Current Grants

 

– CLOSING SOON

 HONDA FOUNDATION

    • Closing 11 JULY 2025
    • Amount: NA
    • The Foundation provides two opportunities.
    • Financial assistance to charities and organisations doing amazing work across a range of social and environmental issues.
    • These include:
      • Supporting the disadvantaged, disabled or those suffering from illness
      • Relief for victims of natural disasters
      • Promotion of innovation and new technologies Honda Hero Loan Vehicle – a 12-month Loan Vehicle Program (registration, insurance and all servicing costs), capped at 20 loan vehicles at any one time.
    • The steps to apply are:
      Complete the appropriate application
      Locate your nearest authorised Honda Motor Vehicle Dealership and make an appointment to meet with the Dealer Principal.
    • If the Dealer Principal endorses your application, submit by due date
    • https://www.thehondafoundation.com.au/application.html 
  • CELEBRATING MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND PROGRAM – MULTICULTURAL EVENTS
  • Closing 13 July 2025
  • Amount Max $20,000

POWERING THE REGIONS FUND – INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION STREAM

. Closing 15 July 2025

. Amount Max: $70,000,000

. The Program will support the reduction of scope 1 and scope 2 emissions at existing industrial facilities in
regional Australia. ARENA has allocated $70 million toward the Round 2 Focus Areas:
• Innovation in industrial decarbonisation, and
• Advancing commercial deployment.
. ELIGIBILITY: Incorporated; Local Government; Other

https://arena.gov.au/funding/powering-the-regions-industrial-transformation-stream/

DIGITAL ORIGINALS – SCREEN AUSTRALIA

. Closing 17 July 2025

. Amount: Max NA
. This initiative is designed to support screen creatives currently under-represented in the sector, including
people who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse, First Nations Australians, people with disability,
female and gender diverse, LGBTIQ+ and those who are located in regional and remote areas.
ELIGIBILITY: Individual; Other
https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-support/online/production/special-initiatives/digital-originals

 

 GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND: SUPER ROUND

    • Closing 18 July 2025
    • Amount: Min $500 Max $100,000.00
    • The objective of the fund is to allocate funding to not-for-profit community groups to help them provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities.
    • The Super Round is open for all priorities.
    • To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fund, they have announced a $30 million Super Round.
    • https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants 

TELSTRA FOOTY COUNTRY GRANTS

    • Closing 24 July 2025
    • Amount: Up to $20,000.00
    • Local football clubs across Australia have the opportunity to share in an $8 million funding boost over the next four years, as the AFL and Telstra launch Telstra Footy Country Grants.
    • With a pool of $2 million to be distributed in 2024, eligible regional and metro clubs can apply for grants– helping strengthen, sustain and grow local footy.
    • https://www.play.afl/clubhelp/footy-country-grants 

BRISBANE BRONCOS CHARITIES FUND

. Closing 25 July 2025

. Amount Max: NA 

. The major objective of the Fund is to provide encouragement, assistance and financial support for the
underprivileged and disadvantaged youth of Queensland. Financial assistance is directed to charities which
receive little or no Government assistance and/or other special cases which the Trustees deem to warrant such
consideration.
ELIGIBILITY: Charity; DGR
https://www.broncos.com.au/community/charities-fund/

OPEN ALL YEAR:

HOUSEHOLD RESILIENCE PROGRAM

ACS – Startup Catalyst

  • Applications can be submitted any time
  • Amount: NA
  • The grant identifies early stage technology startups and entrepreneurs to take them on Missions to global tech hotspots – connecting them with accelerators, incubators and investors to inspire them to bring their ideas to commercial reality.
    http://www.startupcatalyst.com.au/

Advanced Renewables Program

  • Amount: NA
  • The Program is continuously open for applications that address our investment focus areas to:
    • Optimise the transition to renewable electricity
    • Commercialise clean hydrogen
    • Support the transition to low emissions metals
  • An amendment has been made to the Advancing Renewables Program Guidelines (section 3.3) to ensure ARENA is funding projects and activities that assist the Government accelerate priority technologies to achieve stretch goals identified in the First Low Emissions Technology Statement – 2020
  • https://arena.gov.au/funding/advancing-renewables-program/ 

