Grant Programs

Community Builders

This site is for everyone involved in community level social, economic and environmental renewal including community leaders, community and government workers, volunteers, program managers, academics, policy makers, youth and seniors.

Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal

FRRR works by attracting support from businesses and other trusts and foundations, private individuals and communities. These donations are then distributed through a number of programs as grants for the benefit of rural and regional Australia.

GrantsLink

A comprehensive website managed by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government offering direct links to existing information on Australian Government Grants Programs.

Northern Rivers Area Consultative Committee

The NRACC acts as a conduit between government and the community. They follow a strategic plan that the northern rivers community develops every three years. These priorities are used to advise the Australian Government and can impact on funding decisions made in the region.

Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority

This statutory authority and its board reports directly to the Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water. They provide the community with current information about funding, training and learning opportunities in natural resource management across the NRCMA region.

Northern Rivers Community Foundation

The Foundation supports social, environmental and cultural projects in the Northern Rivers region. Grants from this trust can only be made to organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient status.

Philanthropy Australia

The Australian Directory of Philanthropy is an essential resource for not-for-profit organisations, charities and community groups. It lists 350 trust and foundations, features tips on how to apply for grants, write submissions and important tax information.

Parliament of Australia

Links to selected sources of Commonwealth, State and Territory financial assistance to community groups. Also provides a selection of links to non-government organisations which provide community grants.