Community Projects

Brisbane Broncos Charities Fund

Closing: Ongoing applications accepted on quarterly basis.  

Brisbane Broncos Charities Fund is inviting applications from Queensland based charities to support initiatives that improve the lives of underprivileged and disadvantaged youth in Queensland. Charities that receive little or no funding from Government, or sources such as Trustees are encouraged to apply.

All applications must be made in writing with an official request from the participating charity AND the Grant Application Form. Additionally, all applicants must be endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) under Item 1 of the table in section 30-15 of the Income Assessment Act 1997.

Guidelines

BBCF Meetings are held quarterly in February, May, August and November. All applications must be submitted in the last week of the month prior to be accepted. Please visit Brisbane Broncos Community Charities Fund for further information.

Applications

Applications can be downloaded from: BBCF Application Form

Please submit your completed application to: Brigid Donelly at [email protected]

Courier-Mail Children’s Fund Grants

Courier-Mail Children’s Fund

Closing: Ongoing applications accepted

The Courier-Mail Children’s Fund was established to positively change the lives of Queensland children in need. Funding aims to support a range projects that benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Queensland by providing them with a brighter future. .

Applications can be made online at any time. The Courier-Mail Children’s Fund Board meet periodically to assess applications.

In order to apply, your organisation must:

• Be working to change the lives of Queensland children in need
• Be a registered charity with the Australian Charity and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC)
• Have Donor Gift Recipient (DGR) status
• Have met all your current reporting obligations with the ACNC
• Be of good standing

Guidelines  

CM Children's Fund - How you can apply

Applications

CM Children's Fund - Apply Now

Please visit the Courier-Mail Children’s Fund application website for further information.

Community Led Grants Program

Federal Indigenous Affairs National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)

Closing: Ongoing Applications Accepted

The NIAA considers grant proposals that address a need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This program enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and service providers to seek grant funding to address emerging needs and/or opportunities that they have identified as priorities. Proposals must be developed with the community or group who will be impacted by the activity.

You can discuss an initial proposal with the NIAA at any time by contacting your local NIAA Regional Network Office, or by calling 1800 079 098.

Guidelines & Applications

The first step for potential applicants is to contact the local NIAA Regional Network Office to organise a time to discuss the proposal. You must also submit an initial proposal form that outlines the proposed activity. After you have received feedback from the NIAA on your proposal, you can submit an application for funding. The Initial Proposal Form is available at: NIAA-IPF

If you decide to apply, we will give you access to an application form and a unique code. The unique code links your proposal to the application form and is required to submit an application.

Further information on Community Led Grants Applications is available on the Community Led Proposals Fact-sheet and at the: NIAA Community Led Grants Program webpage

Currently Closed

Queensland Government

Closing: Round 4 - 17 March 2021 (or earlier if fully allocated).

The Return to Play Program provides FairPlay vouchers to help get children involved in local sporting activities. Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child, which can be used towards sport and active recreation membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers. 

1) You can apply if your child:

• is a Queensland resident aged from 5 to 17 years (inclusive) at the time of application
• did not receive a FairPlay voucher this year
• holds, or whose parent, carer or guardian holds, a valid Department of Human Services Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the child’s name on it.

If you are experiencing financial hardship but don't meet the eligibility criteria, you can seek to apply through a registered referral agent.

For more information, please visit www.qld.gov.au/fairplayvouchers.

Community Languages Multicultural Grants

Department of Home Affairs, Australian Federal Government

Stream 1 Closed- February 17 2020, 11:00pm

Stream 2 Closed- 6 March 2020, 11:00pm

The Community Languages Multicultural Grants form part of the Federal Government’s Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program. The program provides funding to community language schools to assist with operating costs. The program aims to:

• Support the maintenance, development and acquisition of languages other than English.
• Connect young Australians to the languages and cultures of their community.
• Enhance cross-cultural awareness and respect for cultural diversity.

Community Languages Grants- Stream One Funding

Includes a base payment of $1,500 plus a per capita amount based on student enrolment numbers, capped at a maximum of $30,000 per school. Applications close February 17, 2020, 11pm.

Applicants are encouraged to seek endorsement for their proposed project from either the national peak body or a state and territory peak body relating to community languages.

How to Apply

Applications can be made via the following link: https://forms.business.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=PRD00-CGHAPP18&FRID=4-D0C3IVJ&RegID=4-D1M7YCZ

Funding Guidelines

Guidelines and further details on making applications are available at the following link: https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/01_2020/community-languages-multicultural-grants-stream-one-grant-opportunity-guidelines-24012020.pdf

Please visit the official grant page website for further information on planning your applications: https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/community-languages-multicultural-grants-stream-on

Community Languages Grants- Stream Two Funding

Provides up to $25,000 to develop resources or training to benefit the community language sector more broadly. Applications close 6 March 2020, 11pm.

Funding Guidelines

Guidelines and further details on making applications are available at the following link: https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/02_2020/community-languages-multicultural-grants-stream-two-grant-opportunity-guidelines.pdf

How to Apply

Applications can be made via the following link: Community Languages Grants App

Please visit the official grant page website for further information on planning your applications: https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/community-languages-multicultural-grants-stream-two

NDIA Individual Capacity Building Program Grant

National Disability Insurance Agency

Closed: 6 May 2020 - 2:00pm AEST

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is inviting applications to deliver services under the Individual Capacity Building Program from 2020-21 to 2021-22. 

The Program is designed to ensure:

• People with disability have the skills and confidence to participate and contribute to the community and protect their rights through an increase in:

  • skills and capacity

  • motivation, confidence and empowerment to act

  • participation and contribution to community.

• Disabled Peoples Organisations (DPOs) and Families Organisations (FOs) are strengthened in their capability to deliver services for people with a disability through:

  • improving the organisation’s capacity and ability to deliver the organisation’s mission and Information, Linkages and Capacity Building in the community.

How to Apply

Please carefully read the Funding Guidelines and additional documents provided under Grant Opportunity Documents section of the official Community Grants Hub web-page. 

Funding Guidelines

Easy English Funding Guidelines

Applications

Australian Communities Foundation

Each year, ACF makes hundreds of grants to support charitable organisations and projects all around the country and internationally. Funding requests are currently being accepted by email. You are welcome to submit your request on the following template: Funding Request Template and email it to: admin@communityfoundation.org.au with the subject: “Funding Request”.

To speak to the Grants Team, call (03) 9412 0412 or email: [email protected]

Currently Closed

TCC and DGR Status required

Community Conservation Grants 

Currently closed due to Covid-19 Pandemic.

Focus: The purpose of our Community Conservation Grants is to assist in the protection of Australia’s native species, habitats, landscapes and cultural heritage. FNPW Community Conservation Grants aim to fund urgent and high priority projects in the following Focus Areas:

• Land and Water – Protection, restoration, rehabilitation and revegetation of degraded habitats to ensure their ability to sustain native species.
• Threatened Species – Scientific research with tangible conservation outcomes and on-ground works to conserve Australia’s threatened species.
• Cultural Heritage – Conserving and celebrating Australia’s cultural heritage as part of the gift we leave to future generations.
• Parks for People – Improving National Park facilities for the enjoyment of all, to foster and encourage the appreciation of nature.

