Grants
At RDA Kimberley, we provide advice and assistance on grants and funding opportunities that your organisation or business located in the Kimberley region may be eligible for.
We have collated some of the current available grant & funding opportunities and update this on a fortnightly basis, plus listed some of the most comprehensive grant resources in Australia on this page to allow you to search and identify grants that may be suitable for your project.
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- Access the links below to search for grants you may be eligible for
- Assess your project’s suitability against the selection criteria
- Use our free resources Grant Writing Guide and Application tips videos to help plan your application
- Contact RDA Kimberley for advice and support
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Current Grant & Funding Opportunities
Please note this is not a comprehensive list. If you have a particular project you are seeking funding for please contact our team and we will keep an extra ear out.
Grants and Funding Update 24 October 2024
Review the latest grant and funding opportunities for individuals, businesses, organisations and community groups in the region
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Kimberley Flooding Funding & Assistance
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal and Local Business Participation in Recovery Program WA | This program provides funding to First Nations owned small businesses to help them recover from the impacts of flooding associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in WA from 28 December 2022 onwards. Grants are available to support Aboriginal-owned small businesses and sole traders in the economic recovery of the Fitzroy Valley following the flooding associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. Funding available includes: – Services and training grants up to $25,000 to cover non-capital costs for business establishment or growth such as insurance, business accreditation and training. – Equipment and asset grants of up to $100,000 to assist with the hire, lease or purchase of specialist assets or items to undertake recovery works delivery. | Up to $100,000 | 31-MAR-25 |
| Personal Hardship & Distress Grants | Personal Hardship and Distress grants which are administered by the Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support Section). Potential measures include: > Emergency food, clothing or temporary accommodation > Repair or replacement of essential items of furniture and personal effects > Essential repairs to housing, including temporary repairs and repairs necessary to restore housing to a habitable condition > Personal and financial counselling aimed at alleviating personal hardship and distress arising as a direct result of natural disaster If you require assistance or further information phone the Department of Communities’ Disaster Response Hotline on 1800 032 965 or mail emergencyservices@cpfs.wa.gov.au | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Pastoral Rental Relief Package | Under section 128 of the Land Administration Act, the Minister for Lands, on recommendation of the Pastoral Lands Board (PLB), may allow a payment of rent for a pastoral lease to be delayed for a specified period or reduced or waived entirely on application to the PLB by a pastoral lessee whose lease has been adversely affected by drought, fires, cyclones, floods or other disasters. Eligible Kimberley pastoralists are encouraged to make an application to the PLB for rent relief for the first half of 2023 by sending a brief email to plb@plb.wa.gov.au The State Support Plan for Animal Welfare in Emergencies has also been activated, enabling the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development to coordinate response efforts related to animal welfare. Financial assistance is available through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements Western Australia. | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements WA Local Governments & State Government Agencies | There are a number of DRFAWA assistance measures available to local government: Category A – measures are generally administered by the Department of Communities, however, there is assistance available to local governments for the removal of debris from residential properties to make them safe and habitable. Category B – Assistance if available for local governments for: > Emergency works for essential public assets within three months from when the asset becomes accessible. > Immediate reconstruction works for essential public assets within three months from when the asset becomes accessible. > Reconstruction of essential assets > Counter disaster operations carried out to protect communities and ensure public health and safety Local Governments contribute 26% of the cost of the restoration or replacement of essential public assets, up to the Local Government Contribution limit. Limits for Local Government Contributions for FY2019/20 can be found in Local Government Limits for 202/21 Financial Year. (PDF) DRFAWA may cover up to 100% of Counter Disaster Operations provided that these extra costs are additional costs incurred directly as a result of the declared eligible disaster event. This may include expenses such as overtime, operational expenses, contractor expenses and clean up costs to protect communities to ensure public health and safety in public areas. However, this does not include the notional costs of staff wages, or op using equipment/machinery owned by the local government claimant. | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Small Business Interest Rate Subsidy | An interest rate subsidy may be available to small businesses for new loans to repair/replace assets that have been damaged or destroyed as a direct result of an eligble disaster, and for which this DRFAWA assistance measure has been activated. The loan must be provided by an Authorised Deposit Taking Instituion (ADTI). > Capped at a maximum of $6,000 (being 4% of a loan maximum of $150,000) > A maximum period of ten years, of which the first two years may be free of capital repayments at the discretion of the ADTI. DRFAWA will fund the interest rate subsidy, annually in advance, based upon the satisfactory submission of a claim form after the anniversary date of the loan commencement. The claim form must be supported by evidence of the loan balance at this time. Evidence can be a copy of the relevant loan account statement showing the actual loan balance, on or shortly after the anniversary date of the loan drawdown/disbursement. | Dependant on Loan Amount | Not Specified |
| Disaster Recovery Construction Training Grant | Employers, apprentices and trainees working to rebuild Kimberley communities hit hard by flooding can now apply for the Construction Training Fund (CTF) Disaster Recovery Grant. Under the scheme, employers of apprentices and trainees working in the affected regions can claim an additional grant of up to $3,000 annually until June 2025. Apprentices or trainees can claim up to $1,000 annually over the same period to cover costs such as travel and accommodation. Currently, eligible businesses that have an apprentice or trainee can receive CTF grants of up to $21,000 to help with the costs of training. Subsidies are also available to eligible applicants for recognised short courses to anyone working in construction in the affected areas. | Up to $21,000 | Not Specified |
COVID-19
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Communities Foundation COVID-19 National Funding Platform | Australian Communities Foundation and Philanthropy Australia have partnered to provide a national funding platform to coordinate the philanthropic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to register their COVID-19-related funding needs so that philanthropic funders can understand the granting opportunities available and respond to the critical needs of the sector. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
Regional Development & Rural Specific
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Growth Program | The Australian Government has officially opened the $392 million Industry Growth Program to help start-ups and small businesses commercialise and grow their companies. The Industry Growth Program includes: the delivery of advisory services by a national network of expert business growth and commercialisation advisers that will provide guidance on seeking investment, market testing, business models, and networking. the delivery of matched grant funding ranging from $50,000 to $5 million to eligible startups and innovative SMEs. Supporting projects under National Reconstruction Fund priority areas, the Industry Growth Program will help expand the pipeline of businesses working to transform and diversify Australia’s economy. | Funding Pool $392M | Open – or until all funds are allocated |
| Commercialisation Bridge Grant WA | This program provides funding to WA small enterprises and startups to help them become sustainable and scalable. Funding may be used for projects or items that develop: – product readiness (product testing and validation, laboratory verification, machining and tooling etc) – team readiness (hiring experienced C-suite personnel, developing an advisory board etc) – IP readiness (legal and other professional advice, protection of intellectual property etc) – commercialisation readiness (innovation management and consulting services export readiness etc). | $50,000 to $200,000 | Open |
| Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP) | The rPPP is an open, non-competitive grants process that will support both the development and delivery of precincts across regional, rural and remote Australia. Precincts and partnerships are: • Regional precincts or ‘places of purpose’ are user-defined geographic areas with a specific shared need or theme. • As part of the program, eligible applicants are encouraged to partner with key community groups to jointly deliver the project, including but not limited to First Nations groups, private enterprise, Regional Development Australia committees and community organisations. The rPPP has two grants streams to support both developing and delivering precincts. ➢ Stream One: Precinct development and planning Grants between $500,000 and $5 million are available for master planning, consultation, design, business cases and partnership establishment. ➢ Stream Two: Precinct delivery Grants between $5 million and $50 million are available to help deliver one or more elements of a precinct. For example enabling infrastructure (roads, pathways, underground infrastructure), public infrastructure, open spaces between elements, or a particular building that activates other investment. Eligibility • Applications can be submitted at any time and are open to state, territory and local governments, regional universities (which may be for-profit), and incorporated not-for-profit organisations. • The proposed precinct must be located in a regional, rural or remote location, delineated as entirely outside the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Greater Capital City Statistical Areas (GCCSA). • Applicants are required to demonstrate in the assessment criteria how they will contribute to the successful delivery of the project, including through co-contribution. | Between $500,00-$5M | Open – or until all funds are allocated. |
| Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program Phase 4 | From 1 July 2023, councils will be able to access funding through the LRCI Program Phase 4, with projects to be delivered by 30 June 2025. This increased funding, as well as the longer delivery window, will allow local governments more time to plan larger or more complex projects that may be a higher priority and have a bigger impact in their community. This program supports local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local communities. | Total Funding Pool of $750M | Opened 1-JUL-23 |
| International Partnerships in Critical Minerals | This program will support early to mid-stage critical minerals projects that contribute to building end-to-end supply chains with Australia’s international partners in the critical minerals sector. The program contributes to the implementation of the Australian Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy which outlines Australia’s bilateral and multi-lateral approach to partnerships in the sector. Activities to be funded include pilot plants, feasibility studies, capacity expansions, scoping work for infrastructure upgrades and research and development (R&D) collaboration. | $2m to $20m | Opened 14-FEB-24 for up to 2 years |
| Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Program – Small & Vital Round 23 | The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small & Vital stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Grants available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions, with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000). | Up to $10,000 | 05-DEC-24 |
| Strengthening Rural Communities – Prepare & Recover | The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Prepare & Recover program supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters in the medium to long-term timeframe, generally one to ten years after the disaster. Grants available for a broad range of initiatives to strengthen the capacity and capability of local people, organisations, networks, and systems that help communities to be informed, skilled, connected and resourced for the future. | Up to $25,000 | 05-DEC-24 |
| Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program Round 11 | The Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program provides grants to enhance the safety and accessibility of aerodromes in remote and very remote areas of Australia. This will: – improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers using remote and very remote airstrips – facilitate improved delivery of essential goods and services such as food supplies, health care, community mail and passenger air services – complement air services delivery to communities subsidised under the Australian Government’s Remote Air Services Subsidy (RASS) Scheme – meet operational requirements of aeromedical (including the RFDS) and emergency services – support improved access to air services for people with disability. | From $5,000 to $4m | 13-DEC-24 |
| Mobile Network Hardening Program – Round 3 | The Mobile Network Hardening Program is an Australian Government initiative funding upgrades to improve the resilience of Australia’s mobile network telecommunications infrastructure in regional Australia to: > prevent outages during a natural disaster; > strengthen the resilience of telecommunications facilities to allow them to operate for longer during natural disasters; and > support the rapid restoration of services following an outage. Applications will be assessed by an Assessment Committee against the criteria in section 6 of the Program Guidelines. | Not specified | 20-DEC-24 |
| Connellan Airways Trust General Grants | General Grants are designed to support improved social and economic outcomes for people in outback Australia. General grants can be used to fund a diverse range of activities. Specific projects, travel costs, education and skill building, technology (communications), community experiences, and a range of other options that align with the vision of the Trust. | Not Specified | 15-FEB-25 |
| Playing Australia Project Investment | Playing Australia Project Investment supports performing arts tours to reach regional and remote communities across Australia. The program supports net touring costs and other designated costs associated with tours. There is no limit on the amount that can be requested. | No limit | 04-MAR-25 |
| Value Add Investment Grants | Agriculture and Food | Value Add Investment Grants is now open, with two funding streams aiming to build capability within the agribusiness, food and beverage industries. The feasibility stream offers co-funding grants between $15,000 and $100,000 to help plan and de-risk future capital investment projects. Matched grants of $500,000 to $1 million are available under the program’s capital investment funding stream to assist recipients to expand, diversify or relocate value adding and processing operations to WA. | Up to $6m | Feasibility stream 30-JUN-25 |
| Regional Australia Microgrid Pilots Program | The Regional Microgrids Program (the Program) seeks to support the development and deployment of renewable energy microgrids across regional Australia that contribute to the Program Outcomes. ARENA has allocated funding across two Streams under the Program, and each Stream has its own Outcomes. Regional Australia Microgrid Pilots (Stream A) The aim of Stream A is to fund Projects that contribute to the following Outcomes: Innovation and/or acceleration of the development and deployment of equipment and technology solutions that enable the coordinated use of distributed renewable energy technologies. Improved resilience and reliability of electricity supply in regional areas. Resolving one or more of the remaining barriers to deployment of microgrid solutions. First Nations Community Microgrids (Stream B) The aim of Stream B is to fund Projects that contribute to the following Outcomes: Reduced cost of energy and other community benefits in First Nations Communities. Cleaner and more reliable energy in First Nations Communities. First Nations Communities are empowered to participate in their electricity supply arrangements and the development of energy infrastructure. Resolving one or more of the remaining barriers to deployment of microgrid solutions. | Up to $5M | 19-DEC-25 Or until all funds are allocated |
| Community Development Grants Programme | The programme supports needed infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable local and regional economies. The intended outcomes of the program are: • to construct and/or upgrade facilities to provide long term improvements in social and economic viability of local communities • to create jobs in the delivery of projects and ongoing use of the infrastructure • to improve social amenity, increased health and wellbeing and social cohesion by utilisation of the infrastructure by community groups. | Not Specified | 30-JUN-26 |
| Australian Rural Leadership Program | The Australian Rural Leadership Program supports individuals who want to respond to regional, rural, and remote Australia’s most complex challenges, as well as the opportunities that arise. Program is open to established leaders ready to tackle complex challenges and have significant impact on rural, regional and remote Australia. 15-months program including 4 face-to-face sessions between 5-10 days in length, online sessions and independent project work. This program includes both international & remote domestic travel with isolation from day-to-day duties and limited to no contact. Combination of face-to-face residential workshops, online sessions and project work both individually and with fellow participants. | Program costs are covered by funding partners. On average, 30-35 sponsored places are available each year and each scholarship is valued at $60,500. Participant program fee: $5,500 | EOI Open year round |
| Active Regional Communities (ARC) Grants | ARC aims to increase the opportunities for regional people to participate in sporting and active recreational activities in regional Western Australia and is tailored to meet the ever changing demands and challenges of sport and active-recreation groups within the nine diverse regions of Western Australia. | Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
| Airservices Australia Enroute Charges Payment Scheme | The aim of the program is to provide regional and remote communities with access to essential air services that can in turn connect these smaller communities with the rest of Australia. The Scheme supports regional commercial airlines operating low volume and new routes to regional and remote communities; as well as aeromedical providers. The Government’s policy for aviation encourages the growth of regional aviation services across Australia and the expansion of the current network by giving impetus for operators to test whether a new route can be commercially viable in time. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Regional Events Program (REP) | The REP, funded by Royalties for Regions, supports medium to large regional events across WA that require funding of $40,000 or more. Events supported must: > Bring more people to the region, which means more tourism dollars for the community > Attract media coverage which helps promote the region as an exciting destination > Involve and inspire the local community > Encourage people to come to the region outside of the typical tourist season > Add vibrancy and excitement to the region > Support jobs in regional WA > Showcase a strong point of difference and/or profile the unique features of the town and/or region. | $40,000+ | Ongoing |
| RAC Sponsorships | RAC supports initiatives that help advocate their mobility agenda, or provide their members with relevant opportunities to enjoy activities and benefits that are uniquely West Australian. Initiatives need to align with sponsorship program which can be found in sponsorship guidelines. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Mobile Black Spot Program Improving Mobile Coverage Round 7 | The Mobile Black Spot Program Improving Mobile Coverage Round (IMCR) will implement the Australian Government’s 2022 election commitment to deliver funding to improve mobile connectivity in approximately 54 underserved Target Locations across regional and remote Australia. These Target Locations have been identified by the Government as having mobile connectivity issues which have not been addressed under previous rounds of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP). The IMCR will provide grant funding to mobile network operators and infrastructure providers to deploy new mobile phone infrastructure to address mobile reception and coverage issues in these Target Locations. | Total Funding Pool $160M | Now Closed for 2023 Round 8 to open late 2024 |
| ANZ Seeds of Renewal | The ANZ Seeds of Renewal program focuses specifically on helping to build vibrant and sustainable rural communities and ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia. It 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. Sustainable communities innovate, expand and create opportunities that will deliver demonstrable medium to long-term economic benefit to the community, contributing to economic sustainability. The ANZ Seeds of Renewal program is focused upon supporting projects that align to one of ANZ’s four focus areas: 1. Improving environmental sustainability 2. Improving financial wellbeing within the community 3. Improving access to housing 4. Other community projects that assist local communities to thrive | Up to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants | Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants is a small grants program aiming to contribute to the success, vibrancy and wellbeing of rural and regional communities nationwide. Nutrien Ag Solutions seeks to support local grassroots organisations with funding for projects that are meaningful for their communities. Organisations interested in applying for a grant must first contact a Nutrien Ag Solutions branded store Branch Manager to be endorsed. | $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Prelude FLNG Communities Fund | Shell is proud to support local community groups that help to build strong, thriving societies in the Broome Shire. The Communities Fund supports Broome Shire, with a focus on local communities in proximity to Shell’s transit to the Prelude facility. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for community and not-for-profit organisations focusing on activities that contribute to one or more of the following areas: 1. Regional liveability and sustainable communities 2. Supporting stronger First Nations 3. Education and training | Up to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Grants for digital inclusion and innovation | The auDA Foundation funds educational and research activities that will enhance utility of the internet for the benefit of all Australians, including digital literacy, funding for digital inclusion, telehealth projects and initiatives to improve internet access for First Nations communities. Eligible proposals must deliver grassroots, educational or research activities that will enhance the utility of the internet. auDA Foundation are keen to support projects that focus on the overarching themes of digital inclusion and digital innovation, and will achieve practical outcomes through innovative means, i.e., research and development undertaken for the purposes of acquiring new knowledge and/or creating new or improved processes or services. The 2023 grant round will focus on digital inclusion and digital innovation with an emphasis on the following five focus groups: 1. Rural, regional, and remote Australians 2. Australians living with disability 3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 4. Older Australians (65 years +) 5. Young Australians (12-24 years). | Up to $40,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Regional Events Scheme (RES) | The Regional Events Scheme (RES) is an annual funding round for smaller and developing regional events across WA. The scheme support events that are delivered between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025 that: 1. bring more people to the region, which means more tourism dollars for the community 2. attract media coverage, which helps promote the region as an exciting destination 3. involve and inspire the local community 4. encourage people to come to the region outside of the typical tourist season 5. add vibrancy and excitement to the region 6. support jobs in regional WA 7. showcase a strong point of difference and/or profile the unique features of the town and/or region. | Between $5,000 to $40,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| The National Priority Fund | The National Priority Fund, part of the Local Jobs program, is designed to help address structural and other barriers to employment faced by people in our communities and facilitate job creation. The six priorities of the Fund are: 1. Supporting more First Nations people in employment, education or training in areas where Employment Regions and Community Development Program meet; 2. Supporting young people into the labour market through paid job placements in social enterprises; 3. Supporting mature age people to participate in the workforce and connect to jobs; 4. Supporting communities to become more resilient develop new employment opportunities as part of the transition to Net Zero; 5. Supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) women through tailored self-employment programs; and 6. Redesigning jobs to better align with the skills and capabilities of people seeking work. Proposals ranging from $200,000 to $1 million (GST exclusive) are being sought through an open tender process. Projects must be completed by 30 June 2025. | Between $200,000-$1M | Now closed for 2023 |
| Aged Care Capital Assistance Program – Thin Markets, Multiple Streams | This grant opportunity will provide grant funding for infrastructure projects across four funding streams which are primarily focussed on maintaining or improving access to quality aged care services in small rural towns, remote and very remote communities and will also support specific groups of older Australians, including people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and First Nations communities. Each stream has specified objectives and outcomes that need to be considered when applying. For this grant opportunity up to a combined $135 million is available across the four Streams, comprising: $95 million combined across both: Stream 1 – Staff Accommodation, and Stream 2 – Upgrades, Expansions or New Builds. $30 million in Stream 3 – Specialised Homeless $10 million in Stream 4 – NATSIFAC Minor Projects and Equipment. | Total Funding Pool $135M | Now closed 2024 |
| Horizon Power Community Partnerships | Community Partnerships are open to not-for-profit organisations, community groups or local government authority based in regional WA communities in the Horizon Power Service area. Matched funding available for community events, equipment, fit out or short term initiatives that support good community health and well-being. | Between $1,000-$50,000 | Now closed 2024 |
| Festivals Australia | Festivals Australia funds high-quality arts projects that invite community participation and audience engagement. Projects can include but are not limited to a parade, performance, workshop, installation or exhibition. The aim is to give community members living in regional or remote Australia the chance to participate in or attend an arts experience at a festival, or a significant one-off community celebration. | Total Funding Pool $1.4M | Now closed 2024 |
| Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program | Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program will boost support for communities across remote, rural and regional Australia to improve resilience, environmental sustainability and liveability through the power of connection. Open to not-for-profit community organisations that are providing access to information, technology, education and facilities to support their communities to embrace new technologies and ways of working to build social capital and digital capability. The program seeks to foster: > Resilient communities that are well prepared and socially connected when disaster strikes with the ability to renew and recover together; > Sustainable communities that are diverse and inclusive, planning for the health, wellbeing, and prosperity of their people and the planet; and > Liveable communities that have digital capability, and help to equip individuals with the skills to live, learn and work in a digital society. | Up to $10,000 | Round 2 Now closed for 2024 |
| Qantas Regional Grants | As part of their mission to help brighten the futures of regional communities, the Qantas Regional Grants Program will provide financial, flight and marketing support to community groups and organisations to help further their causes and set them up for success. Entry is open to Australian based individuals, not-for-profit community groups and organisations of any size, who are seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in regional communities. | Total Funding Pool $1M | Now closed for 2024 |
| In a Good Place (IAGP) Program | The IAGP program gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of community-driven projects, services, activities or initiatives, which clearly and directly focus on strengthening mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable community members who are at risk of, or are experiencing, mental health issues. | Up to $20,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Stewardship Grant | Community Stewardship Grants are available annually to support community-based projects that serve to protect and restore the local environment, enabling local community groups to undertake stewardship of natural resources in their local area. The Community Stewardship Grants program involves two components: a small grants program and a large grants program: Small grants: valued between $1,000 – $50,000 commencing on or after 1 January in the year following the grant round for up to 18 months’ duration. Large grants: valued between $50,001 – $450,000 intended for more strategic, complex projects commencing on or after 1 January in the year following the grant round for up to 3 years duration. | Up to $450,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| On Farm Connectivity Program | The On Farm Connectivity Program (the program) will run over 2 years from 2023-24 to 2024-25. This program forms part of the Better Connectivity for Rural and Regional Australia Plan (Better Connectivity Plan) and assists primary producers to take advantage of digital agribusiness solutions to boost productivity and improve safety. The objectives of the program are: > extend digital connectivity and take advantage of advanced farming technology > enhance a primary producers’ capacity to implement digital agribusiness solutions through improved connectivity > capitalise on the agricultural sector’s potential for increased productivity and growth support access to new communications equipment by offsetting some of the cost. The intended outcomes of the program are: > increased investment in equipment to support operations of the agricultural sector > increased efficiency, competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the agricultural sector improved safety on farm > increased use of advanced farming technology > improved knowledge of advanced farming technology and digital literacy. Eligible Primary Producers can only access the program (and rebate) through an eligible Equipment Supplier. | A rebate of up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of the cost of eligible digital farming technology. | Now closed for 2024 |
| FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation grants | FRRR and our donor partners collaborate with ABC Heywire to help communities take action on the ideas generated by young Australians who attend the annual Heywire Regional Youth Summit. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for communi | Up to $10,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Local Capability Fund (LCF) – Kimberley Round | The objective of this round is to provide funding support to Kimberley businesses to enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products, services and works to state or local government agencies, the Australian Government and the private sector. The fund can be used for expenses such as: > making improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and equipment > training > meeting pre-qualification requirements for supply-chain entry > buying and upgrading essential equipment > engaging consultants to advise on matters including occupational health and safety, marketing, finance and cybersecurity > planning improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and equipment and training. | Up to $20,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Clean Energy Future Fund | The Clean Energy Future Fund supports the implementation of innovative clean energy projects in Western Australia that offer high public value through the following outcomes: significant, cost-effective reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below projected (or baseline) emissions as a direct result of the clean energy project design, deployment, testing or demonstration of innovative clean energy projects likely to deliver community benefits or lead to broad adoption and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. | Funding Pool $21.7 m | Now closed for 2024 |
| Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant Program – Round 7 | Delivered locally by the State’s nine Regional Development Commissions, up to $250,000 per grant is available for individual projects that contribute to increasing or sustaining jobs, expanding or diversifying industry, developing skills or capability, increasing business productivity and attracting new investment to the regions. The grants will boost investment in local regional projects that contribute to population and economic growth initiatives and innovation pilots, and importantly, are driven by the community. The RED Grants for the Kimberley are delivered by the Kimberley Development Commission with support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). | Up to $250,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants – Round 2 | Charge Up Workplace Grants are designed to make it easier and more cost effective for small to medium enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities to install EV charging equipment at their workplace. The EV chargers can be installed in the car park at your workplace or depot to be used by employees, fleet vehicles and visitors to ‘charge up at work’. Eligible businesses can also install them for use by customers to ‘charge up at play’ – for example, at a tourist destination, café, recreation centre or winery. Grants in round one fund the following for up to 4 EV chargers per site (for a maximum of 5 sites): > 50% of the purchase cost of level 2 (7 to 22 kW) EV chargers chosen from an approved list > 50% of installation costs (Funding caps of $5,000 per site apply in the Greater Perth area and $10,000 per site apply in regional and remote areas) > 75% of the cost of a 2-year EV charger software subscription. Both the software platform and software supplier must be on the approved list. Hardware and software must be from the approved list. If not, applications will be ineligible. Round 2 includes both AC chargers (7 to 22kW) and DC chargers (25kW to 350kW in size). | Up to $12.5 Million | Now closed for 2024 |
| Bennelong Foundation Grants | The Bennelong Foundation aims to enhance community wellbeing and provide opportunities for positive and lasting change in their community. Program funding areas: > Education Training and Employment > Community Health and Wellbeing > Cultural Inclusion (BI-ANNUAL FUNDING) | Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 (Annual) |
| Regional Airports Development Scheme | The 2025-27 Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS) has opened for applications with up to $3.8 million available in grants to improve regional air services and safety. The Regional Airports Development Scheme provides financial assistance to regional airport owners for the renewal and upgrade of airport infrastructure that is fit for the transport needs of WA communities. | Up to $3.8m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Competition – ABC Heywire | Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition from the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22 in regional, rural and remote Australia. Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best! If you need help deciding what to write about or how to start writing your story, you can take part in an online Heywire Storytelling workshop – visit https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition to find out more. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Led Climate Solutions | FRRR | The Community Led Climate Solutions Grant Program supports not-for-profit organisations across remote, rural and regional Australia to drive local climate solutions that reduce emissions through education, engagement and action on: clean energy; – circular economies; – decarbonisation; – sustainable agriculture and food systems; – biodiverse ecosystems; or – just transitions*. | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Visions of Australia Regional Exhibition Touring Program | The Visions of Australia regional exhibition touring program supports audience access to Australian arts and cultural material, with a particular focus on tours to regional and remote Australia. Funding open to Australian arts and cultural heritage organisations can apply for funding to develop and tour exhibitions to venues across Australia. | Funding pool $2.7 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| NAB Foundation Community Grants | 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 are available for community-led projects that support collaboration between several stakeholder groups and 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 Futureproofing: reduce the risk of future natural disasters by cutting a community’s carbon emissions. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Growing Regions Program – Round 2 | The Growing Regions Program – Program will run over 3 years from 2024-25 to 2026-27 and will provide investment in community-focused infrastructure which creates and enhances amenity, liveability and social cohesion throughout regional Australia The objectives of the program are: – constructing or upgrading community infrastructure that fills an identified and immediate gap or unmet need for community infrastructure, particularly for communities that have experienced substantial growth – contributing to achieving social outcomes and increased community cohesion, liveability and accessibility – delivering increased amenity, liveability and community connectedness in line with the Investing in Places priority focus area of the Australian Government’s Regional Investment Framework to deliver targeted and place-based investment. | Between $500,000-$15M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Regional Airports Program – Round 4 | The Regional Airports Program – Round 4 provides grants to improve the safety, accessibility and climate resilience of airports and aerodromes in regional areas of Australia. It will support critical air infrastructure that will: – improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers using regional airports or aerodromes – facilitate improved delivery of essential goods and services such as food supplies, health care and passenger air services – improve the connectivity of Australia’s regions to domestic and global market opportunities – meet the operational requirements of aeromedical and other emergency services in the region – assist air services to transition to net zero aviation technology | $20,000 to $7.5 m | Now Closed for 2024 |
Indigenous & Torres Strait Islander
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madalah Secondary Scholarship | MADALAH Limited is a not-for-profit organisation that offers secondary and tertiary education scholarships, providing opportunities for Indigenous students from remote and regional communities to attend Western Australia’s leading boarding schools and universities from around Australia. | Not Specified | Opens NOV-24 |
| Indigenous Languages and Arts program | Office for the Arts | The Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to express, conserve and sustain their cultures through languages and arts activities around Australia. The ILA program supports community-based activities that deliver discrete one-off Indigenous languages and/or arts projects with clearly articulated outcomes that align with ILA program objectives. | $20,000 to $200,000 | 25-NOV-24 |
| Arts Short Notice Activity Program | The Arts Short Notice Activity Program (Arts SNAP) for individuals and groups offers funding for regional, national and international short notice activities for artists and creative industry professionals. The program supports the growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian artists and arts workers in high quality arts and cultural opportunities. Grants of up to $5000 for national and regional opportunities, and up to $10,000 for international, are available for individuals and groups. | Up to $10,000 | 09-DEC-24 |
| eSafety Commissioner: Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program – Round 2 | The Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program aims to improve the safety of Australian women and their children through the prevention of technology-facilitated gender-based violence. The program forms part of the Government’s commitment to the aims and objectives of the National Plan to end violence against women and children 2022-32. | Between $80,000 and $400,000 | 16-DEC-24 |
| LIFECYCLE Touring Grant | The grants are designed to support national touring activities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander music creators, supporting growth and fostering a vibrant, visible and inclusive music landscape. | 12 grants of $20,000 | 22-DEC-24 |
| Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) 2025 | TAP helps to ease relocations costs required to attend higher education and improve participation rates of Indigenous students through improved financial support. | Up to $5,000 | Opens 01-JAN-25 |
| Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program | The program is designed to preserve Australia’s wartime heritage; involve people around the country in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the services and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations; and promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service and the roles that those who served have played in shaping the nation. There are two categories of grants; Community & Major. | Community Grants up to $10,000 Major Grants between $10,001 – $150,000 | 05-FEB-25 |
| Connellan Airways Trust General Grants | General Grants are designed to support improved social and economic outcomes for people in outback Australia. General grants can be used to fund a diverse range of activities. Specific projects, travel costs, education and skill building, technology (communications), community experiences, and a range of other options that align with the vision of the Trust. | Not Specified | 15-FEB-25 |
| SEE First Nations – Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Australian Government | The program will fund place-based whole of community projects designed to meet the community’s English language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy training needs. Scoping Grants – provide funding for community engagement, and relationship and capacity building and to establish if there is a need for English LLND training in a community and to prepare an application for a Delivery Grant. Scoping Grants have a maximum value of $30,000. Delivery Grants – are grants to eligible organisations to co-design and deliver English LLND skills training to First Nations people. Delivery grants will typically be for between $350,000 and $1 million per year over a 2 to 3 year period for a single site, or up to $3 million per year for delivery at multiple sites. | Up to $30,000 Scoping Grants $350,000 to $3m Delivery Grants | 28-FEB-25 |
| 2025 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award | The Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards encourages submissions from established, mid-career and emerging Indigenous artists from across the country. | $15,000 to $100,000 Total pool: $190,000 | 02-MAR-25 |
| Aboriginal and Local Business Participation in Recovery Program WA | This program provides funding to First Nations owned small businesses to help them recover from the impacts of flooding associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in WA from 28 December 2022 onwards. Grants are available to support Aboriginal-owned small businesses and sole traders in the economic recovery of the Fitzroy Valley following the flooding associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. Funding available includes: – Services and training grants up to $25,000 to cover non-capital costs for business establishment or growth such as insurance, business accreditation and training. – Equipment and asset grants of up to $100,000 to assist with the hire, lease or purchase of specialist assets or items to undertake recovery works delivery. | Up to $100,000 | 31-MAR-25 |
| Community Recovery Grants Program | The Community Recovery Grants Program supports the well-being, psychosocial recovery and resilience of communities impacted by the flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. It funds local groups and community organisations to deliver activities and events that will assist the community to recover, reconnect and build capacity for future change with an emphasis on social and emotional wellbeing. The program’s key focus is to ensure that communities can access resources and services to support their ability to heal and build community resilience. | Up to $75,000 | 30-APR-25 |
| Indigenous Protected Areas program grants – DCCEEW | Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) are areas of land and/or sea, managed by First Nations people for biodiversity conservation. There are currently 82 dedicated IPAs across approximately 87 million terrestrial hectares of Australia and 5 million hectares of sea. These IPAs are recognised by the Australian Government as an important part of the National Reserve System (NRS), which is the network of formally recognised parks, reserves and protected areas across Australia. IPAs constitute more than 50 percent of the NRS. This grant opportunity will provide funding to new Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) and expanding (existing) dedicated IPA projects. | Total Funding Pool $14.5M | 01-JUL-28 |
| Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Capacity Building Grant Opportunity | Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Capacity Building Grant Funding is available to support PBCs to maximise the economic and social potential of native title through the effective and sustainable management of their land. There is no minimum amount of grant funding, with most grants anticipated to be between $50,000- $750,000, depending on the scope of the grant activity and its complexity | Total Pool of $54M | Ongoing |
| National Cultural Heritage Account | The National Cultural Heritage Account is a grant program that assists Australian cultural organisations to acquire significant cultural heritage objects that they could not otherwise afford. | Total Pool of $500,000 per year | Ongoing |
| Young People Grant Program | Young People Grant Program provides assistance to disadvantaged young people in Australia in order to give them the opportunity to reach their full educational and social potential by funding projects that address the causes and consequences of youth disadvantage. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Financial Capabilities Open Grants | Ecstra is a not for profit organisation committed to building the financial capability and wellbeing of all Australians within a fair financial system. Ecstra will proactively engage with organisations and consumer groups interested in improving the financial capability and wellbeing of Australians to discuss opportunities, current or proposed projects and collaborations which may result in an invitation to submit a Proposal. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Indigenous Business Australia Business Development & Assistance Program | The Business Development & Assistance Program provides Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders various services and resources, including business loans and finance packages. Businesses can apply at any time. | Free Services & loans of up to $500,00 | Ongoing |
| Active Regional Communities (ARC) Grants | ARC aims to increase the opportunities for regional people to participate in sporting and active recreational activities in regional Western Australia and is tailored to meet the ever changing demands and challenges of sport and active-recreation groups within the nine diverse regions of Western Australia. | Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
| First Nations Development Program | Screen Australia aim to assist the career development of talented writers, directors and producers who have the potential to make a significant contribution to screen culture and the national cultural life. Screen Australia engage actively at all stages with key creatives in the development and production of their works. The following is available for successful applicants: Feature Drama Development: This program seeks writers or teams with demonstrated experience and an idea they wish to explore in the longer feature format. TV Drama Development This program is looking for striking and engaging storytelling that will connect with audiences. Screen Australia reserves the right to require the attachment of a story consultant where appropriate. Documentary Development: Funding is available for the further development of a treatment and/or draft scripts, series bible, project development as well as fees for writer, producer, director, story consultant, research, and/or securing production financing. | Up to $65,000 | Ongoing |
| Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme (RAES) | The Regional Events Scheme (RES) & Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme (RAES) is an annual funding round for smaller and developing regional events across WA, supporting events that: > Deliver Aboriginal activities and experiences through the leadership and participation of Aboriginal people. > Bring more people to the region, which means more tourism dollars for the community > Attract media coverage which helps promote the region as an exciting destination > Involve and inspire the local community > Encourage people to come to the region outside of the typical tourist season > Add vibrancy and excitement to the region > Support jobs in regional WA > Showcase a strong point of difference and/or profile the unique features of the town and/or region. | Between $5,000-$40,000 | Now Closed for 2025-2026 events |
| Local capability fund: Aboriginal business round | The Aboriginal Business Round provides funding support to Aboriginal Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their business capability and capacity to supply to major Western Australian State or Local Government agencies, the Australian Government and the private sector. The level of funding support under the Aboriginal Business Round is 50% of eligible costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $50,000 per successful applicant. | Up to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| First Nations Heritage Grants – Round 1 | Round 1 of the First Nations Heritage Grants provides funding for projects that are aimed at: – identifying new Indigenous heritage values at existing World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places – preparing submissions for the addition of Indigenous heritage values to existing World Heritage and National Heritage listings, as applicable – increasing protection of World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places with Indigenous heritage values that may or may not be recognised in the heritage listing for the place – improving management of World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places with Indigenous heritage values that may or may not be recognised in the heritage listing for the place. | $2M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Arts Activities in Regional Communities | For arts and cultural projects in regional WA that align with the following objectives: Increase access to and/or participation in arts and culture in regional Western Australia. Provide employment opportunities, skills development or/and career pathways for regional Western Australian artists and arts workers. Encourage development of regional creative and cultural industries including cultural tourism. Support community led activities and creative developments. Contribute to social inclusion, wellbeing, cohesion and vibrancy in regional WA communities. Creative Projects Grants of up to $60,000 for arts and cultural activities and creative developments in regional Western Australia. Creative and Cultural Planning Grants of up to $50,000 for regional local governments to develop creative and cultural plans or revise existing plans. | Up to $60,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Connecting to Country | The Connecting to Country program supports projects that enable Western Australian Aboriginal people and organisations to undertake on Country activities that foster the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, preservation of culture and strengthening of communities. The program intends to: – facilitate sharing of cultural knowledge and skills between generations, such as the preservation of language, stories and dance – recognise Aboriginal cultural leadership within the Aboriginal community and support leadership development in young people – contribute to stronger community mental health and wellbeing – strengthen, protect and maintain traditional ways of maintaining cultural knowledge. | Up to $25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Youth Engagement Grants Program | The WA Youth Engagement Grants Program supports initiatives and projects that promote and empower young people aged 10 to 25 years. Youth engagement initiatives and projects that promote and empower young people will be prioritised. In particular, projects that support, inform, and build capacity of young people. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Support to prevent and address the health impacts of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) | The purpose of this grant opportunity is to raise awareness of, and address the health impacts (including physical and mental manifestations) of FGM/C in culturally and linguistically diverse, and migrant and refugee communities. The Strategy recognises the significant and long-term physical and emotional implications for the health of victim survivors of violence. | Up to $1m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Family, Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community | Family Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisations is a program funding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisations to meet existing demand for family, domestic and sexual violence services. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community -led Men’s Wellness Centres for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples | Community-led Men’s Wellness Centres for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is a program to establish Men’s Wellness Centres in suitable locations. It includes activities such as prosocial early support, cultural healing and education on respectful relationships, healthy parenting, mentoring, living skills and alcohol and other drugs, and understanding diverse experiences of abuse such as technology facilitated abuse and coercive control. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Improving Health Outcomes for Priority Populations of Women and Girls – Health Promotion Activities Grant | The objective of this grant opportunity is to support innovative approaches to trialing new initiatives, or expanding existing health promotion activities that focus on improving health literacy, reducing risk, and improving health outcomes within priority population groups | From $250,000 to $1.5M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community -led Prevention Services, Programs and Campaigns for Aborignial and Torres Strait Islander Children | Community-led Prevention Services, Programs and Campaigns for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children is a program funding prevention services, programs and campaigns for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, including on-Country learning. To break the cycle of violence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people must be provided with opportunities to heal from their experiences of violence, and to address their own use of problematic and harmful family, domestic or sexual behaviours in holistic ways that incorporate values from culture that drive behaviour change. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Strong and Resilient Communities – Inclusive Communities Grants (DSS) | These grants aim to support equity and opportunity for Australian communities through local community-driven solutions that build self-reliance and empowerment. SARC – IC grants will support the social and economic participation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in their communities by providing funding that supports: young people 12 to 18 years who are disengaged, or at risk of being disengaged from education, to reconnect with their community, school, training and/or employment. people with disabilities and/or mental health issues to participate in their community, and work towards becoming and/or remaining independent and engaged in the economy and/or society. women who experience, or are at risk of experiencing, isolation or discrimination to participate in the community or the economy and increase their self-agency people who are unemployed to increase participation in their community, and/or increase their capacity to engage in employment, training, or existing employment services. | Up to $63M over 5 years | Round 3 Now closed for 2024 |