Australian Communities Foundation

  • Applications can be submitted any time
  • Amount: up to $15,000
  • Each year, ACF makes hundreds of grants to support charitable organisations and projects all around the country and internationally. ACF targets environment, conservation, climate change and community and economic development.
  • Seeking Funding – Australian Communities Foundation 

Bakers Delight Sponsorships

  • They offer sponsorship to community groups, charities, teams and individuals for all kinds of events. They advise you to reach out to your local Bakers Delight, as they will know best how to support you.
  • Simply provide your request directly to the bakery including:
    • Your contact details
    • Name of club/school/organisation and your role
    • Name and date of the event/fundraiser
    • Background of the event/fundraiser
    • Number expected at the event/school/club
    • Donation you are seeking and amount (product/financial assistance)
    • When you require the donation
    You may also visit the store to have a conversation with the manager.

ELIGIBILITY: Educational entities

Community – Bakers Delight 

BizGiver

  • Applications are continuous
  • Amount: Up to $2,000
  • Each quarter BizCover grants the wish of one small business owner to help spark a new revenue stream or just make life a little easier. As long as a wish is invoiceable it’s eligible so whatever your wish is let them know and you may have your wish granted!
    https://www.bizcover.com.au/bizgiver/

Bundaberg Regional Council – Micro Grant Program 

Bundaberg Regional Council – Special Events Grants

  • Up to $1,000
  • This grant programs allow funding for local community ‘Special Events’, namely Australia Day, ANZAC Day Commemorations and Community Christmas Celebrations.
  • Eligible Applicants:

Bundaberg Regional Council – Sport Championship Funding Program

  • Up to $5,000
  • This program aims to support the staging of high-level sporting events in the Bundaberg Region.
  • The Program provides funding for international, national or state events, are recognised by the relevant sporting authority and provide an opportunity for talented athletes, officials and coaches to develop their skills.
  • Please direct your enquiries concerning the Sport Championship Funding Program to the Sport and Recreation Section on 1300 883 699 or email [email protected] 

Business Development and Assistance Program

Capacity Building for Native Title Corporations

Capital Grants Program

Charitable Grants Program

  • Grants are for project which assist the welfare of aged, disabled, infirm or needy persons. There is not a set limit on the amount of funding that can be applied for.
  • Applications where the grant sought is less $5,000 may be considered by the Foundation as soon as practicable after receipt by the Secretary.

ELIGIBILITY: Community based groups

https://www.iwasakifoundation.com.au/charitable-grants/

Commercial Sponsorship

  • Toyota sponsorship activities aim to build upon their positive corporate reputation within the communities in which they operate.
  • Their emphasis will be on creating or pursuing activities that most strongly align with either their commercial or community priorities.
  • To provide adequate lead-time for Toyota to maximise its investment they require a minimum of 12 weeks lead time for sponsorship requests valued at under $5,000 and 6 months for those over $10,000.
  • https://www.toyota.com.au/community/events-and-sponsorship/commercial-sponsorship-guidelines  

Community Led Grants for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

  • Applications are continuous
  • Amount: NA
  • The National Indigenous Australians Agency considers grant proposals that address a need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Proposals must be developed with the community or group who will be impacted
    by the activity. The first step is to contact your local NIAA Regional Network Office.
    https://www.niaa.gov.au/indigenous-affairs/grants-and-funding/community-led-proposals

Community Partnerships – PEET

Corporate Sponsorships

  • Corporate sponsorship aims to support for major, key events in the core heartland regions of Bundaberg, Mackay and Brisbane.
  • Applications are due at least 3 months prior to any event or project.

