Grant Opportunities for Not-for-Profit Community Groups
January 2014
Below is a guide to a collection of current funding, sponsorship and donation programs brought to you through the Community Grants Program. Please follow the
links to the Provider’s website for guidelines, more information and to check currency of information. Please note that details provided are only a brief summary of
the programs available, CHDC accepts no responsibility for omissions or changes to these programs. It is the responsibility of users to check accuracy, details of
eligibility, funding availability and full guidelines with the websites and relevant funding bodies.
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
ELIGIBILITY
$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
NOTE: BLUE print indicates grants are new or changed from the previous edition
Kestrel Aboriginal Community
Development Fund
RACQ Foundation - Natural
Disasters (Category 1)
Small Town Australia Day Event
Celebration Grants
Support a range of community projects that
deliver positive, constructive, real and
sustainable outcomes to the Aboriginal
Community
* Aboriginal business development
* Educational Programs
* Heritage & Culture conservation
* Training and employment
* Community Benefits projects
* Sporting and community activity
* Other projects agreed to by the ACDFC
The RACQ Foundation’s priorities are to
assist:
1. Queensland community organisations that
have been significantly affected by natural
disasters to help them regain their position
prior to the relevant weather event
2. Deserving charities or other organisations
with a charitable purpose that help
Queenslanders who have been impacted by
a natural disaster
This year, Council is offering smaller
communities in the CHRC region an
opportunity to apply for $100 grants if they
plan on holding a local event in their town.
These grants may assist with event costs,
such as providing food for a BBQ.
Upon receiving written applications, Central
Highlands Regional Council will issue one
(a) An Aboriginal person who has
resided within the project area for
more than one year;
(b) A person who is recognized as a
Western Kangoulu person by a
majority of the Western Kangoulu
members of the ACDFC
Eligible applicants are seen as those
who:
* Can demonstrate they can make
effective use of the funds in
accordance with the guidelines and
vision
* Are willing and able to measure the
performance of the project, and
* Can work in partnership with the
Aboriginal Community Development
Fund Committee (ACDFC).
Your organisation must be either:
a. a small to medium community
organisation; or
b. a charity or other organisation
with a charitable purpose
Project must benefit Queenslanders
affected by natural disasters
Projects valued
above $25,000 may
be asked to present
their proposals in
person to the Board
Up to $50,000, with
funding for
amounts up to
$200,000
considered in
exceptional
circumstances.
7 January 2014
http://www.racq.com.au/about_us
/news_and_community/racq_foun
dation#apply
Smaller CHRC communities that do
not have Council-run Australia Day
celebrations who are planning to
hold Australia Day events in their
towns.
One grant of $100
per town. If there is
more than one
Community group
who wishes to hold
an event in each
town, Council
recommends that
10 January 2014
Written applications can be posted
to:
Attn: Australia Day Committee,
CHRC
PO Box 21
Emerald, Q, 4720
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Rounds closing in:
January
April
July
October
Guidelines:
http://www.riotintocoalaustralia.c
om.au/ourapproach/1512_kestrel_
aboriginal_community_developme
nt_fund_1630.asp
Contact:
Ronald Saltner
Aboriginal Relations
Specialist
T: 4984 7658
M: 0427 462 927
Central Highlands Development Corporation website: www.chdc.com.au
Last Updated 7 March 2016
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
ELIGIBILITY
Community Broadcasting
Foundation Ethnic Broadcasting
Special Projects Grants
To encourage and support projects for the
benefit of ethnic community broadcasting in
Australia that
• build capacity for local benefit particularly
for encouraging youth participation at the
station; OR
• are innovative one-off or discrete projects
that will assist in developing ethnic
community broadcasting; OR
• will produce networked programs relevant
to a broad ethnic audience.
If you are:
• community radio station with a
long-term or a temporary licence
• an umbrella group (an incorporated
ethnic community broadcasting
association) representing one or
more ethnic program groups at a
particular licensed community radio
station. Please contact the CBF for
further information.
• a state, regional or national
community broadcasting association.
Creative partnerships between
stations and organisations whose
goals are compatible with those of
community broadcasting are
encouraged, however the application
must come from the station/sector
organisation.
Grants are not available to stations
broadcasting under a narrowcast
licence. A station with a temporary
licence must have been on air for at
least two years cumulatively prior to
applying. Additional conditions are
imposed on temporary licensees with
regard to ownership of assets
purchased with the grant.
Community Broadcasting
Foundation Ethnic Development
Grants - New Program Group
Grants
To assist the ongoing development of ethnic
community broadcasting in Australia through
grants to assist with program start-up costs
for new language/cultural groups becoming
involved in ethnic community broadcasting
at a particular station for the first time.
If you are:
• a community radio station with a
long-term or a temporary licence
applying on behalf of an eligible
program group
• an umbrella group (an incorporated
ethnic community broadcasting
association) representing one or
more ethnic program groups at a
particular licensed community radio
station. Please contact the CBF for
further information.
Grants are not available to stations
broadcasting under a narrowcast
grant per town.
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$
they join together
and share the grant.
Up to $25,000,
depending on the
scope of the
project.
• New Language
Group - Up to
$1,000
• New Community
Group - Up to
$1,500
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
13 January 2014
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grant-categories/ethnicgrants/ethnic-broadcasting-specialprojects-grants/
13 January 2014
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grant-categories/ethnicgrants/ethnic-development-grantsnew-program-group/
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
Community Broadcasting
Foundation Ethnic Program
Grants
To assist the maintenance, with a particular
focus on development, of Australian ethnic
community broadcasting through grants to
subsidise production of ethnic programs
relevant to a local ethnic community.
St George Foundation
In order to help the little guys we –
* partner with the smaller community
organisations who attract little funding from
government and who aren’t big enough to
generate significant fundraising income of
their own.
* invest in projects that will improve the lives
of Australian children who are physically,
socially or economically disadvantaged.
ELIGIBILITY
licence. A station with a temporary
licence must have been on air for at
least two years cumulatively prior to
applying. Additional conditions are
imposed on temporary licensees with
regard to ownership of assets
purchased with the grant.
• A long term licensed community
radio station or holder of a
temporary community radio license
giving time to ethnic community
groups to broadcast in their own
languages on an equitable basis with
other station programs.
• An umbrella group (an
incorporated ethnic community
broadcasting association)
representing one or more ethnic
program groups at a particular
licensed community radio station.
Please contact the CBF for further
information.
Grants are not available for stations
broadcasting under a narrowcast
license.
To be eligible for funding your
organisation will:
* assist children under the age of 18
years
* focus your efforts on Australian
children
* be endorsed as a deductible gift
recipient (but not another ancillary
fund). Deductible Gift Recipients
must be listed with the Australian
Taxation Office under Item 1 of the
Table in Section 30–15 of the Income
Tax Assessment Act, 1936.
* have an annual gross revenue of
less than $3,000,000
*receive less than 40% of your
income from recurrent state or
federal funding OR
have an annual income of less than
$1,000,000.
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$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Various - refer to
guidelines
13 January 2014
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grant-categories/ethnicgrants/ethnic-program-grants/
Up to $50,000
15 January 2014
http://promos.stgeorge.com.au/stg
eorgefoundation/funding.asp
4 rounds per year
FUNDING PROGRAM
ANZ Staff Foundation Grants
FOCUS
Community projects that relate to one or
more of the following areas:
• Education and employment – examples of
suitable projects may include purchasing
educational resources for communities or
programs that help people prepare for
employment.
• Urban and rural economic and social
divides – examples of suitable projects may
include developing and distributing
educational materials to remote
communities or programs that seek to
connect isolated community members.
• Financial capability – examples of suitable
projects may focus on improving financial
literacy or money saving capability.
• Urban sustainability – examples of suitable
projects may include environmental
education programs or revegetation
programs.
ELIGIBILITY
Charitable organisations, gifts to
which are deductible under Section
30-15 [formerly 78(4)] of the Income
Tax Act. (DGR Status)
$
Preferred amount
up to $5,000
CLOSING DATE
15 January 2014
Website for more information
http://www.anz.com/personal/priv
ate-banktrustees/trustees/granting/grantin
g-programs/small-grants/
Regional Arts Development Fund
(RADF) Funding Program
Supports locally determined professional
arts, cultural and heritage development
opportunities by providing one-off, short
term, project based financial assistance to
groups and individuals.
Individual professional artists, arts
workers, cultural workers or project
coordinators who are based in the
local council area, are permanent
residents or Australian citizens and
have an Australian Business Number.
Incorporated organisations, based in
the local council area, and
unincorporated organisations,
auspiced by an incorporated body,
based in the local council area.
Various - refer to
guidelines
24 January 2014
http://www.centralhighlands.qld.g
ov.au/web/guest/regional-artsdevelopment-fund
A grant program that provides funding for
not-for-profit community groups and
organisations to make energy conservation
and electrical safety projects happen.
Incorporated not-for-profit
organisation
Community groups:
• Local government or other
government entities
• Educational institutions
• Charities
• Sporting clubs
• Industry associations
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
organisations
From $200 up to
$5,000 and a total
of $50,000.
Ergon Energy Community Fund
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Four rounds per year,
further rounds, further
rounds
25 April 2014
July 2014
November 2014
29 January 2014
https://www.ergon.com.au/aboutus/communitypartnerships/community-fund
FUNDING PROGRAM
The Ian Potter Cultural Trust
FOCUS
To encourage and support the diversity and
excellence of emerging Australian artists.
The Trust offers grants to assist early career
artists of exceptional talent to undertake
professional development, usually overseas.
Australia Council for the Arts
Engage – Marketing and
Audience Development
Provides regional and remote presenters
with resources to develop and implement
marketing and audience development
initiatives.
Wesfarmers Curragh Community
Contribution Program
Organisations and charities who contribute
to one or more of the following areas within
Blackwater and the surrounding community:
• Youth sports and recreation
• Health
• Arts and culture
• Indigenous
• Community Liveability
• Environmental projects
Community organisations and charities also
have the opportunity to apply for Curragh's
community resources:
• The community assistance trailer is filled
with marquees, trestle tables, garden chairs
and other useful loan equipment.
• Curragh's onsite fundraising facility, Bob's
Breath café. We provide organisations and
charities with the supplies and groceries they
need to host a fundraising BBQ breakfast or
lunch.
• Curragh corporate merchandise is available
for donation to support appropriate
ELIGIBILITY
The Trust primarily provides support
for professional development
overseas such as:
• Postgraduate study
• Mentoring or private lessons
• Residencies or study tours which
have a clear educational focus.
The Trust will also consider
supporting:
• The purchase of non-standard
musical instruments or equipment.
• Costs of film-making for final year
or post-grad film students
• Professional development
opportunities within Australia.
To be eligible, you must meet the
general eligibility requirements and
the specific eligibility requirements.
Applicants must use the
Accessibility/Remoteness Index of
Australia (ARIA) to confirm their
regional (inner/outer) or remote
(remote/very remote) status.
Organisations and charities who
contribute to one or more of the
areas of focus within Blackwater and
the surrounding community
Curragh does not support events or
organisations directly linked with
tobacco, alcohol or gambling
promotion; religious or political
activities.
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$
Up to $7,000
CLOSING DATE
29 January 2014
Website for more information
http://www.ianpotterculturaltrust.
org.au/home
for project/travel after
9 May 2014
$30,000
30 January 2014
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/engage
Potential applicants are
encouraged to discuss
their application.
31 January 2014
Future rounds:
2 May 2014
1 August 2014
31 October 2014
http://www.wesresources.com.au/
about-us/our-miningoperations/curragh/sponsorshipsand-donations
FUNDING PROGRAM
SITA Community Grants Program
Everyone's Environment grants
FOCUS
fundraising activities.
Local initiatives that will actively contribute
to the sustainable wellbeing of Australian
communities, either socially or
environmentally, for the benefit of current
residents and generations to come in at least
one of the key focus areas:
• Encourage community involvement and
improve the quality of the local
environment;
• Develop environmental awareness and
inspire participation in sustainable activities;
• Contribute to improved human health and
wellbeing; and/or
• Support and encourage recreation and
community building.
Heritage Phase grants provide funding to
local community groups to undertake onground activities to help tackle
environmental degradation and the potential
loss of important heritage places in their
local areas.
Support community groups and heritage
owners to undertake projects that facilitate
the conservation and interpretation, access
and community engagement with
Queensland’s heritage-listed places and
historic shipwrecks located in Queensland
waters.
Eligible project might include:
• projects that conserve original heritage
features, improve access and/or continued
use of a heritage place by the community
• development of heritage interpretation
activities and/or installations that:
- enhance visitor understanding and
engagement
- contribute to the long-term sustainability of
the heritage place
- promote and build community recognition
of Queensland’s cultural heritage
• restoration of heritage parks and gardens
• termite inspection and treatment
• re-stumping and other urgent structural
works.
ELIGIBILITY
$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Australian registered charity or
community organisation based in
Australia. Must be a legal entity,
registered in Australia, with a current
ABN (or have the legal backing of one
i.e. an auspice or funding partner)
and bank account.
Between $500 and
$5,000
31 January 2014
http://sitacommunitygrants.com.a
u/apply/sita-community-grants
• Non-profit incorporated groups or
organisations.
• Specialist bodies established to
conserve or manage heritage places
(e.g. historical and heritage
societies).
• Owners of places in the
Queensland Heritage Register or a
local heritage register who can
demonstrate community benefit and
involvement. For example, heritagelisted places open to the public,
ability to improve public
understanding and appreciation of
Queensland’s heritage-listed places
or historic shipwrecks.
Two streams of
Heritage Phase
grants are available,
smaller-scale
projects ($2,000 to
$10,000) and
larger-scale projects
($10,001 to
$40,000).
3 February 2014
http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/fundin
g/everyonesenvironment/index.html
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for small scale project
and successful EOI’s.
FUNDING PROGRAM
Aussie Farmers Foundation
Grants
The Ian Potter Foundation Health & Disability
Elderly Parent Carer Innovation
Trial Funding Round 2
Australia Council for the Arts
Projects – Creative Development
(Dance)
FOCUS
Projects with rural and regional focus:
· Aim to improve the health and wellbeing of
Australian farmers and/or their families.
· Address concerns specific to rural and
regional communities such as health
inadequacies.
· Environmental organisations working
towards the practice of sustainable
development.
· Seed funding for new ideas that benefit the
marginalised and disadvantaged farming
families.
· Building the capacity of charitable
organisations and the community sector
ELIGIBILITY
Organisations must be Deductible
Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1.
Organisations that are DGR Item 1
but are not Tax Concession Charities
or Government Entities may not be
eligible.
The Foundation will favourably consider
proposals that aim to:
* Enhance the lives of individuals with
disability or chronic illness, particularly
through innovative approaches to health
service delivery;
* Promote research and development in
public health and preventative medicine
initiatives aimed at improving the health of
the Australian community.
Developing innovative strategies to provide
sustainable living arrangements for adults
with a disability who are cared for by their
elderly parents.
The key outcomes proposed from the trial
are:
* more adults with a disability in the care of
their elderly parents having sustainable,
long-term living arrangements established
* a wider range of living arrangements and
options created to provide more choice for
elderly parent carers and their adult son or
daughter with a disability.
Support for the research and creative
development of new dance works.
Aim is to encourage artists to take time to
develop a work through its life cycle.
Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status;
Endorsed Deductible Gift Recipient
(DGR) Item 1, or specifically named
as a DGR in Subdivision 30-B of the
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997; &
Government Entities.
Other eligibility criteria apply.
Complete 'Eligibility Quiz' on website
to verify
All organisations applying to the
foundation must also advise their
ABN so we can check your tax status.
Not-for-profit organisations; for
profit organisations and groups of
individuals which are separately
incorporated are eligible to apply for
trial capital funding.
Local Government Authorities are
not required to provide evidence of
incorporation.
To be eligible, you must meet the
general eligibility requirements and
the specific eligibility requirements
given below.
This category is open to individuals,
groups and organisations. Dance Key
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$
*The Aussie
Farmers Foundation
will not consider
applications for
funding of less than
$10,000.
*The Foundation is
currently funding
grants for a
duration of 1 year.
It is recommended
that grantees refer
to the website
periodically to see
whether this has
changed.
For grants over
$50,000 you are
required to speak to
a program manager
before submitting
an application.
CLOSING DATE
3 February 2014
Website for more information
http://www.aussiefarmersfoundati
on.org.au/
4 February 2014
http://www.ianpotter.org.au/fundi
ng-objectives-hd
One-off capital
grants up to $1
million and smaller
grants up to
$50,000 are
available for each
project.
6 February 2014
http://www.communities.qld.gov.a
u/disability/key-projects/elderlyparent-carer-innovation-trial
7 February 2014
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/Projects-CreativeDevelopment-7-February-2014
for Expressions of
Interest
FUNDING PROGRAM
Australia Council for the Arts
Creative Australia – Presentation
(Dance)
FOCUS
To support the presentation of Australian
dance.
The purpose of Creative Australia Presentation (Dance) initiative is to build and
diversify audiences for the presentation of
Australian dance works.
ELIGIBILITY
Organisations are not eligible to
apply to this category.
The Australia Council encourages
artists from Indigenous backgrounds
and from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds to submit
proposals. Proposals are also
encouraged from artists with
disabilities and from artists living and
working in regional Australia.
To be eligible, you must meet the
general eligibility requirements and
the specific eligibility requirements
given below.
