Grants and funding

Grants of up to $30,000 per year (single year or 2 year grant request; new and ongoing programs) for programs rooted in local knowledge and leadership, actively addressing barriers to access, participation, and sustainability, and centring self-determination and social justice as pathways to systemic change.
Closes Tuesday, 13 October, 5pm

The Programme provides each Federal electorate with $150,000 to fund small capital projects. Federal Members of Parliament identify potential projects and invite applications for up to $20,000 of funding. These infrastructure projects provide social benefits, encourage participation, and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.
Closes Tuesday, 19 January 2027, 5pm. Closing date for MP nominations is Monday, 30 November, 5pm

Grants of up to $500 for local organisations and groups for HIV Awareness Week and World AIDS Day 2026, to run activities to raise awareness about HIV, reduce stigma and discrimination, and remember those who have passed away from HIV/AIDS related illnesses.
Closes Friday, 16 October

Grants of up to $12,160 for arts, culture and creative industry organisations to host internships for Deaf and Disabled artists and arts and cultural workers.
Closes Thursday, 15 October, 2pm

Grants of $10,000, $25,000 and $50,000 for eligible organisations and charities conducting projects and initiatives designed to positively impact communities. The key focus areas include: Healthier People, Healthier Communities, Healthier Planet.
Closes Friday, 16 October, 5pm or once 550 applications are received (whichever occurs first)

Grants of up to $10,000 for projects bringing road safety, financial inclusion and environmental benefits to communities located near Transurban’s roads (includes Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire LGAs).
Closes Friday, 9 October, 11.59pm

Grants of up to $3,000 (Categories: local history, heritage & education; public commemorative events and commemorative spaces; provide support to members of the NSW veteran community) and up to $10,000 (Category: infrastructure & equipment).
Closes Wednesday, 11 November, 5pm

Grants to subsidise the salary, development and support costs of Aboriginal employees in NSW public service agencies, local government authorities and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. Includes support for adult and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, part-time or full-time employment, new and existing staff.
Round 1 is open and closes Monday, 31 August. Round 2 opens Thursday, 1 October and closes Monday, 30 November

Funding for construction, upgrade, or extension of infrastructure. Applicants can apply for one of 3 streams of grant funding based on the type of infrastructure project and amount of grant funding they require for the project.
Batch 1 is open and closes Monday, 18 May, 4pm. Batch 2 opens Monday, 18 May and closes Thursday, 12 November, 4pm

Grants for not-for-profit community organisations to support the running of an outdoor community event.
Closes Wednesday, 7 April 2027, 5pm