Business & Social Enterprise Grants

The program provides targeted support on a co-contribution basis to female founders of start-up businesses to scale into domestic and global markets. The program will also provide expert mentoring and advice to meritorious applicants.  Grants will be available on a co-contribution basis. All eligible applicants can apply for a grant between $25,000 and $400,000. If you meet additional eligibility criteria, as detailed in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines, you can apply for a grant of between $25,000 and $480,000.

Guidelines

Further information, eligibility details and requirements are available from the Grant Opportunity Documents & Guidelines.

For help with your application and to find out more please phone 13 28 46, or email through the online contact form.

Applications

Apply now for Boosting Female Founders Initiative – Round 2

Copyright Agency 2021 Cultural Fund Grants

Copyright Agency 

Closing: 26 April 2021

The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund offers grants to leading organisations for projects that deliver exceptional career development opportunities for Australian writers, journalists, editors, English and literacy teachers, visual artists and key stakeholders in writing, publishing, education, and visual arts. Grants are also available for leading organisations to build literacy skills for children and young adults and to encourage reading at all levels. Funding ranges from $5,000 to $20,000 per project, per year. In certain cases, funding for three years may also be considered.

Guidelines and Applications

Please visit Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund Grants and Fellowships  for further details on eligibility and application requirements.

Please contact Copyright Agency if you have any questions about the grants by email: culturalfund@copyright.com.au.

Brisbane City Council is offering over 130 business scholarships and mentoring placements for Brisbane residents from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are committed to expanding their business skills and capabilities.

The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program provides aspiring business owners with the knowledge and skills to establish or grow a business in its early stages. It includes training courses from Certificate IV through to post-graduate university courses.

The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Mentoring Scheme is a 12 month program with monthly workshops which assists existing business owners to grow their businesses. Mentors work in pairs and deliver monthly workshops to small groups of mentees. Mentors are also available for email and phone enquiries from their mentees throughout the year. Successful applicants also receive a one-year membership to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland.

Guidelines & Applications

More information on eligibility conditions and requirements and links to applications for the two programs are available from:

The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program  and  The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Mentoring Scheme

For help with further questions please email the Lord Mayor’s International Relations & Multicultural unit, or phone 07 3403 8888.

QLD COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart Program

Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport

Closed: 5 May 2021

The Queensland Government’s COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart program supports the sport and active recreation community to restart activities as COVID-19 restrictions ease and is part of the Sport and Recreation COVID SAFE Restart Plan.

The program provides grants of $2,000 to assist not-for-profit local and regional sport and active recreation organisations to re-establish their operations in a COVID-safe environment. Funding is available for equipment, training and operational expenses.

The objectives of COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart Round 2 are to:

Ensure appropriate resources are available for Queenslanders to participate in local physical activity experiences; and

Strengthen capability of sport and active recreation clubs and organisations and their volunteers to provide quality experiences.

Projects must be completed by 30 June 2022.

Guidelines

Please refer to the COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart Round 2 Guidelines for further details and application requirements.

Please read the Terms and Conditions before submitting an application.

This initiative is part of the Sport and Recreation COVID SAFE Restart Plan.

Find out more about support for returning to play for clubs and organisations.

Applications

To apply for funding under this program, your organisation must be registered in the Sport and Recreation Grant Registration Portal (GRP).

Applications must be submitted using the Online Application Form by 5pm on Wednesday 5 May 2021.

For assistance to complete the online application please email SRSGRPortal@npsr.qld.gov.au, or call 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

Queensland COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Grants 

Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport

Closed: Applications closed when all funding from the $5 million COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Grant Program had been fully allocated. 

This funding boost aims to support regional Queensland tourism businesses that have suffered losses of income because of the international travel restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tourism business headquarters must be located in Queensland and primarily operate outside the Greater Brisbane Area of Brisbane City Council, Redlands City Council, Logan City Council, Ipswich City Council and Moreton Bay Regional Council boundaries.

Grants from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $10,000 (excluding GST) are available to tourism businesses in regional Queensland who can demonstrate they have suffered losses of income because of the international travel restrictions.

The key objectives of the COVID-19 International Tourism Adaptation Grant program are to assist tourism businesses to:

pivot their product, service and/or marketing to a domestic tourism market

meet operating costs while the business hibernates until international markets reopen.

Guidelines

Further information is available from the COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Grant Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions.

Applications

To apply please visit the QRIDA application portal.

Coopers Brewery Foundation Sustainable Giving Program

Coopers Brewery Foundation

Closed: 15 May 2021

The Coopers Brewery Foundation Sustainable Giving program runs in conjunction with Coopers’ general giving program. Under the initiative, an eligible organisation will be selected and awarded $50,000 a year for three years, providing it with a total of $150,000. The program is designed to provide long-term certainty for the successful organisation.

Focus areas for the Sustainable Giving initiative are:

2020 – Aged Care / Medical Research / Health Care

2021 – Family and community support based on Christian values

2022 – Youth Education

Guidelines

If you would like to apply for funding, please read the Foundation Guidelines and contact the Foundation office.

Applications

To apply please contact the Foundation office by email: foundation@coopers.com.au, or by phoning: 1300 664 344 to request an application form.

Feed Appeal Grants Program

Feed Appeal Australia

Closed: 16 May 2021

The Feed Appeal Grants Program supports local charities to deliver effective and targeted food relief to their local community. Funding requests must directly impact, improve, and build the capacity, capability and/or efficiency of your food relief program. Feed Appeal invests in projects that improve the lives of people experiencing hunger or food insecurity. Funding helps organisations meet the demand for and alleviate food insecurity in their local community. Grants of up to $50,000 are available.

Guidelines

Please read through this information pack in full prior to commencing an application.

Applications

f you have questions regarding eligibility, or require clarification please contact the Feed Appeal team on 1300 421 041 or info@feedappeal.org.au.

Homes for Homes Grants Program 2021

Delivered by The Big Issue, in partnership with the Australian Government. 

Closed: 14 May 2021

Homes for Homes provides a way for the entire community to help solve the issue of homelessness by raising funds for social and affordable housing through donations from property sales. Thanks to support from the property industry and private donations, enough funds have been raised to offer grants to housing providers for the first time.

Homes for Homes invites housing providers who can contribute to the delivery of social and affordable housing in Queensland and the Northern Territory to apply for funding. There is $70,000 available in this grant round for social and affordable housing projects in Queensland.

Homes for Homes takes a flexible approach to the type of housing projects it will fund and invites applications for innovative projects that will best address housing issues in their area.

Guidelines

Homes for Homes 2021 Grant Funding Guidelines

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact us on 1300 767 918, or email: funding@homesforhomes.org.au and quote your submission number.

Applications

Homes for Homes Application for Housing Projects in Queensland

eSafety Commissioner Online Safety Grants Program

Australian Federal Government eSafety Commissioner

Closed: 25 May 2021

Grant funding of between $80,000 and $1 million is available to non-government organisations (NGOs) that deliver online safety education to children, young people and their communities, or training to those who work with them. This is an open, competitive grants program for NGOs registered as a not-for-profit, charitable organisation with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Funding will be available and allocated for rounds in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Round 2 of the Online Safety Grants Program aims to:

support innovative development, collaboration and implementation of online safety education programs

ensure children, young people and their communities can access inclusive online safety education resources

promote and increase the positive and safe use of digital technologies in at-risk communities, via improvements in service delivery

contribute to driving diversity and inclusion online

maximise opportunities for all Australians to understand the online safety support, complaints and referral pathways they can access

create a culture where safe online behaviours among children and young people become routine

deliver projects that use co-design and evidence-based frameworks as standard practice for delivering online safety education

embed Safety by Design principles in the development of solutions and programs, where appropriate.

Applications are sought from NGOs that can demonstrate an ability to use evidence-based research and best practice in online safety education to develop services, resources and products that provide new solutions for improving online safety.

These can be:

for use in schools and other places of learning

designed for parents and carers, communities or support workers

focused on at-risk communities

aimed at scaling up new services, resources or products.

Please carefully read the draft Commonwealth Simple Grant Agreement in conjunction with the Program Guidelines before applying. This will be the basis of the Agreement that successful grant recipients will be required to sign with the Commonwealth, as represented by the eSafety Commissioner.

Online Safety Grants Program Guidelines- Round 2

Commonwealth Simple Grant Agreement

Online Safety Grants Program- Round 2 Application

Be Connected – Building Digital Skills Grants Program

The Good Things Foundation, supported by the Australian Government                          

Closed: 28 May 2021.