This initiative is open to:
• individuals
• groups
• organisations and
• companies that present programs
of work – including festivals and
venues.
$
Up to $50,000
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
7 February 2104
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/dance-creativeaustralia-presentation
7 February 2013
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/Dance-ProjectsPresentation-7-February-2014
Potential applicants are encouraged
to discuss their application
Australia Council for the Arts
Projects - Presentation (Dance)
To provide support for dance works with a
presentation outcome. This can include final
stage creative development and
presentation/s and remounts of dance
works.
To be eligible, you must meet the
general eligibility requirements on
the website.
This category is open to individuals,
groups and organisations.
Bennalong Foundation
Aims to enhance community wellbeing and
provide opportunities for positive and lasting
change in our community.
The key areas of focus at present will be
concentrated on:
* Education, Training & Employment,
* Migrant & Indigenous Community Welfare
and
* Community Health.
Incorporated, not for profit
organisations who are an income tax
exempt charity and have Deductible
Gift Recipient (DGR) Status
Various
10 February 2014
http://www.benngroup.com/found
ation/about-the-foundation
E. C. White Trust
Established for the general benefit of charity.
The co-trustees have decided to invite
applications for projects assisting
disadvantaged children and families.
Applicant organisations require ATO
Charity Tax Concession (TCC)
endorsement.
Up to $20,000 with
a total annual
distribution of
$40,000
14 February 2014
http://www.eqt.com.au/not-forprofit-organisations/grants/trustlist/trustdetail.aspx?ID=42
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For expressions of
Interest (EoI’s)
FUNDING PROGRAM
Events Queensland Regional
Development Program (EQRDP)
Australian Artists' Grant &
Eckersley's Art Materials Prize for
NAVA Members (formerly the
Janet Holmes à Court Artists'
Grant)
Connellan Airways Trust
FOCUS
The program is committed to enhancing
existing events in regional Queensland, as
well as helping to establish new events.
Events must achieve the following key
objectives:
* Increase local economic activity and
development;
* Enhance the profile and appeal of the
destination in which it is held;
*Encourage external visitation to the
destination;
*Enhance the visitor experience; and
*Demonstrate future growth and
sustainability.
To provide financial assistance to
professional artists for the public
presentation of their work.
This grant provides assistance towards the
costs of public presentation of visual arts,
craft and design. This can include, but is not
limited to, framing, media releases, media
photographs, advertising, space rental,
installation costs, promotional printing, mail
outs, documentation, freight, travel,
equipment rental, insurance, technical
assistance and opening costs.
The objectives of the Trust are:
* To promote and encourage the
advancement of knowledge of people,
especially younger people, living in remote
parts of that area of outback Australia
formerly served by Connellan Airways, and in
other parts of Australia similar in
remoteness.
* To assist such people through facilitating
air travel and the delivery of education
needs, communication requisites and health
related supplies.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for funding, events
must be located in regional
Queensland, outside of the Brisbane
City Council area. They must have
been held at least once or, if in the
concept stage, be at an advanced
stage of development with
demonstrated community support.
Organisations intending to bring a
one-off event to their region may
also apply, with funding awarded
once the event is secured.
The event must be organised by a
formally constituted organisation or
a group which has a written
agreement with a formally
constituted organisation to provide
an auspice. QERDP will accept an
umbrella application from
organisations on behalf of a number
of events seeking support.
* Individuals and groups are eligible
to apply only once per round and if
successful, cannot apply again for 12
months.
* If submitting an application as a
group the application must come
from two artists in that group. If the
application is successful, funding will
be awarded to the two artists.
* Indigenous artists and artists from
Non-English Speaking Backgrounds
are encouraged to apply.
You are eligible to apply to the Trust
for financial assistance if you:
* Reside on stations or in small
settlements in the remote parts of
outback Australia or,
* live in the larger outback centres of
Australia and provide expertise or
otherwise serve or assist remote area
residents
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$
Various
CLOSING DATE
14 February 2014
For events held from 1
October 2015 – 31
March 2016. Expected
announcement of
successful applications
in May 2014.
Website for more information
http://www.eventsqueensland.co
m.au/
There are two funding
rounds each year for
the Regional
Development Program.
Each round lasts for 18
months beginning in
October, for the
February round, and
April, for the August
round.
$500 + GST for
individuals and
$1000 + GST for
groups
This grant does not
provide assistance
towards the
production of
artwork (materials,
studio rental,
research etc).
15 February 2014
(for exhibitions in May,
June, July)
15 May
15 August
15 November
http://www.visualarts.net.au/grant
s/australian-artists-grant
15 February 2014
15 May
15 August
15 November
http://www.connellanairwaystrust.
org.au/about.php
However, as meeting
dates may change,
applicants are advised
to confirm the closing
date well in advance of
each meeting.
FUNDING PROGRAM
Connellan Airways Trust
Sponsorships
Australia Council for the Arts
Contemporary Music Touring
Program
The Ian Potter Foundation - 50th
Anniversary Commemorative
Grants
FOCUS
* To foster education of people in outback
Australia, other than those living in its
remote parts, who provide service or
assistance to people, living in those parts.
The Trust is prepared to consider sponsoring
events that will spread awareness of the
Trust amongst potential beneficiaries of the
Trust.
Supports national touring activity
undertaken by Australian musicians
performing original contemporary music. It
provides travel support for artists and their
manager undertaking tours within Australia,
which include performances in regional and
remote areas.
To support proposals that aim to achieve
transformative change with practical,
sustainable results, and which will have longterm impact.
There are two Commemorative Grants
Themes identified that reflect areas believed
have particular potential to bring about
positive change and/or have the greatest
need.
1. BUILDING COMMUNITIES
Ideas and opportunities to bring about
transformative change that will support the
development of strong, cohesive and
resilient Australian communities in rural,
regional or remote areas and urban settings.
a. Grants for organisations that can provide
outstanding and sustainable leadership and
implement innovative ideas to help
overcome the barriers to success and build
resilient and viable communities.
b. Grants to organisations to trial models for
collaboration designed to foster cohesive
communities, with special emphasis on
ELIGIBILITY
$
Grants can only be made to children
and adults who reside on stations or
in small settlements in the remote
areas of outback Australia, or to
people living in the larger outback
centres of Australia who provide
assistance to such remote area
residents.
CLOSING DATE
15 February 2014
15 May
15 August
15 November
Funding can be provided to
performers, managers, agents, and
music networks on behalf of
professionals working in the
Australian music industry.
Up to $15,000
Organisations with BOTH Deductible
Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 and Tax
Concession Charity (TCC) status.
Between $200,000
and $500,000.
However, as meeting
dates may change,
applicants are advised
to confirm the closing
date well in advance of
each meeting.
17 February 2014
for eligible projects
commencing from 12
May 2014
25 February 2014
For Expressions of
Interest EoI's (both
hard and soft copies)
NOTE: You must speak
with a program
manager prior to
commencing the
Expression of Interest
process.
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Website for more information
http://www.connellanairwaystrust.
org.au/sponsor.php
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/contemporary-musictouring-program-17-feb
http://www.ianpotter.org.au/50thanniversary-commemorativegrants
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
integration of refugees and new arrivals.
2. EFFECTIVE ORGANISATIONS
Ideas that bring about positive social change
involving well-managed and properly
resourced organisations that respond
creatively and effectively to the needs of
their constituents. Sustainable organisational
models are vital to maintaining positive
change in the long-term.
a. Grants for building the capacity and
increasing the sustainability of organisations.
b. Grants for social enterprises that seek to
scale-up their model to achieve wide-spread,
sustainable impact.
Central Highlands Regional
Council Community Grants
Program
To provide assistance to local non-profit
community groups/organisations who make
positive contributions to the quality of life in
the local government area to purchase,
develop or maintain capital assets.
Scanlon Foundation
Innovative and creative projects, with a focus
on Cultural Diversity and Social Cohesion,
aimed at:
A. Encouraging leadership from culturally
diverse groups or individuals from culturally
diverse backgrounds
B. Building awareness and acceptance of the
right to cultural identity and understanding
of difference
C. Enhancing the social development of
individuals and/or groups from culturally
diverse communities by improving selfawareness, self-esteem, tolerance and
communication
D. Fulfilling the potential of youth from
multicultural backgrounds through
education, mentorship and early
intervention
E. Supporting issues-based research that
focuses on achieving cohesive social change
ELIGIBILITY
* Have the majority of members of
the group/organisation reside in the
Central Highlands Regional Council
area.
* Operate predominately within the
Central Highlands Regional Council
boundaries.
* Be a properly constituted not-forprofit organisation or be sponsored
by an incorporated organisation
Organisations with Deductible Gift
Recipient (DGR) Status
$
Up to $5,000
CLOSING DATE
28 February 2014
http://www.centralhighlands.qld.g
ov.au/community-grants
Opens Mid-January.
Further Round 31
August 2014, Opens
mid-July
$5,000 up to
$25,000
28 February 2014
Expressions of interest
received from 20
January 2014.
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Website for more information
http://scanlonfoundation.org.au/a
boutcommunitygrants.html
FUNDING PROGRAM
Community Broadcasting
Foundation - TV Content
Production grants
FOCUS
To encourage participation in Australian
community broadcasting through grants to
support the production of television content
for and by local communities.
The TV Grants Advisory Committee aims to
support a broad range of community content
needs, and encourages regional diversity in
community content production.
ELIGIBILITY
if you are:
• a community television
broadcaster, including Remote
Indigenous Broadcasting Services
(RIBS), with a long-term or temporary
licence.
• an incorporated non-profit
organisation that has obtained an
agreement from a licensed
community television broadcaster to
broadcast the Project that is being
proposed.
Community television stations may
also apply on behalf of incorporated
and unincorporated production
groups through an auspicing
arrangement.
We strongly encourage you to
discuss your project with the relevant
CBF Grants Administrator before
submitting your application. They can
provide advice on the types of
projects funded in this category and
what information you should include
in your application.
$
Up to $20,000
CLOSING DATE
28 February 2014
Website for more information
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grant-categories/tvgrants/tv-content-productiongrants/
SunSmart Grant Scheme
To assist organisations who have limited
funds to work towards sun safety, help them
improve sun protection measures and
promote sun safe behaviour. The scheme
aims to support skin cancer prevention and
encourage all organisations to adopt a
SunSmart policy.
Queensland not-for-profit
community based organisations and
schools that cater specifically for
children up to the age of 17 will be
eligible to apply. This includes early
childhood centres, outside school
hours care, youth community groups
(e.g. Scouts and Girl Guides) and
primary and secondary schools.
Grants of up to 50%
of the total project
cost are available –
up to a maximum of
$2,500.
28 February 2014
http://cancerqld.org.au/page/prev
ention/skin_cancer/smart_grants_s
cheme/
The Shane Warne Foundation
(TSWF) - The Necessitous
Circumstances Fund
To help “enrich the lives of seriously ill and
underprivileged children and teenagers in
Australia”.
Allows us the capacity to directly help
children under 18 years of age who are in
financially necessitous circumstances.
Predominantly donates funds to
charitable organisations in Australia
(who themselves assist seriously ill or
underprivileged children), the
Foundation does have a limited
capacity to directly help children
under 18 years of age who are in
financially necessitous circumstances
Up to $15,000
28 February 2014
http://www.tswf.com.au/beneficia
ry-centre/
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FUNDING PROGRAM
Gambling Community Benefit
Fund (GCBF)
Jupiter's Casino Community
Benefits Fund (JCCBF)
James N. Kirby Foundation
FOCUS
The objective of the GCBF is to invest in the
community sector, enhancing the capacity of
community organisations and groups to
provide services, leisure activities and
opportunities to Queenslanders in their local
communities. To help community
organisations provide community services or
activities that benefit the community. These
grants are not intended to replace existing
sources of support for these organisations.
ELIGIBILITY
The majority of Queensland not-forprofit community organisations are
eligible to apply for a grant, either in
their own right (if incorporated) or
through a sponsor (if not
incorporated).
$
One-off grants of up
to $35,000 inc GST unless “complex
application” contact provider for
details
CLOSING DATE
28 February 2014
Opens mid-January
Types of standard applications:
* capital expenditure/fixed assets
* pilot projects
* community education / training
* community workshops
* to achieve participation by organisations
which have a beneficial influence in the
community
* to achieve a measure of community
acceptance and/or involvement in approved
projects
* to be attuned to the needs of the
community
* to approve general or specific projects
providing facilities which have an obvious
community benefit.
The majority of not-for-profit
community organisations are eligible
to apply for a grant, either in their
own right (if incorporated) or
through a sponsor (if not
incorporated).
Excludes:
private hospitals
- public and private educational
institutions (primary, secondary and
tertiary)
- parents and citizens associations
- parents and friends associations/
parent community councils
- playgroups, child care/minding
centres, kindergartens, pre-schools,
special education units
- auxiliaries
- service clubs making an application
on behalf of another organisation i.e.
Apex, Lions, Rotary, RSL.
One-off grants of up
to $75,000 inc GST
28 February 2014
* Provide grants to charitable, educational
and technical bodies throughout Australia in
the areas of health, education, technology
and science, art, and literature. Additionally
seeking to aid the conservation, maintenance
and development of Australia's natural
resources.
* Particular attention is given to technical
education projects to assist young
Australians achieve their highest standards.
Deductible Gift Recipients (DGR’s)
where the "Provision for gift
deductibility" is "item 2 of the table
in section 30-15 of the Income Tax
Assessment Act 1997"
Min $3,000
Max $100,000
Average Grant
$10,000
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Website for more information
http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants
/programs/community/index.shtml
Future Rounds:
31 May 2014
1 August 2014
30 November 2014
NB: Unsuccessful
applications No longer
considered for a further
round
http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants
/programs/jupiters/index.shtml
Opens mid-January
Future Rounds:
31 May 2014
1 August 2014
30 November 2014
28 February 2014.
http://www.kirbyfoundation.com.a
u/registration/eligibilitycriteria.php
FUNDING PROGRAM
Local Sporting Champions
Program
FOCUS
Program is designed to support young people
participating in state and national level
sporting competitions as either an athlete,
coach, umpire or referee.
ELIGIBILITY
Young people must:
*be between 12 and 18 years of age
at the time of the nominated
sporting competition
*be participating as an athlete,
coach, umpire or referee in an official
state or national level sporting
championships, endorsed by the
relevant Australian Sports
Commission recognised national
sporting organisation (NSO) or
national school sport championships
endorsed by School Sport Australia
*be required to travel greater than
250km (including return trip) to
participate in the nominated
competition
*be an Australian citizen
*not be the recipient of another
Local Sporting Champions grant,
whether as an individual or a
member of a team, during the
current financial year
*not have received funding from
other government sources for the
nominated competition
*not be participating in a
professional competition that
involves prize money
*have submitted an application form
prior to the competition
commencing.
$
Grants of $500 will
be available for
successful
individual
applicants, and
$3000 for
successful team
applications.
CLOSING DATE
28 February 2014
Future rounds:
1 March 2014 - 30 June
2014
1 July 2014 - 31 October
2014
Website for more information
http://www.ausport.gov.au/partici
pating/schools_and_juniors/local_s
porting_champions
Applications must be
received prior to the
commencement of the
competition.
Applications will not be
considered if lodged
after the
commencement of a
competition.
Australia Council for the Arts
Projects with Public Outcomes Community Partnerships
Provide funding for community arts and
cultural development projects that have
strong public presentation outcomes and
involve both arts and non-arts partners.
Individuals, groups and organisations
are welcome to apply provided they
have sought financial support and/or
co-funding from other sources.
From $20,000 to
$35,000
7 March 2014
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/communitypartnerships-projects-with-publicoutcomes-7-march
Australia Council for the Arts
Projects - Community
Partnerships
Provide funding for individuals, groups and
organisations to develop and implement
community arts and cultural development
projects with a range of partners. These
projects may or may not have a public
outcome.
To be eligible, you must meet the
general eligibility requirements and
the specific eligibility requirements
on the website.
Up to $20,000
7 March 2014
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/communitypartnerships-projects-7-march
This category is open to individuals,
groups and organisations.
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FUNDING PROGRAM
Australian Council for the Arts
Career Pathways – Professional
Development
Australian Council for the Arts
Career Pathways – Structured
Mentorships
FOCUS
Provide funding for individual artists and arts
workers to build their professional capacity
as community arts and cultural development
workers.
For individuals to undertake opportunities
that will develop their careers in community
arts and cultural development.
Support tailored mentorship arrangements
that build the skills and capacities of
practitioners at different stages of their
career in identified areas that contribute to
the sustainability and quality of community
arts and cultural development practice.
Bandanna Energy
Donations, Sponsorship and
Partnerships
* Community: Social Inclusion, Families,
Volunteering, Cultural Diversity, Youth, Older
People & Heritage
* Arts and Culture
* Sport & Recreation
* Environment
* Education
Australia Council for the Arts
Experimental Art Grants
Support artists, groups and organisations
investigating emerging and experimental
arts. It is an open grant category for any
stage of your experimental art activity
including:
• art labs
• workshops
• residencies
• research and development
• creative development
• presentation and production
ELIGIBILITY
Open to individuals only.
$
Up to $12,000
CLOSING DATE
7 March 2014
Website for more information
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/communitypartnerships-career-pathwaysprofessional-development-7-march
From $10,000 to
$30,000
7 March 2014
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/communitypartnerships-career-pathwaysstructured-mentorships-7-march
9 March 2014
http://www.springsurecreekproject
.com.au/sustainabledevelopment/community
To be eligible, you must meet the
general eligibility requirements and
the specific eligibility requirements
Individuals, groups and/or
organisations working in, or seeking
to work in, the CACD sector.