| Discovery Indigenous | The Discovery Indigenous scheme provides grant funding to support research projects led by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researcher. he Discovery Indigenous scheme provides grant funding to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researchers to: > expand Australia’s knowledge base > improve research capacity in Australia > develop economic, commercial, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits for Australia. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Saving Native Species – Grants for game changers for threatened species | The objective of the grant opportunity is to develop new tools to mitigate the impact of broad-scale threats on threatened species (Target 19, Action Plan). The grant opportunity will deliver this objective by funding innovative approaches (such as new methods, tools, technologies, or products) where the proof of concept has already been completed and there is an identified path to using this innovation for conservation threat abatement within Australia. This funding will deliver benefits to biodiversity, in particular the proposed projects to be funded must identify one or more key threatening processes under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) that will be abated or partially abated by the project. | Up to $3m | Now closed for 2024 |
| NAIDOC 2024 Local Grants | Held across Australia from 7-14 July 2024, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme, Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud, honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NAIDOC Local Grants open to all organisations, schools and local governments and First Nations communities and registered businesses are encouraged to apply for funding to run an event or activity that directly relates to the 2024 NAIDOC theme Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. | Between $10,001 and $50,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| 2024 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards | Open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, Telstra NATSIAA is a non-acquisitive award that is free to enter and encourages artists to submit an artwork of their choice in one of the Award Categories. It awards a total of $190,000 in prize money each year. The overall Telstra Art Award of $100,000 cash (excl. GST) is awarded to the artwork considered by the judges to be the most outstanding artwork in the exhibition. The following Award Categories offer the Award recipient $15,000 (excl. GST) and are chosen by the judges: > Telstra General Painting Award > Telstra Bark Painting Award > Telstra Work on Paper Award > Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D Award (sponsored by Telstra) > Telstra Multimedia Award > Telstra Emerging Artist Award In addition to the above Award Categories is the Telstra People’s Choice Award, which is a non-monetary Award, chosen by popular vote. | Up to $100,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Broadcasting Foundation | Development & Operations grants support community media organisations to be healthy, resilient and robust. In turn this will help create a stronger society based on greater participation, engagement and cohesion. The objectives of Development & Operations grants are to support community media organisations to: Deepen engagement with identified communities Enhance capacity, capability and long-term viability Strengthen governance policies and practices Develop longer term thinking and planning practices Expand partnerships to maximise opportunities Increase resilience through preparations for unexpected change | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| National NAIDOC Week Awards Ceremony | The annual National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony recognises: the outstanding contributions that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people make to improve the lives of Indigenous people in their communities and beyond; the outstanding contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make toward promoting Indigenous issues in the wider community; and/or the excellence nominees have demonstrated in their chosen field. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Driving Access and Equity grants | The Driving Access and Equity Program is a WA State Government initiative that invests in organisations and projects to help disadvantaged learner drivers, particularly those in regional Western Australia, get their driver’s licence. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Indigenous Languages and Arts program | The ILA program supports community-based activities that deliver discrete one-off Indigenous languages and/or arts projects with clearly articulated outcomes that align with ILA program objectives. | $200,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| 2024 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants | This program gives children across the country an opportunity to get hands-on with environmental and sustainability projects, learn new skills and knowledge, connect with their peers and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of time spent outdoors in nature. The Woolworths Junior Landcare projects can include planting a vegetable or bush tucker garden, creating a sensory garden or a butterfly garden, installing a yarning circle to learn more about First Nations perspectives, or tackling waste issues through a composting or recycling project. | $1,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Development Fund Shire of Broome | The Community Development Fund (CDF) invests in events, projects and initiatives within the Shire of Broome that deliver long term social or economic benefits to the local community. Funding is available for organisations that meet CDF objectives and have secured 50 per cent of the project costs from other sources. Stream 1 – Community projects seeking a funding contribution of $500 to $10,000 Stream 2 – Events seeking a funding contribution of $10,000 to $40,000 Stream 3 – PEARL events seeking a funding contribution of more than $40,000 | Stream 1 and 2 Between $500 and $40,000 Stream 3 over $40,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Aboriginal Employment Enabling Program (AEEP) | Organisations with a presence in the Kimberley and Goldfields-Esperance regions can now apply for a share of $1.35 million in State Government funding to provide targeted and practical training and employment support to Aboriginal peoples. The Aboriginal Employment Enabling Program (AEEP) will provide funding to organisations to develop and implement innovative solutions that support: – Aboriginal people to engage in training and employment opportunities; – employers to improve their cultural competency; and – organisations, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, to build their capability to help Aboriginal people accessing employment and/or training, or employers recruiting and retaining Aboriginal employees. | Funding pool $1.35m | Now closed for 2024 |
| Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP) | The Australian Government Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP) plays a pivotal role in increasing Indigenous employment opportunities across the Australian Public Service (APS). | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Grants to preserve and protect Aboriginal sites | Grants are available for Aboriginal organisations to fund projects that preserve, promote and protect Aboriginal sites, to support Aboriginal people in managing their cultural heritage throughout Western Australia. | $50,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Lesbians Community Grants | Lesbians Incorporated is a community grants organisation that has been supporting the LGBTIQ+ community in Australia for over 20 years. Priority in funding will be given to projects which: – clearly demonstrate how the project meets one or more of the program objectives -have the potential for a range of positive outcomes for lesbians – will benefit a wide range of lesbians or a specific population group of the lesbian community – are likely to be successfully implemented – make effective use of grant funds | $2,000 | Round 1 Now closed for 2024 |
| KASPP Community Initiative Sponsorship Program | Kimberley Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Plan (KASPP) Community Initiative Sponsorship Program (CISP) for 2024. The sponsorship program is designed to support Kimberley Aboriginal communities to access funding for projects which deliver initiatives/activities that increase community wellbeing and prevent/reduce the impacts of self-harm or suicidal behaviours. To request a CISP Sponsorship Pack, or submit an application, please contact: The KASPP Wellbeing Officer via: kasppsponsorship@kamsc.org.au. | $5,000 to $10,000 per project | Now closed for 2024 |
| First Nations Playgroups | The First Nations Playgroups grant opportunity will provide funding to support Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to deliver playgroups in their communities. By working closely with other community services, playgroups can contribute to improved effectiveness of service delivery in their respective communities and support the achievement of improved outcomes for First Nations children and families. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Aboriginal Ranger Program – Round 8 | The State Government’s Aboriginal Ranger Program is delivering jobs, training and community development opportunities for Aboriginal people across a range of tenures in regional and remote communities across Western Australia. In this round, up to $11 million is available for eligible Aboriginal organisations to submit applications that explore innovative ways of doing ranger business to maximise outcomes and benefits to Aboriginal ranger programs. Projects must align with at least one of the three themes: Empowerment; Protecting Country or Collaboration. | Up to $11m | Now closed for 2024 |
| Mable Community Grants: Funding Accessible and Inclusive Projects | Four grants of $10,000 each are available in 2024 for projects that champion independence and inclusion for people with disability and older people. | $10,000 | Now closed for 2024 (Annual) |
| Mentoring – SharingStories Foundation | In 2024, SharingStories Foundation is offering four Regional Media Mentorships, designed to develop the next generation of First Nations content creators in the West Kimberley. Co-designed with photographer/filmmaker/designer/poet and Lead Mentor Michael Jalaru Torres, the mentorships will be delivered in a culturally safe learning environment in Broome, and provide employment pathways for young First Nations peoples in cultural leadership and digital media roles. | Not specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Space to Create II: Music Residency – Australia Council for the Arts | Space to Create is an intensive music industry residential program. The delivery of the program will be flexible and adapted to each of the participants’ requirements. The aim of the program is to create a dedicated space so each of the participants can take the time to sustain and grow creative ideas including composition, voice coaching, strengthen technical skills and to provide professional development opportunities for the future. | A fee for the residency period, accommodation, living expenses and travel | Now closed for 2024 |
| Varuna First Nations Fellowships | Each year, six fellowships, including accommodation, all meals, travel expenses and manuscript consultations, are awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers from anywhere in Australia. This fellowship program is open to writers of all genres of fiction, narrative non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, graphic novels, dramatic/screen writing, writing for radio, translation, young adult, essays or short fiction. Submissions in language are welcomed. | Undisclosed Amount | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Litter Grants | Applications have opened for the Keep Australia Beautiful Council’s (KABC) latest round of Community Litter Grants, providing financial support to communities and organisations with projects aimed at addressing local litter problems. | Up to $10,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Walkanu Art Prize | In an exciting development for Australia’s First Nations artistic community, the Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber is delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Walkanu Art Prize. This competition, designed to celebrate NAIDOC Week, offers a unique platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, who live in Australia and are aged 16 and above, to showcase their talents. Participants are invited to submit their work across four diverse categories: 2D Art (drawings, paintings etc), 3D Art (sculptures, weaving, carvings etc), Digital Art, and Photography. Aligning with the 2024 NAIDOC theme “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak Loud and Proud,” artists are encouraged to explore and express their cultural heritage, personal stories, and perspectives through their art. | Prizes totaling $15,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups | The program supports the development and growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian communities in high quality arts and cultural experiences. Offering between $5000 and $80,000 funding for artists and creative industry professionals to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity. | Between $5,000 and $80,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Arts Projects for Organisations | The program supports the development and growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian communities in high quality arts and cultural experiences. Offering between $5000 and $80,000 funding for arts and creative industry organisations to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity. | Between $5,000 and $80,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Regional Aboriginal Arts Development | For Aboriginal arts and cultural projects in regional and remote WA that align with one or more of the following objectives: – support the development of significant and large-scale works created and produced by Aboriginal artists in regional Western Australia – showcase the unique stories of Western Australia’s First Nations peoples and engage new and diverse audiences – support regional Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations to develop strategic, business, succession, sustainability, and/or governance plans – support audience development and economic diversification by strengthening Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations and industry – support long-term skills development goals for Aboriginal arts workers, artists and communities – enable employment opportunities and improve economic growth for regional Aboriginal artists, arts workers and communities. | Up to $150,000 for Creative Development Up to $50,000 for Business Development | Now closed for 2024 |
| Australia Council Fellowships | Australia Council Fellowships of $80,000 support outstanding, established artists’ and arts workers’ activity and professional development for a period of one to two years. There are nine Fellowships offered in the areas of: Arts and Disability; Community Arts and Cultural Development; Dance; Emerging and Experimental Arts; First Nations; Literature; Music; Theatre; Visual Arts. | Up to $80,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Aboriginal Family Safety Grants | The Department of Communities is offering one-off grant funding through the Aboriginal Family Safety Grants Program 2024 for eligible organisations to develop Aboriginal and community-led family safety activities in their region, over a period of two years. | $150,000 to $500,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Bennelong Foundation Grants | The Bennelong Foundation aims to enhance community wellbeing and provide opportunities for positive and lasting change in their community. Program funding areas: > Education Training and Employment > Community Health and Wellbeing > Cultural Inclusion | Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 (Annual) |
| NWAHF – Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations Aboriginal Employee Housing Grants Program | The Cook Government has announced a new $15.9 million grant program to boost housing options for Aboriginal employees working in Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations (ACCOs) in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. The ACCO Aboriginal Employee Housing Grants Program will increase housing supply in the regions, through a combination of new builds, spot purchase and refurbishment of existing homes. The grant program is funded as part of the State Government’s $200 million North West Aboriginal Housing Fund and will support eligible ACCOs to apply for funding to deliver accommodation assistance and career development opportunities | Funding pool $15.9m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Competition – ABC Heywire | Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition from the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22 in regional, rural and remote Australia. Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best! If you need help deciding what to write about or how to start writing your story, you can take part in an online Heywire Storytelling workshop – visit https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition to find out more. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| NAB Foundation Community Grants | 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 are available for community-led projects that support collaboration between several stakeholder groups and 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 Futureproofing: reduce the risk of future natural disasters by cutting a community’s carbon emissions. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Small Grants Program — CANA | The Small Grants Program builds the capacity of the Australian Climate Movement to win on climate action. It does this by providing small amounts of funding to projects that enable diverse communities to lead on, participate in and speak for action on climate change. The program prioritises organisations and projects with a climate justice approach to their work. The program recognises the leadership and agency of First Nations and Pasifika climate custodians and their crucial work on climate justice. This round has two pools of funds dedicated to supporting First Nations and Pasifika climate projects. | $500 to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program – Ranger Capability Building Grants – Round 3 | The Australian Government is inviting applications from Ranger organisations with current fee-for-service contracts with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department), via a restricted process, to apply for a grant under the Ranger Capability Building Program, Round 3. | $2.2 m funding pool | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Magabala Books – AIC Creative Grants | Magabala Books are proud to partner with Australian Indigenous Coffee (AIC) to launch the inaugural AIC Creative Grants. These grants, worth $10,000 each, are intended to provide valuable time for storytellers, writers, illustrators and artists to work on a current manuscript or illustration portfolio. The grant is open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers and writers working in any genre. The grant is also open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and illustrators working in any medium. | $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Magabala Books – Scholarships | Magabala Creative Development Scholarships support professional development activity relating to writing, illustration and storytelling, which may result in a manuscript for potential publication. Scholarships are self-customised to meet the development needs of the individual creator. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers, writers, illustrators and artists of any genre are eligible to apply. Scholarship proposals are welcomed from both emerging and established creators. | Between $500 and $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Space to Create III: Music Residency | Space to Create is an intensive music industry residential program. The delivery of the program will be flexible and adapted to each of the participants’ requirements. The aim of the program is to create a dedicated space so each of the participants can take the time to sustain and grow creative ideas including composition, voice coaching, strengthen technical skills and to provide professional development opportunities for the future. The program is open to emerging through to established First Nations musicians, artists, songwriters, audio engineers, producers and those employed in the music industry. The program will be delivered in partnership with the Australian National University’s School of Music and the Yil Lull recording studio. | A number of provisions to create and deliver works. | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program | Department of Social Services, Australian Government | Grants under the CTAP are for capital works only. This includes new buildings, purchases, or remodels and expansions that increase the stock of crisis and transitional accommodation. Applicants will be required to explain their approach to securing ongoing funding for maintenance and service delivery for appropriate support services (such as FDV services, and other wrap around services for women and children experiencing FDV or older women at risk of homelessness) over the course of the Designated Use Period. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program | The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program supports a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry with strong participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | $5,000 to $80,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Regional Airports Program – Round 4 | The Regional Airports Program – Round 4 provides grants to improve the safety, accessibility and climate resilience of airports and aerodromes in regional areas of Australia. It will support critical air infrastructure that will: – improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers using regional airports or aerodromes – facilitate improved delivery of essential goods and services such as food supplies, health care and passenger air services – improve the connectivity of Australia’s regions to domestic and global market opportunities – meet the operational requirements of aeromedical and other emergency services in the region – assist air services to transition to net zero aviation technology | $20,000 to $7.5 m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Special Initiatives – Screenwest | The First Nations VR Documentary Initiative is a special initiative designed to uncover distinctive WA First Nations voices, support their career progression and enable practitioners to explore new story-telling mediums and markets. The initiative will take place over three stages, starting with an online workshop open to all WA First Nations creatives. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
Agriculture, Farming, Fishing & Forestry
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrade’s Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Program | Austrade’s Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program helps Australian businesses grow their exports in international markets. These grants encourage small to medium enterprises market and promote their goods and services globally. Grants are for eligible promotional activities undertaken by small to medium sized exporters and representative bodies. Small to medium enterprise (SME) exporters can apply for grants over 8 years in total (but not necessarily consecutively). Representative bodies have no maximum grant years. Grants for businesses are available in 3 tiers with each providing a different level of support for SMEs as they grow their export markets. The tiers are: 1. Ready to export 2. Exporting and expanding 3. Exporting, expanding and strategic shift. Businesses don’t have to start at Tier 1 and progress to Tier 2 and 3. They can apply for any grant tier at any time depending on the business need. The updated EMDG Grant Guidelines and supporting documents are now available. The Guidelines are available at Guidelines and legislation and supporting documents at How to Apply. | Not Specified | Round 4 Note: This is a demand-driven grant opportunity. Will assess and award grants to eligible applicants in order of application receipt. Once funding is fully allocated for each tier, we will close the online portal for each tier. |
| Horizon Scholarship | AgriFutures Australia | AgriFutures Australia is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders that will drive the future prosperity of Australian rural industries and communities. The AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is awarded to students studying an agriculture-related undergraduate degree or a Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths/Finance (STEM) degree with relevant majors which align to agriculture. | A bursary of $5,000 per year for the final two years of your degree | 10-JAN-25 |
| On Farm Connectivity Program – Round 2 | The On Farm Connectivity Program Round 2 (the program) will run over 1 year in 2024-25. This program forms part of the Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia (Better Connectivity Plan) and assists Primary Producers to take advantage of digital agribusiness solutions to boost productivity and improve safety. The objectives of the program are: – extend digital connectivity and take advantage of advanced farming technology – enhance a Primary Producers’ capacity to implement digital agribusiness solutions through improved connectivity – capitalise on the agricultural sector’s potential for increased productivity and growth – support access to new communications equipment by offsetting some of the cost. Eligible Primary Producers can only access the program (and rebate) through an Approved Supplier. | A rebate of up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of the cost of eligible digital farming technology | 30-APR-25 |
| Industry Growth Program | The Australian Government has officially opened the $392 million Industry Growth Program to help start-ups and small businesses commercialise and grow their companies. The Industry Growth Program includes: the delivery of advisory services by a national network of expert business growth and commercialisation advisers that will provide guidance on seeking investment, market testing, business models, and networking. the delivery of matched grant funding ranging from $50,000 to $5 million to eligible startups and innovative SMEs. Supporting projects under National Reconstruction Fund priority areas, the Industry Growth Program will help expand the pipeline of businesses working to transform and diversify Australia’s economy. | Funding Pool $392M | Open – or until all funds are allocated. |
| RAC Sponsorships | RAC supports initiatives that help advocate their mobility agenda, or provide their members with relevant opportunities to enjoy activities and benefits that are uniquely West Australian. Initiatives need to align with sponsorship program which can be found in sponsorship guidelines. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Small Environment Grants Scheme | Providing support for people undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Financial Capabilities Open Grants | Ecstra is a not for profit organisation committed to building the financial capability and wellbeing of all Australians within a fair financial system. Ecstra will proactively engage with organisations and consumer groups interested in improving the financial capability and wellbeing of Australians to discuss opportunities, current or proposed projects and collaborations which may result in an invitation to submit a Proposal. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Producer Innovation Fast Track (PIFT) Grants Program Round 12 | Eligible Kimberley and Pilbara pastoral enterprises can apply for funding of up to $20,000 to adopt technologies or innovation to help grow their business. The Producer Innovation Fast Track (PIFT) Grants program supports pastoral enterprises to adopt proven, regionally-relevant R&D, technologies and innovation to improve their business efficiency and productivity. The grant program is not competitive, i.e. funding will be awarded to all applicants who meet the selection criteria, however the level of funding may be reduced if oversubscribed. | Up to $20,000 | Now closed for 2023 |
| Australian Farmer of the Year Awards | Applications for Farmer of the Year Awards are now open, including the Rural Community Leader of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year. Nominations are open to individuals and families involved in farming enterprises or rural communities. Entrants can nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2023 No award for 2024 |
| WasteSorted Grants – Organics Infrastructure Program | Funding is available for projects implemented in Western Australia, handling or processing waste wholly or primarily sourced in Western Australia. Examples of infrastructure that may be funded by the program include: > air extraction systems or aeration systems > odour treatment systems (e.g. biofilters) > enclosures (e.g. sheds) > hardstands > leachate and storm water management infrastructure > relevant monitoring equipment > other equipment/infrastructure that addresses focus aspects. Open to applicants who hold a licence or works approval for food organics and garden organics (FOGO) handling and processing at a prescribed premises regulated under the following categories: > Category 61A/62: solid waste facilities or depots (waste transfer stations), premises on which FOGO is stored, sorted and/or processed; or > Category 67A: compost manufacturing and soil blending, premises on which FOGO is stored pending processing, mixing, drying or composting to produce commercial quantities of compost or blended soils. Applications for prescribed premises handling and processing other organic feedstocks such as garden organics only and regulated under the above categories will also be eligible, although will be considered at a lower priority in the assessment process. | Up to $200,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| State Natural Resource Management (NRM) Program | NRM Program is the sustainable management of the land, water, atmosphere, and biodiversity resources for the benefit of existing and future generations, and for the maintenance of life support capability of the biosphere. By taking a landscape approach, the management of production and conservation can be integrated across land and water boundaries. This recognises the importance of managing our natural resources to deliver economic and social wellbeing for people and industry for the long term, while maintaining integral habitat for the plethora of native species that rely on that habitat for their survival. The program is open to a wide range of regional and metropolitan applicants, including NRM groups, Local Government Authorities, Aboriginal organisations, Community Resource Centres, Recognised Biosecurity Groups and schools . Small grants are available between $1,000 and $50,000 for short term projects and large grants between $50,000 and $450,000 for longer term activities. | Small Grants between $1,000-$50,000 Large Grants between $50,000-$450,000 | Now Closed for 2023 |
| AgriFutures AgXelerate Program | The AgriFutures AgXelerate Program is designed to enhance the networks and capability of agrifood tech and innovation startups in Australia and internationally. Our program is designed to facilitate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in the agricultural sector, supporting the growth and development of our levied and emerging industries. Aligned with the AgriFutures Australia Strategic Plan, the AgXelerate Program focuses on identifying technologies that benefit our industries and producers. The program will also explore technologies developed for other sectors that can be tailored for use within AgriFutures Levied and Emerging Industries. These technologies align with our industry’s priority areas, ensuring maximum relevance and impact. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2023 |
| Carbon Farming Outreach Program | The Carbon Farming Outreach Program provides up to $17.5 million over 3 years to deliver training and advice to farmers to integrate low emission technologies and practices into their farming operations and land management practices. Open to organisations such as rural service and extension providers, natural resource management organisations and First Nations groups to deliver training and advice to farmers and land managers across Australia. The objectives of the program are: > support farmers and land managers to make decisions to reduce emissions > build capacity of trusted advisers to deliver independent advice > facilitate access to clear, consistent and culturally appropriate information on carbon farming and low-emissions technologies and practices. | Between $1 million and $17.5 million covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure. | Now Closed for 2023 |
| Innovate with nbn® Grants Program | nbn (nbnco.com.au) | As the organisation behind Australia’s digital backbone, nbn decided to develop the Innovate with nbn Grants Program in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute (RAI). Now in its fourth year, the program will again recognise and showcase regional and remote businesses. The program will award one grant of $15,000 to an organisation or business project aligned with each of the below categories. Additionally, one regional/remote business will be recognised and awarded with the ‘Innovate with nbn® Champion award’ worth an additional $20,000. Keep in mind that you can only apply to one category and you’ll need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to qualify. 7 x $15,000 Covering each of the categories: Health Arts Education Agriculture Tourism Women in Regional Business Indigenous Business | $15,000 per category and an additional $20,000 | Now Closed for 2023 |
| AgCAREERSTART | If you’re 17-25, this unique gap-year program provides you with a paid job, training and development, not to mention the opportunity to build your networks within the agriculture industry. Applicants can indicate which farm type they’d prefer from a wide variety, and also where in Australia they would ideally like to go. A matching process is undertaken to ensure participants are assigned to the type of farms that match their interests and skills. > Full-time paid farm job with a passionate host farmer > A $4,500 Training and Engagement Bursary to upskill yourself > Funding to travel for industry events > A dedicated support team > A network of peers across the country | $4,500 Training and Engagement Bursary | Now Closed for 2023 |
| AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program: Industry Development Grants | The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program 2023/24 Industry Development Grants are now open and seek to expand industry understanding, knowledge, and skills to drive the Australian honey bee and pollination industry into the future. In particular the 2023 Industry Development Grants are looking to support Early Career Researchers (ECR) on their research journey. If you have a project or idea that can benefit the Australian honey bee and pollination industry you are invited to apply for a grant. | Up to $7,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Saving Native Species – Grants for game changers for threatened species | The objective of the grant opportunity is to develop new tools to mitigate the impact of broad-scale threats on threatened species (Target 19, Action Plan). The grant opportunity will deliver this objective by funding innovative approaches (such as new methods, tools, technologies, or products) where the proof of concept has already been completed and there is an identified path to using this innovation for conservation threat abatement within Australia. This funding will deliver benefits to biodiversity, in particular the proposed projects to be funded must identify one or more key threatening processes under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) that will be abated or partially abated by the project. | Up to $3M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Coles Nuture Fund | Coles launched the $50 million Nurture Fund in April 2015 to help Australian food and liquor producers innovate and grow. Australian producers can apply for a grant of up to $500,000 to help them develop new market-leading products, technologies and processes. | Up to $500,000 | Round 12 Now closed for 2024 |
| The Hermon Slade Foundation | The Hermon Slade Foundation supports activities that aim to improve systems of managing land, water, plants and animals in ways which will enhance the productivity and quality of food, fisheries, plants and forests, while simultaneously conserving the natural environment, preserving biodiversity, avoiding pollution of soils and water, and enhancing human welfare. | Up to $30,000/year | Now closed for 2024 |
| Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 25 | Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations, supporting businesses and researchers to work together on solving Australia’s economic, environmental and social challenges. Grant applications are open to all industry sectors, including projects that align with the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas: • resources • agriculture • forestry and fisheries • transport • medical science • renewables and low emission technologies • defence capability • enabling capabilities. There is no specified limit to funding for each CRC. However, the number of CRC Grants we fund in each selection round depends on the applications received and available funding. Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Access Asia Business Grants – Round 6 | The Access Asia Business Grant (AABG) aims to support Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations to advance their export and trade in new Asian markets and contribute to WA’s economic diversification. It is a key initiative under Western Australia’s Asian Engagement Strategy 2019-2030 – Our future with Asia designed to strengthen the local business sector’s Asia business capability. Grants will assist recipients to engage in activities that enable them to: – adopt new business models to expand market share – scope new supply or value chains – develop export plans – develop export plans that manage COVID-19 implications – develop new partnerships through specialist in-market support and services – increase innovation in logistics and supply chain models – scope new e-commerce models and digital platforms – gather in-market intelligence to capture new opportunities – develop new marketing collateral for Asian markets. key initiative under Western Australia’s Asian Engagement Strategy 2019-2030 – Our future with Asia. | Up to $30,000 Funding pool $360,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Innovate to Grow: Agrifood WA – CSIRO | Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The program will help you explore how research and development (R&D) collaboration can advance your innovative project or idea. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Methane Emissions Reduction in Livestock | The purpose of this grant opportunity is to validate and demonstrate technologies to deliver methane-reducing livestock feed supplements to grazing animals and other solutions to reduce methane emissions from grazing livestock (beef and dairy cattle, and sheep) at large scale. | $1m to $3m | Now closed for 2024 |
| Catalyst Program | The AgriFutures and AgriFutures grow Catalyst program aims to support women in agrifood tech and innovation in Australia and New Zealand to strengthen their networks and capability within the ecosystem. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Cattle IFS Research & Development Funding | Funds available for biosecurity-related research and innovation projects, which includes pilot studies, proof of concept and preliminary studies. It aims to do this by: – improving cattle health – increasing productivity -increasing profitability -helping develop sustainable industry practice – promoting market success; and/or – enhancing industry capability. | $150,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Building Trust in Australian Agricultural Traceability and Credentials in Southeast Asia Grant Round | Description:The Building Trust in Australian Agricultural Traceability and Credentials in Southeast Asia Grant Round (the grant round) provides the opportunity for successful applicants to contribute to improving traceability for Australian and regional agricultural industries and consumers, and will support collaborative agricultural traceability projects that will assist implementation activities under the National Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023 To 2033 (the strategy). The purpose of the grant round is to strengthen trust in Australia’s commercial agricultural traceability systems and robust credentials in our region by funding activities that increase supply chain transparency, build regional capability business-to-business and support development of sustainable, resilient and data enabled supply chains. Projects developed under this grant round will facilitate this by communicating and showcasing Australian supply chain approaches to data-enabled agricultural traceability systems and credentials, as well as online tools that provide research and modelling to producers and other industry participants about: – market intelligence, – consumer trends and – commercial trading partner requirements. | $55,000 to $550,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Capacity Building Grants Round 1 | The Australian Government is inviting organisations via an Open competitive process to apply to deliver projects under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program – Capacity Building Grants Round 1. | Not specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| AW Howard Memorial Trust – PIRSA | To encourage and promote research and investigation in the fields of natural science and social science, including economics which relate to the development, management and use of pastures. | $7,500 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Climate-Smart Agriculture Program – Partnerships and Innovation Grants | The Australian Government is inviting organisations via an open competitive process to apply to deliver projects under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program – Partnerships and Innovation Grants. | Not specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| On Farm Connectivity Program – Round 2 | The On Farm Connectivity Program (the program) will run over 2 years from 2023-24 to 2024-25. This program forms part of the Better Connectivity for Rural and Regional Australia Plan (Better Connectivity Plan) and assists primary producers to take advantage of digital agribusiness solutions to boost productivity and improve safety. The objectives of the program are: > extend digital connectivity and take advantage of advanced farming technology > enhance a primary producers’ capacity to implement digital agribusiness solutions through improved connectivity > capitalise on the agricultural sector’s potential for increased productivity and growth support access to new communications equipment by offsetting some of the cost. The intended outcomes of the program are: > increased investment in equipment to support operations of the agricultural sector > increased efficiency, competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the agricultural sector improved safety on farm > increased use of advanced farming technology > improved knowledge of advanced farming technology and digital literacy. Eligible Primary Producers can only access the program (and rebate) through an eligible Equipment Supplier. | A rebate of up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of the cost of eligible digital farming technology | |
| 2025 Nuffield Scholarships | Each scholarship is valued at $40,000. Nuffield Australia will award up to 20 scholarships this year. Scholarships on offer include the five drought resilience scholarships, as well as others covering horticulture, grains, dairy, wool, fisheries, cotton and more. Nuffield Scholarships are open to all those involved in food and fibre production typically aged between 28 and 45. The bursary allows scholars to travel for 15 weeks over the next two years to study a topic important to their industry. With international travel back in full swing, Nuffield Australia has groups of scholars travelling to every corner of the globe this year. | $40,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Climate-Smart Agriculture Program – Small Grants Round | Small Grants are for small-scale projects at the grassroots and community level that will support farmers and land holders to adopt sustainable agriculture best practices, as well as facilitate and implement practice change. The grants will improve management of our natural resources and increase sustainable on-farm productivity and resilience to climate change. The grants allow for a wide range of projects and initiatives, providing opportunities for information delivery and extension as well as scaling up of existing local initiatives. New or innovative, as well as tried and tested, climate-smart, sustainable agricultural practices are in scope. | Up to $4.33 m | Now closed for 2024 |
| Nuffield Scholarships | Each year AgriFutures sponsors participants to apply for a Nuffield Australia Scholarship. We are excited to offer the opportunity to those working in an AgriFutures levied or emerging industry to apply for a sponsored position in the program. The successful applicant will receive $35,000 to travel overseas and study innovative farming practices. | Up to $35,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Support Plantation Establishment 2024–25 (Round 2) | The Australian Government is inviting organisations via a Demand Driven (eligibility-based) process to apply to deliver services under the Support Plantation Establishment 2024–25 Program (Round 2). Objectives: – Increase future plantation forest resources available for processing, as well as for plantation forest management, harvesting and haulage employment. – Support private industry, First Nations businesses, farm foresters and state and territory government forestry bodies to expand the Australian plantation forest estate. – Contribute to meeting Australia’s carbon emission reduction targets. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Agrifood and beverage voucher program | Agrifood and Beverage Vouchers of up to $20,000 over two vouchers are now available to help small to medium-sized businesses across the State take their operations to the next level. Business owners can use their vouchers across five categories, including business planning, manufacturing for business growth, sales and marketing, financial health, and environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program continues to help a vast range of businesses, build international competitiveness, improve efficiencies, enhance green credentials and create jobs. | Up to $20,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Competition – ABC Heywire | Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition from the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22 in regional, rural and remote Australia. Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best! If you need help deciding what to write about or how to start writing your story, you can take part in an online Heywire Storytelling workshop – visit https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition to find out more. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
Sports & Recreation
| Organisation | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) – WA | Cricket Australia, in partnership with State and Territory Associations, is committed to developing quality facilities that provide a welcoming environment for all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators. The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) provides funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation, promoting accessibility and inclusivity and delivering upon Australian Cricket’s strategic priorities. | $1,000 to $40,000 | 15-DEC-24 |
| Local Para Champions | Australian Sports Commission Round 3 2024-2025 | The Local Para Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability. | $750-$1,000 | 31-JAN-25 |
| Local Sporting Champions | Australian Sports Commission | The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. | $500 to $750 | 31-JAN-25 |
| Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program | Providing financial support to assist sport and active recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver sport and mass participation events in Western Australia. A diverse sport and recreation events calendar will attract more sports fans and sporting teams to Western Australia and maximise our opportunities to grow our sport and active recreation events. This will enable us to help create more jobs and more vibrant urban and regional communities, boost the economy and enhance Western Australia’s reputation as a major sport and active recreation tourism destination. | Event project: Up to $15,000 Country Sport Enrichment Scheme: Up to $30,000 Event Hosting: Up to $50,000 | Opens 27-JAN-25 |
| Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund | The purpose of the program is to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation. The program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. Through CSRFF, the State Government will invest annually in the development of high-quality physical environments in which people can enjoy sport and recreation. | Up to $20m funding pool | Opens 03-FEB-24 |
| Broome International Airport 2025 Community Grants Program | Broome International Airport (BIA) is pleased to launch its annual Grants Program for 2025, as it continues its commitment to support the Broome Community. The BIA Community Grants Program provides funding to local organisations or events that will have a positive impact on the Broome community. In addition to the Community Grants, BIA are interested in sponsoring larger events and forming long-term partnerships within the community and not for profit organisations in Broome. | Grants available up to $2,000 per organisation Note: BIA may consider grants above this amount if they exceed the detailed criteria | 14-FEB-25 |
| Healthy Sports Program | The Healthy Sports Program has been designed to assist local sporting clubs and district associations provide young players with the food and drinks they need to perform at their best. Under the Program, sports clubs and district associations can apply for up to $4,000 in funding to implement healthy eating initiatives and improve canteen facilities. | Up to $4,000 | Ongoing |
| RAC Sponsorships | RAC supports initiatives that help advocate their mobility agenda, or provide their members with relevant opportunities to enjoy activities and benefits that are uniquely West Australian. Initiatives need to align with sponsorship program which can be found in sponsorship guidelines. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| KidsSport Program | KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5 to18 years to participate in community sport by offering them financial assistance of up to $300 per calendar year towards club fees. | Up to $300 | Ongoing |
| North West Travel Subsidy | North West Travel Subsidy aims to assist young athletes from the North West with travel costs. It aims to encourage participation in identified sport and recreation activities for athletes living in the regions of the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne. | Individual: Up to $800 Team: Up to $2,500 | Ongoing |
| Active Regional Communities (ARC) Grant | ARC aims to increase the opportunities for regional people to participate in sporting and active recreational activities in regional Western Australia and is tailored to meet the ever changing demands and challenges of sport and active-recreation groups within the nine diverse regions of Western Australia. | Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
| Healthy Partnership Program | The Healthy Partnership Program provides funding to sport, arts, racing, and community events to help WA communities create programs and activities that support good health now and into the future. Funding is prioritised to the health issues and population groups outlined in Healthway’s Strategic Plan, Active Healthy People: 2018-2023. Partnerships are guided by policies which align with their vision of building a healthy Western Australia. | Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
| Macca’s Junior Sports Grants | The Macca’s Junior Sports Grants aim to increase participation in junior sports and encourage the habit of a healthy lifestyle amongst young Australians living in regional Western Australia. | Up to $40,000 per year | Now closed for 2023 NEW GRANT COMING SOON |