Building Digital Skills grants help organisations to start, continue delivering and expand Be Connected Digital Literacy Programs. Up to $15,000 in grants is available for application.

Organisations who would like to apply for a Building Digital Skills grant must:
● Be a registered Network Partner within the Be Connected Network
● Provide an ABN number (if applying for a $5,000 grant or greater)
● Have public liability insurance
● Have acquitted previous grant/s awarded by Good Things Foundation

Use the Building Digital Skills Grants for projects will help you assist older Australians complete 2 courses, or 10 activities on the Be Connected Learning Portal. Funding can be spent on activities that support older Australians to gain basic digital skills and confidence, such as:

● New devices including computers, laptops, tablets
● Upgrading software for devices
● Internet fees
● Digital mentor expenses, including training to be a digital mentor
● Printing of learning materials for older Australian learners
● Police checks for all staff and mentors involved in delivering the Be Connected
program
● Marketing/promotional costs

Funding cannot be used for capital works (building or construction materials).

Guidelines

Please visit Be Connected Network- Building Digital Skills Grants for more information and related documents, including example case studies and Building Digital Skills Grant timetables.

Applications

Round 24 – Be Connected, Building Digital Skills Grants 2021 Applications

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Grants 2021

Queensland Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

Closed: 31 May 2021

The Queensland Government is committed to a new way of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities in the spirit of reconciliation to address the causes, prevalence and impacts of domestic and family violence.

The objectives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Grants 2021 are to:

Assist and support identified communities to co-design effective localised responses for people in their community experiencing domestic and family violence.

Provide support that builds skill sets in communities to implement localised responses to domestic and family violence.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following key principles in community planning and capacity building projects:

strengths-based approach

respectful relationships

culturally appropriate

co-design and collaboration

inclusive partnerships

community capacity building

supportive and safe

activating sustainable community responses.

The preference is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Grants 2021 to be delivered by Indigenous owned or controlled organisations.

Eligible applicants may apply for grants up to $10,000 for community action planning and capacity building initiatives across eight locations in Queensland:

Brisbane North

Caboolture

Cairns

Cherbourg

Ipswich

Logan/Beenleigh

Mackay

Mount Isa.

Guidelines

Please carefully read the Grant Guidelines and related information before submitting an application. These are available through the Queensland Government website.

For queries about the grants and potential projects, please email grants@datsip.qld.gov.au and quote your application number. Alternatively, you can contact your local Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Regional Office.

Applications

Applications can be made via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Grants Online Application Service.

Australia Pacific QBE Foundation 2021 Grants

Australia Pacific QBE Foundation

Closed: 7 June 2021

The Australia Pacific QBE Foundation Local grants aim to provide meaningful support for community initiatives addressing specific areas of need. The Foundation is currently inviting Australian charities to apply for a grant of up to AUD $25,000 in the areas of  climate action; diversity, equality and inclusion; and financial inclusion and resilience. Applications for funding for unique, high-impact projects in one of these categories will be considered more favourably than “business as usual” activities:

Climate action: Initiatives that help communities reduce their climate impact, prepare for the impacts of climate change or respond to climate-related disasters.

Diversity, equality and inclusion: Initiatives that advocate for greater equality and inclusion for all members of our community.

Financial inclusion and resilience: Initiatives that focus on building financial literacy and resilience.

To be eligible for a QBE Foundation local grant, the organisation:

Must be a registered ‘not-for-profit’ (or non-profit) with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC)

Must have Australian Tax Office endorsement of DGR 1 or 2 status

Must not be affiliated with a political party or union, or take an overtly political stance in the focus of their work

May have a religious basis, but any program or initiative supported by QBE must not incorporate religious teaching into the delivery of the program or initiative

Must be based in Australia, although initiatives working in Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific will be considered.

*Please note that requests for funding must be for one category only. Multiple applications for the same project or initiative across different categories will not be considered.

Guidelines

More information on requirements, assessment criteria and the application process can be accessed at: QBE Foundation Local Grants Program 2021.

Applications

Please download your QBE Foundation Grants Application Form, complete it and submit via email to foundationgrants@qbe.com

AMP Foundation

Closed: 9 June 2021

AMP’s Tomorrow Fund is offering grants for Australians doing inspiring things. Individuals working to make a positive impact in any field can apply. Australian citizens and permanent residents of all ages, interests and walks of life may apply for grants of between $5,000 and $100,000. Funds can be used for range of activities and expenses, including equipment, study, research, salaries, promotion and travel. Whatever it takes to make a positive impact.

These grants recognise the power of an individual to create change, so organisations cannot apply. However, individual founders of small grassroots charities, small businesses or other groups can apply but must provide evidence that they are still the driving force. So too, researchers who are working within a larger team or institution can apply for a grant, but the funds must advance the individual’s work.

Guidelines

Further information and requirements are available from the AMP Foundation Tomorrow Fund Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact the AMP Foundation at amp_foundation@amp.com.au and quote your submission number.

Applications

Applications can be made at: AMP’s Tomorrow Fund Online Grant Application Service.

Queensland Small Business Disaster Recovery Grants

QLD Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

Closed: 10 June 2021

Small Business Disaster Recovery Grants deliver funding assistance to small businesses severely impacted by the North and Far North Queensland monsoonal trough. Funding of up to $10,000 (excluding GST) may be provided to eligible businesses to access high-level expertise and advice to assist with business recovery. Funding for building, plant and equipment repairs is also available in some circumstances.

A single grant payment will be made directly to the business and is to be used for:

business plan development

retraining

business mentoring

financial counselling

exploring options for business sustainability.

Funding may also be available for building, plant and equipment repairs for small businesses as a flood-proofing measure – specific eligibility applies.

The grants have been jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Three categories of funding are available, with applications assessed according to the specific DRFA criteria that are met. For further information on eligibility requirements, please carefully read the the application guidelines and terms and conditions.

Guidelines and Applications

To apply, complete the following steps:

Read the eligibility criteria;

Read the Application Guidelines and Terms and Conditions;

Complete an online application form using the appropriate SmartyGrants link(s) below-

Resilience Funding

Repairs Funding

Applications must:

Outline how you intend to use grant funding to support your small business recovery;

Attach the required documentation (as outlined Table 1 of the Application Guidelines)

The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program and Mentoring Scheme

Brisbane City Council

Closing: 10 May to 12 June 2021 (specific to area of application)

The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program and Mentoring Scheme provides business training and mentoring opportunities for Brisbane residents from multicultural backgrounds. It offers two separate programs, including the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program and the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Mentoring Scheme.

Business Scholarship Program

This program enables residents seeking to start a business to become equipped with the knowledge and skills to start a new business, grow a business or gain expertise in a specific field. Applicants can apply for scholarship in a range of training courses from Certificate IV through to post-graduate university courses. For further information, including specific course details and closing dates, please visit the city council’s official website for the grant program at: The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program and Mentoring Scheme

Business Mentoring Scheme

This program offers existing business owners the opportunity to take a series of workshops that assist in business growth and development. There are 89 business scholarships and mentoring scheme placements available to residents of Brisbane in 2020. For further information please visit the city council’s official website for the grant program at: The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program and Mentoring Scheme

Guidelines Applications

Further information, application forms and guidelines are specific to area of application and available at: The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program & Mentoring Scheme Offerings 2021

For further assistance please contact the Brisbane City Council International Relations and Multicultural Affairs Unit by phone on 07 3403 8888 or by email.

 Tailored Assistance Indigenous Employment Grants (TAEG)

Australian Government National Indigenous Australians Agency

Closed: 11 June 2021

Tailored Assistance Employment Grants (TAEG) connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with real and sustainable jobs. There are three streams of funding:

Employment – support for job seekers to address barriers to recruitment and improve retention in the workplace, and support for employers to engage and retain job seekers into ongoing jobs, including    post-placement support

School-based traineeships – support for secondary students to gain work experience and prepare for post-school transition into further study or employment

Cadetships– support for university students to receive paid work-placement opportunities during the course of their study

Activities should deliver outcomes that will:

increase employment and retention rates

increase work-readiness

increase the successful transition of secondary and tertiary students into ongoing employment

lead to certified and transferrable qualifications.

Applicants must demonstrate that funding will deliver employment outcomes (jobs), and must identify the demand for the jobs in the organisation, region and/or industry.

Payments will be based on the achievement of individual milestones for job seekers. The amount paid for milestones will be negotiated with the NIAA Regional Office, detailed in the Employment Grant Schedule and weighted to the achievement of 13 and 26 weeks in employment.

Guidelines

Please refer to the ‘How Do I Apply’ section at following link for specific TAEG application guidelines, key documents and further resources for making applications: TAEG’s.