Amount: up to $10,000

Guidelines

Apply Now

Application opens on 1 December 2019 and closes on 31 January 2020.

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities Grants Program

QLD Government Department of Child Safety Youth and Women

Closed: Friday 10 April 2020, 12pm

This program aims to strengthen responses to address the impact of Domestic and Family Violence (DVP)  on Queenslanders from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Applications are invited for one-off funding of up to $5,000 to assist community groups and organisations in Queensland to undertake projects that

• build the capability of mainstream DFV services to respond appropriately to CALD client’s needs;
• increase the capacity of DFV services to support people, in particular women, impacted by DFV from CALD backgrounds
• increase availability of translated resources and interpretive services
• support community leaders to contribute to the prevention of DFV
• support community responsiveness and working with community resources
• establish community-led accessible, approachable and appropriate community education that addresses current barriers
• support people impacted by violence to navigate the legal system.

Projects can involve education about any form of domestic violence such as physical, financial, emotional, psychological etc. 

Funding Guidelines

Application guidelines and further information about the DVP in CALD grants program is available from the following DVP CALD Publication

Applications

Applications can be made via the following link: DFVP CALD Smartygrants App

The Department's Community and Corporate Partnerships team is available to answer enquiries about the DFV CALD grant round on 07 3097 6442, or [email protected]

Westpac Foundation Rural Community Grants

Westpac Foundation & Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR)

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 5pm (AEST)

Westpac Foundation has partnered with FRRR to offer Westpac Foundation's Community Grants to rural and regional communities. These grants provide support for community organisations creating opportunities through education, training and employment. The grants offer funding of $10,000 for community-driven initiatives in regional, rural and remote Australia that enhance, develop or provide education and training opportunities for those who are most vulnerable.

Eligibility

Grants will be available to community organisations based in, or delivering programs, outside a major city (as defined by the 2016 ABS Remoteness Index) These grants are available to both DGR and non-DGR not-for-profit organisations. Preference will be given for grants initiated and delivered by local community groups and organisations that have a minimum annual revenue of $50,000 per annum, but a maximum of $5M per annum.

How to Apply

Please read the Program Guidelines and  documents below carefully. You can contact FRRR on 1800 170 020 or via email with any questions or areas of clarification:

• Westpac Foundation Rural Community Grants - Program Guidelines
• Sample Application Form
• Grants Gateway How-To Guide
• Grants Gateway FAQs

Applications are available at the following link: FRRR Applications Portal- Westpac Foundation Community Grants

Community Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants 2020

Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Closed: 18 May 2020, 5:00 pm

The Community Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants form part of the Federal Energy Efficient Communities Program. 

The grants are provided to support community organisations across Australia to:

• reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• improve energy efficient practices
• increase the uptake of energy efficient technologies

Across Australia, a maximum of 2 projects will be funded per electorate.

• The maximum grant amount is $12,500
• The maximum project period is 12 months

Grants may be used for one or more of the following:

• design, supply and installation of new solar photovoltaic generator systems
• purchase and installation of new battery systems and battery storage systems
• purchase and installation of new solar hot water heaters or air source hot water heat pumps, to replace existing equipment
• purchase and installation of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting equipment or energy efficient lighting controls to replace existing equipment
• design, supply and installation of high efficiency split system air conditioning units to replace existing equipment energy audits
• energy audits

Guidelines

Please carefully read the Grant Guidelines and Sample Grant Agreement for details on eligibility, assessment criteria, and further advice on making applications. 

Additional assistance is available from the department by phone on 13 28 46 and email and web chat by visiting Contact business.gov.au

Applications

Applications can be made through the following link: www.business.gov.au/eecsolar

Queensland Bushfires - Category C - Flexible Funding Grants, Round 1

QLD Government Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors

Closed: 3 June 2020, 2pm (AEST)

Funding of up to $100,000 is now available to help Queensland communities recover from the 2019 bushfires - An initiative jointly funded under the Commonwealth/State Disaster recovery Funding Arrangements.

Assistance is aimed at providing flexible grants to Queensland-based non-government organisations, research bodies, industry groups and peak bodies, community groups, and Local Governments in the 23 disaster-affected Local Government areas.

Organisations in affected regions are invited to apply for either, or both of the following small and large grant categories. Objectives of the funding are to support events, activities and programs that drive community recovery, increase awareness and build local resilience (such as those that promote connectedness, encourage support networks and social inclusion and those that enable business and service provider continuity). 

To allow for a flexible support for tailored recovery initiatives, 2 staged funding rounds will be delivered. Round 1 (this round) valued at $1.8M is now open for application, with funding rolled out from 1 August 2020.

• Small grants: (Min. $2,500 up to $50,000)
• Large grants: (Min. $50,001 up to $100,000)

Recipients of Central Queensland Bushfires and Far North & North Queensland Monsoon Trough grants and new applicants are encouraged to apply.

Please review following documents for further information to apply:

• Information paper (PDF, 490 KB) Information paper(DOCX, 357 KB)
• Fact sheet (PDF, 312 KB) Fact sheet(DOCX, 350 KB)
• Project plan (XLSX, 13 KB)
• EFT form (PDF, 143 KB) EFT form(DOC, 531 KB)
• Agreement to issue recipient created tax invoices (PDF, 81 KB) Agreement to issue recipient created tax invoices(DOC, 56 KB)
• Small grant application form ($2,500 - $50,000)
• Large grant application form ($50,001 - $100,000)

For additional assistance, please contact the department by email at: [email protected] 

New Hope Group Community Sponsorship and Donation Program

Focus: The program actively supports advancement in education, health and welfare, and cultural and sporting initiatives. Applications will only be expected form these areas: Brisbane City Council, Isaac Regional Council, Central Highlands Regional Council, Toowoomba Regional Council, Fraser Coast Regional Council, Western Downs Regional Council, and Ipswich City Council.

Amount: From $10,000 to $30,000 (including in-kind support)

Currently Closed

Transurban Community Grants 

Focus: Every six months, Transurban offer grants of up to $5000 to initiatives like school projects, youth education, road safety and environmental programs. Applications are assessed against the following:

• benefit to communities located near our roads
• the scale of positive impact to the broader community and environment
• potential to help overcome obstacles for transport, mobility and community inclusion
• potential to improve the lives of disadvantaged or underprivileged groups
• clear description of the grant’s intended use and the expected benefits for the community
• making a long-lasting difference to the community that may not otherwise have been possible without grant support.

Amount: $5000

Currently Closed

ENERGEX-ERGON 

Community Fund

Community Fund is a grant program that provides funding to not-for-profit community groups and organisations. This funding empowers groups to make a difference in their community. We look for ideas that encourage community identity and wellbeing, support local prosperity, and are innovative, or enable access to future solutions.