ELIGIBILITY: Not-for-profit

Auswide Bank | Community Sponsorships

Digital Games Incentive

Digital Marketing Grant

  • They assist Australian charities with two types of grants to aid with the transition to digital giving and increase supporter engagement.
    • Grant Option 1 – Digital Marketing and Fundraising Boost (Valued at up to $30,000) For organisations who are wishing to invest in building their digital supporters and preparing their organisation for the future of digital fundraising
    • Grant Option 2 – Digital Giving & Marketing DIY (Valued at up to $2,380) For organisations who are looking to adopt digital tools and technology that will assist their team and volunteers with implementing digital fundraising and marketing initiatives.
  • https://www.littlephil.org/lp-foundation  

Dirt Art Community Grants

  • Applications can be submitted any time
  • Amount: up to $10,000
  • The Program aims to provide free trail consulting, design and construction services to groups, to assist them in recognising their trail development dreams.
    https://www.dirtart.com.au/community-grants-program

Deviantart Creative Grants – From International Group Deviantart

Drought Preparedness Grants

Dylan Alcott Foundation Grant

  • The Dylan Alcott Foundation is committed to helping young Australians with disabilities overcome the barriers of entry to sport and education by providing fundraising for grants, scholarships and mentoring.

ELIGIBILITY: Other

https://www.dylanalcottfoundation.com.au/grant-application

Emissions Reduction Fund

  • Amount: NA
  • Through the Fund, the Government will purchase lowest cost abatement (in the form of Australian carbon credit units) from a wide range of sources, providing an incentive to businesses, households and landowners to proactively reduce their emissions.
  • http://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/ERF  

General Giving

  • Amount: Up to $50,000.00
  • Eligibility: Charity
  • Three rounds each year (awarded in March, June, & December); up to $50,000; National.
  • These grants are for projects with proven need in the community. Contact the staff to register your interest.
  • The project must fit one of the Foundation’s focus areas:
    • Medical research and health care
    • Youth education
    • Aged care
    • Fostering family and community support through Christian organisations
  • https://coopersfoundation.org.au/grants 

General Sponsorship

  • GAWB’s General Sponsorship Program aims to provide funding from an established budget to individuals and/or community groups in support of local communities, events and initiatives.
  • There is no limit to the funding requested and applications are open all year round.

ELIGIBILITY: Not-for-profit

https://www.gawb.qld.gov.au/community-sponsorship

Good Fuel Fund

  • Amount: Up to $25,000.00
  • Nominate your local charity hero for their chance to receive a $25k donation.
  • Sunbites have created the fund which is devoted to fuelling local heroes and the charities they so tirelessly support.
  • Each month, based on your nominations, they select an amazing member of your community and their charity to receive $25k.
  • https://sunbites.com.au/GoodFuelFund  

Google Ad Grants – Google

  • Applications can be submitted any time
  • Amount: there is no minimum or maximum amount, but grants usually range from $1,000 to $10,000US.
  • Imagine what you could do with $10,000 USD of in-kind advertising every month from Google Ads, an online advertising solution from Google. You could recruit more volunteers. Attract more donations. And share your story with audiences all over the globe. It’s all possible with Google Ad Grants.
    http://www.google.com.au/grants/index.html

IGA Community Chest

  • 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.
  • You can apply any time. In most states IGA Community Chest beneficiary cheques are distributed throughout the year. They have a tiered system for choosing beneficiaries.
    • For local activities the beneficiaries are chosen by the local stores
    • Regional activities they are chosen by the region or group of stores
    • State beneficiaries are chosen in consultation with the State Executive and Board.

ELIGIBILITY: Community based groups

https://www.iga.com.au/community-chest/

Indigenous Practitioner Support: Internships

Indigenous Travel Grants

Indigenous Advancement Strategy

Inger Rice Foundation

  • Ongoing grant rounds
  • Amount: up to $5,000
  • No website listed, contact: 0438 897 993 / PO Box 307 Civic Square Canberra ACT 2608
  • This program seeks to fund incorporated organisations involved with supporting relationships between young children and their families/carers, in particular, children from pre-birth to primary school entry (0-5) within Australia.