| Australian Women’s Football Fund Community Grants Program | The AFL invites affiliated community clubs, leagues, and associations across Australia to apply for a grant under the Australian Women’s Football Fund to fund a project that supports women’s participation and the growth of women’s football. | Up to $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants Program | The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ Outdoor Active Recreation program provides financial support to organisations across WA to deliver accessible outdoor active recreation opportunities that will encourage participation, develop life skills and maximise benefits for participants and service providers. Grant amounts of $5,000 up to $50,000 are available to organisations delivering projects that align with the More People More Active Outdoors Framework. | Between $5,000-$50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Innovate with nbn® Grants Program | nbn (nbnco.com.au) | As the organisation behind Australia’s digital backbone, nbn decided to develop the Innovate with nbn Grants Program in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute (RAI). Now in its fourth year, the program will again recognise and showcase regional and remote businesses. The program will award one grant of $15,000 to an organisation or business project aligned with each of the below categories. Additionally, one regional/remote business will be recognised and awarded with the ‘Innovate with nbn® Champion award’ worth an additional $20,000. Keep in mind that you can only apply to one category and you’ll need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to qualify. 7 x $15,000 Covering each of the categories: Health Arts Education Agriculture Tourism Women in Regional Business Indigenous Business | $15,000 per category and an additional $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Schools Grant | The National Schools Grant has been created to empower and equip schools, provide opportunity and remove barriers. The program has been established to: > Empower and equip schools to run quality AFL programs > Help provide a fair and equitable opportunity for all schools in Australia to participate in AFL schools programs and /or competitions > Remove barriers that may prevent schools from being involved in AFL schools programs and/or competitions *Please note that grant opportunities are only open to registered AFL Schools members – head to the Membership page to sign up now!* | Up to $500 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Sport and Recreation Events Funding | Providing financial support to assist sport and active recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver sport and mass participation events in Western Australia. The Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program comprises 3 components: Event Projects — 2 types of event projects are supported: Event planning — development of a strategic events plan/business case to identify future sport and/or active recreation events that could be hosted in WA. Event tender bid — development of well researched and high-quality bids for submission to a sport and/or active recreation events tender process. Event Hosting – 2 levels of events are supported: National and international level — conducting a one off, stand-alone event, carnival or championship that has been identified as the pinnacle of the activity calendar of events and/or competition series for the sport. Mass participation events — conducting a one-off event that is open to the general public, without the need to qualify to participate, and requires support to grow participation numbers (minimum of 100 participants). Country Sport Enrichment Scheme — 2 types of event initiatives are supported in regional WA: International, national and state league level — conduct international, national and/or new opportunities to conduct state league competitions in regional WA. Sport development opportunities — delivery of sport development initiatives around a high-level event/competition in regional WA by utilising elite athletes and/or other key personnel to assist. | Event project: Up to $15,000 Event Hosting: Up to $50,000 Country Sport Enrichment Scheme: Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Language Schools | The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) provides support to eligible not-for-profit community organisations to teach languages other than English for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 out of school hours. | $4,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Sporting Schools Grants | Sporting Schools funding is available through two funding programs for schools to deliver Sporting Schools programs before, during or after school hours. Sporting Schools offers grant opportunities for primary schools, and targeted grant opportunities for secondary schools in relation to year 7 and 8 students. Grants support the delivery of sport-based programs to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life. | Between $1,000-$3,600 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Play Cricket | Cricket Australia, in partnership with State and Territory Associations, is committed to developing quality facilities that provide a welcoming environment for all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators. The ACIF is open to all clubs, associations, schools, councils and cricket facility managers, acknowledging the important role that these partners play in providing facilities for community cricket across Australia. | Funding varies | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Development Fund Shire of Broome | The Community Development Fund (CDF) invests in events, projects and initiatives within the Shire of Broome that deliver long term social or economic benefits to the local community. Funding is available for organisations that meet CDF objectives and have secured 50 per cent of the project costs from other sources. Stream 1 – Community projects seeking a funding contribution of $500 to $10,000 Stream 2 – Events seeking a funding contribution of $10,000 to $40,000 Stream 3 – PEARL events seeking a funding contribution of more than $40,000 | Stream 1 and 2 Between $500 and $40,000 Stream 3 over $40,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Sporting & Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) – Small Grants | CSRFF program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. | For projects from $7,500 to $300,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund – Forward Planning Grants | The purpose of the program is to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation. The program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. | Total Funding Pool $20M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund – Small Grants Round | The purpose of the program is to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation. The program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. | Between $7,500-$500,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Play Our Way program | The Australian Government is providing $200 million for the Play Our Way program. The program will run over 3 years from 2024–25 to 2026–27. The program will provide funding for local solutions and improvements that address participation barriers faced by women and girls. The following types of organisations can apply for funding through a competitive grant opportunity: – local governments – community organisations – not-for-profit organisations – sporting organisations. Successful organisations will use the grants to: – provide safe, inclusive, quality and sustainable facilities, equipment and initiatives – help women and girls to remain involved in sport and physical activity for life. | Funding pool $200m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Telstra Footy Country Grants – Play AFL | Local football clubs across Australia will have the opportunity to share in an $8 million funding boost over the next four years, as the AFL and Telstra launch Telstra Footy Country Grants. With a pool of $2 million to be distributed in 2024, eligible regional and metro clubs can apply for grants up to $20,000 – helping strengthen, sustain and grow local footy. As the foundation of our great game and the heartbeat of communities, investment in local clubs is vital to ensuring everyone has access to play Aussie Rules and experience the health, social and wellbeing benefits that come with belonging to a club. | up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Grants 2024 – Pick Fresh, Play Fresh – Woolworths | Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Grants support grassroots netball clubs and associations across Australia. Over the past five years, they have provided funding to over 300 netball clubs around the country. Overview Grants of up to $8,000 are available as well as $20,000 for the People’s Choice Award, so apply now and tell us how your club will pick fresh and play fresh!This year, there are two types of Grants available. People’s Choice – 1 x $20,000 Other Grants – 10 x $8,000 | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Telstra Footy Country Grants – Play AFL | Local football clubs across Australia will have the opportunity to share in an $8 million funding boost over the next four years, as the AFL and Telstra launch Telstra Footy Country Grants. With a pool of $2 million to be distributed in 2024, eligible regional and metro clubs can apply for grants up to $20,000 – helping strengthen, sustain and grow local footy. As the foundation of our great game and the heartbeat of communities, investment in local clubs is vital to ensuring everyone has access to play Aussie Rules and experience the health, social and wellbeing benefits that come with belonging to a club. | Up to $20,000 Funding pool $2m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Competition – ABC Heywire | Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition from the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22 in regional, rural and remote Australia. Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best! If you need help deciding what to write about or how to start writing your story, you can take part in an online Heywire Storytelling workshop – visit https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition to find out more. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Grassroots Cricket Fund | Play Cricket | Each season, the GCF will fund specific priority areas in grassroots cricket throughout Australia. The Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) and Cricket Australia (CA) work in partnership to deliver this vital program to strengthen and grow grassroots cricket in this country over the coming years. | Up to $3,500 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Women Leaders in Sport Grants – Sports Focus | The WLIS Individual Grants Program, provides women throughout Australia the opportunity to advance in their leadership journey via a range of development programs and training. | Up to $200,000 funding pool | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Harmony Week 2025 grants | The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is offering grants to support community-led activities promoting and celebrating multiculturalism in Western Australia for inclusion in its Harmony Week 2025 campaign. Activities should involve culturally and linguistically diverse communities in their coordination and be open to participation from the broader community. Activities with a focus on culture and arts and sport and active recreation are encouraged in this funding round. 1. Culture and arts activities are those that involve a professional artist or arts practitioner working with the community to design and deliver the activity. 2. Sport and active recreation activities are those that involve the community participating in a primary activity requiring physical exertion and/or physical skill. | $2,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
Travel & Tourism
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Growth Program | The Australian Government has officially opened the $392 million Industry Growth Program to help start-ups and small businesses commercialise and grow their companies. The Industry Growth Program includes: the delivery of advisory services by a national network of expert business growth and commercialisation advisers that will provide guidance on seeking investment, market testing, business models, and networking. the delivery of matched grant funding ranging from $50,000 to $5 million to eligible startups and innovative SMEs. Supporting projects under National Reconstruction Fund priority areas, the Industry Growth Program will help expand the pipeline of businesses working to transform and diversify Australia’s economy. | Funding Pool $392M | Open – or until all funds are allocated. |
| RAC Sponsorships | RAC supports initiatives that help advocate their mobility agenda, or provide their members with relevant opportunities to enjoy activities and benefits that are uniquely West Australian. Initiatives need to align with sponsorship program which can be found in sponsorship guidelines. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Community Development Fund Shire of Broome | The Community Development Fund (CDF) invests in events, projects and initiatives within the Shire of Broome that deliver long term social or economic benefits to the local community. Funding is available for organisations that meet CDF objectives and have secured 50 per cent of the project costs from other sources. Stream 1 – Community projects seeking a funding contribution of $500 to $10,000 Stream 2 – Events seeking a funding contribution of $10,000 to $40,000 Stream 3 – PEARL events seeking a funding contribution of more than $40,000 | Stream 1 and 2 Between $500 and $40,000 Stream 3 over $40,000 | Now Closed for 2024 Reopen 10-JAN-25 |
| Connellan Airways Trust General Grants | General Grants are designed to support improved social and economic outcomes for people in outback Australia. General grants can be used to fund a diverse range of activities. Specific projects, travel costs, education and skill building, technology (communications), community experiences, and a range of other options that align with the vision of the Trust. | Not Specified | 15-FEB-25 |
| Innovate with nbn® Grants Program | nbn (nbnco.com.au) | As the organisation behind Australia’s digital backbone, nbn decided to develop the Innovate with nbn Grants Program in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute (RAI). Now in its fourth year, the program will again recognise and showcase regional and remote businesses. The program will award one grant of $15,000 to an organisation or business project aligned with each of the below categories. Additionally, one regional/remote business will be recognised and awarded with the ‘Innovate with nbn® Champion award’ worth an additional $20,000. Keep in mind that you can only apply to one category and you’ll need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to qualify. 7 x $15,000 Covering each of the categories: Health Arts Education Agriculture Tourism Women in Regional Business Indigenous Business | $15,000 per category and an additional $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Regional Events Scheme (RES) | The Regional Events Scheme (RES) is an annual funding round for smaller and developing regional events across WA. The scheme support events that are delivered between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025 that: 1. bring more people to the region, which means more tourism dollars for the community 2. attract media coverage, which helps promote the region as an exciting destination 3. involve and inspire the local community 4. encourage people to come to the region outside of the typical tourist season 5. add vibrancy and excitement to the region 6. support jobs in regional WA 7. showcase a strong point of difference and/or profile the unique features of the town and/or region. | Between $5,000 – $40,000 | Closed for 2024 Reopen August 2025 |
Arts & Events
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creativity for Schools | The Creativity for Schools Program offers funding support to connect Western Australian creatives with schools. Creativity for Schools supports activities using arts-based practice to engage students in their learning beyond arts curriculum areas. The two program categories, Collaboration and Residency, will support access, participation and overall engagement for students (K to 12) in transformative creative learning experiences. They will also develop educators to use creative pedagogy across curriculum areas and beyond. | Up to $60,000 | 28-NOV-24 |
| Documentary Production Fund | The Documentary Production Fund provides funding support to Western Australian Producers for feature length documentary films, factual one-offs, and series with significant marketplace attachments. Screenwest will match the amount of cash funding provided by legitimate, at arms-length, market partner/s up to a maximum of $300,000 or 25% of the total Qualifying Western Australian Expenditure (or 1:4 ratio), whichever is less. | Up to $300,000 | 02-DEC-24 |
| MUSIC AUSTRALIA: International Performance and Touring Activity – Creative Australia | The Music Australia Export Development Fund forms a bold partnership between the Australian Government and the Australian music industry – a matched funding initiative, designed to provide financial support to a diverse range of Australian artists at distinct phases of their international careers. The program has been developed to support emerging, breakthrough and established acts and is made available to Australian citizens or permanent residents who are current practicing music professionals. This includes solo artists, instrumentalists, bands, ensembles, DJ/producers and electronic artists, producers, songwriters and composers. | $5,000 to $25,000 | 03-DEC-24 |
| MUSIC AUSTRALIA: International Market and Audience Development | The Music Australia Export Development Fund forms a bold partnership between the Australian Government and the Australian music industry – a matched funding initiative, designed to provide financial support to a diverse range of Australian artists at distinct phases of their international careers. | $2,000 to $10,000 | 03-DEC-24 |
| International Rights Fund For Literature – Creative Australia | This program supports literary agents, rights managers, and publishers to attend international markets such as book fairs to sell rights in Australian works of creative writing. This includes fiction, poetry, writing for children and young people, graphic novels, and narrative non-fiction (defined as autobiography, biography, essays, histories, literary criticism, or analytical prose). | Up to $5,000 | 03-DEC-24 |
| Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups | The program supports the development and growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian communities in high quality arts and cultural experiences. Offering between $5000 and $80,000 funding for artists and creative industry professionals to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity. | Between $5,000 and $80,000 | Opens 03-DEC-24 |
| Arts Short Notice Activity Program | The Arts Short Notice Activity Program (Arts SNAP) for individuals and groups offers funding for regional, national and international short notice activities for artists and creative industry professionals. The program supports the growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian artists and arts workers in high quality arts and cultural opportunities. | Up to $5000 for national and regional opportunities, and up to $10,000 for international. | 05-DEC-24 |
| Contemporary Music Fund Short Notice Activity Program | The Contemporary Music Fund (CMF) assists homegrown contemporary music artists with projects that enable them to produce and promote their work, along with building links nationally and internationally. The program’s key focus is to capitalise on available opportunities by supporting applicants to respond to short notice, career building opportunities where the time frame is out of the applicant’s control and the activity cannot be funded under the Arts Projects for Individuals/Organisations grant programs. | > International touring/showcasing opportunities: Up to $15,000 > Regional and national touring/showcasing opportunities: Up to $10,000 > Professional development opportunities: Up to $5000 | 05-DEC-24 |
| Queer Screen Completion Fund – Round 11 | The fund offers Australian LGBTIQ+ filmmakers much needed financial support to assist with final production expenses on feature films, documentaries and web series that address the lives and stories of people of diverse gender and sexualities. | Up to $10,000 | 08-DEC-24 |
| Ian Potter Cultural Trust – Round 4 | The Cultural Trust is committed to encouraging excellence and supporting a vibrant, world-class arts scene in Australia. Grants of up to $10,000 to assist talented emerging and early career artists to take up professional development opportunities, usually overseas. The Trust support applicants who can demonstrate both initiative and exceptional talent, together with an ability to convert their ambitions to reality. In particular, well-researched and planned projects that make the most of the time spent overseas. | Up to $10,000 | 14-JAN-25 |
| BTL Next Step stage 2 – Initiatives | BTL Next Step is a credit springboard and career accelerator for established mid-career practitioners to step up into senior “below-the-line” (“BTL”) crew and leadership roles that have been identified as experiencing shortages. | $6,000 | Open 19-DEC-24 Close 23-JAN-25 |
| Children’s Program Production | Screen Australia aims to support the creation of a diverse slate of quality, innovative, original, culturally significant small-screen storytelling that resonates with contemporary audiences. Contact an Investment Manager: Before applying to Screen Australia for production funding, it is essential that you contact an Investment Manager to discuss your project. | Up to $2M | 06-FEB-25 |
| General Drama Production | Screen Australia aims to support the creation of a diverse slate of quality, innovative, original, culturally significant small-screen storytelling that resonates with contemporary audiences. Contact an Investment Manager: Before applying to Screen Australia for production funding, it is essential that you contact an Investment Manager to discuss your project. Call the Program Operations team if you are unsure who to speak with. | Up to $2M | 06-FEB-25 |
| Broome International Airport 2025 Community Grants Program | Broome International Airport (BIA) is pleased to launch its annual Grants Program for 2025, as it continues its commitment to support the Broome Community. The BIA Community Grants Program provides funding to local organisations or events that will have a positive impact on the Broome community. In addition to the Community Grants, BIA are interested in sponsoring larger events and forming long-term partnerships within the community and not for profit organisations in Broome. | Grants available up to $2,000 per organisation. Note: BIA may consider grants above this amount if they exceed the detailed criteria. | 14-FEB-25 |
| Emerging Gamemakers Fund | The fund is aimed at emerging creators, diverse voices, and/or established creators who are interested in creative and artistic experimentation. It can fund the creation of a prototype or the completion of a micro-scale game. The fund is aimed at emerging creators, diverse voices, and/or established creators who are interested in creative and artistic experimentation. The fund will run as a series of rounds from financial year 2023/24 until financial year 2026/27. The Emerging Gamemakers Fund provides grants of up to $30,000 to support the development of original, new projects from Australian indepen | $30,000 | Opens 17-DEC-24 Closes 27-FEB-25 |
| Australia Council for the Arts – Arts Projects for Individuals & Groups | This program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. | Between $10,000-$50,000 | 04-MAR-25 |
| Playing Australia: Regional Performing Arts Touring Fund | The Regional Performing Arts Touring program (Playing Australia) supports performing arts to reach regional and remote communities across Australia. Grants are available to support the net touring and other designated costs associated with tours. | No limit | 04-MAR-25 |
| Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize | The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is an annual acquisitive prize that was launched in 2017 to advance art and opportunity for emerging and established women artists in Australia. It is the highest value professional artist prize for women in Australia. | $500 to $35,000 | 05-MAR-25 |
| Documentary Producer Program | The program is designed to support innovative, distinctive and engaging documentaries with a strong creative vision in the context of today’s evolving media and distribution landscape and the commercial realities of increasingly fragmented sources of finance. It supports one-off documentaries and series intended for broadcast, festival, theatrical, online and XR platforms. Minimum budget is $125,000 per hour. | Up to $75,000 | 13-MAR-25 |
| Documentary Producer – Production – Documentaries – Funding and Support – Screen Australia | The Producer Program supports the production and completion of one-off documentaries and series for distribution across broadcast, festival, theatrical, digital, XR and online platforms. | Maximum contribution $500,000 | 13-MAY-25 |
| Screenwest Development Funding: Matched Development Investment Fund | Matched Development Investment funding is designed to support Western Australian companies or individuals that have secured project development funding from a nationally or internationally recognised broadcaster or distributor. The applicant must provide a suitable letter of commitment from the broadcaster or distributor and an appropriate development plan and budget. | Up to $25,000 | Ongoing |
| Screenwest Development Funding: Emergency Development Investment Fund | Emergency Development Investment funding is designed to support Western Australian companies or individuals that have entered into the active development of a project with market attachment and have a bona fide time critical deadline. | Up to $25,000 | Ongoing |
| Major Events Funding | Tourism WA sponsor a range of major events that bring interstate and international visitors to WA and have the potential to generate significant broadcast coverage around Australia and the world. These range from sporting and arts events to culinary and cultural events, for locals and visitors to enjoy. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Regional Events Program (REP) | The REP, funded by Royalties for Regions, supports medium to large regional events across WA that require funding of $40,000 or more. Events supported must: > Bring more people to the region, which means more tourism dollars for the community > Attract media coverage which helps promote the region as an exciting destination > Involve and inspire the local community > Encourage people to come to the region outside of the typical tourist season > Add vibrancy and excitement to the region > Support jobs in regional WA > Showcase a strong point of difference and/or profile the unique features of the town and/or region. | $40,000+ | Ongoing |
| National Cultural Heritage Account | The National Cultural Heritage Account is a grant program that assists Australian cultural organisations to acquire significant cultural heritage objects that they could not otherwise afford. | Total Pool $500,000 | Ongoing |
| RAC Sponsorships | RAC supports initiatives that help advocate their mobility agenda, or provide their members with relevant opportunities to enjoy activities and benefits that are uniquely West Australian. Initiatives need to align with sponsorship program which can be found in sponsorship guidelines. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) Grants | Established in 1975, the PPCA Performers’ Trust Foundation provides one-off grants to individuals, groups or organisations to promote and encourage music and the music-related performing arts. | Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
| Community Grants Program | This program aims to empower culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in Western Australia to design, deliver and partner on projects that address their needs. Grants are available in three categories; Festivals, Community Capacity, and Strategic Projects. | Up to $50,000 | Ongoing |
| Regional Arts WA – RAF Quick Response Grants | Assists regional artists, art organisations and communities to take up professional or skills development or small project opportunities. Grants of up to $1,500 for individual artists or $3,000 for regional not-for-profit organisations. Applications are due at least 10 business days prior to the project start date. | Up to $3,000 individuals Up to $5,000 organisations | Ongoing |
| Healthy Partnership Program | The Healthy Partnership Program provides funding to sport, arts, racing, and community events to help WA communities create programs and activities that support good health now and into the future. Funding is prioritised to the health issues and population groups outlined in Healthway’s Strategic Plan, Active Healthy People: 2018-2023. Partnerships are guided by policies which align with their vision of building a healthy Western Australia. | Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Support – Screenwest | The Diversity and Inclusion Fund accepts applications practitioners from underrepresented backgrounds or WA production companies to support activities which build individual skills and industry capacity; promoting greater access, equity, and inclusion in professional film sector activities. Diversity & Inclusion – General o Up to $20,000 per application o These funds may be used for either projects or activities. Diversity & Inclusion – Access o Up to $10,000 per application o These funds may be used for Attachment opportunities, or for specific accessibility costs on a production. | Up to $20,000 | Ongoing |
| First Nations Development Program | Screen Australia aim to assist the career development of talented writers, directors and producers who have the potential to make a significant contribution to screen culture and the national cultural life. Screen Australia engage actively at all stages with key creatives in the development and production of their works. The following is available for successful applicants: Feature Drama Development: This program seeks writers or teams with demonstrated experience and an idea they wish to explore in the longer feature format. TV Drama Development This program is looking for striking and engaging storytelling that will connect with audiences. Screen Australia reserves the right to require the attachment of a story consultant where appropriate. Documentary Development: Funding is available for the further development of a treatment and/or draft scripts, series bible, project development as well as fees for writer, producer, director, story consultant, research, and/or securing production financing. | Up to $65,000 | Ongoing |
| Arts and Disability Mentoring Initiative | If you are a d/Deaf artist or arts worker, or an artist or arts worker with disability, these grants can provide support for significant projects to extend your arts practice, networks, skills, and ambition. Your project should be ambitious, bold, and innovative. It should enhance your career and work, and strengthen your networks. It must include a clear plan with the steps you will take to achieve your goals. It must also outline the structure and support you will put in place for your development to take your career or practice to the next level. | Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Acme London Residency | Develop your visual arts practice and professional networks while living and working at Acme’s East London residency space, the Fire Station. The overall aim of Acme’s Residencies & Awards Programme is to offer artists a supported environment and real professional development throughout the residency period. As every artist and their needs are different, Acme representatives are flexible about how they work with artists to achieve their goals. During the residency period, Acme provide resident artists with opportunities including: > connecting with UK and international artists through Acme’s networks via Acme-organised events including networking drinks, gallery visits and artist dinners > bespoke one-to-one studio critiques or mentor meetings with UK-based arts professionals, organised by Acme > opportunity to work in collaboration with Acme staff to hold artist talks, or develop or participate in group discussions, critiques or events in the new Acme Pavilion Space > one-to-one ongoing support and discussion with Acme staff > ongoing notifications and invitations to private views, lectures and events in London. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Regional Events Scheme (RES) | The Regional Events Scheme (RES) is an annual funding round for smaller and developing regional events across WA. The scheme support events that are delivered between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025 that: 1. bring more people to the region, which means more tourism dollars for the community 2. attract media coverage, which helps promote the region as an exciting destination 3. involve and inspire the local community 4. encourage people to come to the region outside of the typical tourist season 5. add vibrancy and excitement to the region 6. support jobs in regional WA 7. showcase a strong point of difference and/or profile the unique features of the town and/or region. | Between $5.000 – $40,000 | Now closed for 2024 Reopen AUG-2025 |
| Harmony Week Grants | The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is offering grants to support community-led activities promoting and celebrating multiculturalism in Western Australia for inclusion in its Harmony Week 2024 campaign. Activities should involve culturally and linguistically diverse communities in their coordination and be open to participation from the broader community. Activities with a focus on culture and arts and sport and active recreation are encouraged in this funding round. 1. Culture and arts activities are those that involve a professional artist or arts practitioner working with the community to design and deliver the activity. 2. Sport and active recreation activities are those that involve the community participating in a primary activity requiring physical exertion and/or physical skill. Harmony Week grants are open to: > Not-for-profit organisations based in Western Australia > Associations incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 based in Western Australia. | $2,000 | Now closed for 2024 Reopen 2025 |
| Defence Community Grants: Family Support Funding Program | ADF Members & Families | Defence | The Defence Community Grants: Family Support Funding Program offers grants for not-for-profit organisations and Defence Community Groups each year. The grant funds innovative projects that empower current serving military families to navigate the challenges and opportunities of military life. This includes, mobility and absence, fostering a sense of community, and developing resilience. Eligible organisations can apply for a grant between $5,000 and $75,000. | Up to $75,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Arts Activities in Regional Communities | For arts and cultural projects in regional WA that align with the following objectives: Increase access to and/or participation in arts and culture in regional Western Australia. Provide employment opportunities, skills development or/and career pathways for regional Western Australian artists and arts workers. Encourage development of regional creative and cultural industries including cultural tourism. Support community led activities and creative developments. Contribute to social inclusion, wellbeing, cohesion and vibrancy in regional WA communities. Creative Projects Grants of up to $60,000 for arts and cultural activities and creative developments in regional Western Australia. Creative and Cultural Planning Grants of up to $50,000 for regional local governments to develop creative and cultural plans or revise existing plans. | Up to $60,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| International Engagement Fund | This fund supports Australian artists and creative workers to undertake creative collaboration and development; cultural exchange and knowledge sharing; research, experimentation, scoping and prototyping activities; and reciprocal relationship-building activities such as residency exchanges, labs and peer exchange models. | Between $5,000-$30,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships | The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships offer talented young artists (aged 21-35 at the closing date) the chance to explore, study and develop their artistic gifts through travelling either interstate and/or overseas. In 2024, the scholarships will provide financial support for the disciplines of acting, instrumental music, painting and poetry to help talented Australian artists achieve their dreams. In 2025, the scholarships will provide financial support for the disciplines of architecture, ballet, prose, sculpture and singing. | $50,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Sir Robert William Askin Operatic Scholarship | The Sir Robert William Askin Operatic Scholarship was established by a Deed of Lady Mollie Askin to further culture and advance education in Australia by providing travelling scholarships for Australian citizens with outstanding ability and promise in Ballet & Opera. Scholarship funds can be used to assist with study programs, professional training courses and mentor programs that would not otherwise be obtainable due to lack of financial resources. Applications for the Sir Robert William Askin Operatic Scholarship are open to individual artists who identify as male and are Australian citizens aged 18 – 29 at the closing date. | $30,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| ARTS Impact WA | Through the grants, ARTS Impact WA’s aim is to make great art happen in WA and its objectives are: – To back courageous and talented West Australian artists and arts organisations – To help realise ambitious and unique arts projects – To build a sense of community and cultural capacity in WA – To inspire additional government and private sector support – To support projects that are accessible and have a broad reach – To connect artists, arts organisations and supporters for greater impact | Total pool $100,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Art Music Fund | In recognition of the limited opportunities for art music composers to have their works performed, APRA AMCOS has initiated the Art Music Fund. A total pool of A$55,000 is on offer to provide funding for eleven composers (nine from Australia, two from New Zealand) to create commissioned work that is complemented by an exploitation program. | $7,500 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Western Australian Screen Funding (WASF) – Document Development Investment Fund | Development funding programs support Western Australian writers, directors, and producers to develop scripted and documentary projects. These programs are designed to advance projects featuring strong Western Australian stories, content and voices so they can seek further investment or market interest and move towards being production ready. The Documentary Development Investment Fund invests in the development of documentary and factual programming in order to support and grow a sustainable Western Australian screen industry. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| National Volunteer Week (NVW) Grants – Volunteering WA | National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers and celebrates their significant contribution to communities across the country. Learn more about National Volunteer Week. Volunteering WA, with generous support from Lotterywest, is offering volunteer involving organisations across Western Australia the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $1,500 to organise an event or activity which recognises and thanks volunteers during National Volunteer Week (Monday 20 – Sunday 26 May 2024). | Up to $1,500 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Businesses – Industry development – Funding and Support – Screen Australia | The aims of Enterprise Business are to: – Support business strategies for content companies that drive growth and sustainability and capitalise on success, both for companies and the wider screen industry. – Support businesses to build greater knowledge, capacity and connection for pathways to sustainability in their content, and to support and promote the development of screen culture and screen skills. – Support a range of businesses opportunities and commercial benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion, in addition to platform/format and geography, in the Australian screen industry. – Support business strategies that drive for quality and capacity in content to meet domestic and global demand, and provide audience and financial return for businesses. | Up to $200,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| NAIDOC Local Grants | Held across Australia from 7-14 July 2024, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. | Total pool $1.7m | Now closed for 2024 |
| Regional Arts Venues Support | The primary objective of the Regional Arts Venues Support program is to support the development of regional arts venues by enhancing their reach and engagement. Supporting objectives: Raise the quality, scale and profile of the arts in regional Western Australia Boost employment and tourism opportunities in regional Western Australia Enable regional arts venues to better leverage investment and generate income Increase opportunities for regional communities to participate in arts and cultural activities and contribute to the liveability and vibrancy of regional communities. | Up to $70,000 per annum over 3 years | Now closed for 2024 |
| Development & Operations Grants | Development & Operations grants support community media organisations to be healthy, resilient and robust. In turn this will help create a stronger society based on greater participation, engagement and cohesion. The objectives of D&O grants are to support community media organisations to: > Deepen engagement with identified communities > Enhance capacity, capability and long-term viability > Strengthen governance policies and practices > Develop longer term thinking and planning practices > Expand partnerships to maximise opportunities > Increase resilience through preparations for unexpected change Grants for Development & Operations are distributed twice per year. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Contemporary Music Touring Program | The Contemporary Music Touring Program (CMTP) supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original contemporary music. The tour must comprise of performances in at least three venues or locations outside of the performer’s hometown. Tours that include regional and remote destinations, or which assist performers residing in regional and remote areas to tour, are a priority for funding. | Between $5,000-$50,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Broadcast Foundation | Development & Operations grants support community media organisations to be healthy, resilient and robust. In turn this will help create a stronger society based on greater participation, engagement and cohesion. The objectives of Development & Operations grants are to support community media organisations to: Deepen engagement with identified communities Enhance capacity, capability and long-term viability Strengthen governance policies and practices Develop longer term thinking and planning practices Expand partnerships to maximise opportunities Increase resilience through preparations for unexpected change | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| RASI – Regional Arts Sector Investment – Regional Arts WA | The RASI program supports the core operational costs of regional Western Australian arts organisations. RASI funding is open to regionally-based not-for-profit organisations that deliver a program of arts activities to the community. RASI will invest in organisations across the State that collectively: – Create, present or support relevant, diverse, challenging and exciting arts and cultural experiences for regional Western Australian communities; – Support the development of the regional arts and cultural sector; and – Contribute to the cultural and economic diversity in regional communities through the employment of professional regional artists and arts workers, and the support of skills transfer opportunities. | Up to $80,000 per annum for 3 years | Now closed for 2024 |
| Live Music Australia Program – Round 8 | The Live Music Australia program is a competitive grants opportunity for small to medium sized venues that support quality original Australian live music. The program is designed to bring more live music to Australian communities and will fund applications that support quality original Australian live music that is professionally staged. | Up to $100,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Indigenous Languages and Arts – Open Competitive Grant Opportunity 2024 | The ILA Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to express, preserve and maintain their cultures through Indigenous languages and arts activities. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| RAF Project Grants | Project Grants support regional and remote communities, and individual artists to create high quality arts projects that develop partnerships and networks, broaden community engagement and increase employment and professional development opportunities. Funding can cover artist, arts worker and cultural adviser fees, travel, accommodation, materials, venue, equipment hire and insurance. Activity in all art forms including visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, music, multi-media and cultural projects including recording and preservation of language & stories are eligible. The Project Fund offers two funding categories: Individual – Up to $15,000. This is available to individual artists or arts workers from regional and remote Western Australia. Community – Up to $30,000. This is available to not-for-profit organisations or local governments from regional and remote Western Australia. | Up to $30,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Hadley’s Art Prize | The Hadley’s Art Prize, Hobart is an annual, acquisitive Australian landscape art prize offered by the owner(s) of Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Hobart, with a major prize of $100,000. The prize is to be awarded to the best portrayal of the Australian landscape. The Hadley’s Art Prize, Hobart is open to Australian artists who are over the age of eighteen (18) years (see details below) who submit their own original landscape work in two-dimensional media (excluding photography and film) (the work). | $100,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| UNTAPPED – Australians in Film | The breakthrough professional development program for undiscovered and historically excluded Australian writers and directors. The program includes masterclasses from visionary creators who are boldly breaking down industry barriers plus mentorship from international creatives and executives via a virtual development lab. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| The Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund – Writers Victoria – Round 11 | Named in honour of poet, novelist and short story writer Neilma Gantner (1922-2015), the travel fund recognises the unique value of travel in the development of new writing and literary careers. The Travel Fund supports emerging, midcareer, and established Australian writers and literary sector workers in pursuing professional development opportunities. This includes writers, editors, agents, publishers, librarians, booksellers, employees and associates of literary organisations and journals, and other literary professionals currently living in Australia. | $2,000 to $10,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Festivals Australia – Round 18 | Festivals Australia provides funding to support individual art projects at festivals or significant one-off community events, such as a town celebration or opening of a new community resource. The aim is to give community members living in regional or remote Australia the chance to participate in or attend an arts experience at a festival, or a significant one-off community celebration. Festivals Australia will: > Provide access to a diverse range of high quality, innovative arts projects that grow audiences at festivals across regional Australia > Support partnerships and collaboration across the arts sector > Encourage community participation in arts projects at regional and remote festivals. | Total Funding Pool of $2.5M | Now closed for 2024 |
| Performing Arts Market in Seoul (PAMS) | Creative Australia will support a delegation to attend PAMS. We also welcome any Australian artists and companies attending on a self-funded basis to join the delegation and any related networking activities. | $3,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Internationale Tanzmesse NRW | Creative Australia will support a delegation to attend Tanzmesse and will have a booth in the Exhibition Space. We also welcome any Australian artists and companies attending on a self-funded basis to join the delegation and any related networking activities. | $5,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Development Fund Shire of Broome | The Community Development Fund (CDF) invests in events, projects and initiatives within the Shire of Broome that deliver long term social or economic benefits to the local community. Funding is available for organisations that meet CDF objectives and have secured 50 per cent of the project costs from other sources. Stream 1 – Community projects seeking a funding contribution of $500 to $10,000 Stream 2 – Events seeking a funding contribution of $10,000 to $40,000 Stream 3 – PEARL events seeking a funding contribution of more than $40,000 | Stream 1 and 2 Between $500 and $40,000 Stream 3 over $40,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Skip Ahead | Skip Ahead is a joint initiative of Screen Australia and Google Australia that aims to support YouTube content creators to develop their skills, and work towards sustainable careers. | $150,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Create Grants – Copyright Agency | The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund offers grants to Australian creative writers and visual artists to create new work. Create Grants provide a living allowance for writers and visual artists at key stages of their career. Creative writers can apply to write their second book in the following literary genres: fiction, poetry, children’s literature, young adult literature, picture book illustration, graphic novels, playwriting, literary non-fiction and writing for performance (plays only). Visual artists with no more than three solo exhibitions can apply to create a new work for exhibition. | $20,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Fellowships 2024 | State Library Victoria | The State Library Victoria Fellowships Program is a unique opportunity for artists, writers, and scholars to immerse themselves in the Library’s extensive collections and bring them to life in new and innovative ways. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program 2024 | The objectives of the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program are to: • increase overall levels of touring by National Collecting Institutions with particular emphasis on multiple venue tours; • promote broad access to Australian cultural material through touring works from the collections of the National Collecting Institutions, with particular emphasis on providing access for audiences in regional areas; • promote international awareness of Australia’s cultural heritage through touring Australian cultural material from National Collecting Institutions overseas; • expand Australian appreciation of international cultural material through enabling National Collecting Institutions to bring works from international collections for exhibition or touring within Australia; and • encourage partnerships and collaboration between the National Collecting Institutions and also with other institutions (archives, galleries, libraries and museums) across the collections sector, particularly in regional areas. | $1m | Now closed for 2024 |
| Screenwest West Coast Visions | West Coast Visions is a screen industry development program that provides production funding of $750,000 to low budget features that are to be produced in WA. Its primary goal is to offer first time feature film directors their first theatrical feature film credit. | Up to $750,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Creative Leadership Program | The Creative Leadership Program is a new 18 month professional development program supporting artists and creative workers with at least five years experience from any career stage. This program brings diverse forms of arts and cultural leadership together to create transformative change in our complex world. | $7,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Screenrights Cultural Fund | The Cultural Fund supports a wide range of activities, from small individual projects through to large-scale initiatives. For example: – projects that break down barriers to access, and bring the outside world into remote and isolated communities – workshops that foster inclusive collaboration – services that deliver content to users in innovative ways – start-ups that upend existing business models to support the creation, delivery and use of content – projects that shape conversations and/or debate in our society | $50,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Enterprise People – People – Industry development – Funding and Support – Screen Australia | The aims of Enterprise People are to: – Support individual practitioners with potential for significant career trajectory to take advantage of a career defining domestic or international career development opportunity, and build toward a sustainable creative screen career. – Share information and experience between industry participants to build connection, capacity and reach and to support and promote the development of screen culture and screen skills. – Promote and support the business opportunities and commercial benefits of equity, diversity and inclusion in the Australian screen industry. | $75,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Reading Australia Fellowship – Copyright Agency | The Copyright Agency’s Reading Australia Fellowship will support an experienced teacher of English and literacy or teacher librarian to undertake professional skills development and career-enhancing opportunities. The Fellowship will support the successful candidate to undertake project research in a designated area that will enhance their skills and abilities in the teaching of Australian Literature, English and literacy to Australian students. Research projects may be undertaken in Australia or overseas but ultimately Australian teachers, teacher librarians and students should benefit from the research findings. | $15,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Next Level Regional Grants | The Next Level Regional Grant supports young emerging regional artists and arts workers ages 18-26 to build skills so they can develop and sustain an arts career in regional Western Australia. | Up to $7,500 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund | The program aims to improve access to high-quality arts and cultural experiences for regional audiences, and increase the capacity of public galleries to receive touring exhibitions. To support improvements to the quality of public art gallery infrastructure in regional WA. Contribute to the long-term sustainability of public art galleries in regional WA. Engage new audiences and contribute to the liveability and vibrancy of regional communities. Improve the capacity of public art galleries in regional WA to receive touring or loaned art works requiring controlled environmental and security conditions, such as the State Art Collection. | Between $5,000 and $25,000 Minor upgrades and support Between $25,001 and $100,000 Major upgrades and support | Now closed for 2024 |
| Australia Council Fellowships | Australia Council Fellowships of $80,000 support outstanding, established artists’ and arts workers’ activity and professional development for a period of one to two years. There are nine Fellowships offered in the areas of: Arts and Disability; Community Arts and Cultural Development; Dance; Emerging and Experimental Arts; First Nations; Literature; Music; Theatre; Visual Arts. | Up to $80,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Copyright Agency Partnerships – Copyright Agency | The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund supports an exciting opportunity for visual artists to create new work and exhibit with leading cultural organisations. Copyright Agency Partnerships is a new, annual series to support major commissions for mid-career and established visual artists in partnership with leading cultural organisations around Australia. | $80,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Next Level Fellowships | Next Level Fellowships are available to support young regional artists and arts workers to build skills so they can develop and sustain an arts career. Applicants can apply for $8,000 to support | $8,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Frank Moorhouse Fellowship for Young Writers – Copyright Agency | The Copyright Agency Frank Moorhouse Fellowship for Young Writers will support a writer aged 18-35 years to develop and write a new work of fiction. Named in honour of the late Frank Moorhouse, the Fellowship will provide a genuine career development opportunity for a young fiction writer who has not yet published a full-length work of fiction. Applicants must have previously published some short stories/work in literary magazines, journals or online. Writers who have published a full-length work, in fiction or any genre, are not eligible to apply for this Fellowship. | $10,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Wesley Michel Wright Prize | The prestigious Wesley Michel Wright Prize in Poetry is open for award to an author or composer of original verse or poetry in the English language and who is an Australian citizen provided by the University of Melbourne. | Up to $4,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Author Fellowship – Copyright Agency | The Copyright Agency’s Author Fellowship will support an established Australian author to create a new work for publication or performance and is open to novelists, playwrights, poets, children’s and young adult writers, picture book illustrators and journalists. The Fellowship will provide sustained support for a year to one Australian author to create a significant new work (or a series of books if writing for children and young adults). Applicants should submit a compelling and detailed description of their project accompanied by a writing sample to demonstrate their literary merit. | $80,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing – Copyright Agency | The Copyright Agency’s Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing will support an Australian author to create a significant new work of literary non-fiction. The Fellowship will provide sustained support for a year to one Australian writer to create an important work for publication. Applicants should submit a compelling description of their intended project accompanied by a writing sample to demonstrate their literary merit. | $80,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Dynamic Television Scripted Initiative – Production – Television – Funding and Support | Success in the international marketplace is vital for the sustainability of the Australian television industry. Screen Australia and Los Angeles-based television company, Dynamic Television, will co- fund development on up to four scripted television projects throughout 2024/25, with the aim of positioning them for greater international success as the projects prepare to go into production | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Competition – ABC Heywire | Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition from the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22 in regional, rural and remote Australia. Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best! If you need help deciding what to write about or how to start writing your story, you can take part in an online Heywire Storytelling workshop. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Next Gen Arts Grant | The Next Gen Arts grant program offers support for employing regional artists to deliver arts activities for regional young people aged between 12 and 18. | $3,000 | Now Closed for 2024 (Round 2) |