Your project might support disaster recovery, diversity and inclusion, education, energy and environmental conservation, electrical safety or renewable energy projects, or provide essential equipment or facilities to the local community.

Eligible groups include:

• Community groups
• Local government or other government entities
• Educational institutions
• Charities
• Sporting clubs
• Industry associations
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisations

How to apply

If your project will take place in Energex’s South East Queensland network area – that’s from the state’s border north to Gympie, and west to the base of the Great Dividing Range – please apply to Energex. For all other Queensland locations, please apply to Ergon.

Application Forms:

• Energex Community fund application form here
• Ergon Community Funding Application here

Amount: from $200 up to $5,000,

If you have any enquiries about the fund, application requirements, or need help with applying, please contact:

• Ergon on [email protected]
• Energex on [email protected]

Currently closed.

Closed 22 April 2020, 11:30pm

The Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Program provides funding to support the immediate survival and long-term recovery and resilience for fire-affected Australian animals, plants, ecological communities and other natural assets and their cultural values for Indigenous Australians.

There is up to $12 million available for grants under the Program, with grants of between $100,000 and $1 million being offered. The program will be delivered over two or more tranches.

Contracting and initial payments for grants approved through Tranche 1 is expected to by completed by 30 June 2020. Grant activities should also be completed by 30 June 2021.

Guidelines

Tranche 1 priorities and guidelines are available through the Grant Opportunity Documents Portal at: GO-3818

Applications

Further instructions for application and submission can be accessed at: Wildlife Habitat Bushfire Recovery Grant Application

Thriving Cohesive Communities Grants – Tranche 2

QLD Government Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors

Stream 1 and Stream 3 Closing - 2 pm 28 February 2020

Stream 2 Closing - 2pm  14 February 2020

Thriving Cohesive Communities Grants form part of the Queensland Government’s social cohesion program. The program is designed to build cohesive and resilient Queensland communities and foster a strong sense of belonging for all Queenslanders.

Applications are now open under Tranche 2 for community projects  that enable people from all backgrounds, ages and abilities to be included and actively contribute to their local community. Successful projects will run for up to 16 months duration (March 2020 – June 2021). 

Non-recurrent grant funding of nearly $2 million (exc. GST) is available under three streams in Tranche 2.

A previous round of the Thriving Cohesive Communities Grants (Tranche 1) closed on 25 November 2019, and applications are currently being assessed.

How to Apply

Applications are made online through SmartyGrants. If you are new to SmartyGrants you will need to register before you can apply. Refer to the SmartyGrants – Help Guide for Applicants for information on registering and completing your application form.

If you are having technical problems with your SmartyGrants user account or accessing your application, please contact SmartyGrants. The SmartyGrants support desk hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Phone: (03) 9320 6888
Email: [email protected]

Details for each funding stream of Tranche 2 are provided below:

STREAM 1 - Community-Led Social Cohesion Planning and Action

Funding is provided for projects that assist people in positions of influence with young people to positively engage with them on topics of diversity, inclusion and social cohesion (for example, educators, faith and cultural communities, sporting and interest clubs).

Non-recurrent funding up to $70,000(exc. GST) is available for projects up to 16 months in duration.

Closing date 28 February 2020.

For more information about this funding stream, your eligibility, and how to apply, please see the Funding Information Paper and additional information below.

Submission information

• Funding Information Paper- Stream 1
• Frequently asked questions – Tranche 2 (PDF, 576 KB) Frequently asked questions – Tranche 2 (DOCX, 24 KB)
• Fact sheet – Tranche 2 (PDF, 627 KB)
• To start a new submission, or continue working on an application: Smartygrants

STREAM 3 - Engaging Young People to Become Global Citizens

Funding is provided for projects that assist people in positions of influence with young people to positively engage with them on topics of diversity, inclusion and social cohesion (for example, educators, faith and cultural communities, sporting and interest clubs).

Closing date 28 February 2020.

For more information about this funding stream, your eligibility, and how to apply, please see the Funding Information Paper and additional information below.

Submission information

• Funding Information Paper - Stream 3
• Fact sheet - Tranche 2 (PDF, 627 KB) Fact sheet - Tranche 2 (DOCX, 18 KB)
• Frequently asked questions - Tranche 2 (PDF, 576 KB)
• To start a new submission, or continue working on an application: Smartygrants

STREAM 2 - Pathways to Economic Inclusion

Funding for projects that resource established social enterprises to engage vulnerable young people and family members in the community.

Non-recurrent funding up to $120,000(exc. GST) is available for projects up to 16months in duration.

Closing 2pm 14 February 2020.

For more information about this funding stream, your eligibility, and how to apply, please see the Funding Information Paper and additional information below.

Submission information

• Funding information paper - Stream 2

• Frequently asked questions – Tranche 2 (PDF, 576 KB) Frequently asked questions – Tranche 2 (DOCX, 24 KB)

• Fact sheet: Tranche 2 (PDF, 627 KB)

• To start a new submission, or continue working on an application: Smartygrants

Open Now: Brisbane Lord Mayor's Community Fund 

Brisbane City Council

Closed: Friday 12 June 2020, 12pm 

Brisbane City Council's Lord Mayor's Community Fund provides funding for projects that build stronger communities in Brisbane. Eligible projects include those that contribute to the Brisbane Vision by helping to develop communities that are:

• friendly and safe
• active and healthy
• clean and green, or
• vibrant and creative

Each Council ward is allocated $75,000 for community projects undertaken within that ward. Community organisations can apply for funding for local projects. Councillors can also apply to support community events, activities and capital projects. 

Each organisation may apply for a minimum grant of $250 (goods and services tax - GST - exclusive) and a maximum of $10 000 (GST exclusive). Examples of acceptable projects include:

• equipment hired for a community event;
• community facility improvements and equipment;
• funding towards community sporting organisations equipment and activities within a ward and 
• community events (such as Australia Day ceremonies, fetes, fundraisers and festivals)

Guidelines

Before applying, please carefully read the:

• Lord Mayor's Community Fund Grant Program guidelines
• Lord Mayor's Community Fund Grant Program terms and conditions.

How to Apply

To complete the online application, determine which Council ward your project will take place in. Visit the Electoral Commission Queensland website and select the appropriate ward from the list of Council wards open for funding. A list of Council wards still open for funding and additional information is also available on city council website at: Brisbane City Council's Lord Mayor's Community Fund 

For further assistance please phone the Council on 07 3403 8888 to speak with the Grants Unit.

Supporting Stronger Communities (SSC) Grant Program - Round 4

Sidney Myer Fund and the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA)

Closed: 18 June 2020, 3pm (AEST)

The Supporting Stronger Communities (SSC) grant program gives Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres the opportunity to access funds to target poverty and disadvantage in their local communities. The current round of funding is aimed at towns or cities with a population of more than 15,000 people. Funding of up to $10,000 is available for projects that seek to address poverty or disadvantage within their local communities. All projects undertaken through this grant program need to be completed within 12 months of commencement.