To become eligible to apply to this
category, applicants must first
discuss their proposal with a member
of the Community Partnerships team
and be invited to apply.
Organisations must be:
• formally recognised and/or
registered with appropriate
government bodies;
• have appropriate and effective
governance structures;
• have the capacity, financial stability
and leadership to support the project
the funds are requested for;
• are willing and able to subject the
donation, sponsorship or partnership
performance measures.
Preference given to groups who are
providing services within the local or
regional context of a Bandanna
Project (e.g. Springsure or Dingo) or
in a location where employees live
(e.g. Springsure or Emerald).
To be eligible, you must meet the
general eligibility requirements and
the specific eligibility requirements
given below.
This category is open to eligible
artists, groups and organisations.
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Twice a year, in March
and in September
Round 2:
9 September 2014
No set amount
12 March 2014
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/experimental-artsgrants-12-mar
FUNDING PROGRAM
Australia Council for the Arts
Indigenous Experimental Art
Fund
Disability Support Funding for
Kindergartens
Queensland Anzac Centenary
grants program
FOCUS
• professional development.
Supports Indigenous led projects. These
projects must benefit the development of
contemporary Indigenous media,
interdisciplinary and hybrid art practitioners.
The main focus for this category is to:
• support the practice of Indigenous artists
working experimentally across art forms
• foster new connections between artists,
new projects and partnerships with
institutions
• facilitate the development and
presentation of contemporary experimental
art projects which are Indigenous led.
This award recognises an individual who has
made an outstanding contribution to water
conservation through initiative and
leadership.
The Queensland Anzac Centenary grants
program is designed to assist and encourage
Queenslanders to commemorate the service
and sacrifice of men and women during the
First World War.
Projects may include commemorative
events, exhibitions, research, community
education activities and the development or
restoration of memorials and honour boards.
BMA Local Development
Program
Includes Donations, Sponsorship, and
Partnerships.
Supports
• Arts, Entertainment and Cultural
Development
• Business and Skills Training
• Community Welfare
• Environment and Sustainability
ELIGIBILITY
$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Open to artists, groups and
organisations.
The fund is not solely for Indigenous
practitioners, but projects must be
led by Indigenous artists, producers
and curators.
To be eligible, you must meet the
general eligibility requirements and
the specific eligibility requirements
on the website.
Up to $30,000
12 March 2014
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/indigenousexperimental-art-fund
Supports kindergarten services to
provide inclusive programs that
reflect their community's diverse
needs, including those of children
with a disability.
Kindergarten services can apply for
funding through the Disability
Support Funding to support children
with a suspected or diagnosed
disability to benefit from a quality
early childhood education.
Must be operating on a not-for-profit
basis with an Australian Business
Number (ABN).
They must also be one of the
following:
• local council
• tertiary institution
• parents and citizens or parents and
friends association
• incorporated association or body
(e.g. RSL, church or club).
Between $2,000
and $6,000 per
eligible child so
kindergarten
services can offer
educators
professional
development, or
employ additional
staff.
14 March 2014.
http://deta.qld.gov.au/earlychildho
od/service/grants/disabilitygrant.html
It is expected that
the majority of
grants approved
will be
between $15 000
and $40 000 per
project or activity.
Grants of up
to $80 000 may be
considered if the
request is suitably
justified.
Monetary or in-kind
14 March 2014
To be eligible to receive support,
applicants must provide services or
benefits in one of more of the
Central Highlands communities of
Blackwater, Capella and Emerald.
Organisations must be:
• Reputable and aligned with the
BHP Billiton Charter and Code of
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Round 2 for
kindergarten services
with newly enrolled
children or children
with a recent diagnosis
will open on 17 March
2014 and close on 6
June 2014
Open in February for
projects completed by
30 June 2015.
14 March 2014
2nd Friday March, July
and November
http://www.qld.gov.au/about/even
ts-awards-honours/events/anzaccentenary/grants/
For more information on how to
apply for funding, please contact a
BMA Community Advisor in your
area:
For more information on how to
apply for funding, please contact a
BMA Community Advisor in your
area:
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
• Safety, Health and Wellbeing
• Sport and Recreation
Telstra's Kids Fund
Telstra's Kids Fund provides grants for notfor-profit organisations in the following
areas:
* Arts and culture
* Disability
* Education
* Environment
* Health
* Sport and recreation
* Valuing cultural diversity
Artist in Residence Program (AIR)
The Artist in Residence Program (AIR) is a
three year partnership (2013-2015) between
the Queensland Government (Arts
Queensland and Education Queensland) and
the Australia Council for the Arts. AIR is
investing in high quality arts education
programs and is kick starting cultural change
in schools across Queensland.
ELIGIBILITY
Conduct.
• Formally recognised and/or
registered with the appropriate
government bodies.
• Have appropriate and effective
governance structures.
• Have the capacity, financial stability
and leadership to support the project
for which funds are requested.
• Supported by key community
stakeholders.
1. You must be a Telstra Group
employee
2. The organisation must be a notfor-profit
3. The child involved in the
organisation must be 18 years of age
or under and part of your immediate
family
4. You must only make a successful
application once every three years
three years
Priority will be given to applications
where the organisation for which
funding is sought is in a community
directly impacted by disaster from
January 2013 to November 2013.
AIR is investing in high quality arts
education programs and is kickstarting cultural change in schools
across Queensland.
The aims of AIR are to:
• invest in projects that create
dynamic, innovative and
collaborative creative practice
between students, educators, artists
and arts and cultural organisations;
• explore students' creative ideas,
encourage risk taking and creative
problem-solving to enhance student
learning opportunities grounded in
purposeful and authentic artistic
practice;
• build evidence for the value of the
arts in supporting students' learning,
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$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
• Blackwater/ Emerald/Capella
Peter Dowling 0427 000 285
peter.dowling@bmacoal.com
Mary Bulger 0429 073 361
mary.k.bulger@bmacoal.com
Max $1,200
14 March 2014
http://www.kidsfund.telstrafounda
tion.com/dir148/tfweb.nsf/telstras
kidsfund/telstraskidsfund?OpenDo
cument&menu=3
Up to $20,000 per
project
17 March 2014
http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/policy/
artists-residence.html
Closing date for the first
round of 2 page
proposals
Artist in Residence
Projects must occur
between 14 July 2014
and 26 June 2015
Opens 27 January 2014
FUNDING PROGRAM
Regional Arts Fund (RAF)
Community Project Program
Community Broadcasting
Foundation - Indigenous
Program Grants
Community Broadcasting
Foundation - Remote Indigenous
Program Grants
FOCUS
The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is a devolved
Australian Government funding program
from the Department of Environment,
Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA). RAF
supports projects by regionally based artists
and arts organisations that result in arts and
cultural development activity in regional,
remote and isolated Queensland
communities. Eligible regional
organisations or individuals may submit
projects that address community cultural
development, artform activity, cross artform
or multi-arts activity.
To assist the ongoing development of
Indigenous community broadcasting across
Australia through grants to support the
production of regular Indigenous programs
to serve a defined local Indigenous
community.
To assist the ongoing development of
Indigenous community broadcasting across
Australia through grants to support the
production of regular remote Indigenous
programs to serve a defined local Indigenous
ELIGIBILITY
the development of core capabilities
and the enrichment of their cultural
lives; and
• support the cross curriculum
priorities of the Australian
Curriculum.
Regional Arts Fund proposals can be
submitted by individual regions (refer
to website for definition) or as part of
a cross regional activity. Projects
must be managed or auspiced by a
not-for-profit, legally incorporated
organisation that is registered in
Queensland.
You can apply for all categories of
grant if you are:
• an Indigenous broadcasting group
or individual producing weekly
programs on a non-Indigenous
licensed community radio station
which is currently: •incorporated as
a not for profit organisation or
• unincorporated but have reached
an agreement with a local
incorporated not for profit
Indigenous organisation or nonIndigenous licensed community radio
station (auspicing organisation) to
receive and report on grant funds on
the broadcasting group's behalf
(refer to section 3 below - What is an
auspicing organisation).
Grants are not available to stations
broadcasting under a narrowcast
licence.
You can apply for an Indigenous
Program grant if you are:
* a licensed Remote Indigenous
Broadcasting Service (RIBS)
* an incorporated Remote
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$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Part funding of
projects minimum
of $5,000 up to a
maximum of
$30,000.
Only in special
circumstances will
RAF support the
entire cost of a
project.
17 March 2014
for projects
commencing after
1 July 2014
http://artslinkqld.com.au/regionalarts/regional-artsfund/community-project-grants/
Various - refer to
guidelines
17 March 2014
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grantcategories/indigenousgrants/indigenous-program-grants/
Opens 17 January 2014
These Round 2 2013/14
applications are for the
funding period 1 July
2014 to 31 December
2014
Various, refer to
guidelines
17 March 2014
Opens 17 January 2014
These Round 2 2013/14
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grantcategories/indigenousgrants/remote-indigenousprogram-grants/
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
community.
Arts Queensland - Projects and
Programs Fund
Community Broadcasting
Foundation - Transmission
Support Grants - Equipment
Vibrant arts and cultural experiences for
Queenslanders by investing in:
• performances and exhibitions
• services to artists and cultural workers, and
communities
• new works that extend artists and art
forms
• community arts and cultural development
• enhanced cultural infrastructure
• increased skills and opportunities for
Indigenous artists
• new markets for Queensland arts and
cultural products
To assist the ongoing development of
Australian community radio stations through
grants to purchase and install essential
transmission equipment or conduct activities
that will improve their transmission facilities
ELIGIBILITY
Indigenous Media Organisation
(RIMO) to receive and report on
grant funds on behalf of one or more
Remote Indigenous Broadcasting
Services (RIBS) Grants are not
available to stations broadcasting
under a narrowcast license.
Applicants must:
• Be based in Queensland or show
how the project will directly benefit
Queensland arts and culture
• Have satisfied the reporting
requirements of any Arts Queensland
funding received in the past
• Not be in receipt of Arts
Queensland major organisations,
administered
or statutory body funding
• Have an Australian Business
Number (ABN) or nominate an
accountable
auspice body that has an ABN
• Organisations already receiving
Arts Queensland investment
(through
the Organisations Fund) must
demonstrate how this project or
program
differs from what they are currently
funded to deliver
You can apply for a Transmission
Support - Equipment grant if you are:
* a long term licensed community
radio station
* holder of a temporary community
radio licence on air for at least two
years cumulatively prior to applying.
Additional conditions are imposed on
temporary licensees with regard to
ownership of assets purchased with
the grant.
* a local group of community stations
seeking to form partnerships, or in
partnership
* a licensed Remote Indigenous
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$
Up to $60,000 per
project or program.
Arts Qld does not
fund 100% of costs.
CLOSING DATE
applications are for the
funding period 1 July
2014 to 31 December
2014
21 March 2014
Website for more information
http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/fundin
g/acif/project-programs-fund.html
(for projects starting
after 1 August 2014)
1 August 2014
(for projects starting
after 1 January 2015).
The 2014 Guidelines
and Application Forms
will be available in
January 2014.
2 rounds per year
The maximum
grant is $50,000.
21 March 2014
Opens 20 January 2014
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grantcategories/transmission-supportgrants/transmission-supportgrants-equipment/
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
Community Broadcasting
Foundation - Transmission
Support Grants - Operational
Subsidy
To subsidise long term and temporary
licensed community radio stations with their
transmission operational costs. The grants
assist with the maintenance and
development of general community radio
broadcasting throughout Australia.
Community Broadcasting
Foundation - Transmission
Support Grants - Special Projects
Funds are available to provide support for:
* projects and local partnerships that aim to
increase the sustainability and selfsufficiency of community radio transmission
infrastructure, and
* the development and trial of innovative
solutions to community radio transmission
issues, including the use of new
technologies.
ELIGIBILITY
Broadcasting Service (RIBS)
* an incorporated Remote
Indigenous Media Organisation
(RIMO) to receive and report on
grant funds on behalf of one or more
RIBS
You can apply for a Transmission
Support - Operational Subsidy grant if
you are:
* a community radio station with a
long-term or a temporary licence
transmitting from any type of site,
including Broadcast Australia, TXA,
Telstra, local council, self-owned or
other.
Grants are not available to stations
broadcasting under a narrowcast
licence. A station with a temporary
licence must have been on air for at
least two years cumulatively prior to
applying.
You can apply for a Transmission
Support - Special Projects grant if you
are:
* a community radio station with a
long-term licence
* a local group of community stations
seeking to form partnerships, or in
partnership
* a state, regional or national
community broadcasting association
* a holder of a temporary community
radio licence on air for at least two
years cumulatively prior to applying.
Additional conditions are imposed on
temporary licensees with regard to
ownership of assets purchased with
the grant.
* a licensed Remote Indigenous
Broadcasting Service (RIBS)
* an incorporated Remote
Indigenous Media Organisation
(RIMO) to receive and report on
grant funds on behalf of one or more
RIBS
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$
You will receive
reimbursement for
a percentage of
your projected
transmission
operational costs
until the end of the
current financial
year, based on
previously invoiced
costs at the time of
application.
Therefore you do
not apply for a
particular amount.
$5,000 to $50,000
CLOSING DATE
21 March 2014
Opens 20 January 2014
21 March 2014
Opens 20 January 2014
Website for more information
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grantcategories/transmission-supportgrants/transmission-supportgrants-operational-subsidy/
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grantcategories/transmission-supportgrants/transmission-supportgrants-special-projects/
FUNDING PROGRAM
Max E Grants
Australia Council for the Arts
Skills and Arts Development –
Sector Development (Music)
Australia Council for the Arts
Skills and Arts Development –
Sector Development (Music)
FOCUS
To help children get the most out of their
education through better participation. A
small grants program that enables education
providers to nominate candidates for
assistance such as funding for school
activities, additional tutoring, or the supply
of school uniforms and stationery.
Support projects that contribute to the
development of music practice in Australia
and the delivery of programs to enhance the
skills of others.
Support projects that contribute to the
development of music practice in Australia
and the delivery of programs to enhance the
skills of others.
Activities may include:
• professional development programs for
musicians through workshops, forums or
conferences
• programs that will result in substantial
benefits across the artform.
Australia Council for the Arts
Skills and Arts Development –
Artist Development (Music)
Designed to support skills development for
professional artists and arts workers.
Activities may include:
• mentorship programs between an
emerging artist/group and an established
artist/group (either party may apply)
• attendance at master classes, forums or
conferences
• exchanges between regional and
metropolitan-based artists and arts workers
• professional development opportunities
for instrument makers, musicians or arts
workers in Australia or overseas
• artist-initiated residencies or attendance at
other professional artist residencies
ELIGIBILITY
Grants are not available to stations
broadcasting under a narrowcast
licence.
Supports schools and preschools/long daycare
centres/kindergartens. The program
supports children aged 4-18 years.
NOTE: This grants program only
takes applications from schools.
$
Up to $5,000 per
grant
CLOSING DATE
24 March 2014
for projects taking place
12 May - 30 September,
2014.
To be eligible, you must meet the
general eligibility requirements and
the specific eligibility requirements
on the website.
Up to $30,000
Round 2:
1 May 2014 to 31 July
2014 for projects taking
place 1 October - 30
April, 2015.
25 March 2014
Open to organisations or groups
Up to $30,000
Eligible projects
commence from 10 July
2014
25 March 2014
To be eligible, you must meet the
general eligibility requirements and
the specific eligibility requirements
on the website.
Open to Individuals and groups
Refer to website for eligibility
requirements.
Potential applicants are encouraged
to discuss their application.
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Eligible projects
commence from 10 July
2014
Up to $10,000
25 March 2014
Eligible projects
commence from 10 July
2014
Website for more information
http://www.bmaxe.com.au/html/
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/music-skills-and-artsdevelopment-sector-development
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/music-skills-and-artsdevelopment-sector-development
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/music-skills-and-artsdevelopment-artist-development25-march
FUNDING PROGRAM
Australia Council for the Arts
Promotion (Literature)
Arrow Energy Brighter Futures
Program
Coca-Cola Foundation
FOCUS
• music projects that create opportunities for
professional musicians to engage in
specialised study or advanced skills
development
• other projects that foster skills
development for the applicant.
Supports the promotion of Australian
literature and activities that foster greater
awareness and appreciation of Australian
creative writing
Provides financial support for projects,
events, and initiatives that will develop
stronger communities by working in
conjunction with local organisations and
service providers.
There are three key areas of focus for
Brighter Futures:
• Health and Safety: Improving the safety,
healthy lifestyles and liveability of the
community
• Education: Building sustainable learning
and employment opportunities
• Environment: Increasing awareness of the
environment around us.
Supports organisations working to improve
the lives of marginalised young Australians.
Programs that target disadvantage young
people aged between 12 and 25 years.
ELIGIBILITY
$
Accepts applications from Australian
and overseas organisations for
support towards airfares, fees and
expenses for the participation of
Australian writers at literary festivals
and conferences and other
promotional activities.
$10,000, $25,000 or
$35,000
Potential applicants are encouraged
to discuss their application
• Blackwater community only.
• Be incorporated
• Be not-for-profit
• Have a project or initiative that is
within Arrow Energy's communities
of interest.
• Your organisation must have
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)
status.
