Community development
The below list is of grants available all year round for community development.
Source
Goal
To fund projects around the themes of Cultural Heritage, Leadership and Community Service
Grant
Various
Conditions
Funding for individual needs, advertising, travel and sponsorships will not be considered. Applicants must be a not for profit organisation.
Source
Goal
To support public institutions, families, local communities and people who are disadvantaged.
Grant
Up to $10,000 per grant
Conditions
Grants will take the form of local projects grants, awards, scholarships, research grants, and capital appeals. Applicants should be a charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient Status.
Source
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Goal
Preserving our heritage from war and conflict and encouraging community participation in Commemorative Events
Grant
Up to $4,000
Conditions
Organisations and communities are expected to contribute towards the project, financially by providing in-kind support.
Ongoing or previous expenditure is excluded.
Source
Goal
To help community or non-profit organisations that work with NAB employees as part of the bank's Employee Volunteer Program.
Grant
Various.
Conditions
NAB provides two days paid volunteer leave each year for its employees. Our people use this leave to carry out voluntary work for non-profit organisations in their communities.
Source
Gandel Charitable Trust
Goal
To support charitable activities by charitable organisations.
Grant
Various
Conditions
Applicants must be organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient Status.
Email Laurence Jospeph.
Source
Goal
To provide free advertising for non-profit institutions or funds that have either been endorsed as charitable institutions. Each organisation that wants to participate receives at least three months free advertising.
Grant
At least three months free advertising
Conditions
Organisations need to have a website to advertise with Google Grants.
Source
Goal
To sponsor vital projects or activities in the Arts and Health which would not otherwise happen.
Grant
Various Amounts
Conditions
The foundation does not accept application from the following parties, not for profit bodies and commercial entities, political parties, private schools and sports clubs. Commercial/business activities, retrospective funding and loans are not considered.
Source
Goal
Supporting a range of community based programs in Australia that might take the form of cash or in-kind donations. One off larger objects are available for programs that assist education and technological innovation.
Holden currently supports environment, community safety, technology, plants and facilities.
Conditions
Only organisations should apply by email or fax.
Source
Goal
To make a genuine, tangible difference to individuals and their community.
Grant
Not stated
Conditions
Application by mail.
Source
Goal
To provide quick response grants to volunteers in volunteer managed museums and keeping places that require financial assistance to attend some form of skills development activity or to bring that activity to their museum.
Grant
$500 max.
Conditions
Require matched dollar to dollar funding by the applying museum/keeping place. Applicants must contact M&G NSW to discuss. Priority is given to collaborative ventures between museums. Projects must be new. Applicants must be incorporated, not for profit organisations belonging to an established museum network with no more than two full time employees.
Source
Newcastle Permanent Building Society
Goal
To support projects in the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast Regions of NSW. Successful funding is usually unique or innovative projects that can not seek funding from an alternative source.
Conditions
Applicants should hold DGR status.
Source
Goal
To promote and develop the spirit of volunteerism across IBM’s world class workforce and retiree population.
Grant
In-kind support
Conditions
Volunteering must occur in the local community of the IBM volunteer.
Source
Perpetual Trustees
Goal
To assist not-for-profit organisations that have TCC status
Grant
Various
Conditions
See website for application guidelines and details.
Source
Goal
To assist the community and individuals in times of need.
Grant
Various
Conditions
Excludes research, religious and political groups, foundations, core operating costs and government programs.
Source
Motor Accidents Authority (MAA) (NSW)
Goal
Supporting events or activities that provide opportunities to raise the profile of road safety particularly in MAA road safety priority areas.
Grant
Three funding opportunities exist, funding below $5,000, below $20,000 and above $20,000.
Conditions
Applicants must be not-for profit with projects that support the core business of the MAA.
Source
Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd
Goal
Assisting with the purchase of satellite reception equipment that enables Community Radio Network and National Indigenous Radio Service and RPH Australia Service.
Grant
$1,500 for satellite dish and or a loan towards satellite reception equipment, receiver/decoder, balancing amplifier and smartcard.
Conditions
The station must use the satellite equipment to access community radio content.
Source
Department of State and Regional Development
Goal
To assist small communities in rural and remote NSW to supplement or establish an internet website promoting their town and tourism attractions.
Grant
Up to $5,000.00
Conditions
Applications should come from small community incorporated groups of less than 10,000 people.
Source
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Goal
Maintaining and improving the independence and quality of life of members of the veteran community by providing financial assistance for activities, services and projects that sustain and enhance well being, particularly those that encourage community development, reduce social isolation, encourage and support safe local communities and address gaps in local services.
Grant
Between $2,000 and $50,000
Conditions
Applications from individuals are not considered. Funding must not be available from other Government sources.
Source
Goal
To provide one-off donations of a Woolworths WISH card that will be provided to local community groups where the focus is cause-related and not-for-profit.
Grant
Various
Conditions
Not-for profit groups and organisations.
This page last updated 16 February, 2012 12:10 PM