For enquiries, please contact your local Regional Office on 1800 079 098 to discuss your proposal and the application process.

Applications

Applications can be made via the official TAEG’s website.

If you are experiencing difficulties submitting your application, please contact the Indigenous Advancement Strategy Assessment Management Office at IASAMO@niaa.gov.au

Westpac 2021 Impact Grants

Westpac Banking Corporation

Closed: 15 June 2021

Westpac are are expanding their Safer Children, Safer Communities Program and offering a range of grants to continue assisting children, young people and their families to stay safe and protected in Australia.

Impact Grants support organisations that are seeking to create safer communities for children in Australia, with a focus on helping prevent the sexual exploitation and abuse of children, including online sexual exploitation of children. Available for application are:

10 Seed Grants valued at $50,000 each for small to medium organisations establishing new projects and/ or one-off initiatives

Six Scale Grants valued at $200,000 each per year over three years for existing evidence-based, innovative programs looking to develop capacity

Categories:

Technology

Targeted Education and Prevention

Response and Recovery

Apply if:

You are a registered not-for-profit in Australia

You are looking to fund a innovative, evidence-based local or national project to be delivered in Australia

Both individual and consortium applications are acceptable.

Applications and Guidelines

QLD Government Back to Work Employer Support Payments

Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

Closed: 30 June 2021

Support payments of up to $20,000 are available for eligible employers who hire eligible unemployed Queenslanders throughout regional Queensland and in some areas of South East Queensland (SEQ).

The Back to Work program is designed to give businesses the confidence to employ Queenslanders who have experienced a period of unemployment. Support payments are available to eligible employers who hire a previously unemployed Queenslander who has experienced a minimum period of unemployment directly prior to commencing work with them.

This program is not a wage subsidy. The decision to employ someone is at the discretion of the employer and must be a business decision that is independent of the availability of the Back to Work support payment.

The program is offered in Central Queensland, Far North Queensland, North Queensland, North West Queensland, South West Queensland, the Wide Bay Burnett and some areas of South East Queensland (SEQ).

Employers can make an online application through QGrants after the eligible employee completes four weeks of continuous paid employment. Initial applications must be received within eight weeks of the employee completing four weeks of continuous employment.

Guidelines

Guidelines for Funding and Resources

Definitions & FAQs

For all general program enquiries please send an email to either Back to Work Regional, or Back to Work SEQ, or call: 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

Applications

Applications can be made via the QGrants online portal.

Further information can be accessed at the Back to Work Program – Employer Support Payments.

NIB Foundation 2021 Health Smart Grants EOI

NIB Foundation

Closed: Expressions of Interest close 30 June 2021

The NIB Foundation is currently inviting registered charities across Australia to apply for their Health Smart Grants for a share in $240,000. Six grants of $40,000 are available to Australian charities. The six successful charities will also be given the chance to have their funding doubled through the People’s Choice Vote – where two of the six charities will be awarded an extra $40,000 as decided by the public.

Charities who specialise in health promotion and primary prevention and have a record of engaging and empowering people to be health smart in their everyday lives are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest. Health Smart Grants fund the delivery of projects that work to improve health literacy, and help people develop the understanding and skills they need to adopt healthy behaviours. Priority prevention areas target risk factors that are modifiable and impact broad segments of the population. Health Smart Grants will improve long term health outcomes by addressing one of more of the factors provided in the Australian Health Smart Grant Guidelines.

The Health Smart Grant is delivered through NIB Foundation’s Private Ancillary Fund, which means that to be eligible your organisation must be:

Endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 by the ATO, and;

Endorsed as a Tax Concession Charity (TCC) by the ATO (or be a tax exempt entity).

Guidelines

1. More information on application requirements and selection criteria are available at:  NIB Australian Health Smart Grant Guidelines.

2. Download, save and complete the PDF Expression of Interest Form

Applications

3. Complete the Online Submission Form by providing your details and uploading your completed EOI form.

If you have any questions while preparing your EOI, please submit them through the NIB Enquiries Form.

Now Open: Damien Greer Lawyers Community Grant Program 2021

Damien Greer Lawyers

Closed: 30 June 2021

The Damien Greer Lawyers Community Grant Program recognises and celebrates organisations that strive to make a positive impact within their community. Eligible organizations are currently invited to apply for a Community Grant of $2,500.

The Community Grant program aims to support organisations that work within their local community and encourage the following values:

Helping the community in times of need

Building community togetherness and sense of belonging

Promoting positive health and wellbeing

Supporting community services and groups

Nurturing the local environment

Damien Greer Lawyers are particularly interested in supporting organizations that are involved in child wellbeing and child protection, domestic violence support and non-government mental health services. This is as well as organizations that are non-government social service organizations and registered charities.

Your organisation is eligible to apply if you meet at least one of the below criteria:

Promote sustainable environmentally friendly practices within the community

Support health and wellbeing initiatives

Provide services in the local community

Facilitate community awareness and education programs

Support at-risk and/or in need individuals in the local community

Guidelines and Applications

All entries will be assessed through a process that considers applications against the Community Grant criteria.

For more details on applying please visit: Damien Greer Lawyers Community Grants 2021

For further queries please Phone: 07 3837 5500, or Email: enquiries@damiengreer.com.au

Australian Government Safer Communities Fund Round 6: Early Intervention Grants

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

Closed: 22 July 2021

Round Six of the Safer Communities Fund targets organisations with demonstrated experience in providing early intervention services to youth at high risk of engaging in anti-social behaviour and criminal activity. The objectives of this grant opportunity are to:

• Contribute to the preservation of the safety of Australians through funding local crime prevention activities that address anti-social behaviour by youth at high risk
• Help marginalised youth aged 12-24 at high risk to develop life skills. This includes projects that assist youth to learn educational and vocational skills to prevent them from becoming entrenched in the criminal justice system and those that promote inclusion and build community resilience.

Eligible activities must directly relate to the project and involve youth engagement activities aimed at crime prevention.

Grants available begin at $200,000. The grant amount will be up to 100% of eligible project costs. Funded projects must be completed by 30 April 2024.

Joint applications are acceptable, provided you have a lead applicant who is the legal entity responsible for the project and is eligible to apply.

Guidelines

Before applying, please ensure you read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines, Sample Grant Agreement, Frequently Asked Questions and additional items included in the Key Documents section.

For further assistance, please contact 13 28 46, or visit Contact Us at business.gov.au.

Applications

To apply please visit: Apply now for Safer Communities Fund – Round 6 – Early Intervention Grants

Queensland Government – Investing in Queensland Women Grants

Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General

Closed: Round 2- 31 July 2021 

The Queensland Government’s Investing in Queensland Women Program provides funding for community initiatives that  help achieve the objectives of the Queensland Women’s Strategy 2016–21 and those that inspire and encourage the Queensland community to respect women, embrace gender equality and promote and protect the rights, interests and wellbeing of women and girls. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for eligible projects, with a duration of up to 6 months that:

• target people who identify as women and who may be more vulnerable or experience multiple levels of disadvantage, including
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • people with a disability
  • LGBTIQ+ people
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (including people on temporary visas)
  • people in rural, regional and remote communities
  • young people
  • older people
• help achieve the objectives of the Queensland Women’s Strategy 2016–21 and inspire and encourage the Queensland community to respect women, embrace gender equality and promote and protect the rights, interests and wellbeing of women and girls
• help achieve the objectives of the Third Action Plan of Queensland’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy 2016–2026 to reduce domestic and family violence reoffending, including working with perpetrators and/or with victim–survivors
• help achieve the objectives of Prevent. Support. Believe. Queensland’s Framework to address Sexual Violence.

Guidelines

Before starting an application, it is highly recommended that you read the following documents for more information about eligibility and selection criteria and requirements for successful applicants

• 2021 grant information and application guidelines
• Short form (particulars non-service provision) agreement
• Short form terms and conditions

As part of the application process, you will also need to complete and upload these forms:

• EFT application form
• ABN and GST advice form.

Applications

Applications can be accessed through SmartyGrants.

For queries about the guidelines or application form, please contact Women’s Infolink on 1800 177 577 during business hours or email women@qld.gov.au and quote your submission number.

NAB Foundation Community Grants 2021

NAB Foundation

Closed:  30 July 2021

The NAB Foundation is currently inviting applications for Community Grants  that assist communities to prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience to future disasters.

Funding grants of up to $10 000 are available towards community projects that seek to:

• assist in short and long-term recovery efforts
• build community resilience against future disasters
• help people and places prepare for natural disasters
• strengthen the environment to be more resilient to natural disasters
• help communities reduce their climate risk.