• The program you are seeking
funding for must be based in
Australia.
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CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
27 March 2014
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants/2014/promotion-literature27-march
30 March 2014
http://www.arrowenergy.com.au/p
age/Community/Investment/
Round 2: 30 June
Round 3: 30 September
Up to $10,000
Contact
Andrea Morris
Community Officer
T: 4841 2018
to discuss your project
and eligibility, or email
enquiries to
brighterfutures@arrow
energy.com.au or call
to:
The Community
Information Centre,
Shop 15, Town Square,
Moranbah.
March 2014
Round 2 July
Applications will be
accepted at anytime.
Applications received
after a round's closing
date will be held on file
for consideration during
http://ccamatil.com/AboutCCA/Pag
es/Coca-ColaFoundation.aspx
FUNDING PROGRAM
Sisters of Charity Foundation
Mercy Foundation - Small Grants
Program
Hesta Community Sector Awards
FOCUS
The Mission of the Sisters of Charity
Foundation and its Ministry Fund is to
provide support for and financial assistance
to community initiatives that will benefit
poor and marginalised people.
Small grants are provided for a range of
social justice and community initiatives and
are not limited to a focus on homelessness.
Provides seed funding and prioritises those
activities and projects which focus on
addressing disadvantage in regards to
women and children. The types of project
areas that may be funded include: poverty,
domestic violence, women’s groups and
activities, activities that focus on assisting
children, women and/or children with
disability, mental health and addictions.
However, the Small Grants Program are not
limited to these areas and these are only
provided as a guide.
The awards recognise outstanding service
provision, advocacy and leadership in
improving the lives of people who rely on
access to the services of this sector.
Also intended to raise community awareness
of the need for all members of our
community to share the responsibility of
ELIGIBILITY
$
CLOSING DATE
the next round.
31 March 2013
Website for more information
Organisations that have a governing
and/or advisory board with sufficient
expertise and familiarity with the
proposed project/program.
Organisations that are not-for-profit
and have "Income Tax Exempt
Charity" (ITEC) status, where
application is being made to the
Ministry Fund, and/or "Deductible
Gift Recipient" (DGR) status, where
application is being made to the
Foundation Fund.
The Sisters of Charity Foundation
favours projects that:
* "fall between the cracks" of other
funding sources
* are not associated with wellestablished organisations with
significant reserves and/or are
capable of raising their own funds
* are not eligible for funding from
government or other sources.
Priority will be given to small
organisations and those groups that
receive no other funding. If the
organisation is a community group
which is not an incorporated
association, that group might seek
out an ‘auspicing organisation’ that
does have incorporated, company or
other appropriate legal status.
up to $10,000
Funding under this
program would
average about
$2,500 per
organisation and
would never exceed
$5,000.
31 March 2014
Once a year
http://www.mercyfoundation.com.
au/grants/index.cfm?loadref=18
3 Award categories:
Social Impact - must be a not-forprofit organisation, network or
individual currently operating within
or engaged with the community
sector.
Organisation - be a not-for-profit
Total prize pool of
$30,000 generously
provided by ME
Bank
31 March 2014
http://www.communitysectorawar
ds.com/
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http://www.sistersofcharityfounda
tion.com.au/grants.html
Further round:
30 September 2013
March and September
each year
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
working towards a more inclusive,
compassionate and effective society.
Australian Disability and
Indigenous Peoples' Education
Fund
Assist indigenous and non-indigenous people
with disability to participate in both formal
and informal education programs through
small grants.
Mazda Foundation
The Foundation currently has two priority
areas of focus, being:
1 .Projects by community based
organisations to support children with
physical and/or mental disabilities or their
carers, particularly projects seeking to
address social isolation experienced by such
children and their carers (For the avoidance
of doubt, this Priority Area of Focus does not
include research projects)
2. Projects by community based
organisations to support elderly people
suffering from mental disabilities (including
dementia) or their carers, particularly
projects seeking to address social isolation
experienced by such elderly persons and
their carers (For the avoidance of doubt, this
Priority Area of Focus does not include
research projects)
Assist and encourage communities across
Australia to undertake their own Anzac
Centenary projects that commemorate the
service and sacrifice of Australian servicemen
and women in the First World War.
Anzac Centenary Local Grants
Program
ELIGIBILITY
organisation or body currently
operating within the community
sector.
Unsung Hero - must be an individual
currently working in the community
sector (paid or unpaid) between 1
January 2013 and 31 March 2014.
People with disabilities of any age
may apply for any assistance to help
with both formal and informal
education.
$
Up to $2,500
31 March 2014
End of March and
September each year
Charitable entities and causes
throughout Australia which qualify
for income tax deductibility for gifts
under Item 1 of the table in Section
30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment
Act 1997 (“the Tax Act”) In addition,
eligible recipients must now be
endorsed as deductible gift recipients
under the provisions of subdivision
30-BA of the Tax Act.
Various
• Community and ex-service
organisations
• Schools and other educational
institutions
• Museums and cultural institutions
• Local government authorities
• Other non-profit community
organisations
Individuals are not eligible to apply
for funding under this program
unless supported by an eligible
organisation or institution.
Each local MP will be responsible for
$125,000 per
electorate.
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CLOSING DATE
30 September 2014
31 March 2014
Website for more information
http://members.optuszoo.com.au/
~frankhbentick/ADIPEF/ADIPEF.ht
m
http://www.mazdafoundation.org.
au/
Future round:
30 September 2014
30 May 2014.
Applications are to be
referred to your local
MP and/or Electorate
Committee in the first
instance. The local MP
is responsible for
submitting applications
to DVA by 30 May 2014.
Applications will be
processed in order of
http://www.anzaccentenary.gov.au
/grants/index.htm
FUNDING PROGRAM
John T Reid Charitable Trusts
Gordon Darling Foundation
Recognition of Prior Learning for
early childhood educators
FOCUS
Supports creative and innovative programs
and projects, research and development and
capital works to further the aims of the
organisation. Support may be given to an
organisation in establishing projects in their
early stages, expecting that they will seek
and attract wider community and
government partnerships for future support.
Areas of interest:
* Aged and Palliative care
* Arts & Cultural Heritage
* Community & Social Welfare
* Education & Youth
* Environment Support
* Health Facilities & Medical Research
Assists Australian Public Institutions to
undertake a wide range of visual arts
projects in all Australian states and
territories and helps to promote Australian
arts in the international arena.
Funding may be provided for:
* catalogues and publications
* exhibition development
* professional education initiatives including
individual professional development
* purchase or commission of artworks of
unique national/local importance
* research projects
* symposia
RPL grants as a contribution to the costs
associated with undertaking an RPL
assessment for Certificate III, Diploma and
Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services.
can be used to contribute to the costs of:
• an RPL assessment
• travel costs for the assessor to travel to the
early childhood service
• early childhood educator gap training
ELIGIBILITY
establishing an Electorate Committee
consisting of representatives from
community groups interested in the
Anzac Centenary. You should contact
your local MP as soon as possible to
obtain the contact details of your
Electorate Committee.
Only organisations that have been
endorsed as a Deductible Gift
Recipient (DGR) from the Australian
Tax Office
$
The Trustees always
consider the
amount requested
in proportion to the
total funding
requirements of the
organisation and
funding provided by
government,
community and
philanthropy.
CLOSING DATE
lodgment.
May 2014
31 May 2014
Applications are only accepted from
organisations that have Deductible
Gift Recipient status.
30 September 2014
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http://www.johntreidtrusts.com.au
/index.php
Enquiries will be open
from 15 January 2014
The Foundation can only provide
funding to Public Institutions in
Australia.
The early childhood service must
operate as a:
• Long Day Care
• Family Day Care
• Outside School Hours Care
• Preschool or
• Centre based, Budget Based
Funded Services.
Website for more information
http://www.gordondarlingfoundati
on.org.au/
Future round closes
Up to $3,500
30 June 2015
http://education.gov.au/recognitio
n-prior-learning-early-childhoodeducators-0
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
where additional training is required to
complete a qualification
• travel and accommodation for the early
childhood educator to participate in the gap
training
ELIGIBILITY
$
CONTINUE BELOW FOR FUNDING AND SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
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CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
ONGOING FUNDING, DONATION AND SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMS
FUNDING PROGRAM
Australia Council for the Arts Grants Search Funding 2014
Australia Council for the Arts
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Arts
Australia Council for the Arts
Community Partnerships
Australia Council for the Arts
Dance
FOCUS
The Grants section of the website provides
you with information about our 2014 funding
programs and the funding application
process. It also includes information about
what happens after you have applied and
what happens if you are successful.
Search for grants in the following artforms:
• Early Career Artists and Producers
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts
• Community partnerships
• Dance
• Emerging and experimental arts
• Literature
• Music
• Theatre
• Visual arts
• Market development
• Arts organisations
• Audience development
ELIGIBILITY
Individuals, Groups, organisations Refer to website for full eligibility
criteria on relevant grants.
$
Various - refer to
guidelines for
relevant grants
CLOSING DATE
Various - search the
website by:
- Artform
- Grant Type
- Applicant Type
- Start /Closing Dates
Website for more information
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants
OR
Download the Australia
Council Arts Funding
Guide 2014
The Australia Council’s Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Arts programs support all
artforms, including music, dance, theatre and
storytelling, visual arts and crafts, writing,
new media, community development,
international activity and arts infrastructure.
Community Partnerships supports
community arts and cultural development
practice through a range of programs and
initiatives.
Community Partnerships focuses its support
in a number of specific areas which include
regional Australia, disability, young people,
cultural diversity, emerging communities,
Indigenous people, remote Indigenous
communities, and specific critical social and
cultural issues requiring focused attention.
The Australia Council fosters the
development and growth of Australian
dance. It supports excellence, encourages
participation, increases distribution and
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/artforms/aboriginal-and-torresstrait-islander-arts
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/artforms/community-partnerships
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/artforms/dance
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Last Updated 7 March 2016
FUNDING PROGRAM
Australia Council for the Arts
Emerging and Experimental Arts
Australia Council for the Arts
Literature
Australia Council for the Arts
Music
FOCUS
builds artistic sustainability. Its vision is
to see dance thrive.
Emerging and Experimental Arts focuses on
research and development, creative
development and experimentation.
Supports artists who are exploring new and
emerging art practices through our
experimental arts grant programs.
The Literature Section encourages and
supports the creation, publication and
promotion of Australian stories.
Supports the excellence, diversity and vitality
of Australian stories through both print
publication and digital media.
Supports composers, musicians and
organisations to create new music and
present it to audiences
Our goal is to reflect and promote the
diversity, excellence and energy of
contemporary Australian musical culture.
ELIGIBILITY
$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/artforms/experimental-arts
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/artforms/literature
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/artforms/music
Australia Council for the Arts
Theatre
We help make Australian theatre a vibrant
contemporary artform, which connects
creatively with communities.
The Australia Council is interested in quality
and diversity in the creation and
presentation of contemporary theatre
including most forms of live performance
including multi-disciplinary works.
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/artforms/theatre
Australia Council for the Arts
Visual Arts
The visual arts panel supports the
contemporary expression of art through the
broadest range of visual media; including
craft, design, media arts and visual arts.
In providing support to living artists and arts
organisations, the panel aims to encourage
the engagement of people in Australia and
elsewhere in innovative visual art.
Support of a wide variety of initiatives,
events and groups that contribute to the
fabric of life in communities across Australia
and New Zealand.
Investing in sport, the arts and
entertainment, the communities in which we
operate, and a broad range of cultural and
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/artforms/visual-arts
Lion Sponsorship
Types of
Sponsorship:
* Brand
Sponsorship
* Community and
Charity Partnerships
* Product
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Generally need an
absolute minimum of
six - twelve months lead
time.
http://lionco.com/sustainability/sp
onsorships-and-donations/
FUNDING PROGRAM
Mohamed bin Zayed Species
Conservation Fund
FOCUS
charitable organisations.
To provide targeted grants to individual
species conservation initiatives, recognize
leaders in the field and elevate the
importance of species in the broader
conservation debate. Its focus is global and
eligibility for grants will extend to all plant,
animal and fungi species conservation
efforts, without discrimination on the basis
of region or selected species.
Weedtechnics 50 In 50
community grant program
Consumer Advocacy Panel (CAP)
- Advocacy Grants
ELIGIBILITY
Anyone directly involved in species
conservation can apply to the Fund
for a grant.
Community garden, school or
Landcare groups
To achieve a diverse range of outcomes, such
as
* Minimising price rises in a regulatory
determination – Panel funding can be used
to hire a consultant to provide technical
expert advice, or help with travel costs so
consumer advocates can attend meetings
convened by regulators
* Changing an energy market regulation or
policy – Panel funding can support that
advocacy through hiring a consultant with
technical expertise to advise on the
implications of a change
* Securing government agreement to review
Individuals and organisations with
the requisite expertise
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$
Donations
$25,000
Up to $5000 or 30%
off the price of a
SW package!
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
The Fund will receive
and consider
applications at any
time, but please note
that applications will be
reviewed at regular
review panel and board
meetings.
Anticipated timetable
for grants for 2014 is:
application and review
timetable for 2014 will
be as follows:
28 February 2014 for a
response in late May
2014
30 June 2014 for a
response in early/midSeptember 2014
31 October 2014 for a
response mid/late
December 2014
To request an
application form, email
your name,
organisation and
contact phone number
to
50in50@weedtechnics.
com
Any time during the
year, and will be
considered at the next
Panel meeting - refer to
website for dates
http://www.speciesconservation.or
g/grants/
http://landcarelife.com/getinvolved/fundings/weedtechnicsgrant/
http://www.advocacypanel.com.au
/how-to-apply.html
FUNDING PROGRAM
Local Buying Community
Foundation
AAMI Sponsorship
RACQ Foundation Sponsorship
Outback Education Tour Subsidy
Scheme
FOCUS
an energy market regulation or policy – Panel
funding could assist with the collection of
data demonstrating the adverse impact of a
policy or regulation on consumers
Aims to enhance the economic sustainability
of communities within BMA’s operational
footprint and the broader Bowen Basin
region through programs targeting local
business training and development, business
grants, employment, scholarships and
regional promotion and awareness.
The Foundation has two priority focus areas.
These are:
1. Building Sustainable Futures (BSF) –
focusing on wider business economic and
community development. This includes (but
not limited to) business grants (new, growth,
innovation), employment, scholarships,
regional promotion and awareness.
2. Building Sustainable Business
Communities (BSBC) – focusing on local
business training and development. This
includes (but not limited to) industry
training, regional economic analysis and
education for businesses.
Focus is primarily on events whether they be
sporting, community based or within the arts
industry.
Support activities that complement our
business objectives, values and advocacy
efforts.
Supports programs aligned with:
* Road Safety
* Driver Education
* RACQ Members and Motoring Community
* Sustainable Environment
Developed for Queensland students in years
5, 6 and 7 to participate in interactive
ELIGIBILITY
For small grant applications,
preference will be given to
organisations registered or operating
(as primary place of business) in one
of BMA’s communities of interest
(Blackwater, Dysart, Emerald or
Moranbah) or the broader Bowen
Basin region, including Mackay,
Sarina, Rockhampton and Gladstone.
There are no restrictions on
organisations that can submit a
partnership proposal, however, all
applications must align with
Foundation priority areas and meet
project selection criteria.
$
Small grants
typically up to the
value of $25,000
and Partnerships
typically greater
than $25,000
It is unlikely AAMI would consider
individual sponsorships
Not-for-profit program or activity
that provides a service or other
benefit for the community, on eithera local or state basis
Two Categories:
- Up to $1,000
- More than $1,000
Schools must be recognised by
Tourism Queensland as being schools
Up to $130 per
student according
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CLOSING DATE
February
May
August
November
Website for more information
https://c-res.com.au/Community
Expressions of Interest
can be submitted
anytime online.
Allow up to 30 days for
a formal response
http://www.aami.com.au/company
-information/sponsorship
Apply anytime.
For requests of less
than $1,000 at least
two (2) months prior to
the date of the event or
start of an initiative.
For requests of more
than $1,000 should be
submitted by 1 October
the year prior.
However, RACQ does
on occasion make
exceptions for
outstanding
opportunities.
Until funds are
exhausted
http://www.racq.com.au/about_us
/news_and_community/sponsorshi
ps
http://www.tq.com.au/resourcecentre/study-tours-and-
FUNDING PROGRAM
Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme
Creative Partnerships Australia Plus 1 Matched Funding
Elite Indigenous Travel and
Accommodation Assistance
Program (EITAAP)
FOCUS
experiences involving the inspiring people,
places and wide open spaces of
Queensland's Outback. Provide a subsidy
(per student) to assist financially towards
their Outback school camp.
To help people living or working outside of
terrestrial mobile phone coverage to
purchase satellite mobile phones.
ELIGIBILITY
that are located outside the Outback
region
$
to distance
travelled. Refer to
website for details.
Individuals may apply for one
subsidy. Small businesses,
educational institutions and
community groups may apply for two
subsidies. Indigenous corporations,
health and emergency service
organisations may apply for more
than two handset subsidies.
Up to $1000
Ongoing
http://www.communications.gov.a
u/mobile_services/the_satellite_ph
one_subsidy_scheme
To assist artists and NFP arts organisations
build a more sustainable future through
investing in skills and resources to enhance
their ability to secure private sector support.
Designed to create opportunities for artists
and NFP organisations in the creative
industries who wish to build or leverage
greater private sector support for their
activities. Projects that build their
development capacity.