    Major Event

    • If your organisation is seeking to apply for major event investment from TEQ, you must demonstrate your event’s ability to deliver against TEQ’s major event investment outcomes listed above. An event must deliver significant value against each of the following outcomes:
      • Contribute to the Queensland economy
      • Attract visitors to Queensland
      • Enhance the profile of Queensland
      • Foster community pride in Queensland.

    ELIGIBILITY: Other

    https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/industry/what-we-do/queensland-events/queensland-events-funding/major-event-investment

    Matana Foundation For Young People Grant Program

    • Applications can be submitted any time
    • Amount: There is no minimum or maximum amount, but as a guide, grants range from $1,000 to $10,000
    • They welcome applications from financially viable organisations that work to improve the lives and opportunities of disadvantaged young people, particularly where their core activities correlate with funding priorities.
      http://matanafoundation.org.au/

    Mazda Foundation

    • Amount: NA
    • Eligibility: ABN
    • The Foundation’s current priorities are:
      • Community based organisations with projects supporting primary producers facing hardship.
      • Programs addressing literacy and numeracy issues amongst primary school aged children, especially remedial programs for children from disadvantaged areas.
    • http://mazdafoundation.org.au/  

    National Cultural Heritage Account

    • This grant helps to retain and protect Australia’s cultural heritage for future generations and provide public access to important objects that tell a story about our cultural identity. Australian cultural organisations that can care for and provide permanent public access to Australian protected objects have a priority for funding.
    • Given the special significance of Class A objects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to Indigenous communities, grants in respect of those objects may be made to groups which do not have a permanent public collection. Funding is approved on a case-by-case basis and usually covers only a proportion of the fair market value of the object. A total of $500,000 is available each year.

    ELIGIBILITY: Other

    https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/national-cultural-heritage-account

    Online Production Program

    • Amount: Up to $500,000.00
    • This program is to produce scripted projects that take risks and push the envelope of fiction storytelling.
    • Typical examples are risk-taking comedy or dramatic projects distributed on any platform including television, online web series, feature film, Augmented and Virtual Reality, tablet, mobile and PC based distribution.
    • This fund is aimed at lower-budget productions which may present talent development or project development opportunities.
    • https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/online  

    Public Rural Crisis Fund | Drought Fund – Country Women’s Association

    • Applications are open
    • Amount: up to $3,000 for the drought fund; up to $1,500 for the general fund
    • Born from the need to assist women and families during times of crisis, the public Rural Crisis Fund has been an initiative of the Queensland Women’s Association since 1990.
      https://www.qcwa.org.au/what-we-do/public-rural-crisis-fund/

    Quick Response Grants

    • Applications are open
    • Amount: up to $10,000
    • These grants support community media organisations experiencing emergencies that risk discontinued transmission or operations, or who have been provided with a time-limited opportunity.
      https://cbf.org.au/grants/grants-available/

    Regional Economic Investment Strategy

    • TSRA has now expanded its business support services and products to businesses who can help enable the three focal industries (fishing, cultural Arts and Creative Industries, Tourism) to include the following:
      • Transport and communications infrastructure
      • Education and training infrastructure
      • Community services and facilities
      • Recreation, leisure and entertainment infrastructure
      • Commercial and industrial land
      • Economic development partnerships / leadership / governance
    • https://www.tsra.gov.au/the-tsra/programmes/economic-development 

    RADF Quick Response Grants

    • Applications are open 12 rounds per year and open on the first day of each month and closes on the last friday of the month.
    • Amount: up to $2,000
    • The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government and eligible local Councils across the state through Arts Queensland.
    • RADF Quick Response Grants Program aims to provide financial assistance to community groups and associations that meet recognised community needs as identified in Council’s Arts + Culture Strategy 2019 – 2023.
      https://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/community/grants-financial-assistance-1/10

    Skilling Queenslanders For Work

    • Skilling Queenslanders for Work helps eligible Queenslanders develop skills, gain qualifications and provide direct assistance to enter and stay in the workforce.
    • For Individuals: Skilling Queenslanders for Work helps eligible Queenslanders develop skills, gain qualifications and provide direct assistance to enter and stay in the workforce.
    • For Community Organisations: There are two regular funding rounds held each financial year.
      https://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/subsidies/skilling-queenslanders-for-work