Guidelines

For more information about this grant program, including applicant guidelines, explanation about the metropolitan boundaries and eligibility of partnerships with community organisations, please go to http://www.anhca.asn.au/grants

Applications

Further queries about the guidelines, deadlines and application questions can be directed to Emily Harnett, ANHCA Grant Officer on 03 9602 1228 or 0428 964 817 during business hours or email: [email protected] and quote your application number.

SunSuper Pty Ltd

Closed: 26 June 2020

Sunsuper’s Community Grants deliver assistance to not-for-profit organisations, charities and community groups to create brighter futures for others, build stronger, more active communities and support Australians to live better. Applications are open for funding in the following categories:

Better Living: It may be a community project to help rebuild after a natural disaster, create more affordable housing or help our ageing population or newcomers to Australia. Or your dream may help kids and families in need or simply create a better environment for a more sustainable world.

Brighter Futures: Funding for education initiatives or to create jobs for those in need, or improve financial wellbeing and affordability for Australians, as well as dreams that enhance employment opportunities, or offer training and support to those who need a helping hand to get into or back to work.

Active Community: Sports grants to help people of all ages and abilities be more active, or to improve the health and fitness of those in your community, as well as health initiatives, wellbeing programs or tackling medical issues faced by the wider community.

Three entries from each  category are selected to present their dream to a panel of judges.

The panel of judges assess shortlisted entries against criteria and award the category winner a $10,000 grant.

The nine shortlisted entries across the three categories will take part in the annual People’s Choice online vote.

The shortlisted entry with the most People’s Choice votes will receive a $10,000 grant.

The eight runner-up shortlisted entries will receive a share of $20,000 to help kick-start their dream.

Please visit the Sunsuper ‘Dreams for a Better World'  Community Grants Program page to access submission questions, eligibility requirements and the Community Grants application form.  

The Charity of Free Masons Queensland

Closed: 30 June 2020

Hand Heart Pocket’s primary focus for the next three years is to help improve outcomes for youth at risk. The majority of the Significant and Flagship funding is committed towards initiatives that provide a holistic and strength-based approach that is backed by evidence. Funding aims to support projects that engage at risk youth to develop sustainable hope for their futures and enable them to:

• Find a stable home;
• Build a support network;
• Contribute to the community;
• Seek help when needed;
• Gain an education and skills for the future;
• Find stable paid or volunteer work.

Grants are provided through two rounds per year to registered charitable organisations, or businesses that trade to tackle social problems in either Queensland, or Papua New Guinea. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their programs and initiatives can assist Hand Heart Pocket to make progress against its ‘Theory of Change’ to improve outcomes for youth at risk, or are in support of Hand Heart Pocket’s current strategy. 

Hand Heart Pocket’s Program also incorporates a smaller portion of grant funding for initiatives that support the following:

• Men’s mental and physical health
• Women’s financial and physical security
• Ageing population

Please visit the Hand-Heart Pocket’s Significant and Flagship Grants page for further information.

Guidelines

Review Hand-Heart Pocket's Grant-Making approach: Guidelines for a Significant and Flagship Grants.

Applications

Download an Application Form and submit your application, detailed proposal and supporting documentation to [email protected] between 1 June 2020 and 30 June 2020.

NIB Foundation Health Smart Grants

NIB Foundation

Closed: 30 June 2020

NIB Foundation Health Smart Grants support registered Australian charities that specialise in health promotion and primary prevention, and have a track record of empowering people to be Health Smart in their day-to-day lives. Preference will be given to initiatives that are inclusive and relevant for youth and young adult audiences.  Successful applications will be for projects that draw on a strong evidence base to build health literacy, helping people to access, understand and use health information to positively impact their health and well-being .

A total of $320,000 will be distributed to six successful grant recipients who will each receive $40,000 in grant funding. A ‘People’s Vote’ will also be held during the grant period, where two of the six grantees will receive an additional $40,000 in funding. Winners of the ‘People’s Vote’ are selected by nib members and the wider public. To support nib Foundation’s intention of building strong and meaningful partnerships, the duration of the grant is flexible.

To be eligible, organisations must be:

• Endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 by the ATO, and;
• Endorsed as a Tax Concession Charity (TCC) by the ATO (or be a tax exempt entity)

The grants’ priority prevention areas target modifiable risk factors that have the potential to prevent ill health including:

• Healthy habits – reducing smoking and harmful drinking, gambling, gaming, or screen-time
• Well-being – maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle through physical activity and healthy diet
• Mental health – raising awareness and promoting the value of self-care, healthy relationships, peer support and social connections
• Sleep – promoting the importance of sleep as a protective health factor and helping people establish good sleep habits
• Maintaining health – preemptively managing prevalent health conditions and risks

And, they encourage initiatives that satisfy one or more of the following:

• Facilitate access to quality, reliable, current and targeted health information
• Are informed by evidence to achieve health promoting behaviour change
• Utilise effective and emerging digital health promotion techniques
• Translate new evidence into practice in a way that is practical and sustainable
• Operate within a strengths-based philosophy to empower and encourage good health
• Improve the environment, culture, awareness or attitude surrounding a risk factor or health condition

Guidelines 

To apply, please download the Health Smart Grant Guidelines and complete an EOI Form

Applications

Further instructions and forms to apply are available from: www.nib.com.au/foundation/apply 

For further information please visit: NIB Foundation Health Smart Grants

Australia Post Community Grants

Australia Post

Closing: 17 July 2020

Not-for-profit community organisations are encouraged to apply for a 2020 Australia Post Community Grant, with funding of up to $10,000 available to each recipient. This year the initiative reflects Australia Post’s commitment and focus on mental health, with an emphasis on supporting projects that improve connection and mental well-being in local communities.

Australia Post invites applications for projects that:

• Support mental health awareness and early intervention to help people understand more about how to stay mentally well
• Increase opportunity for individuals to participate and connect within their communities
• Strengthen connections to mental health support services

Guidelines

Grant Guidelines

Australia Post Community Grants FAQ's

Please direct any application queries to [email protected], or 1300 765 772.

Applications 

Australia Post 2020 Community Grants- Apply Now

Australia Post Community Grants Application Readiness Guide

QMHW Community Grants Program

Queensland Alliance for Mental Health (QAMH)

Closed: 30 June 2021

The Queensland Alliance for Mental Health (QAMH) on behalf of the Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC) is offering small grants to organisations to host registered Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) community awareness events and activities. The total value of the grant program is $95,000. Funding is designed to support events or activities for QLD Mental Heath Week (10-18 October) that:

• Increase community awareness of, and engagement in, mental health and well-being
• Promote education and understanding of mental illness
• Foster inclusion of those living with mental illness, their families, carers, and support people

Applicants are encouraged to partner with mental health and other local organisations, as well as local councils to maximise the reach and impact of their QMHW event/activities.