To provide financial assistance to elite
Indigenous sportspeople including coaches,
managers, trainers and officials.
Artists and not for profit (NFP) arts
organisations
Creative
Partnerships will
match dollar for
dollar up to $50,000
in funds raised for
approved projects.
Ongoing
https://www.creativepartnershipsa
ustralia.org.au/how-we-canhelp/matched-funding-program/
Indigenous sportspeople including
athletes, coaches, managers, officials
and trainers can apply if they meet all
the following criteria:
• they are involved or compete in a
sport recognised by the ASC
• they are selected in a
state/territory team
• or to complete and national
champs or the official Australian
team to complete at an international
event.
• they have their application
sponsored by the state or national
sporting organisation or relevant
state/territory school sport
representative body.
Indigenous sportspeople cannot
apply for assistance if they are:
• selected in Indigenous-only teams
• individuals participating in
Up to $1,500 for
national events and
up to $4,000 for
international events
Ongoing
http://www.ausport.gov.au/partici
pating/indigenous/get_involved/eit
aap
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CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
education/outbackeducation/outbackeducation_home.cfm
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
Indigenous Social Enterprise
Fund
Provide investment and business support to
Indigenous social enterprises.
Supports social enterprises at two different
stages in their development. Your
organisation must be in either:
• Start-Up stage – You are launching a social
enterprise and developing the ongoing
sustainability of your business.
• Growth stage – You have an existing social
enterprise that requires capacity building
through the development of new markets or
new products.
Woolworths Community Support
Supports quality grassroots initiatives with
sustainable outcomes and does so through
supporting partnerships with community
organisations and charities in four core
areas:
* Health and Wellbeing
* Sustainability and Environment
* Rural and Regional communities
* Education and Employment
* Reconciliation Action Plan
ELIGIBILITY
commercial tours
• attending a professional event or
an event that involves prize money
• individuals under the age of 12
years (exemptions may apply).
Open to social enterprises that are:
• Indigenous owned
• Social mission: must be either a
non-profit organisations or owned by
a non-profit organisation
• At start-up or growth stages
• Have a board and management in
place with the right qualifications,
skills, experience and reputational
standing to manage the business
• Financially self-sustaining
Does not provide funding for the
following:
* Unregistered charities or
organisations.
* Australian Business Number (ABN)
is a mandatory for all organisations.
* Charities require Deductible Gift
Recipient (DGR) status and must be
authorised licensed/permitted to
conduct charitable fundraising
activities in the States/Territories in
which they operate.
Charity advertising or promotions,
unless part of a Woolworths specific
campaign.
* Political campaigns and activities.
* Organisations with religious
affiliation are not excluded, so long
as participation is open to the
community generally.
* Year end deficits.
* Sponsorship of individuals,
including Woolworths Limited staff
(see employee specific schemes).
* Overseas projects not linked to a
Woolworths program.
* The replacement of funds provided
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$
Total funding pool
of $1Million over 2
years.
CLOSING DATE
Anytime
Website for more information
http://socialventures.com.au/work
/isef/
http://www.woolworths.com.au/w
ps/wcm/connect/Website/Woolwo
rths/About+Us/Community/Comm
unity+Support/
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
ELIGIBILITY
by government, which does not bring
additional benefits to people or
communities
* Business-related conferences,
awards and exhibition sponsorships.
$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
The English Family Foundation Social Innovation Fund
Seeking to support social entrepreneurs who
are finding new and innovative solutions to
tackle the most pressing issues within our
communities. Development of, or
investment in, a new or recently established
social enterprise in Queensland.
Organisations with Item 1 DGR and
TCC endorsement
Up to $40,000 with
up to $200,000
distributed
annually. We
consider one-off or
multi-year requests.
At any time throughout
the year via online
expression of interest
(EOI). Considered by
the board on a
quarterly basis.
http://www.englishfoundation.org.
au/the-social-innovation-fund
Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme
Means that all eligible deaf and hearing
impaired people can afford to keep
themselves and their family’s safe with the
best specialised smoke alarms.
http://www.deafservicesqld.org.au
/sass
Support organisations sharing our philosophy
of community service to help the world in
areas such as science and technology,
education, global public health, the
environment, youth advocacy and the arts.
Google Grants empowers nonprofit
organizations to promote their missions and
initiatives on Google.com
Anytime
http://www.google.com.au/grants/
index.html
Graham F Smith Peace
Foundation
To help individuals and organisations for arts
projects which address the aims of the Trust
- promoting peace, justice, and care for the
Applicants are
asked to pay a cocontribution of $50.
The normal cost of
a smoke alarm for a
Deaf or hearing
impaired person is
approximately
$400.
10,000 per month
in in-kind
AdWords™
advertising.
Organisations that
receive a Google
Grant are awarded
an in-kind online
advertising account
which can be used
in a variety of ways,
including general
outreach,
fundraising
activities and
recruitment of
volunteers. Refer
to website for
further details
Minor grants of up
to $1,500
considered
Ongoing
Google Grants
You can apply to the Smoke Alarm
Subsidy Scheme if you:
• are Deaf or hearing impaired
• have a current Pensioner
Concession Card
• are a resident of Queensland
• have not previously received a
smoke alarm under the Smoke Alarm
Subsidy Scheme
Organisations must:
* Hold current and valid charity
status, as determined by your
country; please see your country’s
charity status definition below.
* Acknowledge and agree to the
application's required certifications
regarding non-discrimination and
donation receipt and use.
* Have a functioning website with
substantial content
Ongoing
http://artspeacefoundation.org/
Community organisations that
propose art projects that can
demonstrate:
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FUNDING PROGRAM
Santos Community Fund
FOCUS
environment.
arts projects that accord with one or more of
the following objects:
* Promoting and educating the public on
peace and justice at family, community and
international level;
* Promoting and educating the public on the
reduction of injustice, racial tension,
oppression and discrimination;
* Increasing the understanding and
cooperation between political, racial and
ethnic groups;
* Supporting the rights of indigenous peoples
to economic self-determination;
* Promoting and educating the public on the
care of the environment;
* Supporting oppressed people to control
the environment for their daily needs;
* Promoting and educating the public on
ecological sustainable development.
Supports organisations and events that are
valued by our communities and which share
our values, particularly in the areas of the
arts and culture, community wellbeing,
education and youth, the environment,
health, and Aboriginal education, training
and employment in the energy sector.
Department of Transport and
Main Roads Event Sponsorship
Activities that are directly aligned to the
Transport and Main Roads’ corporate plan
objectives and Queensland Government
priorities - refer to website for full details.
Aussie Helpers Children’s Fund
Provides support and resources to
disadvantaged kids living in rural, remote and
regional areas in Australia. Provide assistance
in four categories:
• Education includes support for computers,
books, career assistance and scholarships
• Sporting includes support for equipment,
training programs and carnivals
• Music includes support with musical
equipment, scholarships and training
• Medical includes support with medical
equipment and training
ELIGIBILITY
* aims compatible with the Peace
Trust's vision - 'Working for Peace
through the Arts'
* accord with one or more of the
objects of the Trust - promoting
peace, social justice, and care for the
environment.
* that funds will be used to support
artists to create new work
$
throughout the
year.
Areas in which they operate.
You must be under 18 years of age
and live in rural Australia.
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Between $100 and
$5,000
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Ongoing
http://www.santos.com/sustainabil
ity-at-santos/santos-communityfund.aspx
Ongoing
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Comm
unity-andenvironment/Communityengagement/Eventsponsorship.aspx
http://www.aussiehelpers.org.au/A
ussiehelpers/aussie-helperskids.html
FUNDING PROGRAM
Australian Government Skills
Connect Fund
FOCUS
To provide individual enterprises and
business clusters with access to more flexible
Australian Government funding support. The
co-funding of Government grants supports
the cost of accredited training for employees
to deliver the personal and professional
development that meets an enterprise’s
whole-of-workforce needs.
Australian Sports Foundation –
Sport Incentive Program
The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF)
operates the Sport Incentive Program.
Specifically the program aims to increase
opportunities for Australians to participate in
sport, and/or excel in sports performance.
The program enables eligible organisations
to register sport related projects to assist
with their project fundraising.
Regional Galleries Association of
Queensland (RGAQ) Professional
Development Bursaries
To assist public galleries/museums to
undertake organisational initiatives. These
might include:
*Costs towards improvements in the
gallery/museum exhibition program such as
touring exhibition fees and display
improvements.
*An appropriate consultant to work with the
institution on skill development in areas such
as Education and Public Programs; Exhibition
Development; or Strategic Planning and
Policy Development.
*On-site training workshops and seminars in
ELIGIBILITY
Individuals and organisations eligible
to access funding include:
• Organisations, small, medium and
large, with an Australian Business
Number
• Not-for-profit and charitable
organisations
• Business clusters, co-ordinated by a
lead business, group training
organisation or local association
• Professional associations
•Industry bodies, including Industry
Skills Councils acting as a lead
organisation
An organisation eligible to register a
sport-related project if it:
• is a non-profit or a government
organisation
• is incorporated in Australia under
appropriate legislation
• is financially viable
• has an ABN
Eligible organisations include:
• sporting clubs
• sporting organisations (regional,
state, national)
• schools (or an organisation
affiliated with an educational
institution)
• councils
• community groups
• other types of organisations
Open to current RGAQ members,
member galleries and their paid and
volunteer staff.
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$
Various
percentages - refer
to website
Up to $1,500 per
organisation. It is
expected that the
organisation will
make a contribution
to the initiative (can
be in-kind).
CLOSING DATE
Proposals will be
accepted on an ongoing basis and can be
submitted at any time
while funding remains
available.
Website for more information
http://skillsconnect.gov.au/home/s
kills-connect-fund/
You can register your
organisation anytime
http://www.asf.org.au/how
The first day of every
month until funds are
expended.
http://www.rgaq.org.au/bursaries.
html
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
specialist areas such as volunteer
recruitment, board management and
gallery/museum practice.
RECOGNISE - Funded Partnership
Project
Looking to fund like-minded organisations
that can organise an activity or series of
activities to raise public awareness AND
community support for constitutional
recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples in the Australian
Constitution. Activities must meet both tests.
Community Broadcasting
Foundation Emergency Grants
To assist stations to replace damaged or
destroyed essential equipment and related
immediate expenses in order to restore basic
transmission following an unforeseen event
such as flood, bushfire, lightning or
accidental damage (but not operator failure).
CBOnline Grants - Online and
Resource Development
To assist the development of innovative
online technologies and resources for use
across the Australian community
broadcasting sector.
ELIGIBILITY
$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Organisations must have an ABN, the
capacity to sign a contract for the
funds, an organisational bank
account into which the funds can be
deposited, and be prepared to
provide an acquittal form back to
Recognise for reporting purposes.
Entities that may apply to the
program include (but are not limited
to): non-government organisations,
associations, charities, and
businesses. Please note that you do
not require DGR status to be eligible
for these partnerships.
You can apply for an Emergency
grant if you are:
• a community radio station with a
long-term or a temporary licence
• a community television station with
a long-term or trial licence
Grants are not available to stations
broadcasting under a narrowcast
licence. A community radio station
with a temporary licence must have
been on air for at least two years
cumulatively prior to applying.
Additional conditions are imposed on
temporary community radio
licensees with regard to ownership of
assets purchased with the grant.
You can apply for an Online
Development Grant if you are:
• a community radio station with a
long-term or a temporary licence
• a community television station with
a long-term or trial licence
• a Remote Indigenous Media
Organisation
• a non-profit community
broadcasting sector organisation
Between $5000 and
$50000
Organisations can apply
at any time.
Recognise will consider
applications approx
every 2 months. If your
organisation's
application misses a
closing deadline, it will
be considered in the
next opportunity.
http://www.recognise.org.au/partn
ership-funding
Up to $10,000
Anytime
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grantcategories/emergency-grants/
Open all year
Applications will be
assessed on submission
with outcomes
announced following
the next CBF Board
meeting held quarterly
in August, November,
February and May each
year.
Discuss your project
http://www.cbf.com.au/grants/gra
nt-finder/grantcategories/cbonline-grants/onlineresource-development-grants/
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FUNDING PROGRAM
The Macquarie Group
Foundation
Kestrel Mine Community
Development Fund
FOCUS
Concentrating funding in the areas of
* health care and research,
* education,
* the arts,
* welfare and
* the environment
Priority given to programs which:
* have the involvement of Macquarie staff
through volunteering, fundraising, pro bono
work and board/management committee
involvement
* support a broad community need in the
areas of arts, education, the environment,
health and welfare
* are located in communities in which
Macquarie operates
* deliver long-term benefits and build
community sustainability.
Not-for-profit organisations around
the world, predominantly in the
locations in which Macquarie
operates.
To support projects in the following areas:
* Economic: projects aimed at enhancing the
economic base of the region
* Social and education: projects aimed at
increasing community capacity in the region
* Environmental: projects aimed at
increasing the quality of the regional
environment.
Eligible applicants are those who:
* Live primarily in the Capella,
Emerald and Gemfields area.
* Can demonstrate the capacity to
make effective use of the funds
* Are willing and able to subject the
project to performance measures
that focus on outcomes
* Can work in partnership with the
fund and the business
* Can demonstrate the sustainability
of a project, without the need for
recurrent funding
The projects must benefit the communities
of the Central Highlands with a focus on
supporting projects that deliver outcomes
for Emerald, Capella and surrounding
districts.
Australian Scholarships
Foundation (ASF) – Scholarships
for not-for-profits
ELIGIBILITY
Scholarships for study or a course in 2013 to
help you achieve your goals.
Including MBAs, Social Media 2-Day Course,
Executive Leadership Certificate, Diploma in
Project Management plus many more.
Australian citizens
Directors and staff of not-for-profit
organisations
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$
CLOSING DATE
with the relevant CBF
Grants Administrator
before submitting your
application.
Contact the
Foundation:
Website for more information
http://www.macquarie.com/mgl/c
om/foundation
Macquarie Group
Foundation
GPO Box 4294
Sydney NSW 1164
Phone: +61 2 8232
6951
Fax: +61 2 8232 0019
Email:
foundation@macquarie
.com
Applicants with
projects valued
above $25,000 may
be asked to present
their proposals in
person to the Board
at a scheduled
meeting.
You can apply for
funding at any time.
Applications are
considered by the
Committee.
Contact:
Alissa Gordon
Community Relations
Advisor
T: 4988 3505
E:
alissa.gordon@riotinto.
com
for details of when
applications will next be
considered.
http://www.riotintocoalaustralia.c
om.au/aboutus/928_kestrel_mine.
asp
Various in 2013
http://scholarships.org.au/index.ph
p
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
ELIGIBILITY
$
Cash 4 Clubs
A sports funding scheme which gives clubs a
chance to apply for grants to improve
facilities, purchase new equipment, gain
coaching qualifications, and generally invest
in the sustainability of their club. It's a
flexible way to get some help for your club or
team
Not-for-profit sporting clubs
registered with the governing body
of their respective sports who are
based and operate in Australia.
Up to $1,000
Veteran & Community Grants
Aim to maintain and improve the
independence and quality of life of
members of the veteran community by
providing funding for projects that support
activities and services that sustain and/or
enhance health and well-being.
The objectives of V&C Grants are to:
* promote and enhance healthy lifestyles,
particularly physical activity and
mental well-being
* support quality independent living at home
* encourage involvement in community
activities
* reduce social isolation
* contribute to social inclusion and access to
community activities
* encourage supportive and safe
communities
* increase access to community services
* address gaps in local services, and
* support carers.
The aim is to increase the number of touring
arts productions, extend the reach of the
tours and double the touring arts
experiences in regional communities.
An applicant must:
* be an ex-service organisation,
veteran representative group,
community based
organisation or private organisation,
and
* demonstrate the ability to
contribute to the welfare of
members of the veteran
community through the proposed
project.
Within the range of
$2,000 to $50,000.
However, projects
outside these
amounts will be
considered, subject
to competing
priorities.
Arts Queensland - Playing
Queensland Touring Fund
Refer to guidelines for further
eligibility requirements.
Applicants must:
• have an Australian Business
Number (ABN) or nominate an
accountable auspice body;
• be submitted by people over 18
years of age, or have their
application co-signed by their legal
guardian confirming they will take
responsibility for managing any grant
that may be offered to the applicant;
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Total funding for
the program is
$10.6 million over
four years from
2012-13 to 201516.
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Accepted on an ongoing
basis.
When applications are
received they are
processed during the
next decision-making
session held three
times a year. If you
have missed the
deadline applications
will automatically be
considered in the next
round.
Applications can be
accepted at anytime.
Funding rounds will
occur on an ongoing,
rolling basis. When
sufficient applicants are
received or a two
month period has
elapsed, a funding
round will be processed
for the Minister's
decision.
Applicants should
contact their DVA VAN
Office to discuss any
project proposal before
completing an
application and for
information about the
timing of each round
email letter of application to:
ausmarketingcredits@betfair.com
There are no closing
dates for this program.
You can apply for
funding at any time and
will be notified of the
outcome of your
application within eight
weeks.
http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/fundin
g/tourfundguide.html
http://www.dva.gov.au/health_an
d_wellbeing/veterans_community_
grants/Pages/index.aspx
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
Coopers Brewery Foundation
Aims to improve and protect the quality of
life of Australians in the following areas:
* Medical research and health care
* Educational development for the young
* Aged care
* Promotion of family and community
support based on Christian values
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen
Garden National Program
To fund the building of kitchen and garden
infrastructure for the Kitchen Garden
Program in primary schools across Australia.