| Cultural Fund – Round 2 – Copyright Agency | The Cultural Fund provides support to organisations for projects that deliver opportunities for authors, journalists, artists and key industry stakeholders in the writing, publishing, education, and visual arts sectors. The priority for this funding is to support projects that will provide sustained and realistic support to writers and visual artists and to develop greater audiences for their work, however grants will also be offered to leading national writing organisations to build literacy skills for children and young adults and to encourage reading at all levels. Open to legally constituted organisations and incorporated associations. | Between $5,000-$25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Grants for Organisations – Copyright Agency | The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund supports leading Australian creative organisations and key industry stakeholders with grants to create and deliver exceptional opportunities for Australian writers, journalists, editors, publishers, English and literacy teachers, and visual artists, and especially for those from First Nations and diverse backgrounds. | $10,000 to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| International Travel Fund – Creative Australia | This fund supports Australian artists and creative workers to travel to attend international market development or cultural exchange platforms or key gatherings overseas. | $5,000 to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Visions of Australia Regional Exhibition Touring Program | The Visions of Australia Program provides funding to support the development and touring of quality exhibitions to regional and remote Australia by Australian arts and cultural organisations. Tours must include at least three venues outside the applicant’s home state or territory and include regional and/or remote venues. | Total Funding Pool $2.5M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Special Initiatives – Screenwest | The First Nations VR Documentary Initiative is a special initiative designed to uncover distinctive WA First Nations voices, support their career progression and enable practitioners to explore new story-telling mediums and markets. The initiative will take place over three stages, starting with an online workshop open to all WA First Nations creatives. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Festivals Australia | Office for the Arts | Festivals Australia provides funding to support individual art projects in regional or remote locations. Eligible projects take place at festivals, or significant one-off community events such as a town celebration or opening of a new community resource. Festivals Australia will: provide access to a diverse range of engaging, innovative arts projects that grow audiences at festivals across regional and remote Australia, support partnerships and collaboration across the arts sector, and encourage community participation in arts projects at regional and remote fe | Between $5,000 and $150,000 | Round 19 Closed for 2024 |
| Magabala Books – AIC Creative Grants | Magabala Books are proud to partner with Australian Indigenous Coffee (AIC) to launch the inaugural AIC Creative Grants. These grants, worth $10,000 each, are intended to provide valuable time for storytellers, writers, illustrators and artists to work on a current manuscript or illustration portfolio. The grant is open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers and writers working in any genre. The grant is also open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and illustrators working in any medium. | $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Western Australian Screen Funding (WASF) – Scripted Development Investment Fund | Development funding programs support Western Australian writers, directors, and producers to develop scripted and documentary projects. These programs are designed to advance projects featuring strong Western Australian stories, content and voices so they can seek further investment or market interest and move towards being production ready. The Scripted Development Investment Fund provides Concept Development (Stage One) and Project Development (Stage Two) funding to new, emerging, and experienced Western Australian practitioners creating scripted content for all delivery platforms (including cinematic release). | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Commonwealth Short Story Prize – Commonwealth Foundation | The prize is free to enter and open to any citizen of a Commonwealth country aged 18 and over. It is awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction (2,000–5,000 words). The international judging panel will select a shortlist of around twenty stories, from which five regional winners are chosen. One of the regional winners is then selected as the overall winner, who receives £5,000. The regional winners will receive £2,500. All five regional winning stories will be published on Granta. The prize is only open to short fiction, but it can be in any fiction genre–science fiction, speculative fiction, historical fiction, crime, romance, literary fiction–and you may write about any subject you wish. | Up to $9,645 (approx) | Now closed for 2024 2026 prize will open for submissions on 01-SEP-25 |
| Space to Create III: Music Residency | Space to Create is an intensive music industry residential program. The delivery of the program will be flexible and adapted to each of the participants’ requirements. The aim of the program is to create a dedicated space so each of the participants can take the time to sustain and grow creative ideas including composition, voice coaching, strengthen technical skills and to provide professional development opportunities for the future. The program is open to emerging through to established First Nations musicians, artists, songwriters, audio engineers, producers and those employed in the music industry. The program will be delivered in partnership with the Australian National University’s School of Music and the Yil Lull recording studio. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
Medical, Science & Research
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership Projects | NHMRC | Partnership Projects will support collaborations, within the Australian context, that translate research evidence into health policy and health practice, to improve health services and processes. Partnership Projects create partnerships among decision makers, policy makers, managers, clinicians and researchers. Partnership Projects answer a specific research question to influence health and wellbeing through changes in the delivery, organisation, funding and access to health services. This scheme allows applicants to apply at any time during the year, rather than through just one annual round. This is to allow researchers and partner organisations to develop timely collaborations. The grant commencement date will be aligned with the timing of each peer review cycle. This allows funding to be administered more quickly after grants are awarded, providing all necessary documentation is in place. | $1.5m | 27-NOV-24 |
| Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science | The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes award Australian scientists and innovators with prizes to recognise demonstrated achievements in science and research-based innovation and commercialisation. | $50,000 to $250,000 | 17-DEC-24 |
| Frank Hall-Bentick Education Fund | Frank Hall-Bentick Education Fund formerly Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples’ Education Fund (ADIPEF), the fund will assist indigenous and non-indigenous people with disability to participate in both formal and informal education programs through small grants. People with disabilities of any age living in Australia may apply for any assistance to help with both formal and informal education. | Up to $2,500 per month for 6 months | 31-DEC-24 |
| Regional Australia Microgrid Pilots Program (RAMPP) | RAMPP aims to improve the resilience and reliability of electricity supply in regional communities and demonstrate solutions to technical, regulatory or commercial barriers to the deployment of microgrid technologies in Australia. Funding is available to projects that have successfully completed a feasibility study, with funding made available in two stages: Stage 1: $30 million available from launch through CY2022 Stage 2: $20 million available from CY2023 | Up to $5M | DEC 2026 |
| Stan Perron Charitable Foundation Health Research Grants – People and Platforms | The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation supports research involving child health, inclusive of antenatal, adolescent and young adult health, only. Applications detailing innovative and transformative ideas may originate from basic, clinical, population health or health services research. The Foundation has identified three specific areas for which it will consider funding: 1. People and Platforms supporting outstanding research. 2. Programs that are collaborative and outcome-driven for up to five years. 3. Partnerships funding encouraging collaborations between researchers and institutions to improve health outcomes for children in Western Australia. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Healthy Communities Program | The Healthy Communities Program funds a range of health promotion activities and campaigns to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles for all Western Australians. The aim of the over $5,000 Healthy Communities funding is to support eligible organisations to deliver larger health promotion projects which aim to: > Increase individual knowledge and skills and change behaviour. > Create community and organisational policies and environments to improve health. | Up to $5,000 Applications must be made at least 5 months prior to commencement of project | Ongoing |
| Healthway Research Training Scholarships | Healthway’s Health Promotion Research Training Scholarships are designed to increase the number of experienced and trained practitioners and researchers in WA working in health promotion research. The Scholarships are designed to assist graduates in obtaining formal academic training for a post-graduate degree in a field directly relevant to health promotion, through an approved tertiary institution. The course of study may be at a Masters or PhD level. Applicants can apply for up to two (2) years to undertake a Masters or up to three (3) years to undertake a PhD. The focus of the research component of the candidate’s study program must be on at least one of Healthway’s priority health areas of creating a smoke-free WA, preventing harm from alcohol, increasing healthy eating, increasing physical activity, improving mental health and Aboriginal health. Research projects in other areas of health promotion will not be considered. | Funding will be available for a maximum of two (2) years for a Masters degree, and three (3) years for a PhD. Funding will be renewable at the end of each year, subject to suitable progress reports being received prior to the dates specified in the signed agreement. | Ongoing |
| Healthway Aboriginal Research Training Scholarships | Healthway Aboriginal Research Training Scholarships are designed to increase the number of experienced and trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners and researchers in WA working to promote health in Aboriginal communities. Funding is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates in obtaining formal academic training in Aboriginal health related areas through an approved tertiary institution. The post-graduate course may be a graduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, honours, PhD or Masters at a fully accredited institution which will enable the applicant to pursue further studies relevant to Aboriginal Health. | Funding will be available for one (1) year for a graduate scholarship, certificate or Honours, two (2) years for a Masters Scholarship, and three (3) years for a PhD. Funding will be renewable at the end of each year, subject to a suitable progress report being received prior to the dates specified in the signed agreement. | Ongoing |
| Healthy Research Program – Exploratory Research Grants | Healthway Exploratory Research Grants are designed to support exploratory or formative studies to address gaps in research relevant to Healthway’s high priority areas and with demonstrated potential to influence health promotion in the WA community. The 2023 Targeted Research Round provides funding to eligible organisations for exploratory or formative studies that will address gaps in research and evidence to inform effective health promotion messaging for children and young people within the age ranges of 12 to 24 years. | Up to $75,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| In a Good Place (IAGP) Program | The IAGP program gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of community-driven projects, services, activities or initiatives, which clearly and directly focus on strengthening mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable community members who are at risk of, or are experiencing, mental health issues. | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 Two rounds in 2025 |
| Royal Australasian College of Physicians Foundation (RACP) Research Grants | Research Development Scholarships/Grants provide funding for smaller research projects for beginning researchers. Applicants can undertake a short-term or part-time research project. The following Research Development Grants are available: RACP AFOEM Research Development Grant: Purpose: To support and encourage research in the field of occupational and environmental medicine. Value: Up to $30,000 for 1 year. RACP AFRM Research Development Scholarship: Purpose: To support and encourage research in the field of rehabilitation medicine. Value: Up to $10,000 for 1 year. | Between $10,000-$30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Science Week Grants 2024 | The National Science Week Grants 2024 provide individuals and organisations with up to $20,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2024, Australia’s major national celebration of science. | Between $2,000 and $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Aged Care Capital Assistance Program – Thin Markets, Multiple Streams | This grant opportunity will provide grant funding for infrastructure projects across four funding streams which are primarily focussed on maintaining or improving access to quality aged care services in small rural towns, remote and very remote communities and will also support specific groups of older Australians, including people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and First Nations communities. Each stream has specified objectives and outcomes that need to be considered when applying. For this grant opportunity up to a combined $135 million is available across the four Streams, comprising: $95 million combined across both:Stream 1 – Staff Accommodation, and Stream 2 – Upgrades, Expansions or New Builds. $30 million in Stream 3 – Specialised Homeless $10 million in Stream 4 – NATSIFAC Minor Projects and Equipment. | Total Funding Pool $135M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Healthway Targeted Research Round – Exploratory grants | This round will provide funding to eligible organisations for exploratory or formative studies that focus on Contemporary Measurement of Health Behaviours aligned with Healthway’s priority health areas. Seeking applications for research focused on identifying new and innovative ways to measure health behaviours. | Up to $200,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Support to prevent and address the health impacts of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) | The purpose of this grant opportunity is to raise awareness of, and address the health impacts (including physical and mental manifestations) of FGM/C in culturally and linguistically diverse, and migrant and refugee communities. The Strategy recognises the significant and long-term physical and emotional implications for the health of victim survivors of violence. | Up to $1M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Family, Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community | Family Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisations is a program funding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisations to meet existing demand for family, domestic and sexual violence services. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community -led Men’s Wellness Centres for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples | Community-led Men’s Wellness Centres for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is a program to establish Men’s Wellness Centres in suitable locations. It includes activities such as prosocial early support, cultural healing and education on respectful relationships, healthy parenting, mentoring, living skills and alcohol and other drugs, and understanding diverse experiences of abuse such as technology facilitated abuse and coercive control. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Improving Health Outcomes for Priority Populations of Women and Girls – Health Promotion Activities Grant | The objective of this grant opportunity is to support innovative approaches to trialing new initiatives, or expanding existing health promotion activities that focus on improving health literacy, reducing risk, and improving health outcomes within priority population groups. | $250,000 to $1.5M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| 2024 Supporting people with cancer Grant initiative | Cancer Australia invites community organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations supporting people affected by cancer to apply for funding under the Supporting people with cancer Grant initiative. The Supporting people with cancer Grant initiative is an annual grants program that aims to support people affected with cancer through actions to improve equity in cancer outcomes and experiences through funding evidence-based projects that reduce the impact of cancer, promote equitable outcomes and better support people affected by cancer. | $40,000 to $120,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Healthy Research Program – Healthway | In 2024, we are trialling a special, one-off funding round to appoint a Healthway Resident Research Fellow (Fellow). This Fellowship is designed to support mid – senior Career Research Fellows who have held a PhD for at least three years and can demonstrate suitable professional experience. Overview The funding opportunity is designed to: – Support the Fellow to develop expertise in health promotion policy and practice. – Provide the Fellow links to networks and stakeholders that will support translation of their research. – Allow Healthway and the Fellow to work together closely, providing additional opportunities for knowledge translation through our work with the community, and two-way learning opportunities. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| APA | Types of grants | The Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) Seeding Grants are for early career researchers working on new or established research projects. | $12,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 25 | Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations, supporting businesses and researchers to work together on solving Australia’s economic, environmental and social challenges. Grant applications are open to all industry sectors, including projects that align with the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas: • resources • agriculture • forestry and fisheries • transport • medical science • renewables and low emission technologies • defence capability • enabling capabilities. There is no specified limit to funding for each CRC. However, the number of CRC Grants we fund in each selection round depends on the applications received and available funding. Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Postgraduate Scholarships – MS Australia | These scholarships are granted to students who plan to undertake a PhD or are currently undertaking a PhD at an Australian university, working in the field of MS. | Stipend $20,000 – $35,000 p.a. for up to three years | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Col Reynolds Fellowships | The Kids’ Cancer Project | The aim of the Fellowships is to future proof childhood cancer research by encouraging new researchers and retaining talented scientists in the field of childhood cancer research. | $40,000 to $618,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| General Grant – NFMRI | NFMRI seeks EOIs for biomedical research projects across all diseases/conditions that fall within portfolios 2 and 3 only. In 2024, they would like to receive more EOI for Asthma and Allergy research projects in the general grant round. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Youngcare’s At Home Care Grants | In this stream the Foundation will consider applications for research on: > Improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians > Prevention of anxiety, depression and substance abuse in older Australians > Prevention of chronic ill health and disease including obesity, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes through the amelioration of common determinants and risk factors. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| AW Howard Memorial Trust Inc. – Study Awards | To encourage and promote research and investigation in the fields of natural science and social science, including economics which relate to the development, management and use of pastures. The trust awards study awards annually of up to $5,000 for scientists to: > Go on overseas study tours > Participate in national or international conferences. | Up to $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 (annual) |
| Synergy Grants 2024 | The objective of NHMRC’s Synergy Grant scheme is to support outstanding multidisciplinary teams of investigators to work together to answer major questions that cannot be answered by a single investigator. | $5m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Addressing Critical Psychology Shortages – Postgraduate Psychology Incentive Program – Round 1 | The Addressing Critical Psychology Shortages – Postgraduate Psychology Incentive Program aims to support higher education providers who have created additional postgraduate psychology places in courses which lead to general registration and can lead to relevant areas of practice endorsement. The grant opportunity will be available over four separate grant rounds (with one opening each financial year) and will provide up to $55.8 million over four years from 2023-24. | Pool funding $11,900,725 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Research | Heart Foundation – Postdoctoral Fellowships | The program is aimed at early career researchers and seeks to identify the strongest emerging Australian talent who have just completed or nearing completion of their postdoctoral studies (PhD). The successful Postdoctoral Fellow will have a demonstrated strong track record during their PhD and be working towards gaining recognition for their expertise in their research area. | $76,200 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Innovator Training Program – Round 10 | The Innovator Training Program will support the development of a cohort of aged care staff with the confidence and knowledge to introduce evidence-based practices and projects into their organisations. Any member of the aged care workforce can apply to participate in the ITP with the support of their organisation. The ITP will provide participants (‘Innovators’) with tools and skills to use best available knowledge and evidence to identify and solve problems and challenges, or implement opportunities, in their workplace. The outcome of the ITP is a project with a well-defined problem that is achievable to address within a 12-month timeframe. | $2,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Heart Foundation – Vanguard Grants | Vanguard Grants provide funding to test the feasibility of innovative concepts in clinical, public health and/or health services (including clinical service delivery) or biomedical research which may lead to larger, more rigorous studies in the future. | $150,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Ramaciotti Health Investment Grants | Ramaciotti Health Investment grants of up to $100,000 are awarded to individuals in eligible organisations for a contribution towards the undertaking of health or medical research with the potential path to clinical application within five years. | Up to $100,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| The Margaret Middleton Fund for endangered Australian native vertebrate animals | The objective of the grant is to provide financial support for conservation-based research of Australian ecosystems (including off-shore islands and the continental shelf) that ultimately will lead to tangible outcomes for management. The scope of the research is open to terrestrial, marine and freshwater research on endangered Australian native vertebrate animals. Grants are GST exclusive. | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 (annual grant) |
| The WH Gladstones Population and Environment Fund | The purpose of the grant is to supplement the researcher’s existing resources and can be used for the purchase of such things as equipment, data, or the development of new measurement and analysis techniques. | $24,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Grants for children and young adults with a rare disease – Round 3 of 2024 | The Steve Waugh Foundation aim to support children and young adults (0-25yrs) who have a rare disease with a prevalence of at least 2:100,000. The Foundation work to give these children and young adults a better quality of life, offering support and the opportunity to connect with others. The Foundation will consider funding: > Equipment > Therapy > Treatment > Some minor house renovations or items that improve the quality of life for the applicant and their family | Not disclosed | Now Closed for 2024 |
Education & Training
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) | Funding assistance is available for your school to complete a PALS project. PALS projects are varied, and your school may already be involved with initiatives that are eligible for PALS funding. PALS funding is available to all WA primary and secondary schools and encourages schools with and without Aboriginal students to participate. PALS is an initiative of the department which encourages WA schools to develop projects that promote reconciliation in their local community. PALS is based on the core attributes of: Partnership between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people based on trust, mutual respect and understanding. Acceptance of and respect for diversity and valuing Aboriginal perspectives. Learning more about each other, Aboriginal histories, languages and cultures; and how we can build strong partnerships with Aboriginal people. Sharing a common journey towards healing and reconciliation. | Tier 1: $1000 per annum for 2 years (2024 and 2025) Tier 2: $1500 per annum for 2 years (2024 and 2025) | 28-NOV-24 |
| Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) – WA | Cricket Australia, in partnership with State and Territory Associations, is committed to developing quality facilities that provide a welcoming environment for all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators. The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) provides funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation, promoting accessibility and inclusivity and delivering upon Australian Cricket’s strategic priorities. | $1,000 to $40,000 | 15-DEC-34 |
| Obama Foundation Scholars Program | he Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities and countries. Scholars complete a fully-funded 9-month residency on campus at Columbia World Projects, deepening their knowledge and skills, and building new capacities and networks to accelerate their impact. Scholars participate in an immersive program that brings together academic, skills-based and experiential learning, designed by Columbia University in consultation with the Obama Foundation. | Not Specified | 16-DEC-24 |
| Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2025 | The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes award educators with prizes for excellence in science, technology or mathematics teaching. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded awards for demonstrated achievements in: – scientific research – research-based innovation – excellence in science teaching | $250,000 each for Primary and Secondary Teachers | 17-DEC-24 |
| Edified Energiser Grants (EEGs) | Edified believe education can transform lives and that powerful change can be led by individuals with passion and commitment. They’ve created the Edified Energiser Grants (EEGs) to energise people working to improve education around the world. | $5,000 | 20-DEC-24 |
| Horizon Scholarship | AgriFutures Australia | AgriFutures Australia is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders that will drive the future prosperity of Australian rural industries and communities. The AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is awarded to students studying an agriculture-related undergraduate degree or a Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths/Finance (STEM) degree with relevant majors which align to agriculture. | A bursary of $5000 per year for the final two years of your degree | 10-JAN-25 |
| Funding | Australian Sports Commission | Sporting Schools offers grant opportunities for primary schools, and targeted grant opportunities for secondary schools in relation to Years 7 and 8 students. Grants support the delivery of sport-based programs to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life. | $1,000 to $4,150 | Term 2, 2025 grants open 17-FEB-25 |
| Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarships – Department of Education | We are offering 2 scholarships to support aspiring Aboriginal secondary teachers to complete a postgraduate or undergraduate qualification. We commit to creating culturally responsive environments in our schools. We want to build on the strength of Aboriginal students and engage them in learning so they can thrive academically and socially. A key part of achieving this is increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers. These scholarships honour Bob Hawke’s lifelong support of Indigenous rights. | $30,000 | 18-MAR-25 |
| Variety TechKids Grants | Variety TechKids Grants provide assistive technology to help WA kids with their education, communication, behavioural regulation and safety. We provide assistance that is not accessible through government funding or alternative services. | Up to $1,200 | Ongoing |
| Variety ThriveKids Grants | Variety ThriveKids grants provide practical equipment to help WA kids develop and thrive. This includes items that promote behavioural regulation, physical development, independence, wellbeing, social inclusion and more. | Up to $2,000 | Ongoing |
| Variety BeKids Grants | Variety BeKids grants provide practical equipment to help WA kids have a fair go. The items funded will help kids access the community, extracurricular endeavours and support their wellbeing. We provide assistance that is not accessible through government funding and alternative services. | Up to $400 | Ongoing |
| Variety WA Community Grants | Variety WA General Community Grants help organisations working directly with WA children who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disability to receive support, providing funding assistance for equipment to enable organisations to impact kids through inclusion, education, independence and joy. Grants open to schools, community groups, NFP & NGO organisations. | Up to $20,000 | Ongoing |
| Healthy Communities Program | The Healthy Communities Program funds a range of health promotion activities and campaigns to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles for all Western Australians. The aim of the over $5,000 Healthy Communities funding is to support eligible organisations to deliver larger health promotion projects which aim to: > Increase individual knowledge and skills and change behaviour. > Create community and organisational policies and environments to improve health. | Up to $5,000 Applications must be made at least 5 months prior to commencement of project | Ongoing |
| Young People Grant Program | Young People Grant Program provides assistance to disadvantaged young people in Australia in order to give them the opportunity to reach their full educational and social potential by funding projects that address the causes and consequences of youth disadvantage. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Territory Access Payment (TAP) | TAP helps to ease relocations costs required to attend higher education and improve participation rates of Indigenous students through improved financial support. | Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
| Bennelong Foundation Grants | The Bennelong Foundation aims to enhance community wellbeing and provide opportunities for positive and lasting change in their community. Education Training and Employment Programs providing access, equity and inclusion opportunities to Education and Training or that support and build Pathways to meaningful Employment. > Build numeracy and literacy skills for pre-school, primary school and secondary school students > Build numeracy and literacy skills for adolescents and adults > Building STEM capabilities for pre-school, primary school and secondary school students > Supporting student wellbeing and fostering school engagement > Scholarship, Internship or Bursary Program > Building interpersonal, employability and life skills for adolescents and adults (personal grooming, interview skills, and other workplace skills) > Mentoring and Coaching > Access to vocational training opportunities for adolescents and adults > Building learning skills through art or music programs > Programs providing access to entrepreneurial and business foundations | Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 Reopens 2025 |
| Ian Potter Foundation – Early Childhood Development | The Ian Potter Foundation aims to support innovative programs and sector initiatives in early childhood (0–8 years old), including programs that recognise and foster parental engagement in their children’s learning and development. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2023 Closed until Round 2, 2025 |
| Canon Oceania Grants – Education Grants | In the spirit of our guiding philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good – over the last 17 years, Canon Oceania has supported over 100 schools, not-for-profits and community groups with over $500,000 in monetary and product support. Education Grant is Open to schools and other educational centres for children and adults alike. The winner will receive $2,500 cash, and Canon Product valued up to $2,500. | $2,5000 cash & Cannon Product valued up to $2,500 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Madalah Secondary Scholarship | MADALAH Limited is a not-for-profit organisation that offers secondary and tertiary education scholarships, providing opportunities for Indigenous students from remote and regional communities to attend Western Australia’s leading boarding schools and universities from around Australia. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 Reopens Nov 2025 |
| New Colombo Plan Mobility Round | The NCP, launched in 2014, aims to lift knowledge in Australia of the Indo-Pacific by supporting Australian university students to study and undertake internships in the region. The NCP Mobility Program provides funding to Australian universities to deliver mobility projects that enable Australian university students to participate in study, internships, mentorships, practicums and research in eligible Indo-Pacific host locations. | Total Funding Pool $27M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Innovate with nbn® Grants Program | nbn | As the organisation behind Australia’s digital backbone, nbn decided to develop the Innovate with nbn Grants Program in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute (RAI). Now in its fourth year, the program will again recognise and showcase regional and remote businesses. The program will award one grant of $15,000 to an organisation or business project aligned with each of the below categories. Additionally, one regional/remote business will be recognised and awarded with the ‘Innovate with nbn® Champion award’ worth an additional $20,000. Keep in mind that you can only apply to one category and you’ll need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to qualify. 7 x $15,000 Covering each of the categories: Health Arts Education Agriculture Tourism Women in Regional Business Indigenous Business | $15,000 per category and an additional $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Schools Grant | The National Schools Grant has been created to empower and equip schools, provide opportunity and remove barriers. The program has been established to: > Empower and equip schools to run quality AFL programs > Help provide a fair and equitable opportunity for all schools in Australia to participate in AFL schools programs and /or competitions > Remove barriers that may prevent schools from being involved in AFL schools programs and/or competitions *Please note that grant opportunities are only open to registered AFL Schools members – head to the Membership page to sign up now!* | Up to $500 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Supporting Children in ECEC WA Grant Program | The Australian Government and all states and territories have agreed to the Preschool Reform Agreement (PRA), a national reform agreement to strengthen the delivery of preschool and better prepare children for the first year of school. One of the key reforms of the PRA is for funding to flow to all settings in which preschool programs are delivered. This includes government schools, non-government schools and the ECEC sector. This Grants Program provides PRA funding for ECEC settings in line with the objectives of the Preschool Reform Agreement to facilitate children’s early learning and development, and transition to school by: • maintaining universal access to affordable, quality preschool programs for all children • improving participation in preschool programs • maximising the benefit of the preschool year by improving outcomes for children The Preschool Reform Agreement has a focus on improving preschool participation and outcomes including for: • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; and • disadvantaged children1 | Between $20,000 – $100,000 | Now Closed |
| WA Youth Engagement Grants Program | The WA Youth Engagement Grants Program supports initiatives and projects that promote and empower young people aged 10 to 25 years. Youth engagement initiatives and projects that promote and empower young people will be prioritised. In particular, projects that support, inform, and build capacity of young people. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2024 – Science Prizes | The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded awards for outstanding achievements in: – scientific research – research-based innovation – excellence in science teaching Welcome nominations of diverse candidates and those from a different range of backgrounds and geographical regions. There are 5 science prizes for science and innovation: Prime Minister’s Prize for Science ($250,000) Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation ($250,000) Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year ($50,000) Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year ($50,000) Prize for New Innovators ($50,000) | Up to $750,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Strong and Resilient Communities – Inclusive Communities Grants (DSS) | These grants aim to support equity and opportunity for Australian communities through local community-driven solutions that build self-reliance and empowerment. SARC – IC grants will support the social and economic participation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in their communities by providing funding that supports: young people 12 to 18 years who are disengaged, or at risk of being disengaged from education, to reconnect with their community, school, training and/or employment. people with disabilities and/or mental health issues to participate in their community, and work towards becoming and/or remaining independent and engaged in the economy and/or society. women who experience, or are at risk of experiencing, isolation or discrimination to participate in the community or the economy and increase their self-agency people who are unemployed to increase participation in their community, and/or increase their capacity to engage in employment, training, or existing employment services. | Up to $63M over 5 years | Round 3 Now Closed for 2024 |
| CCCF disadvantaged and vulnerable communities grant – Department of Education, Australian Government | The objective of this grant opportunity is to support the longer-term sustainability of eligible approved ECEC services operating in, or servicing, disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, particularly those in currently under-served or unserved regional, rural and remote areas. Overview This grant has two funding activities – sustainability support and capital support. You can apply for both activities. Sustainability support grants help improve the service’s sustainability and viability. Example activities include: meeting standard operating costs while moving to a sustainable business model helping with the costs of servicing under-served markets upskilling local staff or educators working with local organisations to address community level barriers to ECEC participation building relationships with vulnerable and disadvantaged families who do not use ECEC transporting children from isolated families attracting, recruiting and keeping local staff and educators. | $5,000 to $200,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Funding | Australian Sports Commission | Sporting Schools offers grant opportunities for primary schools, and targeted grant opportunities for secondary schools in relation to year 7 and 8 students. Grants support the delivery of sport-based programs to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life. Sporting Schools has partnered with more than 35 national sporting organisations (NSOs) to facilitate delivery of Sporting Schools programs. | $1,000 to $3,600 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Driving Access and Equity grants | The Driving Access and Equity Program is a WA State Government initiative that invests in organisations and projects to help disadvantaged learner drivers, particularly those in regional Western Australia, get their driver’s licence. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| RAF Project Grants | Project Grants support regional and remote communities, and individual artists to create high quality arts projects that develop partnerships and networks, broaden community engagement and increase employment and professional development opportunities. Funding can cover artist, arts worker and cultural adviser fees, travel, accommodation, materials, venue, equipment hire and insurance. Activity in all art forms including visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, music, multi-media and cultural projects including recording and preservation of language & stories are eligible. The Project Fund offers two funding categories: Individual – Up to $15,000. This is available to individual artists or arts workers from regional and remote Western Australia. Community – Up to $30,000. This is available to not-for-profit organisations or local governments from regional and remote Western Australia. | Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| 2024 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants | This program gives children across the country an opportunity to get hands-on with environmental and sustainability projects, learn new skills and knowledge, connect with their peers and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of time spent outdoors in nature. The Woolworths Junior Landcare projects can include planting a vegetable or bush tucker garden, creating a sensory garden or a butterfly garden, installing a yarning circle to learn more about First Nations perspectives, or tackling waste issues through a composting or recycling project. | $100 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Development Fund Shire of Broome | The Community Development Fund (CDF) invests in events, projects and initiatives within the Shire of Broome that deliver long term social or economic benefits to the local community. Funding is available for organisations that meet CDF objectives and have secured 50 per cent of the project costs from other sources. Stream 1 – Community projects seeking a funding contribution of $500 to $10,000 Stream 2 – Events seeking a funding contribution of $10,000 to $40,000 Stream 3 – PEARL events seeking a funding contribution of more than $40,000 | Stream 1 and 2 Between $500 and $40,000 Stream 3 over $40,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Kitchen Garden Kickstart Grants | These grants are designed to enable schools to kickstart a successful and sustainable Kitchen Garden Program. Schools receive a $5000 grant, membership to the Kitchen Garden Program, which includes support from our experienced team who are available for personalised advice and expertise to bring each kitchen garden dream to life. Grant funds support the purchase of key infrastructure and are often spent on items such as garden beds, ovens, accessible work top benches, greenhouses and outdoor learning spaces. | Two-year Kitchen Garden Program start-up membership plus $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Aboriginal Employment Enabling Program (AEEP) | Organisations with a presence in the Kimberley and Goldfields-Esperance regions can now apply for a share of $1.35 million in State Government funding to provide targeted and practical training and employment support to Aboriginal peoples. The Aboriginal Employment Enabling Program (AEEP) will provide funding to organisations to develop and implement innovative solutions that support: -Aboriginal people to engage in training and employment opportunities; -employers to improve their cultural competency; and -organisations, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, to build their capability to help Aboriginal people accessing employment and/or training, or employers recruiting and retaining Aboriginal employees. | Funding pool $1.35m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Healthy Schools Program – Healthway | The Healthy Schools Program aims to support schools to develop projects that promote the health of students through activities aligned with the Health Promoting Schools Framework. he objective of this program is to fund activities related to the promotion of good health amongst the school community, using a whole-school approach. Applications for Healthy Schools grants should aim to: – Increase student knowledge and skills. – Positively change health behaviour. – Improve student health and wellbeing. – Create environments that support good health through implementation of school policies. | Up to $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Road Safety Action Grants Program (NRSAGP) | The NRSAGP provides non-infrastructure grants to deliver the Australia Government’s implementation of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25 priorities through five funding streams: 1. Community Education and Awareness, including workplace road safety 2. Vulnerable Road Users 3. First Nations road safety 4. Technology and Innovation 5. Research and Data The NRSAGP will be delivered as a merit-based, open grant opportunity. Applications are now open for the Community Education and Awareness, including workplace road safety and Vulnerable road users focus areas. Applications for the remaining three focus areas will open at a later time. | Between $20,000 – $1.5M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions | This grant opportunity provides organisations, such as schools and community groups, with funds to sponsor a student or group of students to participate in STEM initiatives. This includes engagement events, activities and competitions that are hosted in-person or online, within Australia or overseas. | $1,500 to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Building Digital Skills grant – Round 50 | The aim of the Building Digital Skills grants program is to enable organisations to support older Australians 50+ through free face-to-face contact (if feasible), either one-on-one or in small groups, to develop their digital skills and confidence, utilising the learning courses available on the Be Connected Learning site. | $2,500 to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Australian Museum Eureka Prizes – The Australian Museum | The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are the country’s most comprehensive national science awards, honouring excellence across the areas of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science. Presented annually in partnership with some of the nation’s leading scientific institutions, government organisations, universities and corporations, the Eureka Prizes raise the profile of science and science engagement in the community by celebrating outstanding achievement. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Yamaha Music Education’s Great Start Grant | These grants are designed to support both the establishment of new programs and the growth of existing ones. Music is widely accepted as a valuable and meaningful part of a child’s education. Unfortunately, in Australia, not every school offers continuous, sequential education in music. By creating a national conversation around music programs, Yamaha’s goal is to get the essential stakeholders within a school talking about how they can practically begin or expand their music offering. In highlighting the journey of one school, a pathway is laid to inspire other schools. | $3,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Litter Grants | Keep Australia Beautiful WA’s Community Litter Grants provide financial support and guidance to communities and organisations for the implementation of projects which make lasting changes to reduce litter and change littering behaviour. The grant program encourages integrated litter prevention, incorporating education, infrastructure and enforcement as key elements and which are consistent with the Keep Australia Beautiful Council’s Litter Prevention Strategy for Western Australia | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Reading Australia Fellowship – Copyright Agency | The Copyright Agency’s Reading Australia Fellowship will support an experienced teacher of English and literacy or teacher librarian to undertake professional skills development and career-enhancing opportunities. The Fellowship will support the successful candidate to undertake project research in a designated area that will enhance their skills and abilities in the teaching of Australian Literature, English and literacy to Australian students. Research projects may be undertaken in Australia or overseas but ultimately Australian teachers, teacher librarians and students should benefit from the research findings. | $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Creativity for Schools | The Creativity for Schools Program offers funding support to connect Western Australian creatives with schools. Overview The two program categories, Collaboration and Residency, will support arts access, participation and overall engagement for students (K to 12) and teachers to engage in transformative creative learning experiences. Categories: Residency Grants of up to $20,000 for projects involving artists-in-residence in school environments, with the activity including approximately 25 days of engagement per school. Collaboration Grants of up to $60,000 for projects and/or programs designed to connect Western Australian arts organisations and creative practitioners with schools. | Up to $60,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Sporting Schools Grants | Sporting Schools funding is available through two funding programs for schools to deliver Sporting Schools programs before, during or after school hours. Sporting Schools offers grant opportunities for primary schools, and targeted grant opportunities for secondary schools in relation to year 7 and 8 students. Grants support the delivery of sport-based programs to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Australian Training Awards | The annual awards acknowledge individuals, businesses and registered training organisations who demonstrate best practice and innovation in Australia’s critical VET sector. Overview The following categories are open for nomination: Outstanding Achievement in the VET and Skills Sector Award Innovation in VET Award Australian Apprenticeships Employer Award School Pathways to VET Award Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Bike Month | It is WA’s annual celebration of bike riding and aims to promote and encourage people of all ages and abilities to ride bikes for transport, fun and a healthier lifestyle. Taking place in October each year, WA Bike Month aims to promote and encourage people of all ages and abilities to ride bikes for transport, fun and a healthier lifestyle. WA Bike Month has run for over 30 years and continues to be valued by local governments and communities across metropolitan and regional WA. Grant funding is available to local governments, workplaces, schools, bike groups and community organisations to host events that support and inspire people to give bike riding a go. | Up to $7,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Growing Good Gardens Grant – Life Ed Australia | Together with Bakers Delight’s Healthy Solutions range, Life Ed is encouraging young people to get gardening and to ask more questions about where their food comes from By telling Life Ed about your efforts you will have the opportunity to win one of 25 Growing Good Grains Grants – valued at $1,000 – for your primary school, preschool or early learning centre. | $1,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Tree Gra | The Trees for Bees Community Tree Grants support the planting of bee-friendly trees in extended gardens, community-owned land, school grounds, sporting club precincts an | Up to $500 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WasteSorted School Grants | WasteSorted Schools grants provide funding for schools to set up infrastructure and initiatives that avoid and recover school waste. Funding is available for projects that divert waste from landfill, such as paper and cardboard, food waste, single-use packaging and recycling. These projects aim to educate and engage students and the school community in waste avoidance and recovery practices. | Up to $5,500 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| ECEC WA Grant Program – Child Australia | Funding of more than $1.2 million dollars is being provided to Western Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector through the Preschool Reform Agreement (PRA), to develop and maintain quality preschool programs. Under this round of the program, grants between $20,000 to $100,000 will be available for ECEC organisations in both metropolitan and regional WA to deliver initiatives that develop and maintain quality preschool programs, promote enrolment and regular attendance, and prepare children for school. | Between $20,000 to $100,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Competition – ABC Heywire | Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition from the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22 in regional, rural and remote Australia. Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best! If you need help deciding what to write about or how to start writing your story, you can take part in an online Heywire Storytelling workshop – visit https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition to find out more. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Cultural Fund – Round 2, 2024 | The Cultural Fund provides support to organisations for projects that deliver opportunities for authors, journalists, artists and key industry stakeholders in the writing, publishing, education, and visual arts sectors. The priority for this funding is to support projects that will provide sustained and realistic support to writers and visual artists and to develop greater audiences for their work, however grants will also be offered to leading national writing organisations to build literacy skills for children and young adults and to encourage reading at all levels. Open to legally constituted organisations and incorporated associations. | Between $5,000 – $25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Grants for Organisations – Copyright | The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund supports leading Australian creative organisations and key industry stakeholders with grants to create and deliver exceptional opportunities for Australian writers, journalists, editors, publishers, English and literacy teachers, and visual artists, and especially for those from First Nations and diverse backgrounds. | $10,000 to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Ansvar’s Community Education Program (CEP) | Ansvar’s Community Education Program provides grants up to $50,000 for programs supporting Australian youth which fall under two categories: Empowerment and Education Programs within this category must provide opportunities to develop positive values that lead to healthy lifestyle choices and a positive contribution to our community. Outreach Programs Programs within this category must support youths who are at risk or are already experiencing difficulties (such as drug and/or alcohol abuse) through rehabilitation and/or skills training. | Up to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Elevate: Boosting women in STEM | The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM program will award undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to women and non-binary people in STEM. TSE’s Elevate: Boosting women in STEM program will award up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to women and non-binary people in STEM. Elevate aims to address gender inequities in STEM through fostering more women and non-binary led industry-academia collaborations in applied research and business, growing professional skills of women in STEM and propelling women and non-binary people into leadership. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 (annual grant) |