Two types of funding are available:

• Community Grants of up to $10,000, from a total pool of $1 million.
• Prizes, from a total pool of $200,000, for recipients of Community Grants where the project intends to have long-term social or environmental impact. This funding is designed to assist grantees replicate the project in other areas, scale it or measuring the impact.

Guidelines

Please ensure you have read the Community Grant Application Guide for all information regarding grant eligibility and criteria.

Further enquiries regarding applications can be directed to: nabfoundation@nab.com.au

Applications

Please visit the following link with questions about the online submission process: Application Form FAQ’s.

 Bennelong Foundation Community Grants

Bennelong Foundation

Closed: Expressions of Interest Closed 30 July 2021

The Bennelong Foundation supports organisations and projects in the areas of education, training and employment and community health and well-being. The foundation targets grant funding towards the following communities:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders,
• People with a refugee background, newly arrived migrants and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Groups experiencing socio-economic disadvantage.

For the October 2021 round, in keeping with the Bennelong Foundation’s community & grass roots tradition, grants of up to $30,000 are available for innovative, prevention based projects that meet the Foundation’s target criteria. This could include projects that focus on building sustainable employment, those that promote social inclusion and cohesion, or programs that provide settlement and transition support for new Australians. Please note that programs with a main focus on disability, mental health, and healthcare (i.e. programs directly addressing mental illness and disease) are not current priority areas for the Bennelong Foundation. Expressions of interest (EOI) close 5:00pm 30 July 2021. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to submit a formal application up to 10 September 2021.

Guidelines

Please consult the following documents before submitting an EOI and subsequent application:

Funding Areas; Key Criteria; Tips, Sample Forms & Documents; Important Dates

Due to the expected competitive nature of this grant round, it is strongly recommended that you contact the Foundation to discuss your proposed application ahead of submitting your EOI. Please also note that Deductible Gift Recipient Status is required for application.

Applications

A two-step process has been initiated for the Bennelong Foundation’s bi-annual open granting rounds.  Step 1 is a submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI). Step 2 is an invited application for shortlisted submissions. Please email info@bennelongfoundation.com for technical issues.

Please register to receive your online Expression of Interest (EOI) form HERE. You may also preview the application HERE.

Canon Oceania 2021 Grants

Canon Australia 

Closed: 30 July 2021 

Canon Oceania offer grants of both cash and Canon equipment: $2,500 cash and $2,500 worth of product, to support causes trying to rebuild themselves in the challenging conditions of the Covid-19 economic recovery period. The overall runner-up will receive $1,000 cash. The following grant categories are open for application:

• 1 x Educational Grant – $2,500 product and $2,500 cash (a project being run by a primary, secondary or tertiary school/educational institution)
• 1 x Community Grant – $2,500 product and $2,500 cash (aproject that has a positive impact on communities affected by natural disaster or the pandemic, encompassing cultural, societal, environmental and sustainability causes)
• 1 x Small-medium Businesses Grant – $2,500 product and $2,500 cash (project that will support small businesses rebuild themselves across any sector – businesses should employ fewer than 20 people and have less than $10 million aggregated turnover at the end of the financial year)
• 1 x Runner-up Grant – $1,000 cash

Judges will select the top three entries in each category, which will then go through to a public vote.

Guidelines

For application and eligibility criteria please visit: How to apply for a 2021 Canon Australia Grant

Full terms and conditions for application can also be downloaded here.

Applications

Please visit the Canon Australia Grants Program Online Submission Form to apply.

If you’re experiencing issues with the submission form below, please download a copy of the application in Word format here and send it to grants@canon.com.au.

Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation 2021 Grants

Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation

Closed: 30 July 2021 

Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation grants provide funding in two categories. For 2021 these are:

1. Shout Workplace Giving Grants – 1 x $25,000 grant, with the focus area of positive educational and alternative pathways to help at-risk children and teenagers
2. Growing Stronger Communities Grants – 4 x $15,000 grants, in the focus areas positive educational and alternative pathways to help at-risk children and teenagers; health care services for vulnerable Australians and their families; and support for the economic and social wellbeing of people in regional, rural and remote communities (including in times of natural disasters).

Guidelines

Applicants are advised to prepare applications in advance by reading the Grant Guidelines;  Application Example and Grant Application FAQ’s.

Applications

To apply please complete and submit the Online Application Form before 5pm on 30 July 2021. The form can be saved and returned to it at any time before applications close. If you need assistance along the way, please phone: 13 14 22; or email: charitablefoundation@heritage.com.au

Honda Foundation 2021 Funding & Vehicle Loan Program Grants

Honda Foundation

Closed: 6 August 2021

The Honda Foundation makes financial assistance available 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; and promotion of innovation and new technologies.

They also provide 12-month Loan Vehicle Program which includes registration, insurance and all servicing costs, and is capped at 20 loan vehicles at any one time.

Organisations must be endorsed by the Commissioner of Taxation as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) to be eligible to apply.

Guidelines and Applications

Further information and application forms can be accessed at: Honda Foundation Community Assistance

Application steps:

1. The Honda Foundation has two different application forms, one for Monetary Funding requests, the other for Honda Hero Loan Vehicle. Please ensure you download the appropriate application form to complete.
2. Locate your nearest authorised Honda Motor Vehicle Dealership (see under Find a Dealer on the Grants Application Page) and make an appointment to meet with the Dealer Principal.
3. If the Dealer Principal endorses your application, the Application needs to be submitted by email to honda.foundation@honda.com.au

For queries, please contact the the Honda Foundation by email at: honda.foundation@honda.com.au, or by phone  on: (03) 9285 5555

Queensland Government – Looking after Country Grant Program

Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science 

Closed:  9 August 2021

The Looking after Country Grant program provides funding of up to $75,000 to First Nations communities to conserve and manage environmental and cultural heritage on country. The program aims to build community capacity to deliver these projects, and to develop strong partnerships in caring for country.

Project activities funded through the program include (but are not limited to):

• cultural site management
• protected species monitoring and conservation
• revegetation and habitat restoration
• fire management
• erosion control
• inter-generational knowledge exchange on country
• the development and implementation of country management plans.

First Nations groups are invited to apply by midnight Monday 9 August 2021.

Guidelines

Please carefully read the Looking after Country Grant Guidelines and Application Writing Tips before completing an application for funding.

For questions about the grant program please contact the Looking after Country Grants Officer on: (07) 3330 5553, or email: landandsea@des.qld.gov.au.

Applications

To apply please visit: Looking after Country Grant Program Online Application Form

ANZ Seeds of Renewal Grants Program

ANZ in partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)

Closed: 11 August 2021

ANZ Seeds of Renewal is a small grants program designed to help build vibrant and sustainable rural communities to ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia. The program demonstrates ANZ’s ongoing commitment to shape a world where people and communities thrive. Seeds of Renewal is built on two key tenets:

• Vibrant communities are diverse and inclusive with strong social capital, where everyone can participate and build a better life; and

• Sustainable communities innovate, expand, and create opportunities that will deliver demonstrable medium to long-term economic benefit to the community, contributing to economic sustainability.

Grants of up to $15,000 are available to community organisations for projects that will help their community thrive. Organisations with programs that promote inclusion and participation of under-represented or marginalised groups that will deliver demonstrable medium to long-term benefits are encouraged to apply.

Guidelines

Before commencing an application please read the ANZ Seeds of Renewal Grants Program Guidelines carefully to make sure this is the right grant for your community.

For further assistance please contact Danielle Griffin by email at: info@frrr.org.au, or phone on: 1800 170 020.

Applications

Please submit your grant application online via the FRRR Seeds of Renewal Grants Gateway Portal.

Queensland Government – Business Growth Fund Program

Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

Closed: 16 August 2021

The Business Growth Fund (BGF) targets high-growth businesses who can accelerate growth, drive Queensland’s economy and employ more Queenslanders.

The program provides funding for small and medium-sized businesses experiencing high-growth to buy specialised equipment to unlock growth potential, increase production, expand your workforce and maximise economic returns.

Funded businesses are expected to:

• increase confidence for growth, transitioning from small to medium-sized
• increase productivity, turnover, profit and employment by 20%
• improve confidence to automate, scale up, increase market share, diversify and/or exploit exporting opportunities.

Available Funding:

Applicants may be eligible for a single up-front payment up to $50,000 (excluding GST). You must also fund at least 25% of project costs to buy and implement the specialised equipment. Funding must be used to buy specialised equipment to meet business growth. The equipment must have a direct link to increasing employment and maximising economic returns.