Provide benefits for the entire school
community including:
* Increasing students' knowledge,
confidence and skills in cooking and
gardening
* Developing a greater understanding of
healthy and sustainable eating among
students
* Increasing students' willingness to try new
foods
* Engaging disengaged students, particularly
‘non-academic learners' and children with
challenging behaviours
* Potentially improving academic learning
* Supporting your school's curriculum
requirements
* Benefiting the family home as students
share and apply their learnings outside the
ELIGIBILITY
and
• have satisfied the reporting
requirements of any previous Arts
Queensland grants or subsidy.
Australian charities that have
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)
status from the Australian Taxation
Office (ATO).
All Australian schools with a primary
enrolment or curriculum are eligible,
including Government and nonGovernment schools.
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$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Up to $30,000.
A maximum of 15
applications will be
assessed per
funding round.
Once this limit has
been reached, all
further applicants
will be contacted
and given the
option of having
their application
held over for the
next funding round,
or withdrawn. As a
guide, there usually
is a waiting period
of 4-5 months
before applications
can be considered
Infrastructure
grants of up to
$66,000 (GST
inclusive) per
school will be
allocated in this
fourth round of
national funding.
Monetary applications
will be considered by
the Foundation’s Board
of Governors on a
quarterly basis, in
March, June,
September and
December.
http://www.coopers.com.au/corpo
rate/foundation
February 2014
Schools can apply to
join the Program from
04 September 2012
until February 2014
(unless all places fill up
Sooner)
http://www.kitchengardenfoundati
on.org.au/
FUNDING PROGRAM
QGC - Sponsorship and
Donations
Australia Arts Council Funding
Wide Bay Australia
FOCUS
Program
*Helping create links between schools and
the community.
The Foundation provides all schools with
ongoing training and support to ensure their
Kitchen Garden Program is successful and
sustainable in the long term.
To support small, one-off donations and
sponsorships (including events).
To help communities to meet their priorities
and needs in two areas:
Donations - This is a one off contribution or it
can be recurring (typically annually). We
make these contributions without any
expectations of a direct benefit to QGC,
other than to be seen as an active and
responsible corporate citizen.
Sponsorship - This is an investment in a one
off or recurring event or project where QGC
expects public acknowledgement.
Financial support may be given to projects
that fall within the following broad themes:
* Young people
* Community safety and well-being
* Environment
Artforms:
• Aboriginal and Islander Arts
• Community Partnership Grants
• Dance
• Inter-arts
• Literature
• Music
• Theatre
• Visual arts
• Market Development
• Arts Organisations
• Audience Development
Plays an active part in our local communities
particularly in regional areas.
■ financial support through sponsorship
(where possible) of a number of community
activities, organisations and events - covering
a wide range of sporting, cultural and
community interests and endeavours.
ELIGIBILITY
* In local government areas within
which QGC has existing operations or
planned activities - includes Central
Highlands Regional Council area.
* Organisation must have a legal
entity
* Organisation is not-for-profit
* The organisation’s objectives are
broadly consistent with QGC’s
Business Principles (please view ‘our
principles’ under ‘who we are’ on our
website www.qgc.com.au )
* There is no real or perceived
conflict of interest due to
connections between the beneficiary
and a member of staff, a relative of a
member of staff, a government
official or a relative of a government
official.
Individuals, Groups, organisations Refer to website for full eligibility
criteria on relevant grants.
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$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Up to $10,000
Ongoing - Applications
are reviewed regularly
and should be lodged at
least three (3) months
before assistance is
required.
http://www.qgc.com.au/communit
y/apply-for-funding/sponsorshipand-donations.aspx
Various - refer to
guidelines for
relevant grants
Various - search the
website by:
- Artform
- Grant Type
- Applicant Type
- Start /Closing Dates
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
/grants
Ongoing
Contact your local
branch
http://www.widebayaust.com.au/c
orporate_information/corporate_s
ocial_responsibility/
FUNDING PROGRAM
BCF
KFC Sponsorship
Ansvar Insurance Donations
Origin Community Investment or
Sponsorship
FOCUS
■ donations of cash to various charitable
organisations (where possible)
■ provision of promotional items & vouchers
(where possible) to a range of organisations
to assist with their own fundraising efforts
e.g. school fetes, cent sales, trivia nights,
raffles etc
■ allowing availability of branches as
collection points for community fundraising
efforts
■ accommodating (if possible) staff acting as
volunteers or office bearers in various
community organisations e.g. Chambers of
Commerce, Charities, Service Clubs etc
BCF has chosen a variety of groups and
organisations to support throughout the year
with donations and sponsorships. Given our
commitment to these groups, we are not
always in a position to support other areas.
However, should you have an event coming
up that you think BCF may be able to get
involved in please fill out the form on the
website and submit your proposal. All
proposals will be read and should we be in a
position to assist you in any way one of our
sponsorship team will contact you.
KFC supports local Clubs and Teams with
awards and merchandise.
Support to charitable organisations and
fundraising activities with particular
emphasis on those organisations that
complement our core markets of faith,
education, care, community and heritage.
Proposals that:
* Are innovative, sustainable and show
leadership
* Relate to our business activities and reflect
our commitments, principles and values
* Deliver meaningful community benefits
and help build positive relationships with our
employees, customers and communities
* Support our brand position as Australia’s
number one green energy provider
* Directly impact our customer, operational
ELIGIBILITY
Due to the large number of requests
for donations Ansvar Insurance will
only consider one donation request
per organisation in each state per
year.
Impact on community, customers
and employees in operational
locations. Refer to map on website
for where we are:
www.originenergy.com.au/1856/Que
ensland
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$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Anytime - apply online
and/or approach your
local store
http://www.bcf.com.au/contactus/sponsorship-enquiry.aspx
Anytime - apply online
http://www.kfcqld.com.au/sponsor
ship
http://www.ansvar.com.au/donati
ons/
Submit a form at least
three months before
your partnership
opportunity begins.
http://www.originenergy.com.au/2
247/Partnering-with-Origin
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
and employee locations
* Provide new customers the chance to join
Origin
* Link to existing partnerships or programs
* Provide volunteering activities for our
employees.
ELIGIBILITY
Kindergarten programs in long
day care services
Ensure children are able to get a flying start
to their education through funding to assist
long day care services to offset the cost of
delivering an approved kindergarten
program, delivered by a qualified early
childhood teacher.
PPCA Performers' Trust
Foundation
To promote and encourage music and the
performing arts.
Approved Queensland early
childhood education and care
services who are approved to receive
Commonwealth Child Care Benefit
(CCB) payments on behalf of eligible
families. Refer to website and
guidelines for full details.
Applications must be for one or more
of the following purposes:
* Performances at concerts at or for
charitable institutions such as
hospitals or homes for the aged;
* Scholarships for the promotion and
encouragement of musical and
theatrical education;
* The promotion and encouragement
of the performing arts to the general
public;
* The aid or assistance of any
beneficiary who is unable to
adequately maintain herself/himself
by her/his own exertions and other
income
Organisations and/or events in the
communities where the Rock
building Society operates that meet
at least one of the below categories:
* Youth
* Sport
* Community
* Community Service Groups
All applicants must:
• be based in Queensland;
• have satisfied the requirements of
any previous Arts Queensland
funding;
• demonstrate the ability to secure
the proposed international artist or
The Rock Building Society
Community Support Program
Focused on improving the lives and wellbeing of wide cross-section of the
community through a range of sponsorships
and donations, joint fundraising initiatives inkind support, and corporate partnerships.
Super Star Fund
The objectives of the Fund are to invest in:
• the development of work that features
internationally renowned artists;
• performances that will be exclusive to
Queensland;
• the cultivation of local talent and building
of local capacity;
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$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Various subsidies
available. Refer to
Guidelines.
Applications can be
lodged anytime during
the Calendar year.
http://deta.qld.gov.au/earlychildho
od/service/kindy-prog-longcare.html
One-off grants of
$2,500 for an
individual; or
$5,000 for a group
The trustees of the
trust typically meet four
times a year
(approximately once
every three months) to
consider applications.
http://www.ppca.com.au/ppcaabout-us/ppca-performers-trustfoundation/
Contact the foundation
to find out the date of
the next meeting of the
trustees.
Funding for the
program is $3
million over four
years, 2012-13 to
2015-16.
You are encouraged
to submit proposals
Ongoing - apply in
writing to The Rock
Marketing Department
(Refer to website for
address)
http://www.therock.com.au/en/Co
mmunity/Supporting%20Communit
ies
Ongoing - you may
submit a project outline
and budget (1 to 2
pages) at any time.
http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/fundin
g/superstarfund.html
FUNDING PROGRAM
Aged Care Education and
Training Incentive Program
FOCUS
• outcomes that enhance Queensland’s
reputation as an innovative and attractive
arts and cultural destination; and
• work that attracts national and
international audiences.
Program provides incentive payments to
eligible aged care workers who undertake
specified education and training programs to
upgrade qualifications and build their career
in aged care.
This program builds on current workplace
training programs that support people
working in the aged care sector.
Sunsuper Dreams
Sunsuper Dreams is all about doing
something positive for the community in a
really meaningful way. This Sunsuper
initiative gives individuals, groups and
organisations the opportunity to be awarded
ELIGIBILITY
artists;
• at least match the funding sought
• have a demonstrated history of
staging large-scale, high quality
productions, or a production partner
who has a history of staging largescale, high quality productions; and
• meet the objectives of the Fund.
In order to be eligible to receive an
incentive payment, aged care
workers must meet all the following
criteria:
Be an Australian citizen or
permanent resident; and
Be employed on a full time, part time
or casual basis providing direct care
in and by an eligible aged care
service:
* at the commencement of their
training (in order to receive the
commencement payment);
* at the successful completion of
their training and during your
training (in order to receive the
completion payment).
* Have a commitment to working in
the aged care sector; and
Commence an eligible training course
between 1 July 2010 and 30 June
2014. Commence means the official
start date of the eligible training
course, not the date of enrolment.
*An eligible aged care service is a
Commonwealth funded residential
aged care service, a service providing
Commonwealth funded community
care or flexible care service including
CACP, EACH or EACH-D, or Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander flexible
care services.
To qualify, your dream project must:
• Be based in Australia
• Be able to be undertaken in the
next six months
• Do something good for the
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for investments of
up to $300 000,
however,
exceptional
proposals may
attract a larger
investment
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Incentive payments
are dependent on
the level of study.
Refer to website for
details.
Applications for the
commencement
payment must be made
within six months of
commencement of
training in an eligible
course.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet
/main/publishing.nsf/Content/agei
ng-rescare-aceti.htm
One $5,000 each
month
Ongoing
http://sunsuperdreams.com.au/ab
out
FUNDING PROGRAM
Gandel Philanthropy
communityassist Grants
Best & Less
DonorTec
Department of Communities –
Sponsorship Funding
FOCUS
a $5,000 grant to help realise a dream for a
better world.
Aim is to support programs that are
effective, that will deliver a clear and positive
community outcome and that have the
potential of providing longer-term benefits
to the target audience in the following areas
of interest:
- Art & Culture
- Education
- Health & medical research
- Community Development
- Social cohesion and inclusion
- Poverty & disadvantaged
- Environment
- Emergency response & recovery
Best & Less is very proud to support a variety
of local causes across Australia. It is very
important for us to be a part of local
communities, and wherever possible, we are
happy to support community fund raising
events.
DonorTec provides donated and discounted
technology products and services from
companies such as Microsoft, Cisco,
Symantec, Sophos and Kaspersky to eligible
income tax exempt (ITE) Australian not for
profit groups and libraries.
Sponsorship will be considered for initiatives,
events and activities that are outside the
scope of funding provided to assist eligible
organisations to deliver human services, and
educational and preventative activities.
The department will consider proposals in all
categories, except initiatives that:
• include relationships with tobacco and
alcohol companies
• promote exploitation of children or young
people
• do not recognise diversity in communities,
families or culture
• promote relationships with organisations
ELIGIBILITY
$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
There are no specific
closing dates. Gandel
Philanthropy will aim to
make determinations
on communityassist
applications
approximately four
times a year.
All potential applicants
are encouraged to
contact Gandel
Philanthropy to discuss
their project proposal
before submitting an
application. Refer to
website for contact
details.
Anytime - submit a
request for community
support through the
“Contact Us” link on the
website
Contact Gandel Philanthropy on
info@gandelphilanthropy.org.au to
obtain a copy of the
communityassist Grant Guidelines
Non-government Australian income
tax exempt (ITE) Australian not for
profit groups and libraries.
Ongoing - register
online
http://www.connectingup.org/don
ortec/
Eligible organisations that deliver
human services, and educational and
preventative activities.
Generally requests
need to be received six
months ahead of the
activity or event.
http://www.communities.qld.gov.a
u/gateway/funding-andgrants/departmental-sponsorship
community.
Eligible charitable organisations that
fulfill the following requirements:
- are charitable at law;
- have the Deductible Gift Recipient
(DGR) status - provision for gift
deductibility must be under Item 1,
or they must be specifically named as
a DGR in Subdivision 30-15 of the
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997;
- Endorsed as Tax Concession Charity
(TCC).
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Up to $40,000
http://www.bestandless.com.au/A
bout-Us.aspx
FUNDING PROGRAM
Active After-school Communities
program
National Court Rebate Scheme Tennis Australia
Multicultural Arts and Festivals
Grant
The Aboriginal Benefits
Foundation
FOCUS
that are under the regulatory or licensing
authority of the department
• include product endorsements.
Objectives of the Active After-school
Communities program
* To enhance the physical activity levels of
Australian primary school-aged children
through a nationally coordinated program.
* To provide increased opportunities for
inclusive participation in quality, safe and fun
sport and other structured physical activities
through the AASC program.
* Stimulate local community involvement in
sport and structured physical activity.
* Facilitate linkages between schools and
local clubs to encourage transition to
ongoing participation in sport
To assist Tennis Australia's member affiliates
in the development and/or the upgrading of
court surfaces and associated infrastructure.
Clubs can apply for funding in base
preparation and development, lighting,
surface or resurfacing, fencing, water saving
and ancillary items.
Projects that are consistent with the
objectives of the program such as those that:
• encourage social cohesion and mutual
understanding through the sharing of
different cultural experiences
• address a genuine social cohesion issue,
such as tensions between groups in a
community
• seek to educate groups about other
cultures through information sharing.
To assist Aboriginal communities and
individuals by providing funds to support
projects which advance the aims of the
Foundation, with the current focus on
supporting art, health and cultural projects
ELIGIBILITY
$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
To assist with the implementation of
the Active After-school Communities
(AASC) program, participating
- primary schools and
- Out of School Hours Care Services
(sites) are eligible to apply for a grant
each funding period that they are
involved in the program.
This can include costs associated
with:
- Community coach delivery
- Supervision
- Venue/facility hire
- Transport
- Sporting equipment
- Afternoon Tea (schools only)
The Tennis Australia Court Rebate
Program is available to all
State/Territory Member Association
affiliated Clubs / Centres /
Associations. Refer to website for
further details on requirements to
qualify.
Australian incorporated, not-forprofit organisations including:
• schools (government school
applicants need not be incorporated)
• non-profit organisations
• service clubs
• faith groups
• art organisations
• sporting bodies
• community organisations
• youth organisations
• local government authorities
• universities and colleges of
education.
Your organisation must have
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)
Status
< 15 participants $65
per session
15-30 participants
$80 per session
31 - 49 participants
$80 - $100 per
session
50 plus participants
$100 - $125 per
session
* In addition to this,
schools only, have
access to approx
$40.00/session to
contribute towards
supervision and
afternoon tea costs.
A funding period for
the program is the
duration of a school
semester. Sites are to
account for funds spent
across each funding
period.
http://www.ausport.gov.au/partici
pating/aasc/get_involved/sites
Various funding
levels - refer to
website
Applications for the
2013–14 financial year
will be accepted from 1
July 2013.
http://www.tennis.com.au/clubs/f
unding/national-court-rebatescheme
Up to $5000
Applications may be
lodged at any time.
Organisations are
encouraged to apply
several months prior to
their project taking
place.
http://www.immi.gov.au/living-inaustralia/deliveringassistance/governmentprograms/dscp/mafg/
From $500 to a limit
of $5,000.
Grant applications are
considered by the
Board of the
Foundation at each
directors meeting. The
http://www.aboriginal.org.au/gran
ts.htm
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FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
with a connection to Aboriginal art and/or
artists.
Priority for funding is being given to the
following categories:
1. Seeding grants:
- to research the relevance and value of new
projects with a connection to Aboriginal art
and/or artists that may be ineligible for
support from existing agencies
- to facilitate schemes or projects with a
connection to Aboriginal art and/or artists
which are of benefit to Aboriginal health,
welfare or education which have potential
for wider application.
2. One-off grants in support of:
- health and well-being of artists and their
families
- education through art projects which will
benefit health and well-being
individuals and communities, with a
connection to Aboriginal art and/or artists, to
meet special needs
ELIGIBILITY
Queensland Rail Sponsorship
Through sponsorships we strive to continue
making a positive contribution to the lives of
Queenslanders by supporting causes, events
or other activities that Queenslanders are
passionate about.
Must have an ABN and be registered
for GST
Not specified.