| ALEA Research Grant | ALEA provides small grants for schools and teachers who wish to conduct research inquiries with a focus on literacy education and with the support of an academic partner. | Up to $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 (annual grant) |
| Grants – National Science Week 2025 | National Science Week is Australia’s major national celebration of the sciences, occurring in August each year. National Science Week will be held from 9 to 17 August 2025. National Science Week provides the opportunity for community participation in high profile science engagement activities across the nation. | Between $2,000 and $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| School Grants Program | Real Insurance | Real Insurance launched the Real School Grants Program to help aid school funding to schools and school groups/ committees across Australia. To apply for the Real School Grant Program, you will need to write a long form description (maximum 700 words) on what your school would do with the allocated grant, and how it will benefit your school and/or community. We are looking for submissions that reflect a real desire to improve the quality of school resources and communities. It doesn’t have to be great prose, just honest and from the heart, so start thinking about the reasons why and how your nominated school would utilise the Real School Grant. | Up to $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Your Move | Connecting Schools Grant | The Connecting Schools Grant is an initiative of the WA State Government, led by Department of Transport (DoT) and jointly funded by DoT and the Department of Education. Connecting Schools Grant funding is available to participating Western Australian Your Move Schools, and aims to improve their bike access, skills and infrastructure. This, in turn, supports students to get active on their way to and from school, increasing student physical activity levels, and reduces car trips and parking demand around schools. | Funding pool of $225,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
Local Government
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| Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) – WA | Cricket Australia, in partnership with State and Territory Associations, is committed to developing quality facilities that provide a welcoming environment for all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators. The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) provides funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation, promoting accessibility and inclusivity and delivering upon Australian Cricket’s strategic priorities. | $1,000 to $40,000 | 15-DEC-24 |
| Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program | Providing financial support to assist sport and active recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver sport and mass participation events in Western Australia. A diverse sport and recreation events calendar will attract more sports fans and sporting teams to Western Australia and maximise our opportunities to grow our sport and active recreation events. This will enable us to help create more jobs and more vibrant urban and regional communities, boost the economy and enhance Western Australia’s reputation as a major sport and active recreation tourism destination. | Event project: Up to $15,000 Country Sport Enrichment Scheme: Up to $30,000 Event Hosting: Up to $50,000 | Opens 27-JAN-25 |
| Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund | The purpose of the program is to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation. The program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. Through CSRFF, the State Government will invest annually in the development of high-quality physical environments in which people can enjoy sport | Up to $2m funding pool | Opens 03-FEB-25 |
| Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants | The objective of the Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants Program is to increase EV uptake in Western Australia while minimising electricity system impacts. Through co-funding EV charging infrastructure at eligible locations, the program aims to: – increase the availability of EV chargers in Western Australia; – maximise opportunities for daytime EV charging, promoting off-peak EV charging; – support the conversion of commercial fleets to EVs and, over time, stimulate a second-hand EV market; and – promote connectivity between metro and regional areas, including provision of fast charging stations at key locations. | Total pool $15m | 30-JUN-25 |
| Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program | From 1 July 2023, councils will be able to access funding through the LRCI Program Phase 4, with projects to be delivered by 30 June 2025. This increased funding, as well as the longer delivery window, will allow local governments more time to plan larger or more complex projects that may be a higher priority and have a bigger impact in their community. This program supports local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local communities. | Total Pool of $750M | 30-JUN-26 |
| Community Development Grants Programme | The programme supports needed infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable local and regional economies. The intended outcomes of the program are: • to construct and/or upgrade facilities to provide long term improvements in social and economic viability of local communities • to create jobs in the delivery of projects and ongoing use of the infrastructure • to improve social amenity, increased health and wellbeing and social cohesion by utilisation of the infrastructure by community groups. | Not Specified | 30-JUN-26 |
| National Housing Infrastructure Facility Social and Affordable Housing (NHIF SAH) | The National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF) is a $1 billion facility that provides financing for: 1. Eligible housing enabling critical infrastructure projects that will unlock new housing supply, particularly social and affordable housing 2. From 23 November 2022, new social or affordable housing. The NHIF offers concessional loans, grants and, in certain limited cases, equity finance to help support critical housing-enabling infrastructure. To be eligible for financing, an applicant must demonstrate that without NHFIC financing, the project would be unlikely to proceed, likely to proceed only at a much later date, or with a lesser impact on new housing (particularly social or affordable housing). As part of the Federal Government’s 2022 budget commitments, the remit of the National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF) has been widened, making up to $575 million available to invest in new social or affordable housing projects in addition to financing housing-enabling infrastructure. | Total Funding Pool $575M | Not Specified |
| E-Waste Infrastructure Grants – Round 2 | The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation will administer $10 million in grant funding over the next two years through a series of competitive grant rounds. Projects funded will increase e-waste collection, storage, reuse, reprocessing and recycling capacity and capability under two streams: Stream 1: E-waste collection, storage and/or reuse grants Collection and storage projects include fixed or semi-permanent e-waste infrastructure. Equipment that assists with the reuse of e-waste. Funding is available for new or upgraded facilities to increase capability and capacity to manage and store e-waste before reuse or onward reprocessing. Maximum grant amount is $250,000. Stream 2: E-waste reprocessing infrastructure grants Projects that increase capacity and capability in the state’s e-waste management network and include equipment purchase and installation and new or upgraded infrastructure for e-waste reprocessing and recycling. Maximum grant amount is $2 million. | Total Funding Pool $10M Stream 1 Up to $250,000 Stream 2 Up to $2M | Now closed for 2024 |
| Stronger Communities Programme | The Stronger Communities Programme provides each of the 151 Federal electorates with $150,000 to fund small capital projects. Federal Members of Parliament (MPs) identify potential projects and invite applications from their electorate. The program intends to encourage and support participation in local projects, improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. Round 8 of the program aims to support communities recover from the widespread impacts of adverse weather events and current economic pressures. For this round, grant funding will be up to 100% of eligible project costs except for local governing bodies where grant funding will be up to 50% of eligible project costs. Applicants are invited to apply by their local MP. | Total Funding Pool of $150,000 per Federal Elctroate. Up to $20,000 per project & a maximum 20 projects per Federal electorate | Round 8 Now Closed |
| WasteSorted Grants | The WasteSorted Community Education Grants program is a State Government initiative administered by the Waste Authority. WasteSorted Community Education Grants provide funding of up to $25,000 per project to improve waste behaviour in ways that support the aims of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (waste strategy). The waste strategy outlines objectives to avoid waste, recover more value and resources from waste, and protect the environment. Integral to this is supporting behaviour change work through communication, education and the development of better practice systems and processes. | Up to $25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Australia Day Council (NADC) Community Grants Program | The National Australia Day Council (NADC) Community Grants Program makes grants available to support communities to hold Australia Day events designed to encourage their community to “reflect, respect, celebrate”. The grants provided under the program are to support eligible event organisers to offer an inclusive event. Events can be a new or existing public event or activity, a community activity, or an online engagement. | Up to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future | In 2023-24, the Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future program aim to support initiatives that align with the priority areas of Stronger Together: WA’s Plan for Gender Equality. Grants will be made available for one-off initiatives contributing to the women’s grants program priority areas: health and well-being, safety and justice, women’s economic independence and women in leadership. The following items are eligible for funding: Resource materials and publication costs Equipment and venue hire Publicity, communications and marketing Food and non-alcoholic beverages for community engagement activities Project staff and consultants, directly related to the project Intrastate travel Project evaluation Childcare provided by qualified providers in an accredited setting for women participating in the project. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Hiking Participation Grants | The WA Hiking Participation Grants program is aimed at growing participation in hiking in Western Australia through the development and delivery of new opportunities for participation, skill development and/or building the capacity of leaders (including guides, instructors and volunteers). The objectives of the WA Hiking Participation Grants Program are to: 1. increase entry level opportunities to engage new participants of all ages, cultures, abilities and demographic backgrounds in hiking activities 2. expand the skill development opportunities for participants to support the progression of participants towards the ‘Independent’ stage of the ‘Participation spectrum’ for outdoor active recreation (as identified in the More People More Active Outdoors Framework) 3. grow and develop the leadership and volunteer base of hiking activities (including guides, coaches, instructors and assistants). | Between $5,000-$25,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| First Nations Heritage Grants – Round 1 | Round 1 of the First Nations Heritage Grants provides funding for projects that are aimed at: – identifying new Indigenous heritage values at existing World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places – preparing submissions for the addition of Indigenous heritage values to existing World Heritage and National Heritage listings, as applicable – increasing protection of World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places with Indigenous heritage values that may or may not be recognised in the heritage listing for the place – improving management of World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places with Indigenous heritage values that may or may not be recognised in the heritage listing for the place. | $2M | Now closed for 2024 |
| WA Youth Engagement Grants Program | The WA Youth Engagement Grants Program supports initiatives and projects that promote and empower young people aged 10 to 25 years. Youth engagement initiatives and projects that promote and empower young people will be prioritised. In particular, projects that support, inform, and build capacity of young people. | Up to $10,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| WA Youth Engagement Grants Program | Funding for local governments and community service organisations to implement projects that engage young people to help achieve positive outcomes for young people in the community. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for short-term, one-off activities or initiatives of up to six months’ duration, and up to $10,000 for longer term, community-wide, strategic initiatives. | Up to $10,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program | The program is designed to preserve Australia’s wartime heritage; involve people around the country in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the services and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations; and promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service and the roles that those who served have played in shaping the nation. There are two categories of grants; Community & Major. | Community Grants up to $10,000 Major Grants between $10,001 – $150,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Play Well Participation Grant Program | Australian Sports Commission | The Australian Sports Commission Play Well Participation Grant Program will invest in innovative new or expand existing programs that address the barriers to participation and increase involvement in sport and physical activity. The objectives of the Program are to support organisations to contribute to the following priorities: Increase involvement in sport and physical activity through the provision of inclusive and quality sport and physical activity experiences, and Address the barriers to sport and physical activity and provide more opportunities to be involved in sport and physical activity programs for those in the community who face the most barriers. | Up to $300,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Sport and Recreation Events Funding | Providing financial support to assist sport and active recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver sport and mass participation events in Western Australia. The Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program comprises 3 components: Event Projects — 2 types of event projects are supported: Event planning — development of a strategic events plan/business case to identify future sport and/or active recreation events that could be hosted in WA. Event tender bid — development of well researched and high-quality bids for submission to a sport and/or active recreation events tender process. Event Hosting – 2 levels of events are supported: National and international level — conducting a one off, stand-alone event, carnival or championship that has been identified as the pinnacle of the activity calendar of events and/or competition series for the sport. Mass participation events — conducting a one-off event that is open to the general public, without the need to qualify to participate, and requires support to grow participation numbers (minimum of 100 participants). Country Sport Enrichment Scheme — 2 types of event initiatives are supported in regional WA: International, national and state league level — conduct international, national and/or new opportunities to conduct state league competitions in regional WA. Sport development opportunities — delivery of sport development initiatives around a high-level event/competition in regional WA by utilising elite athletes and/or other key personnel to assist. | Event project: Up to $15,000 Event Hosting: Up to $50,000 Country Sport Enrichment Scheme: Up to $30,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Attraction and Retention Packages for Regional Childcare Workers program | The State Government has committed $1 million towards retaining early childhood education and care workers in regional Western Australia through the establishment of a capped grant fund ($250,000 per annum) to local governments in regional areas to fund retention and attraction workforce packages. Funding of up to $25,000 is available for Local Government Authorities to deliver a range of activities including: > subsidised accommodation/housing > intrastate travel relevant to the project > relocation packages > training and professional development > support for educators to complete their practicums (including wages for relief staff) > purchase of small capital items to support online learning > workshops, seminars and talks to recruit prospective educators. Partnerships with more than one Local Government Authority may apply for a greater amount of funding commensurate to the number of Local Government Authorities and the regional coverage. | Up to $25,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Horizon Power Community Partnerships | Horizon Power supporting regional WA communities and partnering on great initiatives. Are you making a difference in regional WA communities? If your initiative impacts local communities in any of our service areas, please apply. If registered as a not-for-profit organisation, community group or local government authority based in our service area. Events, equipment, fit out or short term initiatives that support good community health and well-being. – Support good health and well-being in communities. – Contribute to the community and have clear community outcomes – Are aligned to at least one of our four guiding principles – Are accessible for all and free, or very low cost to attend – Provide equipment/fit out for organisations delivering initiatives in regional WA – Are time limited (not ongoing) | $1,000 to $50,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Driving Access and Equity grants | The Driving Access and Equity Program is a WA State Government initiative that invests in organisations and projects to help disadvantaged learner drivers, particularly those in regional Western Australia, get their driver’s licence. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Project Grants | Project Grants support regional and remote communities, and individual artists to create high quality arts projects that develop partnerships and networks, broaden community engagement and increase employment and professional development opportunities. Project Grants open to individuals, incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local governments based in regional WA, for arts projects, professional development for artists and arts workers, and community capacity building projects. | Up to $30,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Development Fund Shire of Broome | The Community Development Fund (CDF) invests in events, projects and initiatives within the Shire of Broome that deliver long term social or economic benefits to the local community. Funding is available for organisations that meet CDF objectives and have secured 50 per cent of the project costs from other sources. Stream 1 – Community projects seeking a funding contribution of $500 to $10,000 Stream 2 – Events seeking a funding contribution of $10,000 to $40,000 Stream 3 – PEARL events seeking a funding contribution of more than $40,000 | Stream 1 and 2 Between $500 and $40,000 Stream 3 over $40,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Housing Australia Future Fund Facility and National Housing Accord Facility | The Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and the National Housing Accord are Federal Government initiatives to improve housing outcomes for Australians and will collectively support the delivery of 20,000 new social and 20,000 new affordable homes across Australia over five years. These programs are administered by Housing Australia. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Sporting & Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) – Small Grants Round | CSRFF program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. | For projects $7,500-$300,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) – Forward Planning Grants | The CSRFF forward planning grant round targets projects involving a detailed level of planning. The total project cost for the grant must be over $500,000. Grants given in this category can be claimed up to 3 financial years following the date of approval, depending on the requirements and approved details of the project. Examples of annual projects: construction of grass or synthetic playing fields reticulation system for a grassed playing field new or upgraded swimming pool or leisure centre new or upgraded changerooms and pavilions court or bowling green construction. | For projects over $500,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| E-waste Infrastructure Grants Program – Round 2 | Projects funded will increase e-waste collection, storage, reuse, reprocessing and recycling capacity and capability under two streams: Stream 1: E-waste collection, storage and/or reuse grants – Collection and storage projects include fixed or semi-permanent e-waste infrastructure. – Equipment that assists with the reuse of e-waste. – Funding is available for new or upgraded facilities to increase capability and capacity to manage and store e-waste before reuse or onward reprocessing. Stream 2: E-waste reprocessing infrastructure grants Projects that increase capacity and capability in the state’s e-waste management network and include equipment purchase and installation and new or upgraded infrastructure for e-waste reprocessing and recycling. | Up to $2m | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) – Small Grants | The purpose of the program is to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation. The program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. | Between $7,500-$500,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| National Road Safety Action Grants Program (NRSAGP) | The NRSAGP provides non-infrastructure grants to deliver the Australia Government’s implementation of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25 priorities through five funding streams: 1. Community Education and Awareness, including workplace road safety 2. Vulnerable Road Users 3. First Nations road safety 4. Technology and Innovation 5. Research and Data The NRSAGP will be delivered as a merit-based, open grant opportunity. Applications are now open for the Community Education and Awareness, including workplace road safety and Vulnerable road users focus areas. Applications for the remaining three focus areas will open at a later time. | Between $20,000 – $1.5M | Now closed for 2024 |
| Building Digital Skills grant – Round 50 | The aim of the Building Digital Skills grants program is to enable organisations to support older Australians 50+ through free face-to-face contact (if feasible), either one-on-one or in small groups, to develop their digital skills and confidence, utilising the learning courses available on the Be Connected Learning site. | $2,500 to $20,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Fire Protection Grants Program | The FPC’s Community Fire Protection Grants Program provides grants to support volunteer fire brigades and other relevant organisations with their fire prevention, preparedness, and response activities. | $10,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Disaster Ready Fund – Round Two | National Emergency Management Agency | The Australian Government is providing up to one billion dollars over five years through the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF), from 1 July 2023. Round Two of the DRF will deliver up to $200 million of Australian Government funding for disaster risk reduction and resilience initiatives, with funding matched by state, territory, local government and other applicants, where possible. | Up to $200M | Now closed for 2024 |
| Play Our Way program | The Australian Government is providing $200 million for the Play Our Way program. The program will run over 3 years from 2024–25 to 2026–27. The program will provide funding for local solutions and improvements that address participation barriers faced by women and girls. The following types of organisations can apply for funding through a competitive grant opportunity: – local governments – community organisations – not-for-profit organisations – sporting organisations. Successful organisations will use the grants to: – provide safe, inclusive, quality and sustainable facilities, equipment and initiatives – help women and girls to remain involved in sport and physical activity for life. | Funding Pool $200M | Now closed for 2024 |
| Housing Support Program | The Australian Government’s Housing Support Program (HSP) is one of a range of programs designed to help achieve National Housing Accord’s target of building 1.2 million new, well-located homes over 5 years from 1 July 2024. The HSP will support the delivery of increased housing supply by funding projects that seek to deliver enabling infrastructure, provide amenities to support new housing development or improve building planning capability. This first Stream (HSP 1) will provide funding to state, territory and local governments for projects which will improve planning capability. A later stream will provide funding for enabling infrastructure projects. | Any single project up to $5 million | Now closed for 2024 |
| Animal Welfare Grant Program | The aim of Animal Welfare Grant Program is to improve the welfare of companion animals and wildlife through grants for not-for-profit activities that foster or rehome pets, rehabilitate wildlife, or provide low cost or free animal health and veterinary services. These grants recognise that companion animals play a significant role in the lives of Western Australians and are an example of the government’s continued commitment to improving the welfare of animals in WA. Interested parties may include, but are not necessarily restricted to: – Animal shelters – Wildlife carers, rescue groups and rehabilitation centres – Companion animal foster care and rescue networks – Veterinary clinics, universities and local governments who provide low cost or free services in relation to desexing, microchipping and the provision of veterinary care. | $2,000 to $50,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants – Round 2 | Charge Up Workplace Grants are designed to make it easier and more cost effective for small to medium enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities to install EV charging equipment at their workplace. The EV chargers can be installed in the car park at your workplace or depot to be used by employees, fleet vehicles and visitors to ‘charge up at work’. Eligible businesses can also install them for use by customers to ‘charge up at play’ – for example, at a tourist destination, café, recreation centre or winery. Grants in round one fund the following for up to 4 EV chargers per site (for a maximum of 5 sites): > 50% of the purchase cost of level 2 (7 to 22 kW) EV chargers chosen from an approved list > 50% of installation costs (Funding caps of $5,000 per site apply in the Greater Perth area and $10,000 per site apply in regional and remote areas) > 75% of the cost of a 2-year EV charger software subscription. Both the software platform and software supplier must be on the approved list. Hardware and software must be from the approved list. If not, applications will be ineligible. Round 2 includes both AC chargers (7 to 22kW) and DC chargers (25kW to 350kW in size). | Total Funding up to $12.5M | Now closed for 2024 |
| Feral Cat Management Grant | Feral cat management (FCM) refers to specific measures undertaken to reduce feral cat impact in priority areas to improve conservation outcomes for native fauna. Overview The Western Australian Feral Cat Strategy 2023-2028 sets out the WA Government’s direction and recognises the value of working together in partnership to manage invasive feral cats. | $10,000 to $250,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Community Litter Grants | Keep Australia Beautiful WA’s Community Litter Grants provide financial support and guidance to communities and organisations for the implementation of projects which make lasting changes to reduce litter and change littering behaviour. The grant program encourages integrated litter prevention, incorporating education, infrastructure and enforcement as key elements and which are consistent with the Keep Australia Beautiful Council’s Litter Prevention Strategy for Western Australia | Up to $10,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| WA Bike Month | It is WA’s annual celebration of bike riding and aims to promote and encourage people of all ages and abilities to ride bikes for transport, fun and a healthier lifestyle. Taking place in October each year, WA Bike Month aims to promote and encourage people of all ages and abilities to ride bikes for transport, fun and a healthier lifestyle. WA Bike Month has run for over 30 years and continues to be valued by local governments and communities across metropolitan and regional WA. Grant funding is available to local governments, workplaces, schools, bike groups and community organisations to host events that support and inspire people to give bike riding a go. | Up to $7,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Clean Energy Future Fund | The Clean Energy Future Fund supports the implementation of innovative clean energy projects in Western Australia that offer high public value through the following outcomes: significant, cost-effective reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below projected (or baseline) emissions as a direct result of the clean energy project design, deployment, testing or demonstration of innovative clean energy projects likely to deliver community benefits or lead to broad adoption and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. | $100,000 to $4,000,000 | Round 3 Now Closed for 2024 |
| Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future | The Women’s Grants for Stronger Future 2024-25 Program consists of four separate grant application opportunities: Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Annual Grants Program DOCG202434137 – Grants valued at up to $10,000 (exc. GST) for one-off initiatives. Advertised through the Department of Communities grants website at Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au). Applications for this grant opportunity to be submitted via email at grants@communities.wa.gov.au Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Pilot Projects Grants Program DOCG202439175 – Grants valued between $20,000 (exc. GST) to $50,000 (exc. GST) for pilot projects with a duration of up to two years, that target one or more of the four priority areas of Stronger Together. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted via the related Tender box on Tenders WA. Please see Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au) for a link. Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Women Led Economic Initiatives Grants Program DOCG202439177 – Grants valued between $50,000 (exc. GST) to $100,000 (exc. GST) targeted at supporting women-led, community-based initiatives that focus on driving economic gender equality. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted via the related Tender box on Tenders WA. Please see Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au) for a link. Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Safety and Justice Grants Program DOCG202439179 – Grants valued between $100,000 (exc. GST) to $250,000 (exc. GST) to fund projects that work towards the primary prevention of violence against women, with a focus on sexual violence and aligning with the Safety and Justice priority area of Stronger Together. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted via the related Tender box on Tenders WA. Please see Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au) for a link. | Up to $10,000 and Between $20,000 and $250,000 | Closed for 2024 |
| NAB Foundation – Community Grants | The NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to $25,000 for local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters. Australian communities are being hit harder by natural disasters more often. It takes many hands to get communities back up and running after a disaster and to build resilience for the next one. | $1,000 to $25,000 | Closed for 2024 |
| Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program | Department of Social Services, Australian Government | Grants under the CTAP are for capital works only. This includes new buildings, purchases, or remodels and expansions that increase the stock of crisis and transitional accommodation. Applicants will be required to explain their approach to securing ongoing funding for maintenance and service delivery for appropriate support services (such as FDV services, and other wrap around services for women and children experiencing FDV or older women at risk of homelessness) over the course of the Designated Use Period. | Not Specified | Closed for 2024 |
Not-For-Profit Organisations
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hireup Impact | Hireup is excited to launch a new approach to granting. One that’s about enabling people with disability to live the life they choose and fund great ideas that aren’t covered by a NDIS plan. A new grants program that’s open to individuals, project groups, community groups and organisations who want to enable the pursuit of a good life for people with disability. | Between $500 – $5,000 | 22-NOV-24 |
| Grants to End Homelessness – Mercy Foundation | The Mercy Foundation Grants to End Homelessness are available for seeding initiatives, services, projects, advocacy and research that will contribute to the goal of ending homelessness by supporting permanent housing, housing first and permanent supportive housing solutions. | $5,000 to $60,000 | 29-NOV-24 |
| Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Program – Small & Vital Round 23 | The SRC program aims to give the thousands of small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia an opportunity to access funding to support broad community needs. Grants open to a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly benefit local communities. | Up to $10,000 | 05-DEC-24 |
| IMPACT Funding | The IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program allows philanthropists and Not-for-Profits (NFPs) to connect, and allows NFPs to demonstrate how they improve outcomes for the communities in which they operate. | $10,000 and $100,000 | 06-DEC-24 |
| Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) – WA | Cricket Australia, in partnership with State and Territory Associations, is committed to developing quality facilities that provide a welcoming environment for all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators. The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) provides funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation, promoting accessibility and inclusivity and delivering upon Australian Cricket’s strategic priorities. | $1,000 to $40,000 | 15-DEC-24 |
| Community Grants Program | SilverChef | Each quarter we invite eligible community groups — specifically those who use hospitality to support disadvantaged or under-served communities — to apply for grants worth $5,000 each. | $5,000 | Round 2 31-DEC-24 Round 3 Opens 01-JAN-25 Closes 31-MAR-24 |
| General Drama Production | Screen Australia aims to support the creation of a diverse slate of quality, innovative, original, culturally significant small-screen storytelling that resonates with contemporary audiences. Contact an Investment Manager: Before applying to Screen Australia for production funding, it is essential that you contact an Investment Manager to discuss your project. | Up to $2m | 06-FEB-25 |
| Children’s Program Production | Screen Australia aims to support the creation of a diverse slate of quality, innovative, original, culturally significant small-screen storytelling that resonates with contemporary audiences. Contact an Investment Manager: Before applying to Screen Australia for production funding, it is essential that you contact an Investment Manager to discuss your project. Call the Program Operations team if you are unsure who to speak with. | Up to $2m | 06-FEB-25 |
| Broome International Airport 2025 Community Grants Program | Broome International Airport (BIA) is pleased to launch its annual Grants Program for 2025, as it continues its commitment to support the Broome Community. The BIA Community Grants Program provides funding to local organisations or events that will have a positive impact on the Broome community. In addition to the Community Grants, BIA are interested in sponsoring larger events and forming long-term partnerships within the community and not for profit organisations in Broome. | Grants available up to $2,000 per organisation. Note: BIA may consider grants above this amount if they exceed the detailed criteria. | 14-FEB-25 |
| Connellan Airways Trust General Grants | General Grants are designed to support improved social and economic outcomes for people in outback Australia. General grants can be used to fund a diverse range of activities. Specific projects, travel costs, education and skill building, technology (communications), community experiences, and a range of other options that align with the vision of the Trust. | Not Specified | 15-FEB-25 |
| Mazda Foundation Grants | The Mazda Foundation aims to provide financial aid to community based organisations with projects supporting primary producers facing hardships. Projects must fall within the Foundation’s nominated priority areas, and be consistent with the broader aims and objectives of the Foundation. | Not Specified | 31-MAR-25 (biannually) |
| Environmental Grants and Support – Patagonia Australia | Patagonia supports innovative work that addresses the root causes of the environmental crisis and seeks to protect both the environment and affected communities. They encourage work that brings underrepresented communities to the forefront of the environmental movement and defends communities whose health and livelihoods are threatened by environmental exploitation. | $5,000 to $20,000 USD | 30-APR-25 (annual) |
| The Anzac Day Trust Grant | The Anzac Day Trust grants provide funding for any purpose that benefits ex-service personnel or their families. This is primarily achieved through assisting established ex-service organisations who are delivering projects, programs, and initiatives supporting the WA veteran community. | Not Specified | Opens 25-APR-25 Closes 30-JUN-25 |
| The Hamer Sprout Fund | The mission of the Hamer Family Sprout Fund is “to build communities inspired to take action for a sustainable future”. The objective of the Hamer Sprout Fund is to support projects and organisations that: Promote innovation in environmental education; Facilitate engagement in environmental action; Advocate for environmental sustainability; or Foster collaboration between young people engaged in environmental leadership. | Total pool $25,000 | 30-SEP-25 Each year |
| Community Development Grants Programme | The programme supports needed infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable local and regional economies. The intended outcomes of the program are: • to construct and/or upgrade facilities to provide long term improvements in social and economic viability of local communities • to create jobs in the delivery of projects and ongoing use of the infrastructure • to improve social amenity, increased health and wellbeing and social cohesion by utilisation of the infrastructure by community groups. | Not Specified | 30-JUN-26 |
| New Industries Fund: X-TEND WA Innovation Ecosystem Support | The X-TEND WA Program is a competitive grants program, funded under the New Industries Fund, which is designed to build capability and capacity within our innovation community. Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI) is seeking applications which deliver initiatives that assist, support and grow the WA Innovation Ecosystem. This may take the form of educational forums, mentoring, ideation, incubator, accelerator, scale up and investor ready programs, co-working spaces, recurring events and innovation hubs. Initiatives will be delivered over 12 months. JTSI will accept applications from entities, with a proven track record of success that can deliver activities in one or two of the following streams: 1. Entrepreneurial education 2. Investor Education 3. Broader ecosystem support A 1:1 co-investment is preferred in this process. However, it is recognised that some vital initiatives may not be able to attract this level of co-investment. As such partial or nonmatched co-funding applications may be considered and evaluated on a case by case basis where a demonstrated market need is shown and at JTSI’s absolute discretion. | Up to $100,000 – Co-investment preferred | Open until all funds are allocated |
| Variety Community Grants | Variety Community Grants assist organisations working directly with WA kids who live with sickness, disadvantage and disability by providing equipment to support inclusion, education, independence and joy. | Up to $20,000 | Ongoing |
| Healthy Communities Program | The Healthy Communities Program funds a range of health promotion activities and campaigns to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles for all Western Australians. The aim of the over $5,000 Healthy Communities funding is to support eligible organisations to deliver larger health promotion projects which aim to: > Increase individual knowledge and skills and change behaviour. > Create community and organisational policies and environments to improve health. | Up to $5,000 Applications need to be received at least 5 months prior to commencement of project | Ongoing |
| RAC Sponsorships | RAC supports initiatives that help advocate their mobility agenda, or provide their members with relevant opportunities to enjoy activities and benefits that are uniquely West Australian. Initiatives need to align with sponsorship program which can be found in sponsorship guidelines. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Hamer Sprout Fund | The mission of the Hamer Sprout Fund is “to build communities inspired to take action for a sustainable future”. These grants are provided as an incentive to new or established groups to develop initiatives that achieve this aim. The objective of the Hamer Sprout Fund is to support projects and organisations that: 1. Promote innovation in environmental education; 2. Facilitate engagement in environmental action; 3. Advocate for environmental sustainability; or 4. Foster collaboration between young people engaged in environmental leadership | Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
| Small Environment Grants | Providing support for people undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Small Grants with IMPACT | Their vision was to create an organisation which pay it forward grants to charities, both in Australia and overseas, who make a difference ensuring people in need access the services and resources they require. If you are a small, tax deductible, not-for-profit agency doing a terrific job in helping those in need here in Australia or overseas, then it is really easy to apply for a small grant. | Up to $2,000 | Ongoing |
| Financial Capabilities Open Grants | Ecstra is a not for profit organisation committed to building the financial capability and wellbeing of all Australians within a fair financial system. Ecstra will proactively engage with organisations and consumer groups interested in improving the financial capability and wellbeing of Australians to discuss opportunities, current or proposed projects and collaborations which may result in an invitation to submit a Proposal. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| English Family Foundation – Igniter Fund | Under this grant program the English Family Foundation are seeking to support Australian social enterprise changemakers who are finding new and innovative solutions to tackle the most pressing issues within their local communities and who are now looking to build capacity to overcome the challenges of taking their concept to scale to be impact investment ready. | Up to $50,000 | Ongoing |
| Australian Communities Foundation COVID-19 National Funding Platform | Australian Communities Foundation and Philanthropy Australia have partnered to provide a national funding platform to coordinate the philanthropic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to register their COVID-19-related funding needs so that philanthropic funders can understand the granting opportunities available and respond to the critical needs of the sector. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Macpac Funds for Good Grants | Cash or gear grants open to not-for-profit organisations committed to creating long-term change for the good of the people and planet. | Between $2,000 – $10,000 | Ongoing |
| Regional Arts WA-RAF Quick Response Grant | Assists regional artists, art organisations and communities to take up professional or skills development or small project opportunities. Grants of up to $1,500 for individual artists or $3,000 for regional not-for-profit organisations. Applications are due at least 10 business days prior to the project start date. | Up to $3,000 | Ongoing |
| Lotterywest Grants | Lotterywest can provide support to projects or activities that contribute to an outcome in the Community Investment Framework. The grant request must also have a clear community benefit. | Up to $15,000 | Ongoing |
| Quick Response Grant Shire of Broome | The Shire of Broome Quick Response Grants supports small community opportunities or projects that arise at short notice with up to $1,000 in funding. The program supports immediate need that arises where the activity is unable to be planned for or supported as part of the annual Community Development Fund (CDF). It is recommended that applications be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to commencement of the project. | Up to $1,000 | Ongoing |
| Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Community Quick Grants | Aim to assist Shire of Derby/West Kimberley community organisations with quick response funding so that they can make a positive contribution to the quality of life for Shire residents through the provision of social services and community development activities, projects and programs – available for Not-For-Profit organisations in Derby-West Kimberley at any time of the year, subject to allocated funding. | Up to $500 | Ongoing |
| Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley Community Quick Grants | Providing support to Not-for-Profit, community based, sporting, cultural, environmental, service groups and associations – available for Not-for-Profits organisations in Wyndham-East Kimberley at any time of the year, subject to allocated funding. | Up to $500 | Ongoing |
| IOOF Foundation – Community Grant | The IOOF Foundation provides grants that support Australian not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged families, children and youth. The grants that we approve reach the core of our most disadvantaged in our community. We look for innovative, yet sustainable grants, ensuring the grants provided can make an impact and achieve a meaningful outcome. We invest in initiatives that improve quality of life and help others achieve their potential to meaningfully participate in the community. We achieve this by granting of funds to Australian community groups. | $10,000 (approx) to $150,000 (approx) | Ongoing |
| Community Grants | Kimberley Mineral Sands | Small Grants Program Grants up to $2,000 are available for community groups and organisations who require funding for projects in the short term. Applications are accepted all year round. Events Funding Grants up to $5,000 are available for events demonstrating strong community benefits and are free or low-cost to attend. Applications are open year-round. | Small Grants Up to $2,000 Events Funding Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
| Bennelong Foundation Grants | Whilst the Bennelong Foundation has a number of areas of interest, generally, it strives to support causes, organisations, and projects that possess certain principles and/or criteria. The Program has two main funding areas (Education, Training and Employment and Community Health and Wellbeing), target communities, and three types of Grants available. Grant Seekers are recommended to conduct a self-check by carefully considering if your project aligns with our primary focus areas and meets our funding criteria. | Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Healthway’s Targeted Research Round – Exploratory Grants | Healthway’s Targeted Exploratory Research Grants will provide funding to eligible organisations for research projects that will address gaps in health promotion research that addresses the impact of harmful industry marketing with the purpose of improving community health outcomes, particularly for children and young people. | Up to $75,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| E-Waste Infrastructure Grants | The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation will administer $10 million in grant funding over the next two years through a series of competitive grant rounds. Projects funded will increase e-waste collection, storage, reuse, reprocessing and recycling capacity and capability under two streams: Stream 1: E-waste collection, storage and/or reuse grants Collection and storage projects include fixed or semi-permanent e-waste infrastructure. Equipment that assists with the reuse of e-waste. Funding is available for new or upgraded facilities to increase capability and capacity to manage and store e-waste before reuse or onward reprocessing. Maximum grant amount is $250,000. Stream 2: E-waste reprocessing infrastructure grants Projects that increase capacity and capability in the state’s e-waste management network and include equipment purchase and installation and new or upgraded infrastructure for e-waste reprocessing and recycling. Maximum grant amount is $2 million. | Total Funding Pool $10M Stream 1 Up to $250,000 Stream 2 Up to $2M | Round 2 Now Closed |
| Stronger Community Programme | The Stronger Communities Programme provides each of the 151 Federal electorates with $150,000 to fund small capital projects. Federal Members of Parliament (MPs) identify potential projects and invite applications from their electorate. The program intends to encourage and support participation in local projects, improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. Round 8 of the program aims to support communities recover from the widespread impacts of adverse weather events and current economic pressures. For this round, grant funding will be up to 100% of eligible project costs except for local governing bodies where grant funding will be up to 50% of eligible project costs. Applicants are invited to apply by their local MP. | Total Funding Pool of $150,000 per Federal Elctroate. Up to $20,000 per project & a maximum 20 projects per Federal electorate | Round 8 Now Closed |
| Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program – Round 1 | The Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program, led by eSafety, is part of the Australian Government’s commitment to improving the safety of Australian women and their children through the prevention of technology-facilitated gender-based violence. The program will be delivered from 2023 to 2028 with a total of $10 million available over at least three rounds. The Program forms part of the Government’s commitment to the aims and objectives of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-32 (the National Plan). The National Plan highlights the need to understand and factor in the role of technology in addressing violence against women and their children. | Total Funding Pool $10M | Round 2 Closed for 2023 To reopen late 2024 |
| In a Good Place (IAGP) Program | The In a Good Place program gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of community-driven projects, services, activities or initiatives, which clearly and directly focus on strengthening mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable community members who are at risk of, or are experiencing, mental health issues. | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 To reopen in 2025 for 2 rounds |
| St.George Foundation Community Grants | St.George Foundation provides Community Grants to support grassroots projects run by Australian children’s charities helping to create brighter futures for children and young people in need in local communities. Grants of up to $50,000 open to small Australian Children’s charities that attract little assistance from government and that are not able to generate significant income of their own to: > Invest in projects that will improve the lives of children in Australia who are experiencing a physical, social or economic disadvantage. > Partner with small community organisations who attract little funding from government and who aren’t big enough to generate significant fundraising income on their own. | Up to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 Reopen early 2025 |