Guidelines

Further recommendations and instructions to apply are available at QLD Mental Health Week Grant Guidelines.

For further information about the grants please contact QAMH on 07 3252 9411, or email: [email protected]

Applications 

To apply please visit QLD Mental Health Week Grants Applications 

Future2 Make the Difference! Grants Program

Financial Planning Association of Australia

Closed: 20 July 2020

Future2 is the charitable foundation of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA). Their mission is to make a lasting difference in the lives of young Australians who need it most.

Applicants must identify and make contact with an FPA member who is willing to endorse their grant application.

The Future2 Foundation offers one year funding of up to AUD $10,000 to community organisations that work to improve the lives of young Australians who are socially, financially or physically disadvantaged.

Applications are invited from charities and not-for-profits with programs that address the needs of disadvantaged youth aged between 12 and 25. They can focus on any of the following areas:

• Education, including skills training and leadership development
• Engagement, including mentoring and juvenile justice programs
• Employment, including work experience and job readiness training
• Wellbeing, including remedial programs for drug and alcohol dependence
• Independent living and social inclusion.

Guidelines

More information on grant judgement criteria is available at Future2! Grant Criteria 2020.

Additional eligibility details and requirements can be accessed at the:  Future 2! Terms & Conditions and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). 

If you have further questions please call 02 9220 4500 or email [email protected].

Applications

Instructions for application are available at: How to Apply. All applications must be completed online through the online portal. 

Please create an account to commence your application.

If you require technical assistance, please contact eAwards on 1300 959 555 or email [email protected].

Youth Action Project Grant Scheme

Australian Government Department of Health and Foundation for Young Australians (FYA)

Closed: 7 October 2020

The Youth Action Project Grant Scheme (YAPGS), an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Health and FYA, aims to assist young people through the hardships posed by Covid19, natural disasters and ongoing challenges with mental health, employment and transportation. The program will provide grants between $5,000 and $20,000 towards projects that support young people (15-24 years) to develop resilience and recover from this period.

The YAPGS is open to both individuals and organizations, with two kinds of projects to be supported: 

• New projects that recognise and uniquely respond to the hardship young people are facing now and will face in the future, and
• Existing projects that provide a valuable on-going service to young people that require additional funding to adapt or continue that work through the impact of the current environment.

The projects must support young people aged 15-24, not be commercial and should conclude by June 18 2021.

All projects supporting youth will be considered. However, those that focus on employment, mental health, transportation, the impacts of COVID-19 and the Australian Bushfires will be prioritized.

Guidelines

Please visit the YAPGS website and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  page for further information to apply.

Applications

The form should take approximately two hours to complete. The FYA recommends that questions are copied into a document to complete, as the form cannot be saved as you go. 

If a written application is not accessible to you, the FYA is happy to receive it in either video or audio format. If this is your preference, please limit your responses to a maximum of two minutes per question and submit them in MP3 format (audio) or via a private Youtube link (video) to the team via [email protected].

Brisbane City Council – Seniors Celebration Donation

Brisbane City Council

Closed: 12 October 2020

The Seniors Celebration Donation helps senior citizens’ groups to cover the cost of activities such as social outings and Christmas parties. Funding amounts of $100 to $300 are available. 

Invitations are open to the following entities:

• club or group providing activities for seniors that is not funded by other sources
• seniors’ group that is part of other organisations.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in November 2020.

Guidelines and Applications

More information, criteria and instructions for application are available on the Grant guidelines. 

Further questions can be directed by phone to the Council on 07 3403 8888. Please ask to speak to the Grants Unit.

Groundswell 2020 Project Grants

Groundswell Giving

Closed: 12 October 2020

Groundswell is a Giving Circle created to respond to the climate crisis. With an aim to educate and empower a new groundswell of people to take climate action in their own lives, the organisation pools money to fund strategic, high-impact advocacy and solutions to alleviate climate change in Australia.

This grant round provides funding for specific climate advocacy projects carried out by people or organisations, such as an event, training, report, piece of polling, research or a communications tactic like advertising-

Movember Social Connections Challenge

Movember Foundation

Closed: 15 October 2020, 5pm AEST

With the impacts of COVID-19, Movember aims to further improve men’s mental health by launching the Social Connections Challenge. For the Challenge, Movember is looking for digital/technology-based solutions that are used to maintain men’s social connections and manage their isolation, while needing to be physically apart. The project seeks to address the mental health risks of vulnerable men by exploring innovative solutions that can potentially be scaled for long-term impact.

Where possible, Movember would look to invest in longer-term collaboration and co-development of ideas to build evidence of effective interventions.

Priority groups:

• Older men who live alone
• Men who have experienced recent relationship breakdown/family separation
• Men undergoing treatment for prostate/testicular cancer who are experiencing social isolation
• Bereaved men experiencing loss and managing grief while socially isolated
• Men living with a mental health challenge who are at risk of substance misuse due to social isolation or who are in recovery
• Young men affected by education interruption or unemployment due to the economic downturn
• Men from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds who are unemployed and/or socially isolated

The goals for the Challenge are to:

• Identify digital/technology-based solutions that work across different groups of men to increase their social connections
• Demonstrate that increased social connections improve men’s mental health in building resilience post-COVID
• Share and promote knowledge of potential solutions through digital and technological platforms
• Strengthen existing relationships/networks particularly during times of social distancing

There will be two stages of the Challenge: the first stage is the cultivation of innovative ideas (ideation) that can be shared; the second stage is the investment in the co-development of a select number of the ideas that have potential for further development and scaling.

Guidelines

Click here for all the exciting details and full Social Connections Challenge Criteria.

Applications

Applications can be made through Movember's Online Portal.

Please visit the Social Connections Challenge website for further information. 

Deafness Foundation 2022 Grants

The Deafness Foundation

Closed: 31 October 2021

The Deafness Foundation focuses on the well-being and equality for people who are deaf and hard of hearing and puts this at the forefront of everything they work towards. They aim to achieve this by highlighting: access; awareness; diagnosis; treatment and prevention. Grant applications are now open for projects that benefit people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Criteria includes:

• The project is innovative.
• The project is achievable in a clearly specified time, usually 1 year and not more than two years.
• The project has clearly defined assessment criteria for monitoring and reporting.
• The organisation applying for the grant has an ABN.
• The organisation applying for the grant has a proven ability to manage funds.
• The application includes comprehensive and accurate estimates of costs supported by quotes.
• The application includes the endorsement and signature of the senior person of the organisation.
• The application includes two independent referees who can attest to the value of the project in respect of all eligible applications the referees may be approached by the Deafness Foundation.
• The application is received by the closing date.

The Deafness Foundation Annual Report includes examples of previous projects. For further information, please contact:

Sylvia Rosemond, Executive Officer: E:  [email protected] ; B:  03 9738 2909

Guidelines

The Deafness Foundation will assess applications against the grant criteria. Prospective applicant should complete the Grants Application Form (please see below link). The completed Grants Application Form and supporting evidence should be  submitted to [email protected]

Applications

Application Forms are available from: Deafness 2021 Grants Application Forms

Ansvar Insurance’s Community Education Program

Ansvar Insurance

Closed: 16 November 2020

Ansvar’s Community Education Program provides a range of grants to organisations that support Australian youth through education and life skills programs. Grants of up to $50,000 are available to registered not-for-profit organisations that assist young people through delivery of projects in two categories – Empowerment and Education, and Outreach and Support:

Categories:

• Empowerment and Education: programs which provide opportunities to develop positive values that lead to healthy lifestyle choices and a positive contribution to our community.
• Outreach and Support: programs that support youths who are at risk or are already experiencing difficulties (such as drug and/or alcohol abuse) through rehabilitation and/or skills training.

Please note, Organisations are required to be registered not-for-profits with DGR status to apply.

Guidelines 

1. Before you start your online application process it's very important to review the applications general information; eligibility criteria, application assessment elements, the application questions and more here.
2. Complete the 2020/ 2021 Community Education Program Grants application through this online portal. Please complete all questions, any additional marketing materials that were not requested will not be assessed.
3. Provide a copy of your organisation’s annual accounts for the last financial year with your application.
4. Submit your application online by 5pm (AEST) Monday 16th November 2020

Applications

Click here to start your application through the Community Education Program online portal. 

Creativity Australia With One Voice Choir Grants

Creativity Australia 

Closed: 20 November 2020

Creativity Australia is offering grants of up to $10,000 to people or groups that wish to start a With One Voice choir in their community. Applications are open to community-based groups/organisations with an interest in building healthier, happier, more inclusive communities that nurture connections between people.

The With One Voice movement is about strengthening communities and inspiring individuals to find their voice. The movement is more than just singing with your local community choir. It is an opportunity to create real connections between the people in your community. It’s about building bridges between those who are experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate, and creating opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds and situations to learn from one another and help each other.

Interested parties are asked to submit an Expression of Interest application as a first step towards consideration.

Guidelines

Please ensure you have read the following information before beginning an application: Information-Kit-for-starting-a-With-One-Voice-program.

Those interested are also required to  speak to one of Creativity Australia’s staff about your application before starting to ensure eligibility, suitability and that you can submit the best application possible. Please call the office on 03 8679 6088 to speak with a team member.

Applications

Please visit With One Voice Start-Up EXPRESSION OF INTEREST to begin your application. 

Further information can be found on Creativity Australia's With One Voice Choir website. 

Be Connected - Building Digital Skills Grants Program

The Good Things Foundation, supported by the Australian Government                          

Closed: 27 November 2020

The Building Digital Skills grant is now available to all Network Partners, including those who are new to the Be Connected Network.

Building Digital Skills grants help organisations to start, continue delivering and expand Be Connected Digital Literacy programs.

Organisations who would like to apply for a Building Digital Skills grant must:

• Be a Be Connected Network Partner. If you’re not already part of the Network, click here to join
• Provide an ABN number.
• Have public liability insurance

Network Partners applying for their first Be Connected grant can only apply for a $2,500 grant. Once you have met 80% of your registration targets and acquitted your grant, you will be eligible to apply for larger Building Digital Skills grant contracts.

Existing Network Partners that hold an Activation or Building Digital Skills grant are eligible to apply for this round of grants once they have met 80% of their learner registration targets and acquitted their grant. These Network Partners are not restricted to which standard size contracts they can apply for.

Use the Building Digital Skills Grants for anything that will help you assist older Australians complete 2 courses, or 10 activities on the Be Connected Learning Portal. Funding can be spent on activities that support older Australians to gain basic digital skills and confidence, such as:

• New devices including computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones
• Upgrading software for devices
• Broadband fees
• Digital mentor expenses, including training to be a digital mentor
• Printing of learning materials for older Australian learners
• Police checks for all staff and mentors involved in delivering the Be Connected Program

The funding cannot be used on building materials and capital works.

Guidelines

Applications

Please visit Be Connected Network- Building Digital Skills Grants for more information and related documents, including example case studies and Building Digital Skills Grant timetables.

Perpetual IMPACT Philanthropy Program

Perpetual Limited

Closed: 4 December 2020 

The Perpetual IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program enables philanthropists and Not-for-Profits (NFPs) to connect, and allows NFPs to demonstrate how they improve outcomes for the communities in which they operate. They encourage high quality outcomes by identifying organisations that can maximise their impact through:

• good governance
• solid leadership
• strong strategy
• an outcomes focus.

Funding is provided for a range of projects at different developmental stages including, but not limited to, pilot and existing projects, capacity building and operational costs. 

Guidelines

Download the 2021 IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program Guidelines

Download the 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs);  Download the SAMPLE 2021 Application Form

View recommendations to help you prepare your best application possible, including the key application questions we assess on

Applications

Applications are available through Smartygrants 2021 Perpetual IMPACT Philanthropy Program.

For queries, please contact Perpetual Philanthropic Services on 1800 501 227 during business hours or email [email protected] and quote your application number.

Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Program – Social and Community Participation Grants

Australian Government Department of Social Services

Closed: 8 December 2020

The Australian Government is inviting applications for grant funding for 12-month projects that enable the participation of people with disability in community life. This particularly in community arts, culture, sport and recreation activities – as part of the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) ’s Economic and Community Participation Program’s Social and Community Participation (SCP) grant opportunity. 

The SCP stream is one of three streams used to implement the program. The aim of the SCP grant opportunity is to support people with disability, their families and carers to participate in, contribute to and benefit from community activities. It is part of the Economic and Community Participation Program which connects people with disability to activities, employment and community supports and opportunities, helping communities and employers to be inclusive and responsive to people’s needs locally, and nationally.

Outcomes for this grant opportunity are:

• Community organisations are more inclusive of people with disability, their families and carers.
• Community access is improved for people with disability, their families and carers.
• People with disability, their families and carers are included in the response to or recovery from the COVID 19 pandemic and/ or recent natural disasters

More information about the Economic Participation grant opportunity, as well as requirements for applicants, can be found below in the grant opportunity documents

Grant Guidelines & Opportunity Documents

Grant Guidelines;  Easy Read Grant Opportunity Guidelines;  Questions and Answers;  

Sample Commonwealth Simple Grant Agreement;  Sample Simple Grant Agreement Supplementary Terms

Application Form Guide;  Social and Community Participation Grants Application Form

Rural Financial Counselling Service Program 2021 - 2024

Australian Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

Closed: 11 December 2020

The Australian Government is inviting applications through an open and competitive process to deliver services under the Rural Financial Counselling Service Program (RFCS) program in the 12 predefined service regions from 2021–22 to 2023–24. Those interested may apply for more than one service region, including across different states.

