Sources of funding
General
The sites below provide information on funding from a variety of sources for various programs. They cover community, philanthropic and government grants. For information relating to a particular area of interest see Sources of Funding – Specific.
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.
www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au
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.
www.frrr.org.au/currentprojects.asp
GrantsLink
A comprehensive website managed by the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services (DoTaRS) offering direct links to existing information on Commonwealth Government Grants Programs.
Ian Potter Foundation
The Ian Potter Foundation makes grants for general charitable purposes in Australia that advance knowledge, and benefit the community in the areas of the arts, community wellbeing, education, environment and conservation, health, medical research and science.
foundation.ianpotter.org.au/how_to_apply.html
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.
www.nrcf.org.au/index.php?pageid=671
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.
http://www.philanthropy.org.au/
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.
www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/sp/spgrants.htm
Specific
- Arts and Culture
- Business and Tourism
- Community
- Children and Youth
- Education
- Environment
- Health, Sport and Recreation
- Infrastructure
Arts and Culture
Arts Northern Rivers
The peak body for the arts and cultural sector in the Northern Rivers Region of NSW. A calendar of funding and grants deadlines is available on the web site.
Arts NSW
Funds key arts organisations, manages a portfolio of properties used for cultural activities and advises the Government and arts sector on effective support for the arts.
Arts NSW grant funding guidelines
Arts NSW offers a range of funding programs that support artists and arts and cultural organisations in NSW.
These programs aim to encourage high artistic merit, innovation, building existing and new audiences, support professional and sector development and increase access to the arts for all.
Arts NSW invites applications from artists and organisations working in all art forms and from all
parts of the State.
Australian Business Arts Foundation
Promotes private sector support for the arts by connecting business, the arts, donors and foundations through three programs – Partnering, Volunteering and Giving.
Australia Council for the Arts
The Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body. It enriches the lives of Australians and their communities by supporting the creation and enjoyment of the arts.
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/
Department of Environment, Water Heritage and the Arts
Provides current information and contact details for those programs and policies that encourage the following: excellence in artistic effort, support for cultural heritage, and public access to arts and culture through policy development, research and grants.
Ian Potter Cultural Trust
The Ian Potter Cultural Trust aims to nurture the growth of excellence and diversity in cultural activities in Australia by making small grants to outstandingly talented people in the early stages of their careers.
http://culturaltrust.ianpotter.org.au/
Screen NSW
NSW FTO mission is to foster and facilitate creative excellence and commercial growth in the film and television industry in NSW.
Regional Arts NSW
Administers four grants programs – The Regional Arts Fund, The Quick Turn Around Grants Program, PROP UPS and The Country Arts Support Program.
http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/grants.html
Business and Tourism
Business.gov.au
Provides simple and convenient access to all the government information, transactions and services you need. It is a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running a business.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
The DAFF develops and implements policies and programs that ensure Australia’s agriculture, fisheries, food and forestry industries remain competitive, profitable and sustainable. They provide information on current grants and assistance packages.
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
The foundation supports the development of regional community foundations, and uses seed funding and challenge grants to move regional development project funding into a more dynamic context.
Indigenous Business Australia
IBA plays an important role in creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities to build assets and wealth.
Tourism NSW
Provides a list of specific tourism funding and grants programs available to NSW tourism businesses.
http://corporate.tourism.nsw.gov.au/Funding_and_Grants_p586.aspx
‘X’ Pty Ltd
Provides information on what grants and other assistance are available for starting and expanding a small business, research and development, innovation and exporting.
http://www.xpl.net.au/BEP_article.php?content_id=7398
Community
Community Relations Commission
Promoting multiculturalism, ethnic affairs, cultural diversity, community unity and harmony.
http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/home
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
DVA supports those who serve or have served in defence of our nation and commemorate their service and sacrifice.
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
The Foundation supports the development of regional community foundations, and uses seed funding and challenge grants to move regional development funding into a more dynamic context.
http://www.frrr.org.au/currentprojects.asp
Living in Harmony
An Australian Government initiative administered by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. The program is designed to encourage all Australians to contribute to, and build upon Australia’s social cohesion.
Chilren and Youth
Department of Community Services
Promotes the safety and well being of children and young people and works to build stronger families and communities.
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Responsible for social policies and support affecting Australian society, and the living standards of Australian families.
Foundation for Young Australians
An independent national grant-making organisation, funding and working in partnership with youth-led initiatives which aim to positively contribute to young people and their communities.
http://www.youngaustralians.org/
Education
Department of Education & Training
Intervention Support Program – Provides supplementary support to improve the educational opportunities, learning outcomes and personal development of children and students with disabilities.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eas/isp/
Department of Education & Training
Links to Learning Community Grants Program – Assists young people aged 12-24 who have left school early or are at risk of leaving school early, and provides them with a range of opportunities to remain in or re-enter mainstream education and training.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eas/youth/
Department of Education & Training
Providing various Awards, Scholarships and Fellowships to reward and recognise teachers in primary, secondary, and TAFE schools in Australia.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/awards/index.htm
Environment
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Lists the grants available under the topics of Atmosphere; Biodiversity; Coasts & Oceans; Environmental Education; Greenhouse; Heritage; Human Settlements; Land, Natural Resource and Park Management; Research, Water Resources & Other.
http://www.environment.gov.au/about/programs/index.html
Landcare Australia
Landcare is a uniquely Australian partnership between the community, government and business to ‘do something practical’ about protecting and repairing our environment. Landcare Australia facilitates several exciting funding opportunities for Landcare and Coastcare groups.
Natural Heritage Trust
Provides funding for environmental activities at a community level through the Australian Government Envirofund.
NSW Department of Environment & Climate Change
DECC manages various grants programs under the banner of the NSW Environmental Trust. These programs fund projects that rehabilitate or regenerate the environment, or promote environmental education and sustainability.
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/grantsintro.htm
Health, Sport and Recreation
Australian National Council on Drugs
The ANCD was established in 1998 as part of the Commonwealth Government’s response to reduce the harm caused by drugs in our community. It provides links to assist individuals and organisations source possible funding opportunities.
http://www.ancd.org.au/links/funding-opportunities.html
Australian Sports Foundation
The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) was established by the Australian Government to assist eligible organisations raise funds for the development of Australian sport.
http://www.asf.org.au/how_register/apply
NSW Sport & Recreation
Financial assistance and grants are available to sport and recreation groups and individuals through a number of sources, including the NSW Sport and Recreation grant’s programs.
http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/grants/
Infrastructure
Ministry of Transport
The Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grant provides support funding to improve the amenity of passenger transport infrastructure in rural, regional and remote communities of NSW.
http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/cptigs/
NRMA
Committed to funding grass roots road safety projects across NSW through the Community Road Safety Grants Scheme.
http://www.mynrma.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/mynrma/hs.xsl/safety_grants.htm