| Honda Foundation Grants | The Honda Foundation provides grants for financial assistance to charities and organisations working across a range of issues, including supporting the disadvantaged, people with disability or those suffering from illness; relief for victims of natural disasters; promotion of innovation and new technologies. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Aus Post Community Grants Program | Australia Post are providing grants of up to $10,000 for local projects that connect individuals and communities to help improve mental health and mental wellbeing. Australia Post are specifically looking for projects that meet ALL of the following criteria: > The primary purpose of the project is to improve mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes of a community. > The project will help people meaningfully connect in their local community for improved mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes. > The project is a locally-led and locally-delivered project that aims to improve mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes of a community. Australia Post strive for geographic distribution of grant recipients amongst metro and regional communities and also look to support projects assisting particularly vulnerable groups. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Canon Oceania Grants – Community & Environment Grants | In the spirit of our guiding philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good – over the last 17 years, Canon Oceania has supported over 100 schools, not-for-profits and community groups with over $500,000 in monetary and product support. Community Grants open to any project or organisation that has a positive impact on communities, cultural and societal causes. Environment Grants open to not-for-profits and organisations dedicated to raising awareness of the protection of the environment or promoting sustainable practices. | $2,5000 Cash & canon product valued at $2,500 for each category | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program | Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants is a small grants program aiming to contribute to the success, vibrancy and wellbeing of rural and regional communities nationwide. Nutrien Ag Solutions seeks to support local grassroots organisations with funding for projects that are meaningful for their communities. Organisations interested in applying for a grant must first contact a Nutrien Ag Solutions branded store Branch Manager to be endorsed. | $5,000 | Round 3 Now Closed for 2023 |
| ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program | The ANZ Seeds of Renewal program focuses specifically on helping to build vibrant and sustainable rural communities and ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia. It 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. Sustainable communities innovate, expand and create opportunities that will deliver demonstrable medium to long-term economic benefit to the community, contributing to economic sustainability. The ANZ Seeds of Renewal program is focused upon supporting projects that align to one of ANZ’s four focus areas: 1. Improving environmental sustainability 2. Improving financial wellbeing within the community 3. Improving access to housing 4. Other community projects that assist local communities to thrive | Up to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WasteSorted Grants | The WasteSorted Community Education Grants program is a State Government initiative administered by the Waste Authority. WasteSorted Community Education Grants provide funding of up to $25,000 per project to improve waste behaviour in ways that support the aims of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (waste strategy). The waste strategy outlines objectives to avoid waste, recover more value and resources from waste, and protect the environment. Integral to this is supporting behaviour change work through communication, education and the development of better practice systems and processes. | Up to $25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| NAB Foundation Community Grants | 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 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 Futureproofing: reduce the risk of future natural disasters by cutting a community’s carbon emissions. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 Reopen Feb 2025 |
| Prelude FLNG Communities Fund | Shell is proud to support local community groups that help to build strong, thriving societies in the Broome Shire. The Communities Fund supports Broome Shire, with a focus on local communities in proximity to Shell’s transit to the Prelude facility. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for community and not-for-profit organisations focusing on activities that contribute to one or more of the following areas: 1. Regional liveability and sustainable communities 2. Supporting stronger First Nations 3. Education and training | Up to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Kleenheat Community Grants | Kleenheat Community Grants support community groups and not-for-profit organisations in regional Australia for group projects or initiatives. Community Grant categories include: 1. Connected Communities 2. Inspiring Bright Minds 3. Health & Wellbeing 4. A Healthy Planet 5. Cultural Diversity | $1,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Seniors Week Community Grants Program | The Seniors Week 2023 Community Grants Program provides financial assistance to organisations hosting local events in metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia. Events should meet at least one of the following aims of the week which are: To recognise and thank seniors for their contribution to the community. To promote intergenerational activities linking seniors to the community. To facilitate artistic, cultural and celebratory expression within the community. To engage seniors in a variety of activities and initiatives that encourage active ageing. Proposals are strongly encouraged for events aimed at seniors who: Would not normally participate in Seniors Week activities or events. Are at risk of becoming socially isolated. Are members of Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities and LGBTQI communities. | Up to $1,000 or Up to $3,000 (for a consortium) | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Innovate with nbn® Grants Program | nbn | As the organisation behind Australia’s digital backbone, nbn decided to develop the Innovate with nbn Grants Program in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute (RAI). Now in its fourth year, the program will again recognise and showcase regional and remote businesses. The program will award one grant of $15,000 to an organisation or business project aligned with each of the below categories. Additionally, one regional/remote business will be recognised and awarded with the ‘Innovate with nbn® Champion award’ worth an additional $20,000. Keep in mind that you can only apply to one category and you’ll need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to qualify. 7 x $15,000 Covering each of the categories: Health Arts Education Agriculture Tourism Women in Regional Business Indigenous Business | $15,000 per category and an additional $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Grants for digital inclusion and innovation | The auDA Foundation funds educational and research activities that will enhance utility of the internet for the benefit of all Australians, including digital literacy, funding for digital inclusion, telehealth projects and initiatives to improve internet access for First Nations communities. Eligible proposals must deliver grassroots, educational or research activities that will enhance the utility of the internet. auDA Foundation are keen to support projects that focus on the overarching themes of digital inclusion and digital innovation, and will achieve practical outcomes through innovative means, i.e., research and development undertaken for the purposes of acquiring new knowledge and/or creating new or improved processes or services. The 2023 grant round will focus on digital inclusion and digital innovation with an emphasis on the following five focus groups: 1. Rural, regional, and remote Australians 2. Australians living with disability 3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 4. Older Australians (65 years +) 5. Young Australians (12-24 years). | Up to $40,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) – General Stream (WA) | The RMF General stream provides grant funding support to build, expand or upgrade plastics, tyre and paper and cardboard waste processing infrastructure. This aims to address gaps in WA’s waste recycling, reprocessing and remanufacturing capacity to handle the COAG waste export bans. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation administers the RMF via competitive grant funding rounds, through two funding streams known as: 1. RMF Plastics Technology 2. RMF General ‒ plastics, tyres, paper and cardboard. | Total Funding Pool $35M | Round 2 Now Closed |
| Commonwealth Grants Programme – General Grants | The Foundation works to bring the voice of civil society into all aspects of governance, supporting civil society engagement in shaping the policies and decisions that affect people’s lives. Projects could support civil society to engage meaningfully with government on: > Universal health coverage > Realising the right to health: better availability, accessibility, quality, participation and accountability in health services and delivery > Programmes and policies that focus on social determinants of health as part of the inclusive right to health > Challenging systemic discrimination in health systems and promoting equitable access to health services for marginalised groups and those with special needs > Promoting the participation of marginalised groups and those with special needs in decision-making processes > Promoting health and well-being by combating communicable and non-communicable diseases > Equitable access to essential medicines | Not specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Australia Day Council (NADC) Community Grants Program | The National Australia Day Council (NADC) Community Grants Program makes grants available to support communities to hold Australia Day events designed to encourage their community to “reflect, respect, celebrate”. The grants provided under the program are to support eligible event organisers to offer an inclusive event. Events can be a new or existing public event or activity, a community activity, or an online engagement. | Up to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future | In 2023-24, the Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future program aim to support initiatives that align with the priority areas of Stronger Together: WA’s Plan for Gender Equality. Grants will be made available for one-off initiatives contributing to the women’s grants program priority areas: health and well-being, safety and justice, women’s economic independence and women in leadership. The following items are eligible for funding: Resource materials and publication costs Equipment and venue hire Publicity, communications and marketing Food and non-alcoholic beverages for community engagement activities Project staff and consultants, directly related to the project Intrastate travel Project evaluation Childcare provided by qualified providers in an accredited setting for women participating in the project. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Hiking Participation Grants | The WA Hiking Participation Grants program is aimed at growing participation in hiking in Western Australia through the development and delivery of new opportunities for participation, skill development and/or building the capacity of leaders (including guides, instructors and volunteers). The objectives of the WA Hiking Participation Grants Program are to: 1. increase entry level opportunities to engage new participants of all ages, cultures, abilities and demographic backgrounds in hiking activities 2. expand the skill development opportunities for participants to support the progression of participants towards the ‘Independent’ stage of the ‘Participation spectrum’ for outdoor active recreation (as identified in the More People More Active Outdoors Framework) 3. grow and develop the leadership and volunteer base of hiking activities (including guides, coaches, instructors and assistants). | Between $5,000-$25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Harmony Week Grants | The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is offering grants to support community-led activities promoting and celebrating multiculturalism in Western Australia for inclusion in its Harmony Week 2024 campaign. Activities should involve culturally and linguistically diverse communities in their coordination and be open to participation from the broader community. Activities with a focus on culture and arts and sport and active recreation are encouraged in this funding round. 1. Culture and arts activities are those that involve a professional artist or arts practitioner working with the community to design and deliver the activity. 2. Sport and active recreation activities are those that involve the community participating in a primary activity requiring physical exertion and/or physical skill. Harmony Week grants are open to: > Not-for-profit organisations based in Western Australia > Associations incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 based in Western Australia. | $2,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Social Justice Grants – Grants to End Homelessness | The Mercy Foundation Grants to End Homelessness are available for seeding initiatives, services, projects, advocacy and research that will contribute to the goal of ending homelessness by supporting permanent housing, housing first and permanent supportive housing solutions. | Between $5,000-$60,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Youth Engagement Grants Program | The WA Youth Engagement Grants Program supports initiatives and projects that promote and empower young people aged 10 to 25 years. Youth engagement initiatives and projects that promote and empower young people will be prioritised. In particular, projects that support, inform, and build capacity of young people. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Broome Pride Sponsorship 2024 | The Broome Pride Community Sponsorship program is designed for Broome based organisations to access sponsorship for projects that align with Broome Pride Inc values of “One Community”. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Urban Rivers and Catchments Program 2023 | The Urban Rivers and Catchments Program is part of the government’s Nature Positive agenda and will fund projects to conserve native and threatened species and improve the ecological health of urban waterways. Projects will be funded via two funding streams: Stream 1: Small to Medium-Specific Grants for projects with a grant value from $150,000 up to $2 million across one or more defined project sites. This stream will focus primarily on small to medium sized community-based projects (for example local waterway habitat, habitat connectivity, and water quality improvement). Up to 100 per cent of eligible expenditure will be funded for successful applicants. Stream 2: Large-Specific Grants for projects with a grant value from $2 million up to $10 million and a total project value of at least $4 million across one or more project sites. This stream will focus primarily on large scale projects (for example re-naturalising concrete channels to create living streams, stormwater filtration through artificial wetlands to improve water quality). Up to 50% of eligible expenditure will be funded for successful applicants. The objectives of both streams are to: conserve native plants and animals including EPBC-listed threatened plants and animals in urban, outer urban/peri-urban and regional centres improve the ecological health of Threatened Ecological Communities and wetlands of international significance – that is, Ramsar sites, in urban, outer urban/peri-urban and regional centres. | Stream 1: $150,000 up to $2M Stream 2: $2M up to $10M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Volunteer Week (NVW) Grants – Volunteering WA | National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers and celebrates their significant contribution to communities across the country. Learn more about National Volunteer Week. Volunteering WA, with generous support from Lotterywest, is offering volunteer involving organisations across Western Australia the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $1,500 to organise an event or activity which recognises and thanks volunteers during National Volunteer Week (Monday 20 – Sunday 26 May 2024). | Up to $1,500 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Development & Operations Grants | Development & Operations grants support community media organisations to be healthy, resilient and robust. In turn this will help create a stronger society based on greater participation, engagement and cohesion. The objectives of D&O grants are to support community media organisations to: > Deepen engagement with identified communities > Enhance capacity, capability and long-term viability > Strengthen governance policies and practices > Develop longer term thinking and planning practices > Expand partnerships to maximise opportunities > Increase resilience through preparations for unexpected change Grants for Development & Operations are distributed twice per year, with the greater portion allocated in Round 1. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Language Schools | The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) provides support to eligible not-for-profit community organisations to teach languages other than English for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 out of school hours. | $4,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Broome International Airport Community Grants program | The Broome International Airport Community Grants Program, we’re encouraging all local community and sporting groups to apply. As part of our unwavering commitment to support the Broome community, this initiative aims to empower and uplift local projects that make a positive impact. If you have a community project that aligns with our mission, we invite you to apply for a BIA Community Grant. Together, let’s create a stronger and more vibrant Broome. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Horizon Power Community Partnerships | Horizon Power supporting regional WA communities and partnering on great initiatives. Are you making a difference in regional WA communities? If your initiative impacts local communities in any of our service areas, please apply. If registered as a not-for-profit organisation, community group or local government authority based in our service area. Events, equipment, fit out or short term initiatives that support good community health and well-being. Support good health and well-being in communities. Contribute to the community and have clear community outcomes Are aligned to at least one of our four guiding principles Are accessible for all and free, or very low cost to attend Provide equipment/fit out for organisations delivering initiatives in regional WA Are time limited (not ongoing) | From $1,000 to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Social Justice Small Grants | The Mercy Foundation’s Social Justice Small Grants Program provides seed funding to assist communities and organisations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. | Between $1,000-$10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Driving Access and Equity grants | The Driving Access and Equity Program is a WA State Government initiative that invests in organisations and projects to help disadvantaged learner drivers, particularly those in regional Western Australia, get their driver’s licence. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| RAF Project Grants | Project Grants support regional and remote communities, and individual artists to create high quality arts projects that develop partnerships and networks, broaden community engagement and increase employment and professional development opportunities. Funding can cover artist, arts worker and cultural adviser fees, travel, accommodation, materials, venue, equipment hire and insurance. Activity in all art forms including visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, music, multi-media and cultural projects including recording and preservation of language & stories are eligible. The Project Fund offers two funding categories: Individual – Up to $15,000. This is available to individual artists or arts workers from regional and remote Western Australia. Community – Up to $30,000. This is available to not-for-profit organisations or local governments from regional and remote Western Australia. | Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Ansvar’s Community Education Program (CEP) | Ansvar’s Community Education Program provides grants up to $50,000 for programs supporting Australian youth which fall under two categories: Empowerment and Education Programs within this category must provide opportunities to develop positive values that lead to healthy lifestyle choices and a positive contribution to our community. Outreach Programs Programs within this category must support youths who are at risk or are already experiencing difficulties (such as drug and/or alcohol abuse) through rehabilitation and/or skills training. | Up to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 Opening Dates currently under review |
| ETREA Foundation | The ETREA Foundation believe everyone has the capacity to achieve personal empowerment. And there are many organisations and small businesses with personal growth and self-development programs, mentoring/coaching, initiatives and projects making a positive difference in the world of others. | $2,000 to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Development Fund Shire of Broome | The Community Development Fund (CDF) invests in events, projects and initiatives within the Shire of Broome that deliver long term social or economic benefits to the local community. Funding is available for organisations that meet CDF objectives and have secured 50 per cent of the project costs from other sources. Stream 1 – Community projects seeking a funding contribution of $500 to $10,000 Stream 2 – Events seeking a funding contribution of $10,000 to $40,000 Stream 3 – PEARL events seeking a funding contribution of more than $40,000 | Stream 1 and 2 Between $500 and $40,000 Stream 3 over $40,000 | Now Closed for 2024 (Annual) |
| Lesbians Community Grants | Lesbians Incorporated is a community grants organisation that has been supporting the LGBTIQ+ community in Australia for over 20 years. Priority in funding will be given to projects which: – clearly demonstrate how the project meets one or more of the program objectives – have the potential for a range of positive outcomes for lesbians -will benefit a wide range of lesbians or a specific population group of the lesbian community -are likely to be successfully implemented -make effective use of grant funds | $2,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program | Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program will boost support for communities across remote, rural and regional Australia to improve resilience, environmental sustainability and liveability through the power of connection. Open to not-for-profit community organisations that are providing access to information, technology, education and facilities to support their communities to embrace new technologies and ways of working to build social capital and digital capability. The program seeks to foster: > Resilient communities that are well prepared and socially connected when disaster strikes with the ability to renew and recover together; > Sustainable communities that are diverse and inclusive, planning for the health, wellbeing, and prosperity of their people and the planet; and > Liveable communities that have digital capability, and help to equip individuals with the skills to live, learn and work in a digital society. | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Sporting & Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) – Small Grants Round | CSRFF program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. | Projects from $7,500 – $300,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund – Small Grants Round | The purpose of the program is to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation. The program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. | Projects from $7,500 – $500,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Road Safety Action Grants Program (NRSAGP) | The NRSAGP provides non-infrastructure grants to deliver the Australia Government’s implementation of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25 priorities through five funding streams: 1. Community Education and Awareness, including workplace road safety 2. Vulnerable Road Users 3. First Nations road safety 4. Technology and Innovation 5. Research and Data The NRSAGP will be delivered as a merit-based, open grant opportunity. Applications are now open for the Community Education and Awareness, including workplace road safety and Vulnerable road users focus areas. Applications for the remaining three focus areas will open at a later time. | Between $20,000-$1.5M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) Small Grants Program | The Small Grants Program builds the capacity of the Australian Climate Movement to win on climate action. It does this by providing small amounts of funding to projects that enable diverse communities to lead on, participate in and speak for action on climate change. The program prioritises organisations and projects with a climate justice approach to their work. Definition of climate justice Climate Justice is climate action that prioritises fair and just outcomes for people and communities most affected by the impacts of climate change. This includes but is not limited to: First Nations People, People of Colour, migrant communities, people living with disabilities, children, young adults, low paid workers, workers in fossil fuel and other transition industries and people living in areas prone to climate disaster. Climate justice recognises the right for affected communities to speak for, and represent themselves, to contribute to decision-making processes and freely make choices that impact their lives, culture and biodiversity. | Between $500 – $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Impact Program – Cyber Security Resilience | The Impact Program provides pro bono services to help not-for-profits make the most of their technology and maximise their impact. The Cyber Security Resilience Impact Round aims to address the evolving risk and security challenges faced by Australian NFP’s, by supporting and empowering organisations to take charge of their security position. | $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Fire Protection Grants Program | The FPC’s Community Fire Protection Grants Program provides grants to support volunteer fire brigades and other relevant organisations with their fire prevention, preparedness, and response activities. | $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Play Our Way program | The Australian Government is providing $200 million for the Play Our Way program. The program will run over 3 years from 2024–25 to 2026–27. The program will provide funding for local solutions and improvements that address participation barriers faced by women and girls. The following types of organisations can apply for funding through a competitive grant opportunity: – local governments – community organisations – not-for-profit organisations – sporting organisations. Successful organisations will use the grants to: – provide safe, inclusive, quality and sustainable facilities, equipment and initiatives – help women and girls to remain involved in sport and physical activity for life. | Funding Pool $200m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Animal Welfare Grant Program | The aim of Animal Welfare Grant Program is to improve the welfare of companion animals and wildlife through grants for not-for-profit activities that foster or rehome pets, rehabilitate wildlife, or provide low cost or free animal health and veterinary services. Overview These grants recognise that companion animals play a significant role in the lives of Western Australians and are an example of the government’s continued commitment to improving the welfare of animals in WA. Interested parties may include, but are not necessarily restricted to: Animal shelters Wildlife carers, rescue groups and rehabilitation centres Companion animal foster care and rescue networks Veterinary clinics, universities and local governments who provide low cost or free services in relation to desexing, microchipping and the provision of veterinary care. | $2,000 to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Mable Community Grants: Funding Accessible and Inclusive Projects | Four grants of $10,000 each are available in 2024 for projects that champion independence and inclusion for people with disability and older people. | $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants – Round 2 | Charge Up Workplace Grants are designed to make it easier and more cost effective for small to medium enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities to install EV charging equipment at their workplace. The EV chargers can be installed in the car park at your workplace or depot to be used by employees, fleet vehicles and visitors to ‘charge up at work’. Eligible businesses can also install them for use by customers to ‘charge up at play’ – for example, at a tourist destination, café, recreation centre or winery. Grants in round one fund the following for up to 4 EV chargers per site (for a maximum of 5 sites): > 50% of the purchase cost of level 2 (7 to 22 kW) EV chargers chosen from an approved list > 50% of installation costs (Funding caps of $5,000 per site apply in the Greater Perth area and $10,000 per site apply in regional and remote areas) > 75% of the cost of a 2-year EV charger software subscription. Both the software platform and software supplier must be on the approved list. Hardware and software must be from the approved list. If not, applications will be ineligible. | Total Funding Pool $12.5M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Building Digital Communities Grant | Good Things Foundation Australia has partnered with Bendigo Bank to ensure Australian communities have digital skills support and stronger local relationships. Overview As more essential services are moving online, including banking, it’s important that everyone has the skills and confidence they need to get online safely and confidently. | $3,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Qantas Regional Grants | As part of their mission to help brighten the futures of regional communities, the Qantas Regional Grants Program will provide financial, flight and marketing support to community groups and organisations to help further their causes and set them up for success. Entry is open to Australian based individuals, not-for-profit community groups and organisations of any size, who are seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in regional communities. | Total Funding Pool $1M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| AMP Foundation – Tomorrow Makers SPARK Program | AMP Foundation Tomorrow Makers SPARK Program is designed to help social entrepreneurs grow their ideas and create positive social change. Tomorrow Makers will receive a grant of up to $20,000* along with skills, resources, support from industry experts and mentors and connection with like-minded individuals needed to turn your social impact dreams into a reality. SPARK is a fully subsidised 18-week program delivered in partnership with Impact Boom that includes a series of immersive workshops, weekly digital modules, and ongoing support from industry experts and mentors. You’ll learn key skills such as business modelling, pitching, marketing, and more, while also having the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and build your network. | $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Giving Project – Elders | The Regional Australia Institute’s goal to ‘Rebalance the Nation’ is at the heart of Elders’ new Community Giving Project – an innovative philanthropic initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable, focused change in regional, rural and remote communities. Twelve grants of up to $20,000 are available for projects that provide sustainable, tangible, long-term benefits. | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Litter Grants | Western Australian Government (www.wa.gov.au) | Keep Australia Beautiful WA’s Community Litter Grants provide financial support and guidance to communities and organisations for the implementation of projects which make lasting changes to reduce litter and change littering behaviour. The grant program encourages integrated litter prevention, incorporating education, infrastructure and enforcement as key elements and which are consistent with the Keep Australia Beautiful Council’s Litter Prevention Strategy for Western Australia | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities (Large Grants) | The Rebuilding Regional Communities stream runs in parallel with our Bushfire Recovery and Small & Vital streams within our flagship Strengthening Rural Communities program. Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that assist communities to recover from and adapt to the impacts of the COVID pandemic. | Between $10,000-$50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| ING Good Finds Social Enterprise Grant | The purpose of ING Good Finds Social Enterprise Grants is to help increase your capacity for impact through an up-front investment you otherwise might not be able to fund through your business. A growth opportunity that will help increase your enterprise’s social or environmental impact could include: the purchase of new machinery or equipment funding for research and development for a new product redesigning your packaging or brand launching into a new market attending a key international trade show taking advantage of a speaking engagement funding a proof of concept or trial. | $10,000 to $25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Bike Month | It is WA’s annual celebration of bike riding and aims to promote and encourage people of all ages and abilities to ride bikes for transport, fun and a healthier lifestyle. Taking place in October each year, WA Bike Month aims to promote and encourage people of all ages and abilities to ride bikes for transport, fun and a healthier lifestyle. WA Bike Month has run for over 30 years and continues to be valued by local governments and communities across metropolitan and regional WA. Grant funding is available to local governments, workplaces, schools, bike groups and community organisations to host events that support and inspire people to give bike riding a go. | Up to $7,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Grants Program – Australia Post | Australia Post Community Grants support projects that connect people and improve mental wellbeing in local communities. Overview Local community groups create positive change in countless people’s lives. To help them deliver for their communities, we award Community Grants of up to $10,000 each year to fund community led, local projects. To be eligible, a project must demonstrate: the primary purpose is to improve mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes of a community it will help people meaningfully connect in their local community for improved mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes it is locally led and delivered. Australia Post are looking to fund community-led, local projects that connect individuals and communities to improve mental health and mental wellbeing. Funds must be spent on activities/expenses with the primary purpose of directly improving connection and mental wellbeing of individuals within a community. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Growing Good Gardens Grant – Life Ed Australia | Together with Bakers Delight’s Healthy Solutions range, Life Ed is encouraging young people to get gardening and to ask more questions about where their food comes from By telling Life Ed about your efforts you will have the opportunity to win one of 25 Growing Good Grains Grants – valued at $1,000 – for your primary school, preschool or early learning centre. | $1,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Telstra Footy Country Grants | The Telstra Footy Country Grants is designed to financially assist initiatives that can support Community Clubs affiliated to the AFL to strengthen the base and secure the future in three key strategic areas. As the foundation of our great game and the heartbeat of communities, investment in local clubs is vital to ensuring everyone has access to play Aussie Rules and experience the health, social and wellbeing benefits that come with belonging to a club. Aligned to the AFL strategic objectives, the grants will look to strengthen the base and secure the future of community football through the following criteria: – Grow and assist volunteer capacity. – Grow and diversify participation. – Improve club environments and experiences. | $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future | The Women’s Grants for Stronger Future 2024-25 Program consists of four separate grant application opportunities: Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Annual Grants Program DOCG202434137 – Grants valued at up to $10,000 (exc. GST) for one-off initiatives. Advertised through the Department of Communities grants website at Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au). Applications for this grant opportunity to be submitted via email at grants@communities.wa.gov.au Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Pilot Projects Grants Program DOCG202439175 – Grants valued between $20,000 (exc. GST) to $50,000 (exc. GST) for pilot projects with a duration of up to two years, that target one or more of the four priority areas of Stronger Together. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted via the related Tender box on Tenders WA. Please see Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au) for a link. Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Women Led Economic Initiatives Grants Program DOCG202439177 – Grants valued between $50,000 (exc. GST) to $100,000 (exc. GST) targeted at supporting women-led, community-based initiatives that focus on driving economic gender equality. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted via the related Tender box on Tenders WA. Please see Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au) for a link. Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Safety and Justice Grants Program DOCG202439179 – Grants valued between $100,000 (exc. GST) to $250,000 (exc. GST) to fund projects that work towards the primary prevention of violence against women, with a focus on sexual violence and aligning with the Safety and Justice priority area of Stronger Together. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted via the related Tender box on Tenders WA. Please see Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au) for a link. | Up to $10,000 and Between $20,000 and $250,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Prelude FLNG Communities Fund | Shell Australia | The Communities Fund provides grants of up to $20,000 to eligible community organisations and not-for-profits based in the Broome Shire. Shell is proud to support local community groups that help to build strong, thriving societies in the Broome Shire. Shell’s Prelude FLNG Communities Fund supports local communities in proximity to Shell’s transit to the Prelude facility, with a particular focus on those within the Shire of Broome. Financial grants of up to $20,000 are available for community organisations and not-for-profit organisations to deliver community projects in these areas. The fund focuses on activities that contribute to one or more of the following areas: – Regional liveability and sustainable communities – Supporting stronger first nations – Education and training | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| X-TEND WA Program | The X-TEND WA grants program is designed to build capability within our innovation community by funding education programs supporting innovators and investors, as well as encouraging programs and initiatives that particularly focus on regional, Indigenous and female founders. | Up to $150,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Competition – ABC Heywire | Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition from the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22 in regional, rural and remote Australia. Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best! If you need help deciding what to write about or how to start writing your story, you can take part in an online Heywire Storytelling workshop – visit https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition to find out more. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Led Climate Solutions | FRRR – Round 2 | The Community Led Climate Solutions Grant Program supports not-for-profit organisations across remote, rural and regional Australia to drive local climate solutions that reduce emissions through education, engagement and action on: – clean energy; – circular economies; – decarbonisation; – sustainable agriculture and food systems; – biodiverse ecosystems; or – just transitions*. | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Capital Works Fund | The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) offer grant funding through its Community Capital Works Fund (CCWF) of up to $500,000 to support capital works at facilities owned or managed by CaLD community associations or CaLD community service organisations based in WA. The CCWF supports individual projects that involve maintenance, refurbishment, upgrades, or extensions of existing facilities that are used for community purposes such as cultural events, or linguistic, social and welfare activities. For the 2024-2025 Community Capital Works funding round, new builds are also eligible. | Up to $500,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Grants | Kimberley Mineral Sands | Community Giving Grants Applications are open from 1 until 31 October 2024 for our Community Giving Grants which provide up to $5,000 for projects occurring from January to June 2025. A further funding round will open in April 2025 for projects happening from July to December 2025. | $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 Reopen APR-25 |
| Grant Program | Wildlife Acoustics | Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a grant program to support the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. Our quarterly grant program provides scientists with bioacoustics research tools to further their study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other vocal wildlife. | Up to $12,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Pride Foundation – Small Grants Program | The Small Grants program supports projects proposed by individuals and or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs. Funding open to projects that directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community. | Up to $750 | Now Closed for 2024 |
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| Export Market Development (EMD) Grants | Austrade’s Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program helps Australian businesses grow their exports in international markets. These grants encourage small to medium enterprises market and promote their goods and services globally. Grants are for eligible promotional activities undertaken by small to medium sized exporters and representative bodies. Small to medium enterprise (SME) exporters can apply for grants over 8 years in total (but not necessarily consecutively). Representative bodies have no maximum grant years. Grants for businesses are available in 3 tiers with each providing a different level of support for SMEs as they grow their export markets. | Not Specified | Round 4 open Note: This is a demand-driven grant opportunity. We will assess and award grants to eligible applicants in order of application receipt. Once funding is fully allocated for each tier, we will close the online portal for each tier. |
| Strengthening Rural Comm | The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small & Vital stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Grants up to $10,000 are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions, with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000). | Up to $10,000 | 05-DEC-24 |
| Strengthening Rural Communities – Prepare & Recover | The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Prepare & Recover program supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters in the medium to long-term timeframe, generally one to ten years after the disaster. Grants up to $25,000 are available for a broad range of initiatives to strengthen the capacity and capability of local people, organisations, networks, and systems that help communities to be informed, skilled, connected and resourced for the future. | Up to $25,000 | 05-DEC-24 |
| Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program | The program is designed to preserve Australia’s wartime heritage; involve people around the country in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the services and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations; and promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service and the roles that those who served have played in shaping the nation. There are two categories of grants; Community & Major. | Community Grants up to $10,00 Major Grants between $10,001-$150,000 | 05-FEB-25 |
| Broome International Airport 2025 Community Grants Program | Broome International Airport (BIA) is pleased to launch its annual Grants Program for 2025, as it continues its commitment to support the Broome Community. The BIA Community Grants Program provides funding to local organisations or events that will have a positive impact on the Broome community. In addition to the Community Grants, BIA are interested in sponsoring larger events and forming long-term partnerships within the community and not for profit organisations in Broome. | Grants available up to $2,000 per organisation. Note: BIA may consider grants above this amount if they exceed the detailed criteria. | 14-FEB-25 |
| Connellan Airways Trust General Grants | The Small Grants program supports projects proposed by individuals and or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs. Funding open to projects that directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community. | Not Specified | 15-FEB-25 |
| Community Devlopment Grant Programme | The programme supports needed infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable local and regional economies. The intended outcomes of the program are: • to construct and/or upgrade facilities to provide long term improvements in social and economic viability of local communities • to create jobs in the delivery of projects and ongoing use of the infrastructure • to improve social amenity, increased health and wellbeing and social cohesion by utilisation of the infrastructure by community groups. | Not Specified | 30-JUN-26 |
| Variety WA Community Grants | Variety WA General Community Grants help organisations working directly with WA children who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disability to receive support, providing funding assistance for equipment to enable organisations to impact kids through inclusion, education, independence and joy. Grants open to schools, community groups, NFP & NGO organisations. | Up to $20,000 | Ongoing |
| Active Regional Communities (ARC) Grants | ARC aims to increase the opportunities for regional people to participate in sporting and active recreational activities in regional Western Australia and is tailored to meet the ever changing demands and challenges of sport and active-recreation groups within the nine diverse regions of Western Australia. | Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
| Healthy Sports Program | The Healthy Sports Program has been designed to assist local sporting clubs and district associations provide young players with the food and drinks they need to perform at their best. Under the Program, sports clubs and district associations can apply for up to $4,000 in funding to implement healthy eating initiatives and improve canteen facilities. | Up to $4,000 | Ongoing |
| RAC Sponsorships | RAC supports initiatives that help advocate their mobility agenda, or provide their members with relevant opportunities to enjoy activities and benefits that are uniquely West Australian. Initiatives need to align with sponsorship program which can be found in sponsorship guidelines. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Small Environment Grants | Providing support for people undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Financial Capabilities Open Grants | Ecstra is a not for profit organisation committed to building the financial capability and wellbeing of all Australians within a fair financial system. Ecstra will proactively engage with organisations and consumer groups interested in improving the financial capability and wellbeing of Australians to discuss opportunities, current or proposed projects and collaborations which may result in an invitation to submit a Proposal. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| English Family Foundation – Igniter Fund | Under this grant program the English Family Foundation are seeking to support Australian social enterprise changemakers who are finding new and innovative solutions to tackle the most pressing issues within their local communities and who are now looking to build capacity to overcome the challenges of taking their concept to scale to be impact investment ready. | Up to $50,000 | Ongoing |
| The Impact Investment Ready Growth Grant | The Impact Investment Ready Growth Grant, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services as part of the Sector Readiness Fund, provides capacity building grants to mission-driven for-profit and not-for-profit organisations, allowing them to secure investment capital to scale their social impact. | Up to $140,000 | Ongoing |
| Community Grants Program | This program aims to empower culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in Western Australia to design, deliver and partner on projects that address their needs. Grants are available in three categories; Festivals, Community Capacity, and Strategic Projects. | Up to $30,000 | Ongoing |
| Lotterywest Grants | Lotterywest can provide support to projects or activities that contribute to an outcome in the Community Investment Framework. The grant request must also have a clear community benefit. | Up to $15,000 | Ongoing |
| Quick Response Grant Shire of Broome | The Shire of Broome Quick Response Grants supports small community opportunities or projects that arise at short notice with up to $1,000 in funding. The program supports immediate need that arises where the activity is unable to be planned for or supported as part of the annual Community Development Fund (CDF). It is recommended that applications be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to commencement of the project. | Up to $1,000 | Ongoing |
| Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Community Quick Grants | Aim to assist Shire of Derby/West Kimberley community organisations with quick response funding so that they can make a positive contribution to the quality of life for Shire residents through the provision of social services and community development activities, projects and programs – available for Not-For-Profit organisations in Derby-West Kimberley at any time of the year, subject to allocated funding. | Up to $500 | Ongoing |
| Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley Community Quick Grants | Providing support to Not-for-Profit, community based, sporting, cultural, environmental, service groups and associations – available for Not-for-Profits organisations in Wyndham-East Kimberley at any time of the year, subject to allocated funding. | Up to $500 | Ongoing |
| Bennelong Foundation Grants | Whilst the Bennelong Foundation has a number of areas of interest, generally, it strives to support causes, organisations, and projects that possess certain principles and/or criteria. The Program has two main funding areas (Education, Training and Employment and Community Health and Wellbeing), target communities, and three types of Grants available. Grant Seekers are recommended to conduct a self-check by carefully considering if your project aligns with our primary focus areas and meets our funding criteria. | Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| State Natural Resource Management (NRM) Program | NRM Program is the sustainable management of the land, water, atmosphere, and biodiversity resources for the benefit of existing and future generations, and for the maintenance of life support capability of the biosphere. By taking a landscape approach, the management of production and conservation can be integrated across land and water boundaries. This recognises the importance of managing our natural resources to deliver economic and social wellbeing for people and industry for the long term, while maintaining integral habitat for the plethora of native species that rely on that habitat for their survival. The program is open to a wide range of regional and metropolitan applicants, including NRM groups, Local Government Authorities, Aboriginal organisations, Community Resource Centres, Recognised Biosecurity Groups and schools. Small grants are available between $1,000 and $50,000 for short term projects and large grants between $50,000 and $450,000 for longer term activities. | Small Grants between $1,000-$50,000 Large Grants between $50,000-$450,000 | Now Closed for 2023 |
| Stronger Communities Programme | The Stronger Communities Programme provides each of the 151 Federal electorates with $150,000 to fund small capital projects. Federal Members of Parliament (MPs) identify potential projects and invite applications from their electorate. The program intends to encourage and support participation in local projects, improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. Round 8 of the program aims to support communities recover from the widespread impacts of adverse weather events and current economic pressures. For this round, grant funding will be up to 100% of eligible project costs except for local governing bodies where grant funding will be up to 50% of eligible project costs. Applicants are invited to apply by their local MP. | Total Funding Pool of $150,000 per Federal Elctroate. Up to $20,000 per project & a maximum 20 projects per Federal electorate | Round 8 Now Closed |
| FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation grants | FRRR and our donor partners collaborate with ABC Heywire to help communities take action on the ideas generated by young Australians who attend the annual Heywire Regional Youth Summit. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for communities across Australia to adopt, adapt and act on the ideas generated at the Heywire Summit. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| St.George Foundation Community Grants | St.George Foundation provides Community Grants to support grassroots projects run by Australian children’s charities helping to create brighter futures for children and young people in need in local communities. Grants of up to $50,000 open to small Australian Children’s charities that attract little assistance from government and that are not able to generate significant income of their own to: > Invest in projects that will improve the lives of children in Australia who are experiencing a physical, social or economic disadvantage. > Partner with small community organisations who attract little funding from government and who aren’t big enough to generate significant fundraising income on their own. | Up to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Canon Oceania – Community & Environment Grants | In the spirit of our guiding philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good – over the last 17 years, Canon Oceania has supported over 100 schools, not-for-profits and community groups with over $500,000 in monetary and product support. Community Grants open to any project or organisation that has a positive impact on communities, cultural and societal causes. Environment Grants open to not-for-profits and organisations dedicated to raising awareness of the protection of the environment or promoting sustainable practices. | $2,500 Cash & $2,500 valued canon product | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program | Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants is a small grants program aiming to contribute to the success, vibrancy and wellbeing of rural and regional communities nationwide. Nutrien Ag Solutions seeks to support local grassroots organisations with funding for projects that are meaningful for their communities. Organisations interested in applying for a grant must first contact a Nutrien Ag Solutions branded store Branch Manager to be endorsed. | $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program | The ANZ Seeds of Renewal program focuses specifically on helping to build vibrant and sustainable rural communities and ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia. It 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. Sustainable communities innovate, expand and create opportunities that will deliver demonstrable medium to long-term economic benefit to the community, contributing to economic sustainability. The ANZ Seeds of Renewal program is focused upon supporting projects that align to one of ANZ’s four focus areas: 1. Improving environmental sustainability 2. Improving financial wellbeing within the community 3. Improving access to housing 4. Other community projects that assist local communities to thrive | Up to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WasteSorted Grants | The WasteSorted Community Education Grants program is a State Government initiative administered by the Waste Authority. WasteSorted Community Education Grants provide funding of up to $25,000 per project to improve waste behaviour in ways that support the aims of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (waste strategy). The waste strategy outlines objectives to avoid waste, recover more value and resources from waste, and protect the environment. Integral to this is supporting behaviour change work through communication, education and the development of better practice systems and processes. | Up to $25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Kimberley Community Action Fund (KCAF) program | The Kimberley Community Action Fund (KCAF) program is a WA Government $2 million (over two years) grant program supporting local solutions to reduce crime in the Kimberley Region. Delivered by the Kimberley Development Commission, up to $100,000 is available for individual projects that: > reduce crime; > improve community safety and security; > provide engaging activities and places for young people at risk of offending; and > enhance community empowerment. | Up to $100,000 | Round 2 Now Closed for 2023 |
