Grants and funding

Australian Government has released the Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework. Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has welcomed it as a positive step towards ensuring a stronger and more sustainable community sector. The Framework acknowledges the imperative to better support the work of community sector organisations delivering essential services to people experiencing poverty, disadvantage and hardship.
Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework | ACOSS Media Release

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Grants of up to $80,000 addressing either of two priority themes: communications services, or emerging technologies and implications of developments relating to telecommunications.
Closes Friday, 28 March, 5pm

Grants of $500 to $5,000 to support events and activities in NSW marking NAIDOC Week (6-13 July).
Closes Monday, 21 April, 4pm

Grants of up to $50,000 to support community initiatives addressing specific areas of need. Categories include climate resilience, and inclusion.
Closes Thursday, 3 April, 5pm

Grants of $3,000 to $20,500 to help organisations support older Australians aged 50 years and over through digital mentoring sessions.
Closes Friday, 28 March

Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 for innovative and caring Australian charities working at the frontline to relieve poverty and enhance the lives of people with disability and older Australians who are in need.
Closes Monday, 31 March

The DAFP provides funding to support people with disability navigate local services, organisations working towards long-term social change, and policy advocacy groups run by, or on behalf of, people with disability. The DAFP SP&P and SD grants provide additional funding for areas of identified need and to build capacity of the advocacy sector:
– Category 1: Grants of $20,000 to $100,000 for Special Purposes & Projects grants for new innovative projects
– Category 2: Grants of $20,000 to $100,000 Sector Development grants for new innovative projects
Closes Tuesday, 25 March, 5pm

Grants of $2,500 to $20,000 to deliver small infrastructure projects. Federal Members of Parliament (MPs) identify potential projects and invite applications from their electorate. Applicants are invited to apply by their local MP.
Closes Friday, 28 March, 5pm

Grants of up to $1,000 for projects that directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community. Closes Monday, 14 April, 11.59pm

Grants for local non-profit community groups and organisations for programs that target specific community welfare and social services, including community development projects, health services, employment assistance, and projects aimed at improving the living standards for low income and disadvantaged people. Administered by Bayside Council. Applications through NSW ClubGRANTS website. Contact: grantsanddonations@bayside.nsw.gov.au or 9366 3684. Closes Saturday, 31 May, 5pm