Please direct queries about the program to Email: grants@desbt.qld.gov.au, or contact the Small Business Hotline: 1300 654 687.

Guidelines and Applications

1. Read the key documents:
   • Application Guidelines
   • Terms and Conditions
   • Frequently Asked Questions.
2. Check your eligibility.
3. If you are eligible, register for a mentoring session. Registrations are now open.
4. Complete a mentoring session. You will receive an email with a link to apply for the grant via the SmartyGrants system.
5. Complete the checklist in the application guidelines.
6. Follow the link in the email to Complete the online application.

Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program

Queensland Government Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

Closed: 19 August 2021

Applications for the 2021–22 funding round of Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative are now open. The program forms an essential part of the Queensland Government’s ongoing plan to recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19.

Skilling Queenslanders for Work funds skills development, training and job opportunities for job-seekers, disengaged and disadvantaged Queenslanders through targeted skills and training projects. The program focuses on young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature-age job-seekers, women re-entering the workforce, veterans and ex-service personnel, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 70 per cent of participants find work, undertake further training, or return to school around 12 months after exiting a Skilling Queenslanders for Work project.

Community-based not-for-profit organisations, local councils and school Parent and Friends and Citizens associations are advised to check eligibility requirements and application recommendations to apply.

Applications and Guidelines

Please visit the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program page for eligibility requirements and further application information. Questions can also be directed to the QLD Department of Employment, Small Business and Training by phone: 1300 369 935, or email: training@desbt.qld.gov.au. Applicant organisations are encouraged to contact their local DESBT regional office to discuss their project proposals.

Tucker Foundation 2021 Grants

Albert & Barbara Tucker Foundation

Closed: 20 August 2021

The Tucker Foundation is focused on supporting registered charitable organisations who are actively making a positive difference in the lives of humans, animals and the natural environment. Grants up to $25,000 per year are provided. Many of their grants have been awarded to small scale grassroots groups that may otherwise struggle to attract the funding of larger more prominent organisations.

Each year, the Tucker Foundation will consider applications from organisations seeking to undertake projects that further the Foundation’s aims and objectives. Please read these guidelines and recommendations carefully before applying. Given the current environmental and humanitarian crises facing our planet, our dedication to supporting groups involved at the grassroots has never been stronger. As a result of this, we tend to prioritize projects that deal with their response in a practical and clear way. Examples of this include, purchases of vital equipment, such as vehicles for wildlife rescue, or funding for projects that qualify vulnerable women to begin paid employment.

Guidelines and Applications

2021 Tucker Foundation Grant Applications 

For queries please email: mara@tuckerfoundation.org.au.

Queensland Community Road Safety Grants 2021

Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads

Closed:  27 August 2021

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) provides funding for not-for-profit community organisations to deliver road safety education and awareness initiatives through the Community Road Safety Grants scheme. The scheme consists of 3 funding streams.

Learner Driver Mentor Program (recurrent funding)

Road Safety Education Program (recurrent funding)

Community Road Safety Education Grants (one-off funding)

Applications and Guidelines

Planning is an essential part of your application’s success. Please carefully read and understand the funding guidelines and the service agreement template before you apply. Please use the Online Grants Portal to view and apply for available funding opportunities. If you are awarded a grant, you must also manage your agreement through the Online Grants Portal.

Further queries can be directed to the Community Road Safety Grants team by telephone: 1300 186 159, or Email: roadsafetygrants@tmr.qld.gov.au

Pride Foundation Australia Grants for Peer-led Support Groups

Pride Foundation Australia, supported by Sidney Myer Fund

Closed: Round 2- 27 August 2021

This round of Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) and Sidney Myer Fund Grants focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ refugees and people seeking asylum. They encourage projects that are collaborations between refugee and asylum seeker agencies or groups and LGBTQIA+ agencies or groups. Where an LGBTIQ+ refugee-led group is partnering with another organisation they encourage equal partnerships and co-design. One of the organisations/groups must have DGR status.

Projects should aim to assist LGBTQIA+ people who are refugees or seeking asylum in any of the following areas:

• Improving access to stable housing,
• Enhancing education and/or workforce participation
• Enhancing support for community connection and improving settlement outcomes
• Improving health and/or health literacy
• Supporting links to LGBTIQ services and supports
• Enhancing cultural engagement and development
• Improving LGBTQIA+ inclusive practice in services.

Projects may have a duration of up to two years and include any of the following:

• Community development, or
• Education initiatives, or
• Applied, community-led research with tangible outcomes in the field, or
• Events including arts and cultural or conferences.

Guidelines

For more information on conditions of application and criteria please visit PFA and Sidney Myer Fund Peer-led Support Grants Round 2, 2021.

For additional grants assistance please contact Rhonda Brown by phone on: 0419 309 540, or email at: grants@pridefoundation.org.au.

Applications

To apply please submit an Expression of Interest Form by email to PFA by 5pm, Friday 27 August 2021.

Those short listed will be advised by 10 September and will be invited to submit a full application by Sunday 10 October 2021.

Dog & Bone Impact Grants for Technology Projects

The support ranges from assistance with the NFP’s technology strategy and navigating the challenges and opportunities of a hybrid workplace to technology procurement. This could include:

• Help developing an IT Roadmap plan.
• IT Health check and assessment.
• Benchmark analysis of IT service provider.
• Building an Intranet and migrating documents.
• Help moving to the cloud.
• Help finding a new phone system.
• Help finding and selecting IT support or management.

In-kind grants for pro bono services worth between $5,000 and $20,000 are available for application, depending on the applicant’s requirements and eligibility.

Please note, this program is for not-for-profits with 50 staff or less.

Guidelines and Applications

For more details on applying, including conditions of eligibility and evaluation criteria please visit: Impact Grants for Technology Projects Program 2021.

For additional queries, please complete your details at the Get in touch link, or phone 03 9403 5700.

Australian Government – Powering Communities Program

Australian Government Department of Business, Industry Science Energy and Resources

Closed: 20 September 2021

The Powering Communities Program will run over 2021–2022. It provides grants to not-for-profit community organisations to improve their energy efficiency practices and technologies. This aims to reduce energy use, improve energy productivity and reduce carbon emissions.

The program will assist organisations to:

• upgrade equipment to reduce energy consumption
• undertake energy management activities and assessments, such as energy systems assessments and feasibility studies
• invest in energy monitoring and management systems
• invest in on-site renewable energy and solar-connected batteries.

The grant amount will be up to 100% of eligible project expenditure. Grants will be between $5,000 and $12,000. Projects should be completed by 30 June 2022.

Guidelines

• Grant Opportunity Guidelines
• Factsheet
• Frequently asked questions
• Sample Application Form
• Sample Grant Agreement Approval Letter

Applications

Please visit Australian Government – Powering Communities Program to apply and access further guidance.

St George Foundation Community Grants Round 2, 2021

St. George Foundation Trust

Closed: 24 September 2021

St.George Foundation provides Community Grants of up to $50,000 to small Australian children’s charities that attract little assistance from government and are not able to generate significant income of their own. Organisations that run local projects to support and improve the lives of children experiencing disadvantage are invited to apply.  Examples of projects may include early intervention services, recreational and respite programs; counselling and therapy; medical and educational services and other activities that help to benefit disadvantaged children in our local communities.

To be eligible for funding your organisation will:

• Focus your efforts on children in Australia under the age of 24 years.
• Be located in NSW, ACT, QLD or WA.
• Have an annual gross revenue of less than $5M.
• Receive less than 60% of your income from state, federal or local government funding (unless you have an income less than $1M per annum, in which case your government funding can exceed 60%).
• Provide recent, audited financial statements, signed by the auditor.
• Be endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (but not another ancillary fund). Deductible Gift Recipients must be listed with the Australian Taxation Office under Item 1 of the Table in Section 30–15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act, 1997.

Guidelines

Further information on eligibility and selection criteria for this round of funding is available at:  St.George Foundation’s Community Grants.

Applications

To apply please visit: Apply for a St. George Foundation Community Grant

Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

Closing:  Opportunities open periodically.

Social Enterprise Jobs Fund

The Queensland Government has announced $8 million over the next 2 years for the Social Enterprise Jobs Fund, as part of the Future Skills Fund.

The Jobs Fund will continue to build on the commitments under the Queensland Social Enterprise Strategy to support the development of a sustainable and thriving social enterprise sector.

Under the Jobs Fund, $3 million in funding will be delivered over the next 2 years through business development grants for eligible organisations, starting with the Community Social Enterprise Development Grants.

Upcoming Grants

Community Social Enterprise Development Grants Program

The Community Social Enterprise Development Grants Program will provide grants to experienced non-profit community-based organisations to increase the capability and capacity of the social enterprises they operate.

