Funding opportunities

Small Grants Program

Amount: Up to $750
Eligibility: Individuals and community organisation
Closing: 13 Nov 2021
Pride Foundation Australia is awarding grants for projects that promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community. 
To apply, visit Pride Foundation Australia

CALD COVID-19 Health Small Grants

Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Not-for-profit community organisations, Universities, local Government and unincorporated groups
Closing: 31 Jan 2022
Gants to assist multicultural community groups to lead communication activities around COVID-19 and the vaccination rollout.
To apply, visit Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of Australia

Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grants

Amount: Between $10,000 to $40,000
Eligibility: Not-for-profit community organisations and State and Local Government
Closing: 30 June 2022
This grant provides funding to organisations to support Aboriginal education, employment and training.
To apply, visit Department of Education

Youth Funding

Amount: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: Not-for-profit organisations with DGR or TCC status
Closing: Ongoing
The Fund provides assistance to disadvantaged young people in Australia in order to give them the opportunity to reach their full educational and social potential
To apply, visit Matana Foundation

IGA Community Chest

Amount: Undisclosed
Eligibility: Not-for-profit organisations
Closing: Ongoing
The Fund supports 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.
To apply, visit IGA

Mantana Foundation for Young People Funding

Amount: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: Not-for-profit organisation with Tax Concession Charity (TCC) and Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)
Closing: Ongoing
Funding is available for organisations that focus on youth programs that assist with school retention and increased education, employment skills as well as social and community connectedness.
To apply, visit Matana Foundation

Infrastructure Grants

Amount: Between $10, 000 to $300,000
Eligibility: Not-for-profit organisations and unicorporated groups
Closing: 22 Nov 2021 and 21 March 2022
This grant supports the building, renovation and fit-out of infrastructure. Funding is available for sport and recreation and arts and cultural infrastructure as well as projects that assist communities with essential infrastructure and disaster readiness.
To apply, visit Office of Responsible Gambling

Small NSO Infrastructure Grants Program

Amount: Up to $100,000
Eligibility: Not-for-profit organisations
Closing: Ongoing
Financial assistance for projects to improve physical, organisational or technology infrastructure designed to support high performance programs.
To apply, visit Australian Institute of Sport

Sydney Water Community Water Literacy Grants Program

Amount: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: Not-for-profits organisation, schools, universities, social groups, sporting club, Councils. Artist and Authors
Closing: Ongoing
Providing support for people undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban.
To apply, visit The Norman Wettenhall Foundation.

Facility Loan Scheme

Amount: $80,000
Eligibility: Not-for-profit organisations
Closing: Ongoing
The Scheme provides low interest loans to financially assist affiliated Australian Tennis Clubs, Centres and Associations to upgrade, replace or improve their tennis facilities.
To apply, visit Tennis Australia

Small Environment Grants

Amount: Between $1,000 and $10,000
Eligibility: Universities, not-for-profits organisations, unicorporated groups and Individual
Closing: Ongoing
Providing support for people undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban.
To apply, visit The Norman Wettenhall Foundation

Catalyst Fund Grant Program

Amount: Between $2,500 and $15,000
Eligibility: Individuals, Local Government, not-for-profit organisations, State/Territory Government, schools, TAFEs, unincorporated groups, businesses, universities and social enterprises
Closing: Ongoing
The Program funds small grants for early-stage, innovative, and unconventional ideas that addresses pressing global challenges.

To apply, visit Roddenberry Foundation

Emergency Works Grants

Amount: Between $1,000 and $10,000
Eligibility: Local Government, not-for-profit organisations, unincorporated groups and individuals
Closing: Ongoing
The purpose of this grant is to support the protection or repairs to gazetted Aboriginal Places, items listed on the State Heritage Register, or items with a current Interim Heritage Order that have been damaged by unexpected events (such as an extreme storm or accident) and where your insurance does not cover this cost.
To apply, visit NSW Heritage

National Cultural Heritage Account

Amount: Undisclosed
Eligibility: Art galleries, libraries, archive historic buildings, national trusts, local history museums and galleries
Closing: Ongoing
The Fund helps Australian public cultural organisations buy significant objects that they could not otherwise afford.
To apply, visit Office of the Arts

Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program

Amount: Community grants up to $10,000, major grants up to $150,000
Eligibility: Not-for-profit organisations, Local Government, incorporated associations, unincorporated groups, business, Schools, TAFE, Universities and individuals
Closing: 7 Oct 2021 and 11 Feb 2022
The Program is designed to: preserve Australia’s wartime heritage; involve people around the nation in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations; and promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service and the roles that those who served have played in shaping the nation.
To apply, visit Department of Veterians Affairs

2021 COVID-19 Business Grants

Amount: Between $7, 500 to $15,000
Eligibility: Businesses, not-for-profit organisations and individuals
Closing: 13 Sept 2021
A one-off payment to help businesses, sole traders or not-for-profit organisations impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions. Funding will cover, utilities, wages, rent, marketing and communications activities, the cost of perishable goods and other activities that support the operation of the business.
To apply, visit Service NSW

COVID_19 Micro-Busines Grant

Amount: Up to $1,500
Eligibility: Businesses, not-for-profit organisations and individuals
Closing: 13 Sept 2021
This e 2021 COVID-19 micro-business grant provides cashflow support for micro-businesses in New South Wales who have had their work impacted by the restrictions while continuing to incur business costs. A fortnightly payment for businesses with a turnover between $30,000 and $75,000.
To apply, visit Service NSW

2021 COVID-19 JobSaver Payment

Amount: Between $1,000 to $10,000
Eligibility: Business and not-for-profit organisation
Closing: 30 June 2022
Fortnightly payment to help maintain employee headcount and provide cashflow support to businesses.
To apply, visit Service NSW

Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate

Amount: Up to $1,500
Eligibility: Business and not-for-profit organisation
Closing: 30 June 2022
This rebate helps businesses recover from the impact of COVID-19 and funds can be use to offset the cost of eligible NSW and local government fees and charges. These include food authority licences, liquor licences, tradesperson licences, event fees and council rates.
To apply, visit Service NSW

COVID-19 Disaster Payment

Amount: Up to $600
Eligibility: individuals
Closing: Ongoing
Financial assistance to help workers unable to earn income due to a COVID-19 lockdown, hotspot or period of restricted movement.
To apply, visit the Services Australia

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment

Amount: Up to $15000
Eligibility: individuals
Closing: Ongoing
Financial assistance to help anyone unable to earn income due to self-isolation, quarantine or caring for someone with COVID-19 lockdown.
To apply, visit the Services Australia

Cyber Security Small Business Program

Amount: Up to $2,100
Eligibility: Business, not-for-profit organisation, Local Governement and trust
Closing: Ongoing
Grants will be provided to small businesses (with 19 or fewer employees) for up to 50 per cent of the cost of a micro, small or standard certified small business check. The grant amount will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs.
To apply, Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources