Grants and funding

Grants of $40,000 to $120,000 to fund projects aimed at reducing the impact of cancer and providing better support for people affected by cancer, with a strong focus on achieving equity in cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Closes Thursday, 20 February

Grants of $300,000 to $1,000,000 for programs for youth aged 10-17 who are engaged in, or at-risk of becoming engaged in, criminal and/or anti-social behaviour. Opens Tuesday, 7 January; closes Saturday, 28 January

Grants of $1,000 to $5,000 available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Grants can be used to purchase communication or insurance items, and/or purchase items or services to assist volunteers or volunteer-run activities that support the wellbeing and development of children under 18. Organisations need to contact their local Federal MP for details on how to submit an expression of interest. Organisations nominated by their MP will be invited to fill out an application form in February.

Grants of $100,000 to $500,000 for major festivals run by local Councils in 2025–26. Festivals must have minimum attendance of 30,000 people in NSW metropolitan areas. Funding is for one event only during the funding period. Closes Wednesday, 8 January

Grants of $500 to $20,000 to support Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW to celebrate Aboriginal culture and hold cultural events and activities. Closes Friday, 21 March

Grants of $3,000 to $15,000 are available for organisations under the following four categories: Education and Technology; The Environment; Health; and Social Welfare, and The Arts. Closes Friday, 28 February

Grants for eligible organisations to support the development and delivery of community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led justice reinvestment initiatives across Australia. Closes Monday, 13 January 2025.

Funding up to $15 million targeting reducing the demand and costs of temporary accommodation, and proposals for service reform and innovation. Open to accredited Specialist Homelessness Services and registered mainstream or Aboriginal Community Housing Providers. Closes Wednesday, 30 April 2025.