The program aims to assist organisations to grow existing social enterprises and expand skills development and employment opportunities for disadvantages Queenslanders, including:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• people with disability
• young people (aged 15–24 years), including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care
• women re-entering the workforce
• veterans, ex-Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and their families
• recently released prisoners

Available Funding

You may be eligible for funding of between $5,000 and $20,000 (excluding GST).

In 2021–22, $600,000 will be made available for Community Social Enterprise Development Grants.

Eligibility Criteria

Your organisation must be a Queensland non-profit community-based organisation who has operated a social enterprise for a minimum of 2 years.

The program aims to assist organisations to grow existing social enterprises and support skills development and employment opportunities for disadvantaged jobseekers, which may include assistance delivered under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.

Guidelines and Applications

Applications will open Thursday, 3 June 2021, and close at close of business Thursday, 1 July 2021.

Please read the Key Program Documents before applying:

Funding Guidelines (PDF, 179KB)

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 150KB).

Complete and submit the Community Social Enterprise Development Grants Application Form.

For queries and further details, please visit QLD Community Social Enterprise Development Grants, or Email: programdesign@desbt.qld.gov.au.

Now Open: Social Enterprise Development and Investment Funds (SEDIF)

Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment 

Ongoing Applications Accepted

The Social Enterprise Development and Investment Funds (SEDIF) improves access to finance and support for social enterprises to help them grow their business and increase the impact of their work in their communities.

The Federal Government selected three SEDIF fund managers to offer social enterprises finance, such as loans, and support. The SEDIF fund managers are:

Foresters Community Finance

Social Enterprise Finance Australia

Social Ventures Australia

Social enterprises can contact the SEDIF fund managers directly to discuss and make applications for their financing needs.

Amount: Undisclosed or various

Closing Date: Ongoing

Links to further information and contacts are available at: Social Enterprise Development and Investment Funds

Hamer Sprout Fund 2021 Environmental Grants

Hamer Sprout Fund, Australian Communities Foundation

Closing: 30 September 2021

Every year, the Hamer Sprout Fund considers applications from organisations that share the fund’s goals. They are particularly interested in assisting smaller organisations and projects to ‘get them off the ground’. The mission of the Hamer Family Sprout Fund is “to build communities inspired to take action for a sustainable future”.

Their aim is to support projects and organisations that:

• Promote innovation in environmental education
• Facilitate engagement in environmental action
• Advocate for environmental sustainability
• Foster collaboration between young people engaged in environmental leadership

Funds for Hamer Sprout Grants are raised through the fundraising activities of the Hamer Sprout Fund and the Hamer Family Fund. A total of $25,000 is available for the Sprout Grants each year. Up to $5,000 is available per project; however more (up to $10,000) may be awarded in exceptional circumstances.

Guidelines

Conditions of eligibility and further details to apply are available from The Hamer Sprout Fund Grant Guidelines.

Applications

To apply, please download the Hamer Sprout Fund Grants Application Form.

For additional information and assistance, please contact the Hamper Sprout Fund Grants team via email and facebook.

Groundswell 2021 Project Grants – Expression of Interest Applications

Groundswell Giving

Closed: Round 3- 4 October 2021

Groundswell is a Giving Circle created to respond to the climate crisis. With an aim to educate and empower a new groundswell of people to take climate action in their own lives, the organisation pools money to fund strategic, high-impact advocacy and solutions to alleviate climate change in Australia.

Groundswell support organisations tackling the climate crisis who:

• Build the movement – activate new and strategic demographics or sectors to get involved in tackling the climate crisis;
• Change the story – build urgency for stronger action from trusted voices in our community;
• Shift the money – dry up the pipeline of funding to fossil fuel companies;
• Change the politics – enable greater leadership within state and federal Governments.

The remaining 2021 funding rounds focus on both project and core funding for climate advocacy. Expressions of Interest are now being accepted for the July round of 4 x $40,000 grants of core funding for strategic advocacy tackling the climate crisis.

Small to medium sized organisations are encouraged to apply.

Queensland Social Enterprise Growth Grants Program

Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

Closed: 7 October 2021

The Social Enterprise Growth Grants Program will provide funding to eligible, established Queensland social enterprises for capability and capacity building that enables the business to scale-up or adapt. The social enterprise must have potential within the next 2 years to grow the business, including its social impact and increase in employees. Eligible social enterprises may apply for financial assistance between $5,000 and $25,000 to facilitate this growth.

Eligibility Criteria

Your business must be a Queensland social enterprise that can demonstrate it meets the program definition of a social enterprise (including the commercial trading and reinvesting benchmarks outlined in the funding guidelines) and have operated and traded in Queensland for at least 12 months.

Your social enterprise must have a mission or purpose aligned to Queensland Government priorities including, but not limited to:

• supporting jobs
• investing in skills
• growing regions
• protecting the environment
• safeguarding health.

Eligible Activities

Grants will provide financial assistance for activities, services or expenditure that build the skills, capability and capacity of the social enterprise. The funding requested must have a direct link to increasing business sustainability and/or employment.

Funding is available for the purchase of:

• production equipment
• digital equipment and systems
• consumables, resources or materials (specific to an identified growth opportunity)
• skills development and coaching programs
• business and strategic planning advice
• website development and upgrades
• marketing strategies.

Guidelines

The Social Enterprise Growth Grants initiative is a limited life program and applications will be considered through a competitive funding round. Please note, a high level of interest is expected for this financial assistance scheme. Consequently, it is recommended that you prepare in advance by checking eligibility criteria and reviewing program guidelines prior to the opening of applications on 23 September 2021.

To apply, please complete the following steps:

• 1. Read the eligibility criteria;
• 2. Read the funding guidelines;
• 3. Review the frequently asked questions (FAQs).

For queries and additional assistance, please email the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training at: programdesign@desbt.qld.gov.au.

Applications

• 4. If eligible, complete and submit the Online Application Form and all supporting documentation by 5pm on 7 October 2021.

If successful, you must enter into a Services Agreement (funding contract) with the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

Regional Queensland Business Basics Grants Program

Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

Closed: Sufficient applications received for competitive assessment and all funds allocated at 3:40pm 11 October 2021.

The Queensland Government is continuing its support of regional small businesses with delivery of a $5 million regional round of Business Basics Grants.

Through the program, eligible regional small businesses are able to apply for a $5,000 grant to help finance projects to build basic capabilities and upgrade skills. Funded projects could include anything from website upgrades, to strategic marketing services, to training and coaching.

Applications will be competitively assessed and grants will be paid in full and up-front to successful applicants, with no co-contributions required.

*Please note— This round will close when funds allocated for the program are exhausted.

Guidelines and Applications

Please visit Queensland Business Basics Program for more information on program guidelines, eligibility criteria and how to apply.

For further assistance please email: basics@desbt.qld.gov.au, or contact the Small Business Hotline on 1300 654 687.

Australian Government National Science Week Grants 2022

Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Closed:  21 October 2021

Individuals and organisations interested in delivering science engagement activities for next year’s National Science Week are invited to apply for grants between $2,000 and $20,000. These grants support the delivery of: in-person activities such as workshops, fairs and theatre; and/or online activities with two-way audience participation.

National Science Week activities help inspire community participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

National Science Week is Australia’s major national celebration of the sciences. National Science Week 2022 will take place from 13 to 21 August 2022.

Guidelines

Grant opportunity guidelines

CPA Program Scholarships 2022

Mary Jane’s Foundation Women’s Health & Wellbeing Small Grants 2021

Mary Jane Foundation

Closed: 29 October 2021

Mary Jane Foundation is a philanthropic organisation working to advance the health and wellbeing of Australian women and girls through awareness, education and empowerment. The Foundation is currently offering small grants of up to $10,000 for initiatives focused on women’s health and wellbeing. They can only offer grants to not-for-profit organisations that provide proof of endorsement by the Australian Taxation Office (ie a certificate from the ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient Type 1 (DGR1) and Tax Charity Concessions (TCC). The Mary Jane Foundation aims to support grassroots advocacy groups and organisations to address gender gaps and bias in healthcare.

Guidelines

Applicants please note that:

• Organisations must be Australian based with the initiative delivered within Australia that is focused on the health and wellbeing of women and girls.
• The organisation’s annual income should be less than $1 million.
• The applicant organisation must have the support of its committee/board members.
• Only one submission per organisation will be considered within the same calendar year.
• Applicants must demonstrate the skills, knowledge and capabilities of key people accountable for successfully and responsibly managing the initiative.
• Successful organisations must have a bank account to accept funds via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
• Funds must be used for the purpose as outlined in the submission.