The RFCS program is an Australian Government initiative that provides free and independent financial counselling to eligible farmers, fishers, foresters and small related enterprises who are experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship.

The vision for the 2021 to 2024 RFCS program is to empower clients to take control of their financial situation and cultivate financially capable primary producers that are profitable, self-reliant and resilient.

The objectives of the RFCS program are to:

• transition clients out of financial crisis
• improve clients’ business profitability or facilitate a dignified exit
• improve clients’ financial well-being and resilience.

The overarching outcome of the program is that clients who engage with the service become financially self-reliant and their businesses are better prepared to deal with risks.

Guidelines

More information and application guidelines are available under: Grant Opportunity Documents

If you would like further assistance, please call the Community Grants Hub Hotline on 1800 020 283 (option 1), or email [email protected] . Please quote 2020-4216 – 2021 to 2024 Rural Financial Counselling Service Program when you phone and/ or email the Community Grants Hub.

Applications

Applications can be accessed at: The Rural Financial Counselling Service Program SmartForm 

National Disability Conference Initiative 2021-2022

Australian Department of Social Services

Closed: 20 January 2021

The Australian Government is inviting applications for grant funding under the National Disability Conference Initiative (NDCI) 2021-22. The NDCI forms part of delivering the aims of the National Disability Strategy and assists in working towards improved outcomes for people with disability and their carers.

There are two categories of grants available under NDCI in 2021-22:

Activity Stream 1: Disability Conference Activity (DCA) – The DCA will be a continuation of the existing NDCI program, providing grants of up to $10,000 (GST exclusive) to enable disability conference organisers to maximise the inclusion and participation of people with disability at their conferences.

To learn more about or apply for this activity stream, please go to the NDCI – Activity Stream 1 Grants Page

Activity Stream 2: Mainstream Conference Inclusion Activity (MCIA) – This is a new activity stream to provide grants of up to $10,000 (GST exclusive) to Disabled People’s Organisations or Families Organisations (DPO/FOs) to collaborate with a mainstream conference organiser to ensure conference proceedings include disability issues sessions/keynote address and that the conference is inclusive/accessible to people with disability.

To learn more about or apply for this activity stream, please go to the NDCI – Activity Stream 2 Grants Page

Eligible organisations are able to apply for one or both activity streams outlined above, however you can only submit one application per stream for this grant opportunity. If more than one application per activity stream is submitted, the latest accepted application form in each stream will progress.

If you would like assistance, please call the Community Grants Hub Hotline on 1800 020 283 or  email [email protected]

Further information about the Community Grants Hub can also be found on the Community Grants Hub website.

James N. Kirby Foundation

Closed: 14 February 2021

The James N. Kirby Foundation considers applications for Small Grants (Less than and up to $15,000) from organisations whose work benefits the areas of Education and Technology; the Environment; Health and Social Welfare; and the Arts. Small Grants are the most popular bracket of funding distributed by the Foundation. Please note Small Grants encapsulate funding from $3,000 to $15,000 inclusive.

The James N. Kirby Foundation seeks to support projects and organisations whose work:

• is innovative in nature;
• will be capacity building; and
• will inspire and provide lasting social change.

The Foundation can only consider requests from organisations with current Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement.

The Foundation also takes into account whether an organisation:

• uses innovative or ground breaking concepts or methodologies;
• has sufficient capacity to carry out the proposed activity;
• collaborates with others in their field;
• will be able to sustain results into the future;
• has other financial support or will leverage the James N. Kirby Foundation’s support to obtain further funding; and
• is committed to providing measurable outcomes that can be shared with a broader community.

Guidelines

Please refer to the Application Guidelines and Eligibility criteria before submitting your application. 

The James N Kirby Foundation can only consider requests from organisations with current Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement. Our Foundation does not make grants to auspiced entities (i.e. an organisation that applies for funding through another organisation which has DGR status).

Applications

Applications for this funding category must include the following three items:

• A completed on-line Small Grants application form available on this website. Please note that all fields of the application form must be completed. Applications received after 5pm ESDT on 14th February will not be accepted.
• A covering letter of no more than 1 x A4 pages that must be on the letterhead of the entity endorsed as the DGR and must be signed by a Director, CEO or responsible person of the DGR. It should provide a brief description of your organisation, advise any previous grant history with the James N Kirby Foundation, and also include a list of the names and qualifications of your organisation’s Chair, Directors, CEO or Department Head.
• On no more than one A4 page, a total cost and breakdown of the budget of the project and how you will be meeting those costs. In addition, please advise if you are seeking funding as a one-off cost or will it continue past the funding period, and if so, how will you secure future funding.

Community Child Care Fund Open Competitive Round 3 Grant Opportunity 

Australian Government Department of Social Services 

Closed: 22 February 2021

The Australian Government has made further funding available to assist child care service providers to address barriers to child care participation. This grand round particularly targets disadvantaged and vulnerable families and communities, such as those servicing  regional and remote locations and those providing specialised care to children with disabilities and children from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Grants are available in three categories, each intended to fund a specific type of activity. Listed in order of funding priority, these are:

Key objectives of the grant-funding include:

• child care services operating in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities are able to address (or have increased capacity to address) community level barriers to child care participation

• increased number of children from vulnerable or disadvantaged families and communities accessing child care

• increased sustainability of child care services operating in disadvantaged communities experiencing viability issues, including in areas with fluctuating and/or low short-term demand

• increased availability of child care places in disadvantaged communities with high unmet demand through capital works projects.

Further information is available on the Community Grants Hub website.

Guidelines

Applicants must be a Child Care Subsidy approved provider of an approved child care service at the date of application lodgement. Please read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines for further details on grant eligibility and criteria to apply. 

Applications

Please visit the relevant application form link below:

Community Child Care Fund – Sustainability Support

Community Child Care Fund – Community Support

Community Child Care Fund – Capital Support

Building Better Regions Fund - Community Investments Stream- Round 5

Australian Government 

Closed: 5 March 2021

The Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) supports the Australian Government’s commitment to: 

• drive economic growth
• build stronger regional communities into the future.

The Round Five Community Investments Stream supports 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. Infrastructure projects are not eligible under the Community Investments Stream. However, an Infrastructure Projects Stream is also available. 

For most projects grant funding will be up to either 50% or 75% of your eligible project costs. Your location will determine the percentage of grant funding you can receive. 

You may apply for a partial or full exemption to your cash contribution if you can demonstrate that you are experiencing exceptional circumstances. 

For small projects with a total grant amount of equal to or less than $20,000, grant funding will be up to 100% of eligible project costs. 

Your project will need to deliver economic and social benefits to a regional or remote community.  

Guidelines

Before applying, please make sure you:

• read the Grant Guidelines
• read the Employment Outcomes Factsheet
• read the Are You Ready to Apply Factsheet
• Read the Frequently Asked Questions.

An online information webinar recording is also available. 

Applications

Applications are available via the Australian Government's Secure Online Grants Portal.

For application assistance, please contact 13 28 46.