    Small Grants Program

    • The Program provides funds to assist individuals, particularly those with a physical disability, experiencing financial disadvantage.
    • Applications are submitted by a Social Worker, Case Manager, Occupational Therapist or employed professional of the supporting charitable organisation.
    • They help:
      • Permanent Australian residents or Australian Citizens
      • Individuals and families with household income levels that are at or below the level of Centrelink benefits
      • Families with young children, particularly single-parent families
      • People with disabilities (particularly physical disabilities)
    • https://www.wehalltrust.org.au/grant-programs  

    Sponsorship Requests

    • Sponsorship is available to deliver significant initiatives and events that help with Queenslanders to:
      • Safeguard health
      • Support jobs
      • Back small business
      • Make it for Queensland
      • Build Queensland
      • Grow regions
      • Invest in skills
      • Back frontline services
      • Protect the environment

    ELIGIBILITY: Not-for-profit

    https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/events/sponsorship-opportunities/sponsorship-request

    Sport And Recreation Disaster Recovery Program Level 1 – Queensland Government

    Structural Assistance Grant 

    Suicide Prevention Accreditation Program Grant

    • Amount: NA
    • Expressions of Interest are open for a one-off grant ($1,485 per program or service) to implement the first cycle of accreditation against the Suicide Prevention Standards for Quality Improvement.
    • Providers of suicide prevention and postvention programs, at different stages of implementation or maturity, can participate in this program.
    • https://cia.communityenterprisefoundation.com.au/Program/Index/1  

    Support Act Crisis Relief Grants

    Telstra Top-up

    • Telstra have extended their Top Up program – it now offers six months of essential phone, SMS, and data services to even more Australians facing financial challenges.
    • Aimed originally at those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or a natural disaster, our expansion extends the program’s reach to even
      more Australians, including those in need of financial assistance who may also face food insecurity, mental health challenges, a disability, or are refugees.
    • The program can be accessed through community agencies and
      providers that use Infoxchange’s services.
    • https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/telstra-top-up-credit-increase  

    The Awesome Foundation

    • Ongoing application process
    • Amount: $1,000
    • The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time.
      https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en

    The Balnaves Foundation

    • Amount: NA
    • Eligibility: DGR
    • The Foundation disperses over $3 million annually to eligible organisations that create a better Australia through education, medicine and the arts with a focus on young people, the disadvantaged and Indigenous Australia.
    • If your organisation primarily works in one or more of these areas, then we would be happy to consider an online expression of interest from you.
    • You can submit your online expression of interest at anytime, there are no closing dates.
    • https://balnavesfoundation.com/how-to-apply/  

    The Honig Foundation Grants

    • Amount: Min $5,000.00 Max $250,000.00
    • Eligibility: DGR
    • The Honig Foundation supports and funds projects, initiatives and programs that:
      Directly benefit individuals or families in Australia who are disadvantaged or underprivileged.
      Have goals which are in-line with at least one of the focus areas of the Foundation:
      • Physical and Mental Health
      • Education and Training
      • Necessities – safety and accommodation, food and clothing
      • Paid Work – providing disadvantaged Australians access and opportunities for paid work in its various forms
      • Cultural – access to cultural experiences that will enrich their lives
    • https://www.honig.org.au/grants/  

    The Pollination Project

    • Applications are open
    • Amount: up to $1,000
    • Every day of the year, their network selects a new project, by people who seek to create a more compassionate world, that will receive $1,000 in seed funding.
      https://thepollinationproject.org/

    The Rise Program

    Wettenhall Environment Trust

    • Current round of applications is open until a suitable number of applications is received
    • Amount: usually under $10,000
    • They fund native flora and fauna conservation, threatened Australian mammal conservation (Australia wide).
      http://nwf.org.au/grants/faq/