Further information is available from:  MJF Women’s Health and Wellbeing Grants 2021.

For queries and assistance, please contact: admin@maryjanefoundation.org.au

Applications

To submit a grant application please use the MJF Small Grants Online Application Form, or download the form and submit your application by email.

Applications close on Friday 29th October 2021 at 5pm (AEST).

Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General

Closed: 12 November 2021

Purpose

The purpose of the Safe and Diverse Communities grants program (the grants program) is to support small, targeted, community-led projects to increase the capability of multicultural communities to recognise, respond and prevent sexual, domestic and family violence across Queensland.

The grants program aims to create meaningful partnerships and engagement with people from diverse backgrounds to take proactive steps in improving women’s safety, and through awareness and prevention initiatives to address sexual, domestic and family violence.

Target group

This grants program aims to target multicultural communities. This includes people from migrant or refugee backgrounds, as well as people who are born in Queensland and who self-identify as ‘being from multicultural backgrounds’. This applies to groups and individuals who differ according to religion, language and ethnicity and whose ancestry is other than Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Anglo Saxon or Anglo Celtic.

Funding Available

$1 million has been committed over 4 years with the total allocation of $250,000 for the 2021 grants program. Applications are invited for initiatives seeking funding from $10,000 to $25,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• be a not-for-profit, legal entity, or
• be a local government entity, or
• have an auspice agreement with any of the above entities.

Additionally, applicants must:

• have current Public Liability Insurance of a minimum $10 million, and
• have no outstanding financial accountability, service delivery or other performance issues by any other Queensland Government agency that would impact on the delivery of your grant activity/initiative, and
• be established in Queensland and be currently operational in Queensland.

Guidelines

You can find out more information about the grants application process through the Grant Application Guidelines.

For further assistance please contact 1800 177 577, or email partnerships@justice.qld.gov.au.

Applications

This grants program will be administered through a 2-step process.

Step 1: Complete the online application form on the SmartyGrants website by 5pm on Friday 12 November 2021. The panel will then shortlist applicants, who will then be notified about the shortlisting outcomes.

Step 2: The panel will contact shortlisted organisations to arrange a time to discuss their application. All applicants will then be informed of who has been successful in the grants round and successful applicants will be announced in December 2021.

Central Queensland Bushfires Funding – Round Three

Queensland Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy, in partnership with the Australian Government

Closed: 25 November 2021

A third rounds of grants are available to assist Central Queensland communities recover from the 2018 bushfires, thanks to a package being jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.

Queensland-based community groups, local councils, non-government organisations, peak & industry groups, and research bodies delivering in or to the following bushfire-impacted local government areas are encouraged to apply for funding. This is for either (or both) small grants (between $2,500 and $50,000) or large grants (between $50,001 and $100,000). The funding aims  to support events, activities and programs that drive community recovery activities, increase awareness and build local resilience:

Be Connected – Building Digital Skills Grants Program

The Good Things Foundation, supported by the Australian Government                          

Closing: 26 November 2021

Building Digital Skills grants help organisations to start, continue delivering and expand Be Connected Digital Literacy Programs. Funding for projects is available in $2,500; $5,000; $10,000; and $20,000 contract sizes.

Organisations who would like to apply for a Building Digital Skills grant must:
● Be a registered Network Partner within the Be Connected Network
● Provide an ABN number (if applying for a $5,000 grant or greater)
● Have public liability insurance
● Have acquitted previous grant/s awarded by Good Things Foundation

Use the Building Digital Skills Grants for projects will help you assist older Australians complete 2 courses, or 10 activities on the Be Connected Learning Portal. Funding can be spent on activities that support older Australians to gain basic digital skills and confidence, such as:

● New devices including computers, laptops, tablets
● Upgrading software for devices
● Internet fees
● Digital mentor expenses, including training to be a digital mentor
● Printing of learning materials for older Australian learners
● Police checks for all staff and mentors involved in delivering the Be Connected
program
● Marketing/promotional costs

Funding cannot be used for capital works (building or construction materials).

Guidelines

Building Digital Skills Funding Guidelines- Round 28

Please visit Be Connected Network- Building Digital Skills Grants for more information and related documents, including example case studies and Building Digital Skills Grant timetables.

Applications

Be Connected, Building Digital Skills Grants Applications

Perpetual IMPACT Philanthropy Program 2022

Perpetual Limited

Closed: Friday 3 December 2021

The Perpetual IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program enables philanthropists and Not-for-Profits (NFPs) to connect, and allows NFPs to demonstrate how they improve outcomes for the communities in which they operate. They encourage high quality outcomes by identifying organisations that can maximise their impact through:

• Good governance
• Solid leadership
• Strong strategy
• An outcomes focus.

Funding is provided for a range of projects at different developmental stages including, but not limited to, pilot and existing projects, capacity building and operational costs.

Guidelines

Applicants are encouraged to view all resources provided below before preparing and submitting an application.

Download the 2022 IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program Guidelines

Download the 2022 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Download the SAMPLE 2021 Application Form

View guidance to help you prepare your best application possible, including the key application questions that will be assessed.

Applications

Applications are opening soon: REGISTER YOUR INTEREST.

For queries, please contact Perpetual Philanthropic Services on 1800 501 227 during business hours or email philanthropy@perpetual.com.au and quote your application number.

Queensland Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs

Closing: 10 December 2021

The Queensland Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs recently opened another funding round for projects aimed at building social cohesion and celebrating diversity. Applications are invited for projects that will build social cohesion and connection in diverse communities across Queensland.

Eligible applicants can apply for funding in two categories:

Category 1 – Economic and Social Participation Projects

• Innovative projects based on identified need that create pathways to participation for people from culturally diverse backgrounds in the economic, social and cultural life of Queensland.
• One-off funding up to $40,000 available for projects to be delivered from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Category 2 – Youth and Community Connection Projects

• For innovative projects that can assist with breaking down the barriers facing young people from culturally diverse backgrounds that can result in feelings of disengagement or disconnection with the community, and to increase their access to, and inclusion within the community.
• Projects receiving funding under this category are to ensure young people from culturally diverse backgrounds are leading in identifying the barrier/need to be addressed, as well as the planning, design, delivery and evaluation.
• One-off funding of between $5,000 to $120,000 is available. Project implementation timeframe can be up to two years. Projects are to be delivered between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2024.

Guidelines

For further information and details about the funding priorities and mandatory funding criteria for each category, please refer to the grant guidelines below:

• 2021-22 Funding Guidelines for Multicultural Projects (PDF, 423 KB)
• Terms and conditions (PDF);

Please note, due to the high demand for funding, only one application per category for an organisation will be accepted.

For queries and further information about the program, you can contact the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs by emailing MAfunding@cyjma.qld.gov.au.

If you need advice in developing your funding application, or if you require information about funding sources, you can contact the Community Funding Access Advisor at Multicultural Australia Ltd (Amelia Salmon) on (07) 3337 5400, or email amelias@multiculturalaustralia.org.au.

Applications

Please apply online through SmartyGrants, by selecting the link for the relevant project category below:

• Category 1 – Economic and Social Participation Projects
  • Preview the application form (PDF, 208 KB)
• Category 2 – Youth and Community Connection Projects
  • Preview the application form (PDF, 206 KB)

For more information about applying online, you can read the SmartyGrants – Help Guide for Applicants.You can also contact SmartyGrants directly on: Telephone (03) 9320 6888; Email service@smartygrants.com.au.

Australian Government Stronger Communities Programme – Round 7

Australian Government National Suicide Prevention Leadership & Support Program

Sisters of Charity Foundation Community Grants Program 2022

Sisters of Charity Foundation

Closed: 5 February 2022

The Sisters of Charity Foundation work to help fight poverty, loneliness, suffering and oppression in our communities. They deliver practical, real world support to smaller “grass-roots” organisations that cannot find help from more traditional sources of funding. Eligible community organisations unable to qualify for assistance through other existing channels are invited to apply for grants of up to $15,000. Once accepted as an eligible applicant, they work closely with organisations to understand exactly what is needed, so they can ensure you receive the best quality outcomes.

Eligibility criteria:

• The organisation’s mission and operations, and the proposed program, are consistent with the application guidelines of the Sisters of Charity Foundation, and must make a huge difference to those in need.
• The applicant is able to demonstrate the knowledge and the expertise necessary to implement the program as well as the skills necessary for the sustainable management of the program and the responsible stewardship of resources.
• The applicant organisation has the support of its Board, or in the case of an individual, the proposer’s supporting authority.
• The organisation is not-for-profit and has Income Tax Exempt Charity (ITEC) status and Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 status.
• The organisation’s annual income is less than $1 million.