QLD Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs

Closed: 15 March 2021, 10.00am

The 2020-21 Celebrating Multicultural Queensland (CMQ) Program funding round for Multicultural Projects is now open. 

The CMQ Program provides funding towards multicultural projects and events that engage people from culturally diverse backgrounds; including those who arrived in Australia as migrants or refugees, people seeking asylum, members of diverse cultural groups and the wider community, to contribute to building an inclusive, harmonious and united Queensland.

The CMQ program, in alignment with the Multicultural Queensland Charter, promotes:

• Queensland’s multicultural identity
• community participation and intercultural connections
• increased understanding between diverse cultural groups and the wider community
• increased community capacity to address emerging issues and foster access to services
• increased engagement of general community groups in connecting and welcoming people from culturally diverse backgrounds into a wide range of community activities.

This funding round is for two project categories:

Category 1 – Economic and Social Participation Projects

• For innovative projects that create pathways to participation for people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including people who arrived in Australia as migrants or refugees, and people seeking asylum, in the economic, social and cultural life of Queensland.
• One-off funding of up to $40,000 is available for one-year projects to be delivered in 2021-2022.

Category 2 – Youth and Community Connection Projects

• For innovative projects that can assist with breaking down the barriers facing young people from culturally diverse backgrounds that can result in feelings of disengagement or disconnection with the community, and to increase their access to, and inclusion within the community.
• Projects receiving funding under this category are to ensure young people from culturally diverse backgrounds are leading in identifying the barrier/need to be addressed, and the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of the project.
• One-off funding between $5,000 to $120,000 is available. Project implementation time-frame can be up to two years. Projects are to be delivered between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2023.

Funding applications for projects to be delivered in regional areas are encouraged.

Guidelines

In preparation to apply, please carefully read  the 2020–21 Funding Guidelines for Multicultural Projects and FAQ Fact Sheet for information about eligibility, funding priorities and mandatory funding criteria for each category.

For assistance in writing your applications, please contact the Community Funding Access Advisor at Multicultural Australia, Amelia Salmon, at: [email protected], or on: 07 3337 5400

Applications

Apply online through SmartyGrants:

• Category 1 – Economic and Social Participation Projects
• Category 2 – Youth and Community Connection Projects
• Please ensure you select the correct link for the relevant project category. 

Queensland Community Foundation

Closed- Friday, 12 March 2021

QCF’s organisational capacity building grants for 2021 are now open to mid-tier charitable organisations (annual revenue less than $10m). Organisations impacted by Covid-19, particularly in the areas of domestic violence and mental health, are encouraged to apply. Grants up to a maximum of $20,000 are available. 

The QCF General Fund Grants aim to assist mid-tier charities to build capacity by improving their structures, systems, people and skills to facilitate better outcomes in the community. Capacity building activities often include education and training, recruiting, maintaining or recognizing volunteers and updating information and technology support systems. This is as well as activities focused on planning and governance, which may include strategic plans, constitutional reviews and board appraisals.

Guidelines

QCF General Fund 2021 Grant Criteria & Guidelines

Organisations must be Queensland based, with all grant funds going towards QLD communities in the region of application.

Deductible Gift Recipient Item 1 (DGR1) status is also required. DGR 1 status can be confirmed by entering your ABN on the Australian Business Register website.

Applications

General Grant Fund 2021 Online Application

Enquiries can be directed to QCF by Phone: 07 3360 3854 and Email: [email protected] 

NAIDOC Local Grants Funding Round

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Closed: 15 March 2021

The 2021 NAIDOC Local Grants funding round aims to support activities being held during NAIDOC Week 2021 (4-11 July) that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, achievements and continuing contributions to our country and society. Activities should align with the National NAIDOC Theme for 2021, ‘Heal Country’.

This grant round provides funding to organisations to contribute to the costs of local and regional NAIDOC activities across Australia. Grants are estimated to fall between $200 - $1000.00.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous legal entities may apply for NAIDOC funding.

Activities funded under the NAIDOC Local Grants program should occur during NAIDOC Week (4-11 July 2021).

If you wish to hold an activity outside the official NAIDOC Week, you will need to discuss with your NIAA Regional Office. Please refer to the Grant Opportunity Guidelines for further details. 

Guidelines

Please visit GrantConnect, create a login and sign in to access the 2021 NAIDOC Local Grant Opportunity Guidelines. All applicants must take note of the requirements to address risks associated with the spread of COVID-19. 

Applicants may direct any general enquiries by phone to 1800079098, or by email to: [email protected]

Applications

To apply please complete and submit the 2021 NAIDOC Local Grants Online Application Form.

You will receive an electronic Application ID Number once your application has been lodged with the National Indigenous Australians Agency.

ANZ Community Foundation 2021 Grants

ANZ Community Foundation

Closed: 1 April 2021

The ANZ Community Foundation is funded by regular contributions made by ANZ staff and ANZ. The Foundation aims to support projects run by charitable organisations which offer a direct and tangible benefit to local communities. ANZ staff are also encouraged to volunteer their time and skills to support funded projects, where this would add value to the charitable organisation.

Grants of up to $30,000 are available.

Eligible activities include community projects that relate to one or more of the following priority areas:

• Improving financial wellbeing
• Improving environmental sustainability
• Improving housing access
• Other community projects that assist local communities to thrive

Please note, eligible applicants must have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 status.

Guidelines

For technical support or questions about eligibility and guidelines, please email Equity Trustees at [email protected], quoting your application number.

Applications

The Heart Foundation, supported by the Australian Government Department of Health

Closed: 26 April 2021

The Heart Foundation is inviting applications for the 2021 Active Australia Innovation Challenge. The program encourages applications for innovative projects that support people who do not meet Australia’s Physical Activity Guidelines, people at risk of chronic disease, and people living in communities with low levels of physical activity and exercise. This includes people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, communities living in rural and remote regions and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This year the Heart Foundation has up to twenty $10,000 grants for new, innovative projects that get more people moving in schools, universities or local community groups.

Guidelines

Learn more about application processes, eligibility requirements and selection criteria in the Application Guide.

Please direct program questions to:  [email protected]

Applications

Applications are available online through the Heart Foundation's Grants Portal.

Copyright Agency 2021 Cultural Fund Grants

Copyright Agency 

Closed: 26 April 2021

The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund offers grants to leading organisations for projects that deliver exceptional career development opportunities for Australian writers, journalists, editors, English and literacy teachers, visual artists and key stakeholders in writing, publishing, education, and visual arts. Grants are also available for leading organisations to build literacy skills for children and young adults and to encourage reading at all levels. Funding ranges from $5,000 to $20,000 per project, per year. In certain cases, funding for three years may also be considered.

Guidelines and Applications

Please visit Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund Grants and Fellowships  for further details on eligibility and application requirements. 

Please contact Copyright Agency if you have any questions about the grants by email: [email protected].

Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) Grants for Peer-led Support GroupsPride Foundation Australia