Ongoing - applications
for sponsorship support
must be submitted at
least eight weeks prior
to an event occurring.
http://www.queenslandrail.com.au
/Community/Pages/Sponsorships.a
spx
Queensland Rail Community
Partnering Program
Provide sponsorship support for local
community based initiatives. Supporting
causes, events or other activities that
Queenslanders are passionate about.
Must have an ABN and be registered
for GST
Up to $5,000
http://www.queenslandrail.com.au
/Community/Pages/QueenslandRai
lCommunityPartneringProgramGui
delines.aspx
The Copland Foundation Grants
Projects throughout Australia that fall under
the umbrella of Alex Copland’s interests,
namely:
* The study, management, conservation,
acquisition, and interpretation of collections;
* The study, management, conservation,
acquisition and interpretation of relevant
historic architecture,
* The provision of education programs,
whether for staff of such museums,
institutions, societies, organisations or for
To be eligible for assistance a
museum/institution must:
a) Be recognised as a recipient
institution under the Commonwealth
Government’s Cultural Gifts
Program
b) Be open to the public
c) Be seeking assistance to:
• acquire, conserve or interpret an
object or collection of objects
or
The maximum grant
available will not
normally exceed
$50,000, though
additional funds
may
be made available
in special
circumstances.
Ongoing - applications
for sponsorship support
must be submitted at
least eight weeks prior
to an event occurring.
Applications for
acquisitions are
accepted at any time,
while those relating to
conservation or
interpretation grants
close on 15 November
each year.
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$
CLOSING DATE
Board currently meets
approximately 6 - 8
times each year.
Website for more information
http://www.coplandfoundation.co
m.au/index.html
FUNDING PROGRAM
Employment Assistance Fund
(EAF)
Balnaves Foundation
American Express Philanthropic
Program – Historical
Conservation & Preservation
American Express – Community
Service and Engagement
FOCUS
the general public,
* The purchase of art works and/or other
artifacts, to be identified on public display by
the purchaser as a gift from the Copland
Foundation.
ELIGIBILITY
• conserve or restore features of an
historic building used for cultural
purposes, its garden and/or
surrounds.
Helps people with disability and mental
health condition by providing financial
assistance to purchase a range of work
related modifications and services for people
who are about to start a job or who are
currently working, as well as those who
require assistance to find and prepare for
work.
Supports organisations that aim to create a
better Australia through education, medicine
and the arts with a focus on young people,
the disadvantaged and Indigenous
communities.
Supported projects embrace the
preservation, restoration or sustainability of
historic places and demonstrate their
significance to the community through one
or more of the following:
Restoring historic places to ensure ongoing
public access and interaction with the sites.
Preserving historic places for future or
innovative use.
Sustaining historic places by creating systems
to manage increased visitor activities and
environmental impacts.
Applications for archival projects are
discouraged.
Funding priorities: Historic Preservation &
Conservation, Leadership and Community
Service & Engagement.
Aims to encourage good citizenship by
supporting organisations that cultivate
meaningful opportunities for civic
engagement by our employees and members
of the community, whether as volunteers,
donors, voters or patrons.
The program also aims to serve our
communities by supporting immediate and
long-term relief and recovery efforts to help
Employers, people with disability and
employment service providers.
Refer to website for specific eligibility
requirements.
Various - refer to
website
Ongoing
http://jobaccess.gov.au/content/e
mployment-assistance-fund
The Foundation is only able to
provide donations to Deductible Gift
Recipients (DGR’s) covered by item 1
of the table in section 30-15 of the
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Eligible organisations must:
• Organisations outside the U.S. must
be able to document nonprofit
status.
• Not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, creed, national origin,
disability, handicap, age, sexual
orientation, marital status, veteran
status or any other basis prohibited
by law.
Various
Ongoing
http://www.balnavesfoundation.co
m/home
Ongoing
http://www.magsq.com.au/01_cm
s/details.asp?ID=68
Eligible organisations must:
- Organisations outside the U.S. must
be able to document nonprofit
status.
- Not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, creed, national origin,
disability, handicap, age, sexual
orientation, marital status, veteran
status or any other basis prohibited
by law.
Matching
Contributions
Ongoing
http://about.americanexpress.com
/csr/comm_serv.aspx
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$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
victims of natural disasters. Funding also
goes to support preparedness programs that
allow relief agencies to be better equipped in
responding to emergencies as they occur
ELIGIBILITY
Workplace English Language and
Literacy (WELL) Program
To develop Workplace English Language and
Literacy (WELL) Resource and Strategic
Projects
RGAQ Professional Development
Bursaries - Individual Bursaries
For individual gallery/museum volunteers as
assistance to attend seminars, conferences
or courses. Grants can be used towards
conference registration fees, associated
workshop fees, travel, accommodation and
living expenses during the period of the
conference.
Enterprises (including government
business enterprises)
* Australian Government agencies
and state/territory government
departments and agencies
* Representative bodies (Industry
Skills Councils, employer
organisations and trade unions)
* Registered Training organisations
Current RGAQ members, member
galleries and their paid and volunteer
staff.
RGAQ Professional Development
Bursaries - Organisational Grants
Grants to assist public galleries/museums to
undertake organisational initiatives. These
might include:
• Costs towards improvements in the
gallery/museum exhibition program such as
touring exhibition fees and display
improvements.
• An appropriate consultant to work with the
institution on skill development in areas such
as Education and Public Programs; Exhibition
Development; or Strategic Planning and
Policy Development.
• On-site training workshops and seminars in
specialist areas such as volunteer
recruitment, board management and
gallery/museum practice.
Current RGAQ members, member
galleries and their paid and volunteer
staff.
Central Highlands Toyota/Central
Highlands Mitsubishi
Sponsorship
Supporting local community and charity
organisations is a key component of our
operating philosophy. We recognise the
importance of giving back to the
communities who assist to make our
business successful.
Local Community and charity
organisations.
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$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Strategic Project
applications can be
submitted at anytime.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skill
s/LiteracyAndNumeracy/Workplace
EnglishLanguageAndLiteracy/Pages
/default.aspx
Up to $1,000
The first day of every
month until funds are
expended.
http://www.rgaq.org.au/bursaries.
html
Up to $1,000 per
organisation. It is
expected that the
organisation will
make a contribution
to the initiative (can
be in-kind).
The first day of every
month until funds are
expended.
http://www.rgaq.org.au/bursaries.
html
Ongoing
http://www.centralhighlandsauto.c
om.au/sponsorship.asp
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
Sponsorship for a range of groups and events
throughout Central Queensland.
ELIGIBILITY
$
National Cultural Heritage
Account
To encourage organisations to buy nationally
significant objects that they could not
otherwise afford, with the intention that
they be preserved and made accessible to
the public.
Australian cultural organisations such
as museums, art galleries, libraries,
archive, historic buildings, and have
permanent and appropriately
maintained/conserved collections
that are accessible to the public.
Depends on funds
available. Funding
assistance is
provided on a caseby-case basis at the
discretion of the
Minister, generally
after considering the
advice of the
National Cultural
Heritage Committee
Virgin Australia Sponsorship
Our goal is to partner with organisations and
events that are a strong, natural match to
our brand values and positioning.
We accept sponsorship applications from the
following categories:
- Commercial programs (including sporting
requests)
- Environmental opportunities
- Art and cultural related events
- Indigenous activities and support
Queensland Country Credit
Union Local Sponsorship
Program
Queensland Country Credit
Union - Community Partnership
Fundraising Program
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Ongoing
http://www.arts.gov.au/movable/a
ccount
Usually only requests located close to
an airport that we operate out of are
considered
A minimum of six
months lead time is
required to effectively
plan and implement
sponsorship leverage
activities
http://www.virginaustralia.com/Ab
outUs/Sponsorship/index.htm
Local events that offer benefits to the
community and encourage active
participation in local events and get our
branch staff out into the community to help
positively contribute.
* Financial support
* on-going assistance
* development of business links with
Queensland Country
* higher awareness for the group / event due
to Queensland Country’s involvement
* flow-on positive effect to the wider
community due to increased stability /
success of a sponsored event
* assistance in-kind, such as expertise,
financial or banking services
Preference will be given to Not for
Profit Organisations within a 50klm
radius of where Qld Country Credit
Union operates, i.e. Tieri, Capella.
NFP organisations outside this area
who have projects that benefit those
in the area where QCCU operates
may be considered.
If you have a local event
that you are seeking
sponsorship for and
would like to approach
us for assistance, please
contact your local
branch manager to
discuss.
http://www.qccu.com.au/localsponsorships
Assist organisations to raise funds to provide
services to the community by partnering
with you to help you do this.
For full details on eligibility for this
program simply contact your local
Branch Manager
Ongoing
http://www.qccu.com.au/communi
ty-partnership-program
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For every new
product taken out
which has one of
FUNDING PROGRAM
Local Directories Sponsorship
Tennis Australia - Facility Loan
Scheme
FOCUS
Provides:
* Waived monthly account service fee on the
Business Cheque Account
* Fundraising assistance through our unique
Community Partnership Fundraising Program
* Queensland Country merchandise welcome
pack
* Access to our online news board to
promote events
Local Directories™ is proud to be involved in
and associated with various charities,
community events and junior sporting
groups throughout its regional areas.
Being involved in our local communities is a
major part of our sponsorship program. We
pride ourselves on giving back to the
community and supporting local charities
and events.
Financially assists affiliated Australian Tennis
Clubs, Centres and Associations with
upgrades, replacements and improvements
on their tennis facilities, by providing low
interest loans.
The Tennis Australia loan is to assist in
shortfalls the Club may have in funding their
project after other avenues of funding have
been determined.
AbaF’s Australia Cultural Fund
Projects that will further Australia’s cultural
life
SunWater Sponsorships
Initiatives that play an important role in
developing the cultural thread of our
surrounding regional communities.
ELIGIBILITY
State/Territory Member Association
affiliated Clubs / Centres /
Associations undertaking any facility
development work is advised to
contact its Member Association
Facilities representative to discuss
the project with them.
Refer to guidelines for further
eligibility requirements
Must be either
* a bona-fide practicing artist or
group of artists; or
* a legally constituted not for profit
body bona-fide non-profit arts
organisation that does not have its
own Deductible Gift Receipt (DGR)
status
Communities SunWater operates in.
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$
these vouchers
accompanying it,
we will pay your
club the following:
* $50 for every
Credit Card /
Personal Loan
* $75 for every
Health Insurance
policy
* $125 for every
Home Loan
Maximum $80,000
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Ongoing. Should you
wish to enquire about
sponsorships, please
call us on 1300 360 867
http://www.localdirectories.com.a
u/sponsorship
Anytime. Initially via
Expression of Interest
form.
http://www.tennis.com.au/clubs/f
unding/facility-loan
Anytime throughout
the year. To register
with AbaF’s Australia
Cultural Fund we
recommend that you
contact your local AbaF
office to discuss your
project and timeline.
Anytime
http://www.abaf.org.au/arts/conn
ect-with-donors/australia-culturalfund.html
http://www.sunwater.com.au/sust
ainability/community/sponsorships
FUNDING PROGRAM
Coles - Local Community Support
Program
FOCUS
Providing support to help with fundraisers,
raffles, community days and other activities
to local clubs and groups, from schools to
sport clubs.
Supports local charities, groups and
organisations which address issues and
activities relating to health, education and
the environment.
ELIGIBILITY
Communities with a Coles
supermarket;
Coles do not support:
• Political groups or activist
organisations,
• Capital fundraising,
• Local Councils,
• Endowment and trust funds,
• Fundraising for overseas appeals,
charities and travel
RADF Quick Response Funding
The Central Highlands Regional Council RADF
Committee considers applications for
professional artists to develop their skills
throughout the year through a "quick
response" application.
• Quick Response applies to Category
1 only - "Developing Regional Skills".
Refer to Guidelines for further details
Parliament and Civics Education
Rebate (PACER)
Provides a subsidy for schools travelling
more than 150 kilometres to visit the
national capital as part of a civics and
citizenship education excursion.
Supports a range of charitable organisations
and projects through Australian registered
charitable organisations.
These fall broadly into the areas of arts &
culture, community development &
advocacy, community services & welfare,
disability, education, training & employment,
environment, health & medical research,
overseas aid & development.
The rebate is available for Years 4–12
students, and is paid to schools on a
per student basis at rates that vary
according to the distance travelled.
Only organisations with the following
tax ATO endorsements may be
eligible to apply:
- Tax Concession Charity (TCC).
- Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)
Item 1 of the table in section 30-15 of
the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
(ITAA).
- Organisations listed on the Register
of Cultural Organisations
www.arts.gov.au.
- Organisations listed on the Register
of Environmental Organisations
www.environment.gov.au.
- Organisations with DGR Special
Listing in the Income Tax Assessment
Act 1997
What we will not consider
• Funding for capital works
Australian Communities
Foundation Grant Programs
Ergon Energy - Community
Partnerships
Ergon Energy's partnership vision is to
support community and business activities
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CLOSING DATE
Ongoing
Website for more information
http://www.coles.com.au/AboutColes/Community/LocalCommunitySupport.aspx#local_community_su
pport
Assistance is
available for up to
65 per cent of the
total costs to a
maximum of $1,000
for Queensland
travel and $2,000
for national travel.
Refer to website for
applicable rebates.
Ongoing - allow up to 6
weeks turn around.
http://www.centralhighlands.qld.g
ov.au/web/guest/regional-artsdevelopment-fund
Ongoing
http://www.civicsandcitizenship.ed
u.au/cce/parliament__civics_educa
tion_rebate_(pacer),18103.html
Various
Anytime
http://www.communityfoundation.
org.au/grantmaking
Proposals for under
$5,000 can be
Applications should be
submitted as far in
https://www.ergon.com.au/aboutus/community-partnerships
Successful requests
should receive their
donations by way of
a Coles Gift Card; our
gift cards can be
used in our national
Coles supermarket
stores (excluding the
purchase of alcohol,
tobacco and fuel).
Unfortunately
we are unable to
donate goods and
products.
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
that deliver:
• Lasting benefits to regional Queensland
communities (with an emphasis on
community enrichment and the
environment)
• Business development/growth
opportunities
• Support for the network and asset
activities (particularly the environment and
safety issues)
• Long-term partnerships
• Support to our extensive network of
employees.
ELIGIBILITY
• Individuals or representatives of
sporting teams
• Gambling, smoking, consumption
of other addictive substances
• Promotion of particular religious
group or political party
Young Athlete Assistance
Program
Provide retrospective financial assistance to
young athletes and officiators in Queensland
who have competed or officiated at a State
or State School Championship, National or
National School Championship or
International Championship to assist with
cost of travel and accommodation for the
eligible championship.
NAB Employee Volunteer
Program
To help community or non-profit
organisations that work with NAB employees
as part of the bank's Employee Volunteer
Program.
Overview: NAB provides two days paid
Applicants eligible for support are
those who:
-within the last 6 months have
competed or officiated at a:
- Queensland State Championship
- Queensland State School
Championship
- Australian National Championship
- Australian National School
Championship
- International Championship; and
- are under the age of 18 at the start
of the championship
- reside more than 200km radial
distance from the championship
location for the one-way trip
- have their participation in the event
confirmed by their local
club/relevant organisation or school
registrar/principal
- do not hold a Queensland Academy
of Sport scholarship
Community Not for Profit
organisations
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submitted to your
local regional
Corporate
Communications
Manager as listed
below. Proposals
for over $5,000
must be submitted
to the Community
Partnerships Unit
for assessment by
the Partnerships
Committee (note,
proposals for over
$20,000 require
Chief Executive
and/or Board
approval).
$200 - once every 2
years
CLOSING DATE
advance of the event as
possible, preferably at
least six months.
Website for more information
Each application must
be endorsed by the
athlete's parent or
guardian and
participation at the
championship
confirmed by the
relevant organisation.
http://www.qld.gov.au/youth/spor
t-recreation-leisure/young-athleteassistance-program/
NAB provides 16
hours of volunteer
leave each year for
its employees. This
leave is used to
Ongoing
http://www.nab.com.au/wps/wcm
/connect/nab/nab/home/about_us
/7/4/2/1/1/
FUNDING PROGRAM
Register of Cultural
Organisations
FOCUS
volunteer leave each year for its employees.
Our people use this leave to carry out
voluntary work for non-profit organisations
in their communities.
Refer to website for target activities.
Assists qualifying cultural bodies to attract
support by enabling them to offer donors the
incentive of a tax deduction.
The Register aims to strengthen private
sector support for the arts and encourages
Australians to contribute to the nation's
vibrant cultural life.
ELIGIBILITY
Cultural bodies eligible for listing on
the Register are those whose
principal purpose is the promotion of
a cultural activity such as: literature;
visual, community, performing or
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
arts; music; crafts; design; television;
video; radio; film; or movable cultural
heritage.
Public art galleries, museums and
libraries are generally not included
on the Register as they are approved
by the Australian Taxation Office
under another Deductible Gift
Recipient category.
$
carry out voluntary
work for not for
profit organisations
in their
communities.
Cultural bodies
listed on the
Register are able to
receive tax
deductible
donations to assist
them with a wide
range of activities,
such as the creation
of a new theatrical
work, the
publication of a
literary magazine or
the building of a
community arts
centre.
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Ongoing
http://www.arts.gov.au/roco
Autodesk
Assists nonprofit organisations, educational
institutions, correctional facilities, and
qualified disabled individuals with
contributions of software that enhance
communities and improve individual
productivity.