| Prelude FLNG Communities Fund | Shell is proud to support local community groups that help to build strong, thriving societies in the Broome Shire. The Communities Fund supports Broome Shire, with a focus on local communities in proximity to Shell’s transit to the Prelude facility. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for community and not-for-profit organisations focusing on activities that contribute to one or more of the following areas: 1. Regional liveability and sustainable communities 2. Supporting stronger First Nations 3. Education and training | Up to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Kleenheat Community Grants | Kleenheat Community Grants support community groups and not-for-profit organisations in regional Australia for group projects or initiatives. Community Grant categories include: 1. Connected Communities 2. Inspiring Bright Minds 3. Health & Wellbeing 4. A Healthy Planet 5. Cultural Diversity | $1,000 | Now closed for 2024 |
| Seniors Week Community Grants Program | The Seniors Week 2023 Community Grants Program provides financial assistance to organisations hosting local events in metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia. Events should meet at least one of the following aims of the week which are: > To recognise and thank seniors for their contribution to the community. > To promote intergenerational activities linking seniors to the community. > To facilitate artistic, cultural and celebratory expression within the community. > To engage seniors in a variety of activities and initiatives that encourage active ageing. Proposals are strongly encouraged for events aimed at seniors who: > Would not normally participate in Seniors Week activities or events. > Are at risk of becoming socially isolated. > Are members of Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities and LGBTQI communities. | Up to $1,000 or Up to $3,000 (for a consortium) | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Innovate with nbn® Grants Program | nbn | As the organisation behind Australia’s digital backbone, nbn decided to develop the Innovate with nbn Grants Program in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute (RAI). Now in its fourth year, the program will again recognise and showcase regional and remote businesses. The program will award one grant of $15,000 to an organisation or business project aligned with each of the below categories. Additionally, one regional/remote business will be recognised and awarded with the ‘Innovate with nbn® Champion award’ worth an additional $20,000. Keep in mind that you can only apply to one category and you’ll need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to qualify. 7 x $15,000 Covering each of the categories: Health Arts Education Agriculture Tourism Women in Regional Business Indigenous Business | $15,000 per category and an additional $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) – General Stream (WA) | The RMF General stream provides grant funding support to build, expand or upgrade plastics, tyre and paper and cardboard waste processing infrastructure. This aims to address gaps in WA’s waste recycling, reprocessing and remanufacturing capacity to handle the COAG waste export bans. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation administers the RMF via competitive grant funding rounds, through two funding streams known as: 1. RMF Plastics Technology 2. RMF General ‒ plastics, tyres, paper and cardboard. | Total Funding Pool $35M | Round 2 Now Closed for 2023 |
| Social Justice Grants – Grants to End Homelessness | The Mercy Foundation Grants to End Homelessness are available for seeding initiatives, services, projects, advocacy and research that will contribute to the goal of ending homelessness by supporting permanent housing, housing first and permanent supportive housing solutions. | Between $5,000-$60,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Youth Engagement Grants Program | The WA Youth Engagement Grants Program supports initiatives and projects that promote and empower young people aged 10 to 25 years. Youth engagement initiatives and projects that promote and empower young people will be prioritised. In particular, projects that support, inform, and build capacity of young people. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Broome Pride Sponsorship 2024 | The Broome Pride Community Sponsorship program is designed for Broome based organisations to access sponsorship for projects that align with Broome Pride Inc values of “One Community”. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Youth Engagement Grants Program | Funding for local governments and community service organisations to implement projects that engage young people to help achieve positive outcomes for young people in the community. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for short-term, one-off activities or initiatives of up to six months’ duration, and up to $10,000 for longer term, community-wide, strategic initiatives. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Volunteer Week (NVW) Grants – Volunteering WA | National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers and celebrates their significant contribution to communities across the country. Learn more about National Volunteer Week. Volunteering WA, with generous support from Lotterywest, is offering volunteer involving organisations across Western Australia the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $1,500 to organise an event or activity which recognises and thanks volunteers during National Volunteer Week (Monday 20 – Sunday 26 May 2024). | Up to $1,500 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities (Large Grants) | The Rebuilding Regional Communities stream runs in parallel with our Bushfire Recovery and Small & Vital streams within our flagship Strengthening Rural Communities program. Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that assist communities to recover from and adapt to the impacts of the COVID pandemic. | Now Closed for 2024 | |
| Sport and Recreation Events Funding | Providing financial support to assist sport and active recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver sport and mass participation events in Western Australia. The Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program comprises 3 components: Event Projects — 2 types of event projects are supported: Event planning — development of a strategic events plan/business case to identify future sport and/or active recreation events that could be hosted in WA. Event tender bid — development of well researched and high-quality bids for submission to a sport and/or active recreation events tender process. Event Hosting – 2 levels of events are supported: National and international level — conducting a one off, stand-alone event, carnival or championship that has been identified as the pinnacle of the activity calendar of events and/or competition series for the sport. Mass participation events — conducting a one-off event that is open to the general public, without the need to qualify to participate, and requires support to grow participation numbers (minimum of 100 participants). Country Sport Enrichment Scheme — 2 types of event initiatives are supported in regional WA: International, national and state league level — conduct international, national and/or new opportunities to conduct state league competitions in regional WA. Sport development opportunities — delivery of sport development initiatives around a high-level event/competition in regional WA by utilising elite athletes and/or other key personnel to assist. | Event project: Up to $15,000 Event Hosting: Up to $50,000 Country Sport Enrichment Scheme: Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Broome International Airport Community Grants program | The Broome International Airport Community Grants Program, we’re encouraging all local community and sporting groups to apply. As part of our unwavering commitment to support the Broome community, this initiative aims to empower and uplift local projects that make a positive impact. If you have a community project that aligns with our mission, we invite you to apply for a BIA Community Grant. Together, let’s create a stronger and more vibrant Broome. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Horizon Power Community Partnerships | Horizon Power supporting regional WA communities and partnering on great initiatives. Are you making a difference in regional WA communities? If your initiative impacts local communities in any of our service areas, please apply. If registered as a not-for-profit organisation, community group or local government authority based in our service area. Events, equipment, fit out or short term initiatives that support good community health and well-being. – Support good health and well-being in communities. – Contribute to the community and have clear community outcomes – Are aligned to at least one of our four guiding principles – Are accessible for all and free, or very low cost to attend – Provide equipment/fit out for organisations delivering initiatives in regional WA – Are time limited (not ongoing) | From $1,000 to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Driving Access and Equity grants | The Driving Access and Equity Program is a WA State Government initiative that invests in organisations and projects to help disadvantaged learner drivers, particularly those in regional Western Australia, get their driver’s licence. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| RAF Project Grants | Project Grants support regional and remote communities, and individual artists to create high quality arts projects that develop partnerships and networks, broaden community engagement and increase employment and professional development opportunities. Funding can cover artist, arts worker and cultural adviser fees, travel, accommodation, materials, venue, equipment hire and insurance. Activity in all art forms including visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, music, multi-media and cultural projects including recording and preservation of language & stories are eligible. The Project Fund offers two funding categories: Individual – Up to $15,000. This is available to individual artists or arts workers from regional and remote Western Australia. Community – Up to $30,000. This is available to not-for-profit organisations or local governments from regional and remote Western Australia. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Festivals Australia | Festivals Australia funds high-quality arts projects that invite community participation and audience engagement. Projects can include but are not limited to a parade, performance, workshop, installation or exhibition. The aim is to give community members living in regional or remote Australia the chance to participate in or attend an arts experience at a festival, or a significant one-off community celebration. | Total Funding Pool $1.4M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Development Fund | The Community Development Fund (CDF) invests in events, projects and initiatives within the Shire of Broome that deliver long term social or economic benefits to the local community. Funding is available for organisations that meet CDF objectives and have secured 50 per cent of the project costs from other sources. Stream 1 – Community projects seeking a funding contribution of $500 to $10,000 Stream 2 – Events seeking a funding contribution of $10,000 to $40,000 Stream 3 – PEARL events seeking a funding contribution of more than $40,000 | Stream 1 and 2 Between $500 and $40,000 Stream 3 over $40,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Shed Development Programme (NSDP) | The NSDP is open to all Men’s Sheds in Australia and is a competitive grants programme. It allows Men’s Sheds and organisations supporting a Men’s Shed to better respond to the local needs of their community. Men’s Sheds can apply for financial support across the following funding categories: Category 1 Health, Wellbeing and Events $8,000maximum Category 2 Shed Improvements $8,000 maximum Category 3 Tool and Equipment $5,000 maximum Category 4 Mental Health, Wellbeing and Events $8,000 maximum Category 5 Defibrillators $2,250 maximum Category 1 to 4: Applications close 23 February 2024 Category 5 (defibrillator): Applications close 22 March 2024 Applicants can apply for funding under each Category, however, the total funding to each successful applicant for categories 1 to 4 will not exceed $10,000. Purchase of defibrillators under category 5 may be applied for in addition to funding under categories 1 to 4. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program | Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program will boost support for communities across remote, rural and regional Australia to improve resilience, environmental sustainability and liveability through the power of connection. Open to not-for-profit community organisations that are providing access to information, technology, education and facilities to support their communities to embrace new technologies and ways of working to build social capital and digital capability. The program seeks to foster: > Resilient communities that are well prepared and socially connected when disaster strikes with the ability to renew and recover together; > Sustainable communities that are diverse and inclusive, planning for the health, wellbeing, and prosperity of their people and the planet; and > Liveable communities that have digital capability, and help to equip individuals with the skills to live, learn and work in a digital society. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Sporting & Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) – Small Grants Round | CSRFF program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. | For Projects Between $7,500-$300,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund – Small Grants | The purpose of the program is to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation. The program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. | Between $7,500-$500,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| National Road Safety Action Grants Program (NRSAGP) | The NRSAGP provides non-infrastructure grants to deliver the Australia Government’s implementation of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25 priorities through five funding streams: 1. Community Education and Awareness, including workplace road safety 2. Vulnerable Road Users 3. First Nations road safety 4. Technology and Innovation 5. Research and Data The NRSAGP will be delivered as a merit-based, open grant opportunity. Applications are now open for the Community Education and Awareness, including workplace road safety and Vulnerable road users focus areas. Applications for the remaining three focus areas will open at a later time. | Between $20,000-$1.5M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Kimberley Community Grants – Water Corporation | Available to not-for-profit organisations and schools for projects that support and empower local communities in the Kimberley. The Scheme is designed to create opportunities for people in the Kimberley. Individuals and local communities come together to deliver valuable initiatives that foster creativity, innovation and well-being. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Play Our Way program | The Australian Government is providing $200 million for the Play Our Way program. The program will run over 3 years from 2024–25 to 2026–27. The program will provide funding for local solutions and improvements that address participation barriers faced by women and girls. The following types of organisations can apply for funding through a competitive grant opportunity: – local governments – community organisations – not-for-profit organisations – sporting organisations. Successful organisations will use the grants to: – provide safe, inclusive, quality and sustainable facilities, equipment and initiatives – help women and girls to remain involved in sport and physical activity for life. | Funding pool $2m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| NAB Foundation – Community Grant | The NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to $25,000 for local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters. Australian communities are being hit harder by natural disasters more often. It takes many hands to get communities back up and running after a disaster and to build resilience for the next one. | $1,000 to $25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Animal Welfare Grant Program | The aim of Animal Welfare Grant Program is to improve the welfare of companion animals and wildlife through grants for not-for-profit activities that foster or rehome pets, rehabilitate wildlife, or provide low cost or free animal health and veterinary services. These grants recognise that companion animals play a significant role in the lives of Western Australians and are an example of the government’s continued commitment to improving the welfare of animals in WA. Interested parties may include, but are not necessarily restricted to: – Animal shelters – Wildlife carers, rescue groups and rehabilitation centres – Companion animal foster care and rescue networks – Veterinary clinics, universities and local governments who provide low cost or free services in relation to desexing, microchipping and the provision of veterinary care. | $2,000 to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Mable Community Grants: Funding Accessible and Inclusive Projects | Four grants of $10,000 each are available in 2024 for projects that champion independence and inclusion for people with disability and older people. | $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants – Round 2 | Charge Up Workplace Grants are designed to make it easier and more cost effective for small to medium enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities to install EV charging equipment at their workplace. The EV chargers can be installed in the car park at your workplace or depot to be used by employees, fleet vehicles and visitors to ‘charge up at work’. Eligible businesses can also install them for use by customers to ‘charge up at play’ – for example, at a tourist destination, café, recreation centre or winery. Grants in round one fund the following for up to 4 EV chargers per site (for a maximum of 5 sites): > 50% of the purchase cost of level 2 (7 to 22 kW) EV chargers chosen from an approved list > 50% of installation costs (Funding caps of $5,000 per site apply in the Greater Perth area and $10,000 per site apply in regional and remote areas) > 75% of the cost of a 2-year EV charger software subscription. Both the software platform and software supplier must be on the approved list. Hardware and software must be from the approved list. If not, applications will be ineligible. Round 2 includes both AC chargers (7 to 22kW) and DC chargers (25kW to 350kW in size). | Total Funding up to $12.5M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Stewardship Grant | The Community Stewardship Grants are an initiative of the Western Australian Government managed though the State NRM Program at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The grants are designed to facilitate the conservation and sustainable management of the State’s natural resources by supporting local community groups to undertake stewardship of natural resources in their local area. Community Stewardship Grants are available annually to support community-based projects that serve to protect and restore the local environment, enabling local community groups to undertake stewardship of natural resources in their local area. | Small grants between $1,000 – $50,000 Large Grants between $50,001 – $450,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Litter Grants | Applications have opened for the Keep Australia Beautiful Council’s (KABC) latest round of Community Litter Grants, providing financial support to communities and organisations with projects aimed at addressing local litter problems. | Up to $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| About | The Honda Foundation | The Honda Foundation acts as a charitable trust, providing financial assistance to charities and organisations doing amazing work across a range of social and environmental issues. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Community Tree Grants | The Trees for Bees Community Tree Grants support the planting of bee-friendly trees in extended gardens, community-owned land, school grounds, sporting club precincts and urban corridors. | Up to $500 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Women’s Grants for a Stronge | The Women’s Grants for Stronger Future 2024-25 Program consists of four separate grant application opportunities: Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Annual Grants Program DOCG202434137 – Grants valued at up to $10,000 (exc. GST) for one-off initiatives. Advertised through the Department of Communities grants website at Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au). Applications for this grant opportunity to be submitted via email at grants@communities.wa.gov.au Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Pilot Projects Grants Program DOCG202439175 – Grants valued between $20,000 (exc. GST) to $50,000 (exc. GST) for pilot projects with a duration of up to two years, that target one or more of the four priority areas of Stronger Together. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted via the related Tender box on Tenders WA. Please see Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au) for a link. Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Women Led Economic Initiatives Grants Program DOCG202439177 – Grants valued between $50,000 (exc. GST) to $100,000 (exc. GST) targeted at supporting women-led, community-based initiatives that focus on driving economic gender equality. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted via the related Tender box on Tenders WA. Please see Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au) for a link. Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2024-25 – Safety and Justice Grants Program DOCG202439179 – Grants valued between $100,000 (exc. GST) to $250,000 (exc. GST) to fund projects that work towards the primary prevention of violence against women, with a focus on sexual violence and aligning with the Safety and Justice priority area of Stronger Together. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted via the related Tender box on Tenders WA. Please see Department of Communities Grants Programs (www.wa.gov.au) for a link. | Up to $10,000 and Between $20,000 and $250.000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Horizon Power Community Partnerships | Horizon Power supporting regional WA communities and partnering on great initiatives. Are you making a difference in regional WA communities? If your initiative impacts local communities in any of our service areas, please apply. If registered as a not-for-profit organisation, community group or local government authority based in our service area. Events, equipment, fit out or short term initiatives that support good community health and well-being. Support good health and well-being in communities. Contribute to the community and have clear community outcomes Are aligned to at least one of our four guiding principles Are accessible for all and free, or very low cost to attend Provide equipment/fit out for organisations delivering initiatives in regional WA Are time limited (not ongoing) | $1,000 up to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Prelude FLNG Communities Fund | Shell Australia | The Communities Fund provides grants of up to $20,000 to eligible community organisations and not-for-profits based in the Broome Shire. Shell is proud to support local community groups that help to build strong, thriving societies in the Broome Shire. Shell’s Prelude FLNG Communities Fund supports local communities in proximity to Shell’s transit to the Prelude facility, with a particular focus on those within the Shire of Broome. Financial grants of up to $20,000 are available for community organisations and not-for-profit organisations to deliver community projects in these areas. The fund focuses on activities that contribute to one or more of the following areas: Regional liveability and sustainable communities Supporting stronger first nations Education and training | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Competition – ABC Heywire | Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition from the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22 in regional, rural and remote Australia. Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best! If you need help deciding what to write about or how to start writing your story, you can take part in an online Heywire Storytelling workshop – visit https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition to find out more. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Stan Perron Charitable Foundation – Community Grants | Stan Perron’s Charitable Foundation, giving was always focused heavily on children and younger people – especially in relation to health, medical research and those younger members of the community living with disability. The Foundation provides funds for iconic cultural and arts organisations in Western Australia, recognising the importance these kinds of activities play in the enrichment of our community. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Small Grants Program | The Small Grants program supports projects proposed by individuals and or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs. Funding open to projects that directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community. | Up to $750 | Now Closed for 2024 |
Businesses
| Grant | Details | Amount | Closing |
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| Industry Growth Program | The Australian Government has officially opened the $392 million Industry Growth Program to help start-ups and small businesses commercialise and grow their companies. The Industry Growth Program includes: the delivery of advisory services by a national network of expert business growth and commercialisation advisers that will provide guidance on seeking investment, market testing, business models, and networking. the delivery of matched grant funding ranging from $50,000 to $5 million to eligible startups and innovative SMEs. Supporting projects under National Reconstruction Fund priority areas, the Industry Growth Program will help expand the pipeline of businesses working to transform and diversify Australia’s economy. | Funding Pool $392M | Open – or until all funds are allocated. |
| International Partnerships in Critical Minerals | This program will support early to mid-stage critical minerals projects that contribute to building end-to-end supply chains with Australia’s international partners in the critical minerals sector. The program contributes to the implementation of the Australian Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy which outlines Australia’s bilateral and multi-lateral approach to partnerships in the sector. Activities to be funded include pilot plants, feasibility studies, capacity expansions, scoping work for infrastructure upgrades and research and development (R&D) collaboration. These activities must be substantially undertaken in Australia and produce or are planning to produce critical mineral(s) as listed in Australia’s Critical Minerals List on the Department of Industry, Science and Resources website. Project activities must occur between the post-exploration and final investment decision stages of your project. | $2m to $20m | Opened 14-FEB-24 for up to 2 years |
| Local capability fund: standards compliance round | The Standards Compliance Round provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to engaging external expertise to carry out the implementation and third-party certification of the following national and international standards: > ISO 9001 – Quality management standards to help work more efficiently and reduce product failures; > ISO 14001 – Environmental management standard to help reduce environmental impacts, reduce waste and be more sustainable; > ISO 45001 – Health and safety standards to help reduce accidents in the workplace; > ISO 27001 – IT security standards to help keep sensitive information secure; > ISO 50001 – Energy management standards to help reduce energy consumption; > AS/NZS 5131 – Steel industry compliance standards to help improve the integrity of structural steelwork; and > ISO 13485:2016 – Medical devices – Quality management systems – requirements for regulatory purposes. The level of funding support under the Standard Compliance Round is 75% of eligible activity costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $20,000 per successful applicant. | Up to $20,000 | Opened 26-JUL-24 Closes when all funds are committed |
| Seedlab Australia Program – Round 11 | Seedlab Australia is a national Incubator and Accelerator program for Australian and New Zealand producers of value-added food, non-alcoholic drinks, and sustainably produced personal and home care products. We’ll help you get your products and businesses retail ready. Our part-time, live online 6 week Incubator, and 4 month Accelerator programs are run by trusted, global experts with real world experience. We’ll support you to produce and pitch consumer products that meet more needs, and have truly unique selling points that consumers value. Seedlab Australia supports startups, small and medium-sized businesses that are not currently supplying national supermarkets. | Not Specified | 17-JAN-25 |
| Children’s Program Production | Screen Australia aims to support the creation of a diverse slate of quality, innovative, original, culturally significant small-screen storytelling that resonates with contemporary audiences. Contact an Investment Manager: Before applying to Screen Australia for production funding, it is essential that you contact an Investment Manager to discuss your project. | Up to $2M | 06-FEB-25 |
| General Drama Production | Screen Australia aims to support the creation of a diverse slate of quality, innovative, original, culturally significant small-screen storytelling that resonates with contemporary audiences. Contact an Investment Manager: Before applying to Screen Australia for production funding, it is essential that you contact an Investment Manager to discuss y | Up to $2M | 06-FEB-25 |
| Australian Small Business Champion Awards | The Australian Small Business Champion Awards is a prestigious and comprehensive program that supports and recognises small businesses across Australia. Two Entrepreneur categories will be presented: Small Business Champion Entrepreneur (Over 30 years) Young Small Business Champion Entrepreneur (30 years and under) The Awards Criteria AND Entrepreneur Awards Criteria must be completed for judges to be able to assess each application. | Not Specified | 10-FEB-25 |
| Community Development Grants Programme | The programme supports needed infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable local and regional economies. The intended outcomes of the program are: • to construct and/or upgrade facilities to provide long term improvements in social and economic viability of local communities • to create jobs in the delivery of projects and ongoing use of the infrastructure • to improve social amenity, increased health and wellbeing and social cohesion by utilisation of the infrastructure by community groups. | Not Specified | 30-JUN-26 |
| Workforce Australia’s Self-Employment Assistance | Self Employment Assistance is a larger and revised version of the NEIS program which aims to promote self-employment through a range of activities. Self Employment Assistance provides a range of services for current and aspiring business owners that allows people to choose the support that best fits their needs to run a successful small business. | Eligible participants may access every available offering or pick and choose which service is right for them | Ongoing |
| Landing Pad Program for Start-ups | Help export-ready Australian tech businesses to expand globally and find international investors. Landing Pads provide market-ready Australian startups and scaleups with access to some of the world’s most renowned hubs including San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Shanghai, Berlin and Singapore. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Current Industry Growth Program: Early-Stage Commercialisation | he objective of the early-stage commercialisation grants is to help businesses to undertake the steps necessary to establish the commercialise viability of an innovative product, process or service, including steps to undertake feasibility and proof-of-concept through to prototyping. These Early-Stage Commercialisation grants can be used to undertake projects and business activities that progress a business toward the following outcomes: improve the commercialisation capabilities of participating businesses further develop innovative products, processes or services in preparation for commercialisation (e.g. prototypes, early testing) improve capability to seek and attract investment for the participating business. | $50,000 to $250,000 | Ongoing |
| Industry Growth Program | The Australian Government has officially opened the $392 million Industry Growth Program to help start-ups and small businesses commercialise and grow their companies. The Industry Growth Program includes: the delivery of advisory services by a national network of expert business growth and commercialisation advisers that will provide guidance on seeking investment, market testing, business models, and networking. the delivery of matched grant funding ranging from $50,000 to $5 million to eligible startups and innovative SMEs. Supporting projects under National Reconstruction Fund priority areas, the Industry Growth Program will help expand the pipeline of businesses working to transform and diversify Australia’s economy. | $50,000 to $250,000 and $100,000 to $5 million | Not Specified |
| National Housing Infrastructure Facility Critical Infrastructure (NHIF CI) | The National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF) is a $1 billion facility that provides financing for: 1. Eligible housing enabling critical infrastructure projects that will unlock new housing supply, particularly social and affordable housing 2. From 23 November 2022, new social or affordable housing. The NHIF offers concessional loans, grants and, in certain limited cases, equity finance to help support critical housing-enabling infrastructure. To be eligible for financing, an applicant must demonstrate that without NHFIC financing, the project would be unlikely to proceed, likely to proceed only at a much later date, or with a lesser impact on new housing (particularly social or affordable housing). As part of the Federal Government’s 2022 budget commitments, the remit of the National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF) has been widened, making up to $575 million available to invest in new social or affordable housing projects in addition to financing housing-enabling infrastructure. | Total Funding Pool $5.75M | Not Specified |
| New Industries Fund: X-TEND WA Innovation Ecosystem Support | The X-TEND WA Program is a competitive grants program, funded under the New Industries Fund, which is designed to build capability and capacity within our innovation community. Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI) is seeking applications which deliver initiatives that assist, support and grow the WA Innovation Ecosystem. This may take the form of educational forums, mentoring, ideation, incubator, accelerator, scale up and investor ready programs, co-working spaces, recurring events and innovation hubs. Initiatives will be delivered over 12 months. JTSI will accept applications from entities, with a proven track record of success that can deliver activities in one or two of the following streams: 1. Entrepreneurial education 2. Investor Education 3. Broader ecosystem support A 1:1 co-investment is preferred in this process. However, it is recognised that some vital initiatives may not be able to attract this level of co-investment. As such partial or nonmatched co-funding applications may be considered and evaluated on a case by case basis where a demonstrated market need is shown and at JTSI’s absolute discretion. | Up to $100,000 – Co-Investment encouraged and preferred. | Open until all funds are allocated. |
| Advancing Renewables Program (ARP) | The Advancing Renewables Program (ARP) is continuously open for applications that address our investment focus areas to: 1. Optimise the transition to renewable electricity 2. Commercialise clean hydrogen 3. Support the transition to low emissions metals An amendment has been made to the Advancing Renewables Program Guidelines (section 3.3) to ensure ARENA is funding projects and activities that assist the Government accelerate priority technologies to achieve stretch goals identified in the First Low Emissions Technology Statement – 2020. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) | The NRF will provide finance for projects that diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy. The NRF will provide finance to projects in priority areas to leverage Australia’s natural and competitive strengths. The NRF will provide a range of finance options including: > loans > equity investment > guarantees. The NRF will diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy through targeted investments in the following priority areas: 1. renewables and low emissions technologies 2. medical science 3. transport 4. value-add in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors 5. value-add in resources 6. defence capability 7. enabling capabilities. | Total Funding Pool $15B | Ongoing |
| RAC Sponsorships | RAC supports initiatives that help advocate their mobility agenda, or provide their members with relevant opportunities to enjoy activities and benefits that are uniquely West Australian. Initiatives need to align with sponsorship program which can be found in sponsorship guidelines. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Primary Industries Workers Regional Travel & Accommodation Support Scheme | The Primary Industries Workers Regional Travel and Accommodation Support Scheme will provide targeted assistance to farming, fisheries and food processing businesses in regional areas experiencing labour shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| Major Events Funding | Tourism WA sponsor a range of major events that bring interstate and international visitors to WA and have the potential to generate significant broadcast coverage around Australia and the world. These range from sporting and arts events to culinary and cultural events, for locals and visitors to enjoy. | Not Specified | Ongoing |
| English Family Foundation – Igniter Fund | Under this grant program the English Family Foundation are seeking to support Australian social enterprise changemakers who are finding new and innovative solutions to tackle the most pressing issues within their local communities and who are now looking to build capacity to overcome the challenges of taking their concept to scale to be impact investment ready. | Up to $50,000 | Ongoing |
| Community Grants Program | This program aims to empower culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in Western Australia to design, deliver and partner on projects that address their needs. Grants are available in three categories; Festivals, Community Capacity, and Strategic Projects. | Up to $30,000 | Ongoing |
| The Roddenberry Catalyst Fund | Big, Bold Ideas for a Better Future. The Catalyst Fund makes grants between $2,500–$15,000 to anyone, anywhere in the world who has an early-stage idea or project that addresses pressing global challenges. | Between $2,500-$15,000 | Ongoing |
| Lotterywest Grants | Lotterywest can provide support to projects or activities that contribute to an outcome in the Community Investment Framework. The grant request must also have a clear community benefit. | Up to $15,000 | Ongoing |
| E-Waste Infrastructure Grants – Round 2 | The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation will administer $10 million in grant funding over the next two years through a series of competitive grant rounds. Projects funded will increase e-waste collection, storage, reuse, reprocessing and recycling capacity and capability under two streams: Stream 1: E-waste collection, storage and/or reuse grants Collection and storage projects include fixed or semi-permanent e-waste infrastructure. Equipment that assists with the reuse of e-waste. Funding is available for new or upgraded facilities to increase capability and capacity to manage and store e-waste before reuse or onward reprocessing. Maximum grant amount is $250,000. Stream 2: E-waste reprocessing infrastructure grants Projects that increase capacity and capability in the state’s e-waste management network and include equipment purchase and installation and new or upgraded infrastructure for e-waste reprocessing and recycling. Maximum grant amount is $2 million. | Total Funding Pool $10M Stream 1 Up to $250,000 Stream 2 Up to $2M | Now closed for 2024 |
| Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Round 2 | The Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Round 1 will support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency. These upgrades will enable industries to reduce their energy use and manage energy cost volatility in the long term. This grant opportunity is for small and medium sized businesses with an employee headcount of 1 to 199 employees. | Between $10,000-$25,000 cover up to 100% eligible costs | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Saving Native Species – Grants for game changers for threatened species | The objective of the grant opportunity is to develop new tools to mitigate the impact of broad-scale threats on threatened species (Target 19, Action Plan). The grant opportunity will deliver this objective by funding innovative approaches (such as new methods, tools, technologies, or products) where the proof of concept has already been completed and there is an identified path to using this innovation for conservation threat abatement within Australia. This funding will deliver benefits to biodiversity, in particular the proposed projects to be funded must identify one or more key threatening processes under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) that will be abated or partially abated by the project. | Up to $3M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Coles Nuture Fund | Coles launched the $50 million Nurture Fund in April 2015 to help Australian food and liquor producers innovate and grow. Australian producers can apply for a grant of up to $500,000 to help them develop new market-leading products, technologies and processes. | Up to $500,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 25 | Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations, supporting businesses and researchers to work together on solving Australia’s economic, environmental and social challenges. Grant applications are open to all industry sectors, including projects that align with the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas: • resources • agriculture • forestry and fisheries • transport • medical science • renewables and low emission technologies • defence capability • enabling capabilities. There is no specified limit to funding for each CRC. However, the number of CRC Grants we fund in each selection round depends on the applications received and available funding. Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| International Partnerships in Critical Minerals | The International Partnerships in Critical Minerals Program provides critical minerals business up to $20 million in funding to grow end-to-end supply chains with Australia’s international partners. This program will support early to mid-stage critical minerals projects that contribute to building end-to-end supply chains with Australia’s international partners in the critical minerals sector. The program contributes to the implementation of the Australian Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy which outlines Australia’s bilateral and multi-lateral approach to partnerships in the sector. Activities to be funded include pilot plants, feasibility studies, capacity expansions, scoping work for infrastructure upgrades and research and development (R&D) collaboration. | $2m to $20m | Round 1 Now Closed for 2024 |
| Access Asia Business Grants – Round 6 | The Access Asia Business Grant (AABG) aims to support Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations to advance their export and trade in new Asian markets and contribute to WA’s economic diversification. It is a key initiative under Western Australia’s Asian Engagement Strategy 2019-2030 – Our future with Asia designed to strengthen the local business sector’s Asia business capability. Grants will assist recipients to engage in activities that enable them to: – adopt new business models to expand market share – scope new supply or value chains – develop export plans – develop export plans that manage COVID-19 implications – develop new partnerships through specialist in-market support and services – increase innovation in logistics and supply chain models – scope new e-commerce models and digital platforms – gather in-market intelligence to capture new opportunities – develop new marketing collateral for Asian markets. key initiative under Western Australia’s Asian Engagement Strategy 2019-2030 – Our future with Asia. | Up to $30,000 Funding pool $360,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Maitri Research Grants Program 2024 | Appreciation of the India business opportunity remains underdeveloped in Australia, as does an appreciation of the new modalities of doing business that will succeed with India.? Moving beyond the traditional buyer-seller mould, new opportunities exist for: co-investment in Australia and India, commercialised knowledge sharing and joint efforts to capture value chains and target markets in Australia, India and third markets. There are also immense opportunities to commercialise Australian research and IP with Indian partners. The Maitri Research Grants are valued at $1.25 million across two streams, promoting: new forms of industry collaboration; and accelerated commercialisation of research. The grants will fund research describing opportunities and challenges of navigating Indian markets and highlighting the successful strategies deployed by businesses and other entities to facilitate commercial success. Grants will also support the creative and effective dissemination of knowledge created to Australian businesses and other relevant parties. | Up to $300,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Renewables and Low Emissions Round – Feasibility grant | Seeking innovative solutions for government policy and service delivery challenges. The three challenges in this round of BRII focus on renewables and low emissions practices. The challenges are: – Increasing energy efficiency of commercial fishing operations. – Powering safe drinking water for Australian First Nations remote communities. – Alternative packaging for premium Australian wine. These challenges support the Government’s Net Zero commitment and the National Reconstruction Fund priority area of renewables and low emissions technologies. There will be two grant opportunities as part of this program: Stage 1 – Feasibility grant opportunity The purpose of the Feasibility grant is to test the technical and commercial viability of your proposed solutions. Stage 2 – Proof of Concept grant opportunity The purpose of the Proof of Concept grant is to support you to build on your Feasibility project and produce working prototypes or demonstrations. | $50,000 to $100,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Round 2 | The Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Round 2 will support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency. These upgrades will enable industries to reduce their energy use, manage energy cost volatility in the long term and contribute to Australia’s target of a 43% reduction on 2005 emission levels by 2030. | $10,000 to $25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Mable Community Grants: Funding Accessible and Inclusive Projects | Four grants of $10,000 each are available in 2024 for projects that champion independence and inclusion for people with disability and older people. | $10,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Charge Up Workplace Grants – Round 2 | Charge Up Workplace Grants are designed to make it easier and more cost effective for small to medium enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities to install EV charging equipment at their workplace. The EV chargers can be installed in the car park at your workplace or depot to be used by employees, fleet vehicles and visitors to ‘charge up at work’. Eligible businesses can also install them for use by customers to ‘charge up at play’ – for example, at a tourist destination, café, recreation centre or winery. Grants in round one fund the following for up to 4 EV chargers per site (for a maximum of 5 sites): > 50% of the purchase cost of level 2 (7 to 22 kW) EV chargers chosen from an approved list > 50% of installation costs (Funding caps of $5,000 per site apply in the Greater Perth area and $10,000 per site apply in regional and remote areas) > 75% of the cost of a 2-year EV charger software subscription. Both the software platform and software supplier must be on the approved list. Hardware and software must be from the approved list. If not, applications will be ineligible. Round 2 includes both AC chargers (7 to 22kW) and DC chargers (25kW to 350kW in size). | Total Funding Pool $12.5M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) – Round 3 | The Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) is a grants program funding the delivery of ‘place-based’ telecommunications infrastructure projects to improve digital connectivity across regional, rural and remote Australia. Round 3 of the program also includes funding for the delivery of projects to address mobile black spots. Round 3 of the Program has up to $160 million (GST exclusive) of funding available, across two streams: > A $110 million Regional Connectivity Solutions stream for place-based solutions that deliver new or upgraded broadband services or upgraded mobile services; an > A $50 million Mobile Black Spot Solutions stream that deliver New Handheld Coverage to regional, rural and remote Australia. | Total Funding Pool $170M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| ING Good Finds Social Enterprise Grant | The purpose of ING Good Finds Social Enterprise Grants is to help increase your capacity for impact through an up-front investment you otherwise might not be able to fund through your business. A growth opportunity that will help increase your enterprise’s social or environmental impact could include: the purchase of new machinery or equipment funding for research and development for a new product redesigning your packaging or brand launching into a new market attending a key international trade show taking advantage of a speaking engagement funding a proof of concept or trial. | $10,000 to $25,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Lower Carbon Grants Program – Gorgon Fund | The Lower Carbon Grants Program – Gorgon Fund will fund large, transformational research and innovation activity across industries, technology platforms and regions that support practical and effective decarbonisation solutions. The Western Australian Government is committed to diversifying and decarbonising the State’s economy, with a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. | Funding Pool $40m | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Regional Economic Grant (RED) Grant Program – Round 7 | Delivered locally by the State’s nine Regional Development Commissions, up to $250,000 per grant is available for individual projects that contribute to increasing or sustaining jobs, expanding or diversifying industry, developing skills or capability, increasing business productivity and attracting new investment to the regions. The grants will boost investment in local regional projects that contribute to population and economic growth initiatives and innovation pilots, and importantly, are driven by the community. The RED Grants for the Kimberley are delivered by the Kimberley Development Commission with support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). | Up to $250,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 1 | This program will provide joint (consortia) collaborations with funding to develop solutions or a component(s) that contribute(s) to a solution for market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies. | $100,000 to $500,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program – Round 6 | The Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program supports small businesses across regional and metropolitan WA to access expert advice to build resilience and sustainability, competitiveness, scale and export preparedness into their operations. Western Australian food and beverage manufacturing and processing businesses can apply for up to two vouchers to access expert advice across five categories of professional services. Vouchers will be offered on a competitive application basis to support contracting professional consultancy services in one or more of the following five categories: 1. Business planning; 2. Manufacturing for business growth; 3. Sales and marketing; 4. Financial health; 5. Environmental sustainability and social responsibility. More information on these categories can be found in the Guidelines | Up to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| New Industries Fund: X-TEND WA Program Grants | The X-TEND WA Program funds organisations that deliver innovator and/or investor educational programs that support the development of entrepreneurs and stimulate private investment in innovative projects in Western Australia. Applications must deliver activities in one or 2 of the following streams: 1. entrepreneurial education 2. investor education 3. Heath and Life Sciences capability building They may take the form of educational forums, workshops, mentoring, and incubator and accelerator programs. | Up to $100,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Local Capability Fund (LCF) – Kimberley Round | The objective of this round is to provide funding support to Kimberley businesses to enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products, services and works to state or local government agencies, the Australian Government and the private sector. The fund can be used for expenses such as: > making improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and equipment > training > meeting pre-qualification requirements for supply-chain entry > buying and upgrading essential equipment > engaging consultants to advise on matters including occupational health and safety, marketing, finance and cybersecurity > planning improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and | Up to $20,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Local capability fund: supplying key projects | The Supplying Key Projects Round provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their business capability and capacity to supply to major Western Australian State or Local Government agencies, the Australian Government and the private sector. The focus of this round will be on assisting SMEs supplying to projects in these priority sectors: > Energy (oil and gas renewables) > Mining > Civil construction > Defence > Marine The level of funding support under the Supplying Key Projects Round is 50% of eligible costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $50,000 per successful a | Up to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Local capability fund: Aboriginal business round | The Aboriginal Business Round provides funding support to Aboriginal Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their business capability and capacity to supply to major Western Australian State or Local Government agencies, the Australian Government and the private sector. The level of funding support under the Aboriginal Business Round is 50% of eligible costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $50,000 per successful applicant. | Up to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| New Industries Fund: Innovation Booster Grant | The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive funding grant, designed to provide WA-based startups and small businesses with the financial boost needed to access professional skills, services or knowledge, to advance their innovative idea, project or commercial activity in Western Australia. The WA Government recognises that innovative startups and small businesses have great ideas, but taking these ideas and turning them into new and sustainable business opportunities with real commercial outcomes can be difficult. | Funding pool $25.8 million | Now Closed for 2024 |
