Current Grants

  LOSING SOON

GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

  • Opening mid-January, closing midnight 28 February 2025
  • Amount: $35,000 standard grant round
  • The Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants can support a wide range of needs, including:
    • Community events, training, conferences, or workshops
    • Equipment
    • Facility improvements
    • Machinery
    • Printing, publications, or marketing
    • Solar power
    • Vehicles or boats

     CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TOURING PROGRAM

    • Closing 4 March 2025
    • Amount: Up to $50,000
    • CMTP supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original Australian
      contemporary music. The tour must comprise of performances in at least three venues or locations outside of
      the performer’s hometown. Tours that include regional and remote destinations, or which assist performers
      residing in regional and remote areas to tour, are a priority for funding.
      ELIGIBILITY: Individual; Other; Community based groups
    • https://australiacouncil.gov.au/investment-and-development/contemporary-music-touring-program/

     

    REGIONAL ARTS FUND PROJECT GRANTS

    • Closing 14 March 2025
    • Amount: Up to $30,000.00
    • Funding for high-quality arts projects benefitting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences, and communities.
    • The focus of the project could include any area of creative practice, multiple art forms, or cross-disciplinary practice.
    • https://flyingarts.org.au/raf/community-project-grants/ 

     

    QLD COMMUNITY ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION GRANTS

    • Closing 31 March 2025
    • Amount: Up to $40,000
    • Funding is for NFP community organisations to deliver road safety education initiatives. These grants provide an opportunity for not-for-profit groups to support local road safety initiatives that drive a change in behaviours and attitudes to road safety in local communities.
    • ELIGIBILITY: Incorporated; Community based groups; Other; P&Cs; Local Government; Not-for-profit
    • https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/road-safety/community-road-safety-grants

     

    QUEENSLAND BUSINESS ENERGY SAVINGS TRANSFORMATION

    • Closing 30 June 2025
    • Amount: Up to $12,500
    • The scheme provides rebates to eligible small and medium-sized Queensland businesses to install energy efficient equipment. The energy-efficient equipment you purchase and install must reduce the energy consumption and lower energy bills of your business, as well as contribute to the Queensland Government’s
      carbon reduction targets. Eligible businesses must spend a minimum of $8,000 (GST exclusive) on the purchase and installation of the equipment.
    • https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/energy-business/energy-efficiency-rebate

     

    MANUFACTURING ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM

    • Closing 30 June 2025
    • Amount: Up to $25,000
    • The grant is for Queensland-based manufacturers to improve energy efficiency measures and technology,
      reduce energy usage, costs and emissions. Lighting upgrades may be eligible for up to 100% of project costs.
      Applications for other eligible projects can seek funding of 75% of the project costs.
      ELIGIBILITY: ABN; Other
    • https://www.rdmw.qld.gov.au/manufacturing/manufacturing-assistance-programs/meeg

     

     

     

    OPEN ALL YEAR:

    HOUSEHOLD RESILIENCE PROGRAM

    Accelerating Commercialisation

    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/

    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.
      https://www.communityfoundation.org.au/submit-a-funding-request/

    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

    https://www.bakersdelight.com.au/contact/

    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]

    Bushfire Restoration Grants

    • Applications are continuous
    • Amount: Up to $5,000
    • The Foundation invites applications to support tree planting projects as part of bushfire restoration projects in and around regions impacted by the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires.
      https://fnpw.org.au/grant/bushfire-restoration-grants/

    Business Development and Assistance Program

    Capacity Building for Native Title Corporations

    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/

    Children’s Fund

    • The Fund provides financial support to Queensland charitable organisations to help them meet the needs of children with special needs. No specific amounts are listed, but previous grants range from $1,000 to $110,000.
    • To be eligible, an organisation must be a registered Australian charity endorsed as a deductible gift recipient.

    ELIGIBILITY: Not-for-profit

    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

    https://www.auswidebank.com.au/about-us/community/

    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/

    Disabled Children’s Foundation Organisations

    • Can apply for funding at any time throughout the year | funding allocated quarterly
    • Amount: not stated, but grants in 2018 are mostly under $5,000, with one of $15,000
    • The Disabled Children’s Foundation was set up to promote the health, welfare and interests of Disabled Children around Australia and to ensure children with disabilities and their families have the same opportunities as all people to enjoy the benefits from participation in the community.
      https://disabledchildrensfoundation.org.au/funds-request.html

    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

    Easy Grants – Bankwest

    • Applications accepted on an ongoing basis – the first 20 applications each month will be up for public vote
    • Amount: highest number of votes gets $1,000 and the remaining 19 get $200 each
    • If your application falls beyond the first 20 received, they’ll automatically include you in the next available month’s voting period.
      http://www.bankwest.com.au/about-us/in-the-community/easy-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

    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

    Growth Services

    • Applications can be submitted any time
    • Amount: NA
    • Growth Services provides access to an independent business adviser for up to 2 years.
    • They’ll work with you to develop a growth plan to help you improve your business practices, become more competitive, and take advantage of growth opportunities.
      https://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/growth-services

    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

    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.

    IOOF Foundation

    • IOOF are committed to creating opportunities for disadvantaged families, youth and the aged.
    • They invest in initiatives that improve quality of life and help others achieve their potential to meaningfully participate in the community. Their focus areas include:
      • Aged Care
      • Disadvantaged families
      • Disadvantaged children and youth
      • Mental health

    ELIGIBILITY: DGR

    https://www.ioof.com.au/about-us/ioof-foundation/our-focus

    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/

    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

    Our Community Grants Scheme – Auswide Bank

    • They must receive applications 3 months prior to when your event or project is due to commence
    • Amounts: up to $3,000
    • Auswide Bank provides grant funding to organisations ranging from small, unincorporated groups to large organisations.
    • Those they support must either be a not-for-profit organisation or local government authority to be eligible and hold an Auswide Bank account.
      http://www.auswidebank.com.au/about-us/community/

    Performers’ Trust Foundation

    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/

    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/

    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/

    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

    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

    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/

    Support Act Crisis Relief Grants

    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 Courier Mail Children’s Fund – Courier Mail

    • Applications can be submitted any time
    • Amount: not specified
    • The Courier-Mail Children’s Fund provides financial support to charitable organisations throughout Queensland to help them meet the needs of children with special needs.
      http://www.couriermail.com.au/extras/children/

    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/

    Work Start Incentives PLD