Organisations qualified for product
donations must be registered with
Good360 and also adhere to other
eligibility guidelines.
Donations include
the software,
supporting
documentation
(manuals) and
authorization to use
the software on
two computer
systems.
Ongoing
http://www.good360.org/autodesk
/
Adobe’s Education and
International Software Donation
Programs (managed in
partnership with Good360)
Adobe Systems Incorporated offers an
enhanced range of donated software
products to schools and international
nonprofit organisations.
Organisations qualified for product
donations must be registered with
Good360 and also adhere to other
eligibility guidelines.
The International Software Donation
program provides donations for
primary and secondary schools and
qualified nonprofit organisations/
NGOs located in Australia. Only
schools that enable and inspire K-12
students to think creatively,
communicate effectively, and work
collaboratively by focusing on the use
Adobe Software
Ongoing
http://www.good360.org/adobe/
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FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
ELIGIBILITY
of digital technology and visual
literacy may request product.
$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Variety Future Kids Program
The Variety Future Kids Program provides
children with special needs access to a
computer to positively transform not only
their academic performance but also their
classroom experience.
We also help with sporting trips, musical
equipment and therapy and other items that
help children with special needs improve
their potential to learn.
Special education and disadvantaged
schools
Various
Ongoing
http://www.variety.org.au/QLD/H
OW-WE-HELP/Variety-future-kids/
Department of Veterans‘ Affairs Saluting Their Service
commemorations grants
program
Supports projects and activities which
directly commemorate Australia’s
servicemen and women who served in wars,
conflicts and peace operations. The grants
also promote appreciation and
understanding of the role those who have
served have played in shaping the nation.
The program is designed to preserve our
wartime heritage and to involve people
throughout the nation in a wide range of
activities and projects.
*Community and ex-service
organisations
* Local government authorities
* Other bodies such as museums and
schools
Up to $4,000
Ongoing
http://www.dva.gov.au/commems
_oawg/commemorations/grants/P
ages/index.aspx
Inger Rice Foundation Grants
Directs grants towards parental relationships
with younger children from birth to pre-birth
up to primary school age (0-5 years). The
foundation offers financial support for
training, research and provision of material
and equipment to persons and groups
through approved organisations. Assistance
provided includes help with costs such as
fares and living expenses of attending
conferences and seminars, fees for specific
programs and grants for research projects,
training courses and development programs.
Incorporated organisations or public
bodies.
$500 to $5,000
Anytime - Assessment
occurs every 6 - 8
weeks
Contact Details:
Hon. Secretary Inger Rice
Foundation;
Telephone: (02) 6295 7339
Ensham Resources Community
Funding Program
The Donations Committee criteria that
applications are assessed against:
• Children’s/youth group
• Non mainstream activity
• Locally based (Emerald, Comet, Capella,
etc)
Organisations locally based in
Emerald, Capella, Comet etc
Anytime - via letter of
request
Contact Community Grants Officer
for Contact Details.
Ph: 4982 3486
Email: dgibson@chdc.com.au
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FUNDING PROGRAM
Minerva Joint Venture - Minerva
Mine
Xstrata - Oaky Creek Coal
FOCUS
• History of sponsorship/association with
Ensham
• Contribute a proportion (relative to the
number of coal mines in the area)
• Specific items (rather than a lump sum or
payment for only part of an item)
• Advertising/PR for Ensham
ELIGIBILITY
$
To assist educational, sporting and charitable
organisations or organisations that seek to
provide assistance to the youth,
disadvantaged and disabled members of the
local community.
Community Groups and individuals
primarily in the Emerald and
Springsure area.
Support initiatives that contribute to the
prosperity and the sustainable development
for the communities, employees and their
families associated with Oaky Creek Coal
• Tieri area residents only
• Must be not-for-profit
• Need not be incorporated but must
be able to demonstrate capacity to
utilise and acquit funds in the
manner intended.
The following are not eligible:
- Individuals
- Government bodies
- Political Parties
- Single faith groups
- Organisations with outstanding
acquittals from previous grants
Community organisations
Generally small
grants only
Organisations that hold the following
ATO endorsements:
 Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) –
Item 1
 Tax Concession Charity (TCC)
You can apply for sponsorship if you
are:
* based in Australia;
* an incorporated body in an
Australian state or territory (you will
need to give us a copy of the
Suncorp Partnership Opportunity
Supporting programs and initiatives. From
sponsoring events to providing much-needed
assistance to charities and research
organisations, we’re dedicated to getting out
into the community and making a real
difference to people’s lives.
Matana Foundation for Young
People
Priorities include projects which address the
needs of disadvantaged young people and
children.
Australian Communication
Exchange - Ace Sponsorship
Program
Projects / events / conferences that will
benefit the deaf, hearing impaired or speech
impaired
Usually small grants
up to $1,000
CLOSING DATE
Events - two weeks
prior to the event.
Other - anytime
Website for more information
Contact Community Grants Officer
for Contact Details.
Ph: 4982 3486
Email: dgibson@chdc.com.au
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Anytime by letter of
request
Contact Community Grants Officer
for Contact Details.
Ph: 4982 3486
Email: dgibson@chdc.com.au
http://www.suncorp.com.au/corpo
rate/community/partnerships/appl
y
$1,000 to $10,000
Anytime - You can
expect to receive a
response from Suncorp
Sponsorships within
four weeks of Suncorp
receiving your
application.
Ongoing
$20,000
Ongoing
http://www.aceinfo.net.au/index.p
hp?option=com_content&view=art
icle&id=2&Itemid=9
http://www.matanafoundation.org
.au/
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
Cheaperthanhotels Fundraising
Program
To offer an innovative fundraising program
for community groups, non-profit
organisations, schools, universities and
sports clubs to help you in pursuit of their
cause. The cause may be anything from
supporting a selected charity to fundraising
for new computers or sporting equipment at
a school, to hold your own art exhibition or
to inject funds into your small business.
Caltex Australia Sponsorship
A variety of organisations, events and
programs in local communities from school
libraries to sporting clubs, environmental
projects to emergency services and surf
lifesaving,
John Deere - Australia
Canon Australia Sponsorship and
Donations
ELIGIBILITY
certificate of incorporation);
* an individual or unincorporated
organisation (as long as you are
sponsored by an incorporated
organisation);
* an individual or group interested in,
or responsible for, advocacy or
services for people who are Deaf,
hearing impaired or speech impaired.
Community groups, non-profit
organisations, schools, universities
and sports clubs. All your
organisation or group needs to
participate is your own website, and
a good cause.
Requests for John Deere to attend or
provide support to an event can be
submitted via the Request Form. In
the event you are seeking a gift or
donation from John Deere, the same
form can be used.
Opportunities for Canon Sponsorship:
* Any event or activity considered for
sponsorship must fit Canon's corporate
image and values.
* Canon Australia's concern for the
environment is reflected in our sponsorship
activities.
* Canon Australia prefers to participate in
events or activities that have a national
reach, rather than a regional or metropolitan
$
Each organisation
will be assessed on
a case by case basis
and you could gain
anything from $250
up to $25,000 a
year in funding.
CLOSING DATE
Ongoing
http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co
m/sponsorship/
Anytime
For corporate sponsorship
requests, please email
sponsorship@caltex.com.au
Local community-based
sponsorship applications should be
directed to your local refinery or
service station.
http://www.caltex.com.au/Commu
nityAndEnvironment/SocialInvestm
ent/Pages/Home.aspx
http://www.deere.com.au/wps/dc
om/en_AU/our_company/citizensh
ip/philanthropy/philanthropy.page
?
Anytime
Ongoing
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Website for more information
http://www.canon.com.au/enAU/AboutCanon/Community/CommunitySponsorship-Donations
FUNDING PROGRAM
Caterpillar Sponsorship Program
Peter Brock Foundation Grants
Sidney Myer Fund & The Myer
Foundation – Education Small
Grants Program
Sidney Myer Fund & The Myer
Foundation – Poverty &
Disadvantage Small Grants
Program
FOCUS
ELIGIBILITY
reach.
To connect with our customers, give back to
Excludes:
communities, and improve the quality of life  Fraternities, sororities, individuals,
in a more efficient, environmentally sensitive
scholarships, political action
manner.
committees, candidates for political
Support our long-term environmental,
office
economic, and social commitments.
 Organisations that limit membership
and services based on race, religion,
color, creed, sex, age, or national
origin
 Religious programs
 Welfare, e.g. preventative programs that
help young disadvantaged people
 Community Programs, e.g. particularly
those that emphasise a growing
understanding of self-reliance and
responsibility
 Social issues, e.g. programs that help
people and the community overcome
social challenges (e.g. From Harm to Calm)
Aims to provide a quick response to
community needs, and supports projects in
educational settings that have educational
goals and that address at least one of the
following priority areas:
 Disadvantaged young people
 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse young
people
 Young people in rural and regional
communities
Projects that benefit the Australian
community, and strategies that address:
Symptoms:
 Alleviating the negative effects of poverty
and disadvantage.
Capacity Building:
 Strengthening communities' abilities to
deal with poverty and disadvantage.
The current priority areas for the Poverty
and Disadvantage Small Grants Program are
as follows:
 Communities experiencing social and
$
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Sponsorship requests
should be submitted at
least 90 days prior to
the sponsorship
Event/activity.
http://www.cat.com/sponsorships
Must be Incorporated
Excludes:
 Religion and politics
 Normal operating costs or core
funding
 Programs that duplicate existing
Government programs
 Purchasing vehicles
Depends on funds
available.
Ongoing
http://www.peterbrockfoundation.
com.au/Funding.aspx
Only supports small communitybased organisations that are
incorporated and have been
endorsed by the Australian Taxation
Office (ATO) as Tax Concession
Charities (TCC). If your organisation
is not endorsed as a TCC, but you are
an Australian incorporated
organisation, you may still be eligible
to apply as long as we can be
satisfied that the nature of your
project is charitable.
Applications will be accepted for
Grants for charitable purposes from
Australian incorporated organisations
that have been endorsed by the
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as
Tax Concession Charities (TCC).If you
are unsure of your organisation’s tax
status, check with your financial
advisor or the Australian
Government’s ABN Lookup website.
If your organisation is not endorsed
as a TCC, but you are an Australian
< $10,000
Requested amount
may be part of a
budget up to
$50,000
Ongoing
http://www.myerfoundation.org.a
u/programs/content.cfm?loadref=1
9
< $10,000
Requested amount
may be part of a
budget up to
$50,000
Ongoing
http://www.myerfoundation.org.a
u/programs/overview.cfm?loadref
=21
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FUNDING PROGRAM
The Courier-Mail Children's Fund
McDonald’s – Get a Donation
FOCUS
economic exclusion with particular
emphasis on Indigenous Australians,
asylum seekers and refugees, and people
living in isolated rural and remote areas of
Australia.
 Children and young people from
impoverished backgrounds whose
opportunities for development and
advancement are curtailed.
 Small, discrete projects that meet the
needs of a community rather than
supplementary funding for large projects.
Provide financial support to charitable
organisations throughout Queensland to
help them meet the needs of children with
special needs. The fund has provided
financial assistance for:
• Mobility and learning aids
• Educational equipment and assistance
• Recreational and respite programs
• New technologies
• Medical equipment
ELIGIBILITY
incorporated organisation, you may
still be eligible to apply as long as we
can be satisfied that the nature of
your project is charitable.
Charitable donations to support not-forprofit organisations.
 Organisations that are endorsed by
Organisation must be a registered
Australian charity endorsed as a
deductible gift recipient (but not
another ancillary fund). Deductible
Gift Recipients must be listed with
the Australian Taxation Office under
Item 1of the Table in Section 30.15 of
the Income Tax Assessment Act,
1936.
$
Various
the Australian Tax Office as a
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)
 Projects or events that take place
in the communities in which
McDonald’s operate
 Charitable organisations that
provide direct community service,
specifically relating to the health
and wellbeing of Australian
children
 Programs with measurable social
outcomes
CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Ongoing
http://www.couriermail.com.au/ex
tras/children/index.htm
Donation proposals
accepted throughout
the year and aim to
respond within 30 days.
http://mcdonalds.com.au/aboutus/responsibility/ourcommunity/get-a-donation

McDonald’s – Get Sponsored
To deliver valuable benefits to the wider
community and to help children live a more
balanced, active and enriched lifestyle.
Sponsorships must reflect a grassroots and
community focus.
Bupa Sponsorship
Initiatives throughout the community
encouraging Australians to lead active and
McDonald's do not want to be one of
many sponsors in a cluttered
commercial environment.
Please refer any
local sponsorships
to your local
restaurant
Manager.
http://mcdonalds.com.au/aboutus/responsibility/ourcommunity/get-sponsored
Bupa will review your
application and
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http://www.bupa.com.au/aboutus/corporate-
FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
ELIGIBILITY
$
healthy lifestyles.
CLOSING DATE
endeavour to respond
within 4 weeks of
receiving your
submission.
Website for more information
responsibility/sponsorshipapplications
Landmark
5 Key areas:
- Sport
- Community
- Health, Youth and Education
- Arts
- Industry Research and Environment
If you feel that your request for
support meets the criteria outlined in
the sponsorship guidelines, send
your request to Landmark
Sponsorship
Ongoing
http://www.landmark.com.au/corp
orate/our-people//
Tim Fairfax Family Foundation
(TFFF)
To support charitable organisations within
Australia and gives preference to
organisations and programs which support
the particular needs of communities in rural,
remote and regional areas in Arts, Education
and Community Programs.
The TFFF does not
consider
applications for
funding of less than
$10,000.
Ongoing
http://tfff.org.au/index.php?option
=com_content&view=article&id=4
&Itemid=2
Anna Wearne Memorial Trust
Grants
Objectives:
• assist young people to enable the pursuit
of educational goals;
• seek ways to advance the reconciliation of
indigenous people through specific projects
or individual assistance;
• support young people to take on
leadership roles that are of benefit to a
community;
• facilitate and uphold the rights of women
and support the advancement of and respect
for women in all fields;
• create a network of non-financial support
and encouragement whereby the trust acts
as a bridge between young people and
opportunities.
You must be a charitable
organisation with Deductible Gift
Recipient (DGR) Status and must also
hold tax concession endorsements
from the ATO.
Any organisation considering
submitting an application to the TFFF
should contact the Executive Officer
in the first instance to ensure
eligibility, as well as for advice as
to relevant application deadlines.
Charitable community organisations
as long as they have ATO
endorsement as a Deductible Gift
Recipient (DGR) and Tax Concession
Charity (TCC).
The Anna Wearne
Trust operates in
two different ways:
It directly makes
grants of up to $500
directly to
recipients. It makes
recommendations
to the Melbourne
Community
Foundation (MCF)
about the making of
grants from the
Anna Wearne Fund,
a sub-fund of the
MCF. These grants
are generally up to
$1000 and are
made to recipients
via charitable
entities endorsed as
deductible gift
Applications must be
received by the 1st of
each month if they are
to be considered by the
board the same month.
http://www.annawearnetrust.org.a
u/application.html
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FUNDING PROGRAM
FOCUS
Coopers Brewery Sponsorship
Sports, arts, culture, and many other
organisations that offer opportunities to sell
and promote Coopers products.
Sponsorship support can be of an event,
organisation or team.
Education Queensland
Department of Education,
Training and Employment Grants
and Allowances
To provide recurrent and capital assistance
to State, non-State Schools; parents and
students and other organisations.
Mercy Foundation - Partnership
Activities
This is a program whereby funds will be
made available at the discretion of the
Foundation. These activities include activities
that the Mercy Foundation is directly
undertaking with other organisations to
develop new projects and innovations in the
area of homelessness and housing.
Provides funding for McGrath Breast Care
Nurses nationally, with particular emphasis
on rural and regional areas right across
Australia. Each McGrath Breast Care Nurse is
funded for a minimum of three years.
The McGrath Foundation
The Malain Foundation:
Empowering Communities
Program
ELIGIBILITY
$
recipients (DGRs).
We will consider proposals in all
categories except sponsorship of
individuals.
Various
Organisations are welcome to
contact the Mercy Foundation at any
time to discuss potential partnership
activities and innovations.
 Funding is only available for the
Three years funding
employment of specialist breast care
nurses
 Top-up funding for existing
positions is not generally available
 Rural and regional areas will be
given priority status
The Empowering Communities Program is
our flagship program which offers products
and services for non-profit organisations
around the world. These products and
services support our design and
organisational philosophy of sharing our
hopes and living our dreams. Our products
and services within this program focus on the
issues facing non-profit organisations in the
new millennium. These issues include
volunteer management, fiscal management,
strategic planning and donor relations.
This is not a grant
program but you
can register your
group to get access
to some of the
Foundation's
products and
services.
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CLOSING DATE
Website for more information
Anytime - We generally
need a minimum of 10
weeks lead-time for
requests greater than
$5,000 and less for
smaller requests.
http://www.coopers.com.au/corpo
rate/sponsorship
Ongoing
http://education.qld.gov.au/school
s/grants/
Anytime
http://www.mercyfoundation.com.
au/grants/index.cfm?loadref=20
A proposal can be
submitted at any time.
Apart from exceptional
circumstances all
proposals will be
reviewed semi-annually
on the 31 January and
31 July, hence all
applications will remain
active to be reviewed
on these dates
Ongoing
http://www.mcgrathfoundation.co
m.au/our-nurses/funding-for-newnurses
http://ecp.malianfoundation.org/