Awards & Scholarships
| Award/Scholarship | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telstra Business Awards | The Telstra Best of Business Awards offer seven core categories and a national-level category, Progressing Australia. Each category reflects a theme essential to advancing Australia. If you’re a small and medium-sized business whose diverse expertise is helping shape Australia in different ways, you can enter across multiple categories. Building Communities Recognising businesses working to make a positive impact on culture and society so people from all walks of life can thrive as part of a supportive community. Championing Health For businesses focussed on innovative solutions, improving health outcomes for every Australian. Embracing Innovation Rewarding businesses innovating with technology to develop solutions for challenges faced by modern Australia. Promoting Sustainability For businesses reducing their environmental impact by driving sustainable change within their industry for a cleaner and healthier planet. Outstanding Growth For businesses achieving significant growth and contributing to building a more resilient Australian economy. Accelerating Women For businesses actively challenging exclusion and inequality to create meaningful and lasting equity for women. Indigenous Excellence For Indigenous-led, owned and operated businesses succeeding through entrepreneurialism, innovation and inspiring the next generation of all Australians. Any business with less than 200 employees in Australia can enter the awards in categories that best suit them. Progressing Australia This category will highlight businesses that are best responding to the most pressing issues the nation faces. This year’s topic is Local Leadership – championing small businesses who are excelling in their role of building a thriving community of the future. This comes after 96 per cent of consumers said they considered small businesses an important part of their community. | Not Specified | Accept Nominations Year Round |
| Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships- Round 2 | Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships support new undergraduate and postgraduate teaching students to meet the costs of their study in exchange for teaching in government schools or government-run early learning settings for a period of time after graduating from their degree. Scholarships of up to $40,000 per student are available for full-time undergraduate initial teacher education (ITE) students ($10,000 per year for a four-year qualification) and up to $20,000 for full-time postgraduate ITE students ($10,000 per year for a two‑year- qualification). Applications are strongly encouraged from school leavers and career changers who meet the eligibility criteria and who are high-achieving students (with an ATAR of 80 or above or equivalent academic result), First Nations peoples, people for whom English is an additional language or dialect, people with disability, people from regional, rural or remote locations, mid-career professionals or people from low socio-economic backgrounds, who aspire to a rewarding career in teaching. | Up to $40,000 | Round 2 Opens late 2024/early 2025 |
| Women’s Leadership Development Scholarships | Partial scholarships of $1,000-$5,000 are available to help women in select industries participate in our world-class leadership courses. To encourage more women to increase their impact at work and step into leadership roles, WLA is offering scholarships for four leadership development courses: Skills for workplace impact Delivered part time over 10 weeks, the Impact Program provides game-changing strategies for women who are dynamic, passionate and ambitious but not in formal management positions. $1,000 partial scholarship Duration: 10 weeks Early career managers Delivered part-time over four months, Leading Edge is designed to enable the transition of aspiring and early career female managers into confident, capable and motivated leaders. $1,000 partial scholarship Duration: 4 months Mid-level managers Delivered part-time over seven months, Executive Ready is designed to stretch mid-level leaders and propel them towards executive level performance, behaviours and mindsets. $3,000 partial scholarship Duration: 7 months Senior and executive leaders Delivered part-time over twelve months, the Advanced Leadership Program is a high-impact and challenging developmental course for senior and executive leaders. $5,000 partial scholarship Duration: 12 months | Between $1,000-$5,000 | 29-NOV-24 |
| Prime Minister’s Prizes for scientists and innovators | The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes award Australian scientists and innovators with prizes to recognise outstanding achievements in science and research-based innovation. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded awards for outstanding achievements in: > scientific research > research-based innovation > excellence in science teaching | Up to $250,000 | 17-DEC-24 |
| 2025 Bob Hawke Landcare Award | The Bob Hawke Landcare Award is a prestigious national award that publicly recognises an individual, group or organisation that has been involved in championing landcare and inspiring others to take action on their property or in their community. The award acknowledges the remarkable commitment to improving land and natural asset management, and promotional efforts to share their knowledge and support others. | $30,000 | 31-DEC-24 |
| E.J. Connellan Award | The E.J Connellan Award aims to give the opportunity to people living in Outback Australia to undertake further studies or research of a kind not otherwise readily available to them. Two awards may be granted: > Junior 16 – 25 years of age > Senior 26 years of age and over Awards will usually be made to people who have the potential to make a major contribution in the area of their endeavour. | Not Specified | Opens: 01-DEC-24 Closes: 31-JAN-25 |
| 2025 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award | The Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards encourages submissions from established, mid-career and emerging Indigenous artists from across the country. | $15,000 to $100,000 Total pool: $190,000 | 02-MAR-25 |
| TAFE Scholarship program | Bendigo Bank | The scholarship program aims to financially support disadvantaged, community minded students from a rural or regional area, who have been offered a full-time place at an Australian TAFE for the first time in 2024. The scholarship program supports the following study related expenses – accommodation costs, course costs, study-related materials/equipment, textbooks, tutoring and/or education related travel (within Australia). | $5,000/year | Opens: 02-DEC-24 |
| Bendigo Bank Indigenous Scholarship Program | Bendigo Bank | This program aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that are experiencing challenging circumstances. If you demonstrate a passion for local leadership, and have a desire to support your community through future study, this is for you. | Not Specified | Opens: 02-DEC-24 |
| Bendigo Bank Scholarships | Bendigo Bank | 2024 Scholarship program is now open. – This Scholarship is for students living in rural and regional Australia. – Any subject can be studied under this scholarship provided that it is at undergraduate bachelor’s degree level in an approved Australian course. – You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. – Only first-time, first year university students wishing to study full-time in 2024 can apply. – You can demonstrate your passion and desire to supporting rural communities both now and into the future. – You can demonstrate community involvement. | Not Specified | Opens: 02-DEC-24 |
| Rural Bank Scholarships – Bendigo Bank | 2024 Scholarship program is now open. This scholarship is for students living in Australia. – You must be studying agribusiness or agriculture in an approved Australian course in an Australian university, college or TAFE. – Your studies will enable you to contribute to the Australian agricultural industry. – You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. – You can demonstrate leadership both within, and outside, your school community – You can demonstrate the challenging circumstances (financial &/or social) hindering your ability to undertake further study; and – You can demonstrate academic achievement and community involvement. – Only first-time, first year university students wishing to study full-time in 2024 can apply. | Not Specified | Opens: 02-DEC-24 |
| Youth Yawuru Mangayin Encouraging Excellence Scholarships | Scholarships of $2,000 are now available for Yawuru young people aged 12-25 who demonstrate leadership potential. Scholarship funds can be used for items that will support young people to pursue excellence in education, sport, career/professional development, community involvement or leadership. This includes education materials, technology or travel. Successful applicants will become part of the Yawuru Youth Ambassadors and be supported through networking and development activities. Scholarship Policy, application form and information about our generous namesake can be supplied upon request. Applications are ongoing, to apply email: youthtrainingemployment@yawuru.org.au | $2,000 | Ongoing |
| Australian Small Business Champion Awards | The Australian Small Business Champion Awards is a prestigious and comprehensive program that supports and recognises small businesses across Australia. Two Entrepreneur categories will be presented: > Small Business Champion Entrepreneur (Over 30 years) > Young Small Business Champion Entrepreneur (30 years and under) The Awards Criteria AND Entrepreneur Awards Criteria must be completed for judges to be able to assess each application. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2023 |
| Australian Farmer of the Year Awards | Applications for Farmer of the Year Awards are now open, including the Rural Community Leader of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year. Nominations are open to individuals and families involved in farming enterprises or rural communities. Entrants can nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2023 |
| Australian Business Awards | The Australian Business Awards are an annual all-encompassing awards program which recognises organisations that demonstrate the core values of business innovation, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, experience management, business sustainability, product and technology innovation via a set of comprehensive award categories. Categories: Business & Management Business Product Employer of Choice Awards Consumer Product Customer Experience Awards Australian Charity Awards | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 |
| Hadley’s Art Prize | The Hadley’s Art Prize, Hobart is an annual, acquisitive Australian landscape art prize to be awarded to the best portrayal of the Australian landscape. Open to Australian artists who are over the age of eighteen (18) years who submit their own original landscape work in two-dimensional media (excluding photography and film) (the work). | $100,000 & artwork be acquired by Hadley’s Orient Hotel to be used and held by it as part of their permanent collection of artwork. | Now closed for 2024 |
| Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards | The awards recognise the achievements of Australian organisations that actively recruit, employ and support veterans and their partners, and are creating workplaces where they can thrive. They also commend individual employees and entrepreneurs who are using their Australian Defence Force-related experiences to succeed within the civilian workforce. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| 2023 Resources Sector Awards for Excellence | The Community Partnership Resource Sector Award publicly recognises outstanding achievements and leadership in building community partnerships that create mutually beneficial relationships, achieve positive outcomes and promote strong guiding behaviour within the resources sector. If you have any questions, please email communitypartnerships@dmirs.wa.gov.au. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2023 |
| ICM Agrifood Award for excellence in Agrifood | The ICM Agrifood Award is an early career award for two scientists or technologists who have achieved substantial peer/industry recognition for his/her work in the past five years. The Award is sponsored by ICM Agribusiness, one of Australia’s major agribusiness groups, and administered by ATSE. The winners will be required to attend the awards ceremony in 2021 (details to be advised). The winners will have achieved substantial recognition for their work in a field critical to continued improvement of the overall Australian food sector in the past five years, and be 40 years or under on the first day of the year in which the Award is made; and: 1. Have demonstrated excellence, innovation and impact in a field related to food and agriculture in Australia; 2. Be acknowledged by peers for outstanding contributions to the food and agriculture sector in the past 5 years; and 3. Have advanced the standing of the broad profession of agriculture and food. | Up to $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Clunies Ross Technology Innovation Awards | The Clunies Ross Technology Innovation Awards recognise contributions by dedicated individuals, or teams, who have shared their vision and knowledge with others to apply technology for the benefit of Australia, and beyond. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Western Australia’s Innovators of the Year: 2024 | The WA Innovator of the Year (IOTY) program awards outstanding Western Australian companies that have developed an innovative product, technology or service. The program acknowledges and rewards exceptional innovators and entrepreneurs in Western Australia who have developed an outstanding innovative product, technology or service, which is at the emerging innovation or growth phase of development. This year, the program has seen an increased prize pool of $220,000, to be shared across the available categories, with the overall Innovator of the Year winner to be awarded $100,000. | Up to $100,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Western Australian Export Awards 2024 | The Western Australian (WA) Export Awards annual program acknowledges the success and resilience of WA exporters and their achievements in the international market. This year, the WA Export Awards celebrates 35 years of recognising the excellence of WA companies and their contribution to Western Australia’s prosperity. | Attend an Invest and Trade WA led outbound mission, with travel costs up to $10,000. The WA Exporter of the year will also receive the incentives for finalists and category winners. | Now Closed for 2024 |
| McCredie Musicological Award | The McCredie Musicological Award recognises outstanding contribution in musicology by an Australian early-to-mid-career scholar, from performance practice, music in the cultural context, through to the theory, analysis and composition of music. The McCredie Musicological Award is based on a nomination process. Self-nominations are not accepted. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 Open early in 2025 |
| Acme London Residency | Develop your visual arts practice and professional networks while living and working at Acme’s East London residency space, the Fire Station. The overall aim of Acme’s Residencies & Awards Programme is to offer artists a supported environment and real professional development throughout the residency period. As every artist and their needs are different, Acme representatives are flexible about how they work with artists to achieve their goals. During the residency period, Acme provide resident artists with opportunities including: > connecting with UK and international artists through Acme’s networks via Acme-organised events including networking drinks, gallery visits and artist dinners > bespoke one-to-one studio critiques or mentor meetings with UK-based arts professionals, organised by Acme > opportunity to work in collaboration with Acme staff to hold artist talks, or develop or participate in group discussions, critiques or events in the new Acme Pavilion Space > one-to-one ongoing support and discussion with Acme staff > ongoing notifications and invitations to private views, lectures and events in London. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Regional Achievement & Community Awards | The Western Australian Regional Achievement & Community Awards are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, communities and businesses are making throughout regional and rural Western Australia. The Awards applaud and encourage those working in rural and regional areas helping to support, and enhance social, economic, commercial or environmental prosperity of their region. Award categories: APM Sustainable Disability Employment Award Awards Australia Local Legend Award Awards Australia Small Business Award Curtin University, School of Education Teaching Excellence Award Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Economic Development Award Insurance Commission of Western Australia Regional Safety Award Konica Minolta Customer Service Award Rinehart Development of Northern Regional WA Award Woolworths Community Group of the Year Award | Category winners will each receive a prize package worth more than $1,500 including a $500 Woolworths Gift Card, a complimentary membership to The Career College valued at $594 and a $500 Bartercard Travel Voucher, plus a trophy. | Now Closed for 2024 |
| New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarships | New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarships are open to eligible Australian undergraduates currently studying at Australian universities. The NCP Scholarship Program provides scholarships to a diverse cohort of Australian university students to undertake offshore programs including study, internships, mentorships and language training for up to 19 months in eligible Indo-Pacific host locations. The strategic objective of the NCP is to strengthen Australia’s regional standing by building a diverse cohort of Australian alumni with deeper Indo-Pacific knowledge, capability and connections. | Total Funding Pool $13M | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship | The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship supports Australia’s future leaders by providing an enriching postgraduate experience for talented individuals to study at one of Australia’s leading universities and participate in a bespoke, nine-month, Leadership Development Program. Scholars also have the chance to add a global context to their education, with tailored international experiences of up to six months. Scholarship recipients will be exceptional people, chosen for their ability to make a difference to Australia’s future in one of our three focus areas: 1. Technology and innovation; 2. Strengthening Australia-Asia ties; and 3. Enabling positive social change. Up to 17 scholarships valued at up to $120,000 over, typically, 2-3 years, will be awarded in 2023 for research or coursework studies at postgraduate level. Consideration for fourth year funding will be given in exceptional circumstances to PhD applicants. This request must be included in the budget section of the application. Scholars will become part of the connected cohort of the Westpac 100 Scholars Network (W100), which is across all five scholarships programs. Providing lifelong learning, development and networking opportunities, the W100 is owned and driven by scholars, with the support of the Trust. | Scholarships Valued up to $120,000 and incl.: > Support for your study or research > Leadership Development Program > International Experience > Westpac 100 Scholars Network – the “W100” | Now Closed for 2025 funding |
| 2024 WA Youth Awards | Nominations for the 2023 Youth Awards will recognise outstanding Western Australians aged 10 to 25 years. The awards celebrate the contributions of young people who show outstanding dedication to making a positive change in their community and recognises their leadership and accomplishments. Nominations are open for the following categories: > Minister for Youth’s Most Outstanding Youth Worker Award; > Commissioner for Children and Young People Participate Award; > Positive Achievement Award; > Edith Cowan University Community Leadership Award; > Creative Contribution Award; > The Y WA Collective Action Award; > Youth Focus Sector Collaboration Award; > Youth Futures Innovation for a Sustainable Future Award; > Mission Australia Young Changemaker Award; and > The Charmaine Dragun Memorial Award | $1,000 prize for each category, with the WA Young Person of the Year to receive a $10,000 travel bursary to participate in youth-related events and activities across WA, in addition to a personal travel prize valued at $3,000. | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Arts Fund Grants | The Arts Fund Grants support emerging or early career artists pursuing or planning to pursue artistic development in the Australia to USA and USA to Australia direction. These Grants will provide support of up to US $5,000 to artists in the fields of theatre, film, television, dance, music, visual arts, design, literature, photography and fashion. Grants funds may be used toward travel, living, tuition and other costs associated with the artistic development abroad. Two rounds are open each year for application, of which both American and Australian Artists may apply. | USD$5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Education Awards 2024 | Nominations are now open for the WA Education Awards which celebrate the achievements of public schools in Western Australia. There are 5 award categories this year to recognise excellence in leadership, teaching and learning, cultural responsiveness and disability and inclusion. All Western Australian public schools are eligible, including early childhood, education support and special educational needs. Only the school staff, school council chairs, board chairs and P&C presidents of the school can nominate. | $20,000 for winning schools & $5,000 for each finalist to go towards a project or program | Now Closed for 2024 |
| AgCAREERSTART | If you’re 17-25, this unique gap-year program provides you with a paid job, training and development, not to mention the opportunity to build your networks within the agriculture industry. Applicants can indicate which farm type they’d prefer from a wide variety, and also where in Australia they would ideally like to go. A matching process is undertaken to ensure participants are assigned to the type of farms that match their interests and skills. > Full-time paid farm job with a passionate host farmer > A $4,500 Training and Engagement Bursary to upskill yourself > Funding to travel for industry events > A dedicated support team > A network of peers across the country | $4,500 Training and Engagement Bursary | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Rural Women’s Award | The AgriFuture Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s leading award acknowledging and supporting the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities. The Award provides a platform to inspire and support Australian women to use and develop their skills to benefit their industries and communities. The $15,000 bursary is awarded to each State/Territory Winner, providing the financial resources to support a project, business or program that will benefit rural industries, businesses and/or communities. The bursary can be used for formal training in leadership and business management; overseas study tours; establishing business plans or pilot programs; developing educational or promotional campaigns; networking at forums and conferences to grow your knowledge of industries and markets; developing training programs; testing information technology initiatives; developing or testing a new business concept or innovation; and publishing books. | Up to $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Harvard Club of Australia Inc. – Ferris Family Fellowships | Supports not-for-profit leaders with an opportunity to study at Harvard Business School in the United States.The Harvard Club of Australia Ferris Family Fellowships help fulfil the increasing demand for managerial skills and strategic decision-making within the not-for-profit sector. The course will assist participants to examine their missions, develop new strategies and improve the effectiveness of their organisations. | $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Young Achiever Awards – WA | The purpose of the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards is to acknowledge, encourage and most importantly promote the positive achievements of all young people throughout Western Australia up to and including 29 years of age as of 31st December each year. | Up to $2,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Multicultural Awards | The Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2023 recognise individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to multiculturalism and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in Western Australia. Twelve awards will be presented across eleven categories that celebrate multiculturalism in WA: Outstanding Individual Achievement Award Youth Award Community Organisation AwardsCulturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) General Business Award Public Sector Award Arts Award Sportsperson of the Year Award Local Government Award Laksiri Jayasuriya Lifetime Community Service Award Sir Ronald Wilson Leadership Award Premier’s Community Response and Recovery Award | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards – Individual Categories | Tourism Council WA | The Individual Categories in the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards recognise individual excellence of those employed in the WA tourism industry. There are four categories in the Individual Awards program: Facet Golden Guide Award This category recognises the significant contribution quality tour guides make in providing memorable experiences to visitors through interpretation of the natural and cultural environment in a responsible manner. Eligibility includes tour guides and coach captains working in the natural, cultural and heritage environments, in either a paid or volunteer capacity. Individual Excellence in Aboriginal Tourism Award This Award is for an individual who demonstrates an ongoing commitment to excellence in Aboriginal tourism through storytelling, culture sharing and the development of Aboriginal tourism businesses and the broader industry. Individual Excellence in Customer Service This Award is for an individual who demonstrates outstanding, high-quality, personable customer service in the course of their employment in the WA tourism industry. Sir David Brand Young Achiever Medal This medal is awarded to a person under the age of 30 working in the tourism industry. The winner will demonstrate an ongoing contribution to the positive image of tourism in WA. | Not specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards | The HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards recognise nurses, midwives, nurse educators and researchers as well as personal care workers. Employers, patients, colleagues, nurses and midwives can nominate themselves or a special individual or team who has made a real difference to the lives of patients or to the quality of a service. Award categories: Outstanding Organisation: This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated a commitment to creating a better future for people working in nursing and/or midwifery. Midwife of the Year: This award recognises the outstanding performance of a midwife who delivers outstanding patient care and has delivered positive outcomes and performed above the expectations of their role. Nurse of the Year: This award recognises an exceptional nurse who delivers outstanding patient care and has delivered positive outcomes and performed above the expectations of their role. | Winners share in a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards sponsor ME- the bank for you. | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WA Volunteer Service Awards | The WA Volunteer Service Awards (held annually) are an opportunity to thank and acknowledge volunteers who give their time and talents to support their communities. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Western Australian of the Year Awards – Celebrate WA | The Awards celebrate excellence in business leadership, social entrepreneurship and innovation; improving the profile of WA arts and culture; inspirational role models in the Aboriginal community; positive social, scientific and economic impact; achievement in sport; and improving the lives of young Western Australians and the community as a whole. The seven categories that you can nominate. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| 2024 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards | Open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, Telstra NATSIAA is a non-acquisitive award that is free to enter and encourages artists to submit an artwork of their choice in one of the Award Categories. It awards a total of $190,000 in prize money each year. The overall Telstra Art Award of $100,000 cash (excl. GST) is awarded to the artwork considered by the judges to be the most outstanding artwork in the exhibition. The following Award Categories offer the Award recipient $15,000 (excl. GST) and are chosen by the judges: > Telstra General Painting Award > Telstra Bark Painting Award > Telstra Work on Paper Award > Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D Award (sponsored by Telstra) > Telstra Multimedia Award > Telstra Emerging Artist Award In addition to the above Award Categories is the Telstra People’s Choice Award, which is a non-monetary Award, chosen by popular vote. | Up to $100,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| The Golden Lens 2024 Photographer Competition | The competition provides an opportunity for WA Seniors Card members to share photos which reflect the lives of seniors across the State. The competition aims to promote ageing well by celebrating the skills of Western Australians through the art of photography and to demonstrate that people can learn and create at any age. The 2024 competition has returned with four categories including: 1. Active Ageing 2. Cultural Identity 3. Wander out Yonder 4. Blast from the Past. | Cash and voucher prizes | Now Closed for 2024 |
| The Australian Business Awards 2024 | The Australian Business Awards are an annual all-encompassing awards program which recognises organisations that demonstrate the core values of business innovation, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, experience management, business sustainability, product and technology innovation via a set of comprehensive award categories. Categories: – Business & Management – Business Product – Employer of Choice Awards – Consumer Product – Customer Experience Awards – Australian Charity Award | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| 2024 National Awards for Local Government | Entries are now open for the 2023 National Awards for Local Government, which will recognise outstanding innovation implemented by councils that has enhanced local communities. There are 11 award categories: Women in Local Government, Waste Management, Road Safety, Regional Growth, Productivity through Infrastructure, Indigenous Recognition, Disaster Preparedness, Creativity and Culture, Cohesive Communities, Career Starter, and Addressing Violence against Women and their Children. All elected local government organisations, local government associations and other recognised organisations that provide direct services to Australian communities are eligible to enter. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| AW Howard Memorial Trust Inc. – Study Awards | To encourage and promote research and investigation in the fields of natural science and social science, including economics which relate to the development, management and use of pastures. The trust awards study awards annually of up to $5,000 for scientists to: > Go on overseas study tours > Participate in national or international conferences. | $5,000 | Now closed for 2024 (annually opens 01-FEB) |
| 2024 WA Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awards | The awards honour and acknowledge the achievements of volunteers, career firefighters and DFES staff throughout Western Australia who have shown exceptional dedication to duty over the past 12 months. This year the DFES Staff Team Achievement Award is being introduced to recognise career firefighters, operational and corporate staff who together have made an outstanding contribution to emergency services. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2024 Reopen 2025 |
| WA Training Awards | The search is on for the brightest stars in Western Australia’s vocational education and training sector through the WA Training Awards 2023. his year there are eight individual and five organisation categories: Individual categories WA Apprentice of the Year; WA Trainee of the Year; WA Vocational Student of the Year; WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year; WA School-based Apprentice of the Year; WA Trainer of the Year; WA Cultural Diversity Training Award; and WA International Student of the Year. Organisation categories WA Small Employer of the Year; WA Large Employer of the Year; WA Industry Collaboration Award; WA Small Training Provider of the Year; and WA Large Training Provider of the Year. | Public Recognition & $3,000 for individual winners | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Premier’s Science Awards 2024 | The Awards celebrate research and engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the Western Australian community. There are brand new Educator of the Year categories covering primary and secondary schooling, universities, and registered training organisations. The Awards categories are: Scientist of the Year Mid-Career Scientist of the Year Early Career Scientist of the Year Student Scientist of the Year Aboriginal STEM Student of the Year STEM Educator of the Year – Schools STEM Educator of the Year – Tertiary Science Engagement Initiative of the Year | $10,000 to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| The 2024 Les Young Scholarship | The Les Young Scholarship provides young people within the thoroughbred industry the opportunity to further develop their skills and knowledge via an international course and paid placement at a reputable United Kingdom. The scholarship will provide funding and support to the successful applicant via a combination of theory coursework and a paid placement with an international horse stud in the United Kingdom or Irish National Stud where they will develop further understanding around foaling and breeding, bloodstock husbandry and stable and equine management. All travel and accommodation will be covered by the scholarship. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Walkanu Art Prize | In an exciting development for Australia’s First Nations artistic community, the Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber is delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Walkanu Art Prize. This competition, designed to celebrate NAIDOC Week, offers a unique platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, who live in Australia and are aged 16 and above, to showcase their talents. Participants are invited to submit their work across four diverse categories: 2D Art (drawings, paintings etc), 3D Art (sculptures, weaving, carvings etc), Digital Art, and Photography. Aligning with the 2024 NAIDOC theme “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak Loud and Proud,” artists are encouraged to explore and express their cultural heritage, personal stories, and perspectives through their art. | Prizes totaling $15,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| WasteSorted Awards 2024 | The WasteSorted Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of Western Australians working towards a low waste and circular economy future, through improved waste practices and innovative waste solutions. The awards celebrate those making landfill the last resort by avoiding, reusing, repairing and recycling waste and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. Individuals, business and industry, governments, schools, community organisations and not-for-profits from across Western Australia are encouraged to apply. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards – Business Awards | Tourism Council WA | The Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards recognises businesses for their commitment to excellence in the tourism industry. It provides a unique opportunity for you to review your achievements and innovation, and a chance to raise your profile among our industry, and consumers. With 27 prestigious business award categories, ranging from Major Tourist Attractions to Excellence in Accessible Tourism, there are many opportunities for you to be recognised for your incredible achievements. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence in Biomedical Research | The Ramaciotti Medal is an annual award of $50,000. The Medal honours an individual who has made an outstanding discovery (or discoveries) in clinical or experimental biomedical research that has had an important impact on biomedical science, clinical science, or the way in which healthcare is delivere | Up to $50,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| IPAA WA Achievement Awards | The IPAA WA Achievement Awards have established themselves as the pinnacle of celebration for public service excellence. They are the only awards ceremony in WA to recognise both individual and organisational achievements across the Public (Federal, State, Local), Not-for-Profit and Academic sectors. There are a total of 20 Awards open for nomination, nine open to individuals and 11 awards for organisations. View all award categories here. Current Individual or Corporate members of the Institute of Public Administration Australia WA (IPAA WA) can nominate an individual or organisation per the nomination criteria (find out more on becoming a member). Any employee or organisation (as applicable) that works in Western Australia in any tier of the public service including; Local, State, or Federal Government, the Not-for-Profit sector and Academic sectors can be nominated for an award. If the lead organisation being nominated is a subsidiary or part of a larger/governing organisation, (e.g. a division of a government department; a school within the Department of Education; a division of a larger organisation; etc.), the governing organisation should also be considered as part of the nomination. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| 2025 Nuffield Scholarships | Each scholarship is valued at $40,000. Nuffield Australia will award up to 20 scholarships this year. Scholarships on offer include the five drought resilience scholarships, as well as others covering horticulture, grains, dairy, wool, fisheries, cotton and more. Nuffield Scholarships are open to all those involved in food and fibre production typically aged between 28 and 45. The bursary allows scholars to travel for 15 weeks over the next two years to study a topic important to their industry. With international travel back in full swing, Nuffield Australia has groups of scholars travelling to every corner of the globe this year. | $40,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Australian Training Awards | The annual awards acknowledge individuals, businesses and registered training organisations who demonstrate best practice and innovation in Australia’s critical VET sector. Overview The following categories are open for nomination: Outstanding Achievement in the VET and Skills Sector Award Innovation in VET Award Australian Apprenticeships Employer Award School Pathways to VET Award | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| 2024 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards | The Awards recognise the achievements of Australian organisations that make significant contributions to the employment of veterans and partners who are succeeding as employees and entrepreneurs. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships | Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships is a unique program that awards primary producers with a life-changing scholarship to travel overseas and study an agricultural topic of choice. Open to men and women who are aged between 28-45 years of age engaged in farming or fishing as an owner or manager or an active member of a farming business, and intending to remain involved in primary production in Australia. | Up to $30,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award | The award recognises research in the physical and biological sciences, allowing interdisciplinary and sociocultural research that could straddle the social sciences and humanities, by outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD students and early- and mid-career scientists. It aims to support their research and/or the expansion and growth of their research networks and international knowledge exchange through visits to relevant international centres of research. | Up to $20,000, with additional support provided to attend the Academy’s Annual Science at the Shine Dome event. | Now Closed for 2024 |
| 2024 Australian Export Awards | Show the world what your business is made of at the 62nd Australian Export Awards. Whether you’re breaking into new markets, pushing new boundaries or innovating your industry, there’s an award category for you! Entering the Australian Export Awards is an invaluable experience to help you unlock new business opportunities and receive global recognition. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Australian-American Fulbright Commissio | The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Roger Connellan Award | The Roger Connellan Award will be made to an exceptional applicant for further qualifications and professional development programs in a recognised professional aviation field e.g. fixed wing, rotary, balloon, airship, RPAS (remotely piloted aircraft system). | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 15-JUL (annually) |
| WA Mental Health Award | It’s time to acknowledge individuals, organisations, and projects making a remarkable impact in the mental health space. Whether you know a dedicated mental health professional, a groundbreaking organisation, an inspiring community project or a leader with lived expereince, we want to hear from you. Your nominations help shine a light on the extraordinary work being done to support mental health and well-being across our state. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Home of the Australian of the Year Awards | The Awards honour an exceptional group of highly-respected Australians who ignite discussion and change on issues of national importance. Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia. The Australian of the Year Awards provides all Australians with the opportunity to recognise someone who makes them proud in four categories: Australian of the Year Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 65 years or over) Young Australian of the Year (ages 16 to 30) Australia’s Local Hero The Awards operate at two levels – State/Territory and national. State and Territory selection committees select four nominees for each Award category, with one of these nominees being announced as the State/Territory Award recipient. The National Australia Day Council Board select the Australians of the Year from the group of 32 State and Territory recipients. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Broome Chamber – Love Broome Business Awards | The Love Broome Business Awards are an excellent platform to recognize business excellence. Our business community is truly exceptional. Despite facing immense challenges in recent years, local operators have persevered and pushed their limits. By entering your business, you are not only recognizing the hard work and dedication of your team but also celebrating the efforts you’ve made over the last 12 months. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Arts Fund Grants | The Arts Fund Grants support emerging or early career artists pursuing or planning to pursue artistic development in the Australia to USA and USA to Australia direction. These Grants will provide support of up to US $5,000 to artists in the fields of theatre, film, television, dance, music, visual arts, design, literature, photography and fashion. Grants funds may be used toward travel, living, tuition and other costs associated with the artistic development abroad. Two rounds are open each year for application, of which both American and Australian Artists may apply. | US $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Rural Women’s Award | AgriFutures Australia | 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award – Australia’s leading award empowering and celebrating the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses and communities, now and into the future. For women with a project, business or program that contributes to enhancing the prosperity of remote, rural and regional industries and communities. | Up to $35,000 | Now Closed for 2024 Reopen Sept 2024 |
| Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant | AgriFutures Australia | The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant program runs separately, however complements the Rural Women’s Award process, aiming to provide a leadership and development opportunity to women who are not quite ready to apply for the Award. | Up to $7,000 | Now Closed for 2024 Reopen Sept 2024 |
| Citizenship Awards | Australia Day Council of WA | The Australia Day WA, Community Citizen of the Year Awards are presented by Local Government within local communities across Western Australia on Australia Day. The Patron of the Community Citizen of the Year Awards is His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM Governor of Western Australia. The Awards reward and recognise individuals and organisations making a notable contribution during the current year, and/or to those who have given outstanding service over a number of years. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Magabala Books – Scholarships | Magabala Creative Development Scholarships support professional development activity relating to writing, illustration and storytelling, which may result in a manuscript for potential publication. Scholarships are self-customised to meet the development needs of the individual creator. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers, writers, illustrators and artists of any genre are eligible to apply. Scholarship proposals are welcomed from both emerging and established creators. | Between $500 and $5,000 | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Australia Day Community Citizen of the Year Award | The Australia Day WA, Community Citizen of the Year Awards are presented by Local Government within local communities across Western Australia on Australia Day. The Patron of the Citizen of the Year Awards is Her Excellency the Governor of Western Australia. The Awards reward and recognise individuals and organisations making a notable contribution during the current year, and/or to those who have given outstanding service over a number of years. Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as; education, health, fund-raising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, social inclusion or any other area that contributes to the advancement and wellbeing of a community. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Red Ochre Award (Lifetime Achievement) – Creative Australia | The prestigious Red Ochre Award was established by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board in 1993 to pay tribute to a senior Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person for their outstanding lifetime achievement in the arts and their contribution to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, both nationally and internationally. Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence and the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cultural Advocacy and Leadersh | $60,000 each award | Now Closed for 2024 |
| Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship | The Fellowship commemorates the life, ideas and writing of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011) and awards up to $20,000 to an emerging or established Australian writer to support research and development of a new biographical work. The Fellowship is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents. Up to $20,000 is awarded for travel and research to further a writing proposal or work in progress. The focus is on biography, but extends to an aspect of cultural or social history compatible with Hazel’s interest areas. Preference is given to projects that are about ‘risk-taking’ and expanding horizons, promote discussion of ideas, and make a significant contribution to public intellectual life. | Up to $20,000 | Now closed for 2024 Reopens 01-OCT-25 |
Employment & Apprenticeship Stimulus Packages
| Incentive/Package | Details | Amount | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Women’s Careers Program – Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Australian Government | The Australian Government Building Women’s Careers Program (BWCP) have released their grant opportunity guidelines. The guidelines include information on eligibility, key dates, and selection criteria. The BWCP includes $54.5 million delivered through grant funding for partnership projects. The BWCP will fund both large[1]scale partnership projects and smaller place-based partnerships, to drive systemic structural and cultural change to improve women’s access to flexible, safe and inclusive training and work opportunities in four key male-dominated industries and sectors: • construction • clean energy • advanced manufacturing; and • digital and technology. | $54.5 m | 02-DEC-24 |
| Apprentice Completion Grant | The Apprentice Completion Grant is a one-off payment of $2,000 to construction apprentices and trainees who complete their qualifications between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. An additional $500 (maximum) reimbursement is also available to these students as repayment for the purchase of work-related tools and/or safety equipment between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. This pilot program commences on 1 July 2023 for a 12-month period. This $ 4.2 million initiative aims to encourage students to complete their training and help ensure a safe, skilled and sustainable construction industry in WA. The Apprentice Completion Grant and tool and/or safety equipment reimbursement is designed to: > Encourage apprentices and trainees to finish their training. > Provide a tangible benefit to students on obtaining their qualification. > Ensure more fully qualified trades in the industry. > Enable students to access numerous employment opportunities. > Ensure workers are correctly equipped, improving worksite safety. > Develop a positive, long-term relationship with these entry-level workers. | Up to $2,000 | All apprentices and trainees who complete a construction apprenticeship or traineeship supported by CTF between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. |
| Aged Care Workforce Bonus Payment | The objective of the grant opportunity is to assist in the retention and attraction of aged care workers both in the residential aged care and home care environments, who are supporting and protecting some of Australia’s most vulnerable citizens during the pandemic. | Total Pool of $210,000 | Ongoing |
| Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentives | A new apprentice or trainee will bring vitality, a fresh approach, and boundless enthusiasm. Plus, thanks to the introduction of the State Government Employer Incentive Scheme, your new recruit will bring a base payment of up to $8,500. Employers can claim incentive payments after the achievement of each of the following milestones. Apprenticeships At the commencement of the apprenticeship; at the mid-point of the nominal duration of an apprenticeship; and on completion of the apprenticeship. Traineeships At the commencement of the traineeship; and on completion of the traineeship. The incentive is available to employers who employ an apprentice or new entrant trainee and who have lodged the training contract for registration on or after 1 July 2019. | Up to $8,500 | Claims for entitlements must be made within 12 months of the milestone date |
| Travel and Accommodation Allowance (TAA) | The TAA is a financial contribution to assist with apprentices travel and accommodation expenses. Travel subsidies are paid as follows. > 20 cents per kilometre for travel in a private vehicle; or > The full cost of public transport in a bus or train if the travel is between 70 and 1200 kilometres round trip; or > A return economy airfare if the travel is 1200 or more kilometres round trip Accommodation assistance is provided at $70 per night below the 26th parallel and $110 per night above the 26th parallel. | Various | Ongoing – All claims must be submitted within 60 days of the completion of the apprentice’s training or attendance period for the claim to be eligible. |
| Construction Training Fund (CTF) | The CTF supports employers to reduce the cost of employing an apprentice or trainee in a range of building and construction occupations in Western Australia, through the provision of grant payments. CTF grants may be made up of two parts: > a base grant that is dependent on the apprenticeship/traineeship qualification; and > bonus payments for regional apprentices/trainees, pre-apprenticeships, female apprentices/trainees, Indigenous people, and apprentices over the age of 21. A complete listing of apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications that are eligible for a CTF grant can be viewed on the CTF website. | Not Specified | Now closed for 2023 |
| Disability Employment – Tourism Local Navigators Pilot | The Australian Government is inviting applications in an open process to deliver Tourism Local Navigator services under the Disability Employment – Tourism Local Navigators Pilot in eligible locations from 1 July 2023 to 1 June 2024. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to help small and medium sized (SME) tourism businesses address barriers they have previously identified in recruiting, retaining and progressing employees and jobseekers with disability including: > lack of time or capability to recruit people with disability > confusion on how or where to seek support > preferential use of local networks to source employees. | Not Specified | Now Closed for 2023 |
| 1000 Jobs Package | The 1,000 Jobs Package increases employment opportunities in remote Australia for Community Development Program (CDP) participants. Eligible employers can receive financial support of up to $57,020.48 (GST exclusive) over two years, including retention bonuses, to help them hire a CDP participant in a new, ongoing job located in a CDP region. Over two years, eligible employers can receive: > a wage subsidy of up to $53,305.19 (GST exclusive) paid at an hourly rate in arrears. > a retention bonus of up to $5,000 (GST exclusive) for retaining a CDP participant in employment, paid in instalments. Tranche Two includes a Youth Engagement Jobs stream for employers who create employment opportunities for CDP participants to work with youth (this is for jobs to support youth, not necessarily jobs for youth). Jobs under the Youth Engagement Jobs Stream are eligible for additional incentives, including: > a commencement payment of $1,000 (GST exclusive) for employers. > an employee bonus of up to $2,000 (GST exclusive) for remaining in employment, paid in instalments. Payments will be made to employers to be passed on to employees | Financial Support of up to $57,000 | Now Closed for 2023 |
| Ag Career Start – Grant Program | Employ a young Australian to work on your farm for 10-12 months and share your skills, knowledge, and industry insights as a farm-host. When you sign up you will: > Receive free FarmSafe training > Receive a $2000 grant > Get industry support to train and mentor All farm types are welcome to participate, and employees can help on a wide range of on-farm activities. | $2,000 training & support | Now Closed for 2023 |
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