The Sisters of Charity Foundation favours programs that:

• provide compassion, hope and practical assistance
• are not associated with well established organisations with significant reserves and/or are not capable of raising their own funds
• are not eligible for funding from government or other sources.

Guidelines and Applications

More information and guidelines for application are available from:  How to Apply for a Sisters of Charity Foundation Community Grant.

Expressions of Interest close Saturday, 5 February 2022, 11:59pm. Selected EOIs will be invited to submit a full application.

For further assistance please contact the Sisters of Charity Foundation by phone on: +61 2 9367 1211, or email: foundation@rscoffice.com

Queensland Social Enterprise Sector Development Grants

James N. Kirby Foundation

Closed: 14 February 2022

The James N. Kirby Foundation considers grant requests under the following four categories, seeking to support organisations and programs whose work benefits: Education and Technology; The Environment; Health; and Social Welfare, and The Arts. The Foundation seeks to support projects and organisations whose work:

• is innovative in nature;
• will be capacity building;
• will inspire and provide lasting social change.

Funding grants of $3,000 to $15,000 are available.

Guidelines 

James N Kirby Foundation Small Grants 2021-2022

Please note, that the Foundation can only consider requests from organisations with current Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement.

Applications

James N Kirby Foundation Small Grants Application Form 2021-2022

Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) Regional Grants

Queensland Community Foundation

Closed: 17 February 2022

Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) is the only inclusive state-wide community foundation seeking to meet the social needs of Queensland into the future. To achieve this QCF supports over two hundred charitable organisations each year through its distribution of income and grant-making.

Charitable organisations in one of Queensland Community Foundation’s QCF four regional areas are invited to submit an application for a small grant. You can find further details for each of these regions at the following links: Gold Coast; Sunshine Coast; Toowoomba region and North Queensland.

Guidelines and Applications

More information and recommendations to apply are available at: QCF Regional Grants 2022

For enquiries and further assistance please contact QCF by Phone: 07 3360 3854, or Email: enquiries@qcf.org.au.

Department of Health Parenting Education & Support Grants Program

Australian Government Department of Health

Closed: 17 February 2022

The purpose of the Parenting Education and Support Grants Program is to engage an organisation to deliver an online, evidence-based program that provides interactive, engaging and easily navigable parenting resources, strategies and learning tools. The parenting program is aimed at parents and carers with a child 0-11 years of age and is delivered as part of a supportive national parenting promotion campaign.

Objectives of the Parenting Program are:

• Increased availability and access to online evidence-based parenting education and support.
• Improved parent and carer mental health literacy and use of evidence-based parenting strategies.
• Improved confidence of parents and carers to support the mental health and wellbeing of their children, including identification of potential problem behaviours and when and how to access early intervention and support.
• Improved mental health and wellbeing outcomes for children and their families, including behavioural outcomes, emotional wellbeing, and resilience outcomes.
• Increased public perception on benefits of parenting programs as a normal, proactive parenting option for new and experienced parents and carers.
• Reduced stigma of parents and carers to ask for help and support for themselves and their children.
• Additional referral pathway and support for health professionals, maternal and child health centres, headspace services, Adult Mental Health Centres, Health to Health Kids Hubs, PHNs and educators to refer parents and carers requiring additional parenting support and education.

Intended outcomes of the Parenting Program grant opportunity are:

• Provide universal, freely available, access for all Australian parents and carers with a child 0-11 years of age to evidence based, best practice online parenting strategies and resources.
• Implement a national multi-media communication campaign aimed at promoting the availability and value of the Parenting Program and promote to at-risk groups.

Guidelines and Applications 

For more information, please visit the GrantConnect website – GO ID:GO5357.

Please submit your application by email to: Grant.ATM@health.gov.au ,
with the email subject line “GO5357 Application,” followed by your organisation’s name.
Please ensure all documents are loaded by closing time of Thursday 17 February 2022, 2.00pm.

For additional assistance please contact the department on (02) 6289 5600, or email: Grant.ATM@health.gov.au.

2022 NAIDOC Local Grants Round

National Indigenous Australians Agency, in partnership with the Australian GovernmentClosed: 22 February 2022

Eligible entities are invited to apply for funding for the 2022 NAIDOC Local Grants Round, delivered under Program 1.4 – Culture and Capability of the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS).

This grant provides funding to Indigenous and non‑Indigenous organisations to contribute to the costs of local and regional NAIDOC activities across Australia.

NAIDOC activities should align with the 2022 theme ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’.

The objectives of the program are to promote:

• the expression, engagement and conservation of Indigenous Australians’ cultures
• Indigenous Australians’ participation in the social and economic life of Australia through healing, and strengthening the capability, governance and leadership of Indigenous Australians, organisations and communities, and
• broader understanding and acceptance of the unique place of Indigenous Australians’ cultures in Australian society.

Applications close 9pm (AEDT) on 22 February 2022.

Guidelines

For more information and to apply for this opportunity, please visit the  Community Grants Hub and GrantConnect websites, where the Grant Opportunity Documents and further guidance is readily available.

Applications

To apply please visit the online application form available on the GrantConnect website.

For further assistance, please contact the Community Grants Hub Hotline on 1800 020 283 (option 1), or email support@communitygrants.gov.au(link sends e-mail).

QCF General Fund Organisational Capacity Building Grants

Queensland Community Foundation

Closed: 26 February 2022

The Queensland Community Foundation’s (QCF) Organisational Capacity Building Grants assist charities to develop their structures, systems, people, and skills to deliver improved outcomes for our community. Typically, capacity building focuses on education and training, recruiting, maintaining, or recognising volunteers, information technology support systems, staff training, planning and governance (which may include strategic plans, constitution reviews or board appraisals).

The General Fund 2022 grant round will concentrate organisational capacity building of mid-tier organisations (annual revenue less than $10m) building community resilience. Organisations must be Queensland based, with all grant funds going to help Queenslanders in the region of application.

Guidelines

QCF General Fund 2022 Grant Criteria & Guidelines

Please note, Deductible Gift Recipient Item 1 (DGR1) status is required for application. DGR 1 status can be confirmed by entering your ABN on the Australian Business Register website.

Applications

General Fund Grants 2022 Online Application

Enquiries can be directed to QCF by Phone: 07 3360 3854 and Email: enquiries@qcf.org.au

NAB Foundation Community Grants 2022

NAB Foundation

Closing: Round 1-  28 February 2022

Increasingly, Australian communities are being impacted by natural disasters as our climate changes. NAB Foundation Community Grants fund local projects that help communities prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience against future disasters. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for community-led projects that do one or more of the following:

• Readiness: help communities (people, environments, infrastructure) prepare for natural disasters
• Recovery: help communities, landscapes and fauna rebuild and rehabilitate after natural disasters
• Future-proofing: reduce the risk of future natural disasters by cutting a community’s carbon emissions.

For this round in 2022, funding will be prioritised for community led-projects focused on:

In 2022 Round closing dates are:
-Round 1: 28 February 2022;
-Round 2: 31 August 2022.

Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants

Brisbane City Council

Closing: Community Support Category applications will remain open until all available funding is expended.

Community Facility Category applications will have two round closing dates on 1 November 2021 and 21 February 2022.

The Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants program supports not-for-profit community organisations to deliver projects and activities across the city and to maintain, improve and develop community facilities. The program consists of two categories:

Community Support Category

The Community Support Category provides funding to support projects that respond to local community needs, improve community facilities and build organisational capacity. Applications are open year-round to maximise flexibility and responsiveness. Applications will remain open until all funds are expended.

Community Facility Category

The Community Facility Category provides funding to improve, develop and maintain community facilities, with preference provided to Council community-leased facilities. Funding is available for the planning, design and construction phases of projects. Applications are open year-round and will be assessed on 1 November 2021 and 21 February 2022.

Funding

For the Community Support Category you can apply for grant funding up to $10,000.

For the Community Facility Category you can apply for grant funding ranging from $10,000 to $200,000.

Guidelines and Applications

For more information about the Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants including how to apply, please read the program guidelines:

• Community Support Category 
• Community Facility Category.

Please note that applicants must:

• Be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, or be auspiced by a not-for-profit organisation;
• Community Facility Category applicants will also need to own the land or community
  

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• facility, or have the authority to undertake the proposed works on a Council community leased facility.

For assistance with additional queries, please contact the Council Grants Administration Unit by phone on: 07 3403 8888, or email: communityfacilities@brisbane.qld.gov.au