
The Community Investments Stream funds new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans, or leadership and capability strengthening activities that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas.
Strengthening Rural Communities - Small & Vital
Current Round Closes: 22nd of February 2022
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
The Strengthening Rural Communities program gives small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds that can benefit and help secure their future prosperity. Grants are available for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.
Applications from not-for-profit organisations in communities of fewer than 15,000 people are prioritised, particularly those communities whose size, remoteness and relative access to services, funding, and resources present particular ongoing challenges.
Start Strong Capital Works - Major Capital Fund
Closes: 4th of March 2022
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
The Start Strong Capital Works Grants Program improves access to preschool by creating additional community preschool places in areas of need and demand across the state.
Eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply for grant funding to build, renovate or extend their facilities to deliver a community preschool, respond to a crisis situation, or to purchase a vehicle for a mobile preschool.
Award Programs
Young Achiever Awards
Closes: 2nd of February 2022 (extended)
Run By: Awards Australia
Recognises the positive achievements of all young people throughout Australia up to and including 29 years of age.
Prime Minister's Prizes for Science - Science Prizes
Closes: 10th of February 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: $50,000 to $250,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Recognise sthe achievements and success of Australian scientists and innovators, and benefits to both Australia and the rest of the world.
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science - Science Teaching Prizes 2022
Closes: 10th of February 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $50,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Recognises Australian science educators for excellence in science teaching.
Closing in January
Supporting Younger Veterans - 2022
Closes: 20th of January 2022 - 9:00 pm
Value: Up to $150,000
Run By: Department of Vetrans Affairs
Supports practical projects and activities that support the needs of younger veterans and their families to integrate back into civilian life.
Veteran and Community Grants
Closes: 20th of January 2022 - 9:00 pm
Value: Up to $150,000
Run By: Department of Vetrans Affairs
Supports project that maintain and improve the independence and quality of life for members of the Australian veteran community.
Toyota Good for Footy Gear Grants
Closes: 24th of January 2022
Value: Up to $1,600
Run By: Toyota
Grants for women and girls AFL teams for uniforms and apparel.
Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions
Closes: 25th of January 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: $1,500 to $15,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Provides funds to sponsor a student or group of students to participate in STEM engagement events, activities and competitions.
National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program
Closes: 28th of January 2022 - 2:00 pm
Run By: Australian Government Department of Health
Funding for a single organisation to undertake a national leadership role in suicide prevention and provide relevant support to the suicide prevention sector.
Before and After School Care Fund - Transport Grant
Next Round Closes: 28th of January 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $85,000
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
Funds transport solutions to increase access to Before and After School Care services
Regional Youth Radio Program
Closes: 28th of January 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: $2,500 to $20,000
Run By: NSW Department of Regional NSW
Support for new projects that enable regional young people to lead and participate in youth radio and podcasting activities.
ARTC Sponsorships and donations
Current Round Closes: 31st of January 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.
Closing in February
The Harcourts Foundation
Current Round Closes: 3rd of February 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.
The Honda Foundation
Closes: 4th of February 2022
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.
Sisters of Charity Foundation Community Grants Program
Runs: Twice a year
Next Round Closes: 5th of February 2022
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.
Supporting People With Cancer Grant - 2022
Closes: 7th of February 2022 - 2:00 pm
Value: Up to $120,000
Run By: Cancer Australia
Funds evidence-based projects to reduce the impact of cancer and better support people affected by cancer.
Aboriginal Benefits Foundation Grants
Closes: 7th of February 2022
Value: $500 to $5,000
Run By: Aboriginal Benefits Foundation
Supporst projects by Aboriginal communities and individuals which advance the aims of the Foundation
National Careers Institute Partnership Grants Program – Career Needs for Young People Grant
Closes: 7th of February 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: $20,000 to $350,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment
Funding to enhance career advisory products and services for people at all stages of their careers.
Building Better Regions Fund - Community Investments Stream - Round Six
Closes: 10th of February 2022
Value: $5,000 to $1 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Funds new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans, or leadership and capability strengthening activities that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas.
Centre of Excellence Fund
Closes: 11th of February 2022 - 1:00 pm
Value: $5 Million to $15 Million
Run By: NSW Government Office of Sport
Funding to develop integrated sporting facilities to assist talent identification and development opportunities.
James N Kirby Foundation Small Grants - 2022
Closes: 14th of February 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: $3,000 to $15,000
Run By: James N Kirby Foundation
Supports projects that impact the future educational and technical development of young Australians and the health and welfare of those in need.
Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program Planning and Prioritisation
Closes: 16th of February 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: Unspecified
Run By: Australian Government Department of Health
Funding to inform distribution targets set in grant agreements with the RACGP and ACCRM for delivery of the Australian General Practice Training Program.
Strengthening Rural Communities - Small & Vital
Current Round Closes: 22nd of February 2022
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.
Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund
Closes: 25th of February 2022 - 1:00 pm
Value: $1 Million to $5 Million
Run By: NSW Government Office of Sport
Supports the development of new and improved multi-sport infrastructure projects that will meet the current and future needs of the community.
Before and After School Care Fund - Viability Grants
Closes: 28th of February 2022
Value: Up to $30,000
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
Financial relief to existing services that are experiencing financial stress and are at risk of closing in the short-term.
NAB Foundation Community Grants - 2022
Closes: 28th of February 2022
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: NAB
Funds local projects that help communities prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience against future disasters.
Closing in March
Community Broadcasting Foundation - Content Grants 2022/23
Opens: 10th of January 2022
Closes: 1st of March 2022
Value: Unspecified
Run By: Community Broadcasting Foundation
Supports the development, production and distribution of content via Australian community media.
Community Broadcasting Foundation - Development & Operations 2022-23
Opens: 10th of January 2022
Closes: 1st of March 2022
Value: Unspecified
Run By: Community Broadcasting Foundation
Supports community media station resilience by strengthening governance, building community, sustainable operations and technical capacity.
Start Strong Capital Works - Major Capital Fund
Closes: 4th of March 2022
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
Provides fund to create additional community preschool places through new builds, extensions and renovations of centre-based community preschools in areas of need and demand.
Sporting Schools
Next Round Opens: 28th of February 2022 - 8:00 am
Next Round Closes: 11th of March 2022 - 4:00 pm
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.
Local Sporting Champions
Closes: 31st of March 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.
The Mazda Foundation
Current Round Closes: 31st of March 2022
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.
Aboriginal Land Clean Up and Prevention Program - Round 5
Closes: 31st of March 2022
Value: $10,000 to $75,000
Run By: Environment Protection Authority
Funding to manage illegal dumping on private land owned by Aboriginal communities
Closing Later and Ongoing
Country Shows Support Package
Closes: 29th of April 2022 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $45,000
Run By: NSW Government Department of Regional NSW
Funding so that country shows can go ahead with increased funding certainty.
Start Strong Capital Works - Crisis Fund
Closes: 30th of June 2022
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
Supports the maintenance and creation of community preschool places where there is an 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.
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.
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 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.