GRANTS guidea guide to available grants and funding

August 2015

BROUGHT TO YOU BY JOHN BARILARO MP, STATE MEMBER FOR MONARO

graNTS and our communityDear Resident,

It is with great pleasure that I present to you my grants guide.

In the Monaro electorate there are so many great community organisations and initiatives that deserve more recognition than they get for the hard work they put in. Many such organisations are not just run by volunteers, but funded by them as well.

The purpose of this booklet is to help our community groups and individuals source funds from multiple outlets that they may not have known were available to them.

This booklet is in no way way a complete list, and there are many philanthropists and Foundations looking to support hard working members of the community, but it is a helpful start for local individuals, non-profit organisations, community groups and charities.

If you’d like to source more grants I recommend having a look at the Grant Finder website (www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/grant-finder/) where you can search a more comprehensive database based on your specific needs.

If you would like any advice when applying for these grants please contact my office (contact details on the back of this booklet).

I wish you well with your next project.

Best Regards,

John Barilaro MP

local government grantsYour local council is a great place to start your grants search. Local councils generally support many community projects each year. Some local government grants are listed further in this booklet, but you can also contact your local council directly to find more information on funding yourself.

BOMBALA COUNCILThe Economic Development Department at Bombala Council is happy to assist community groups and organisations with funding applications and assistance with delivering projects and programs. Contact the council directly to find out more.Phone: (02) 6458 3555Email: council@bombala.nsw.gov.auWebsite: http://www.bombala.nsw.gov.au

COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCILCooma-Monaro Shire Council can support a range of community organisations, associations, and sporting groups to source and apply for funding opportunities which enhance the community. For information and assistance on grant funding, please contact Council’s Community Services Officer.Phone: (02) 6455 1934Email: council@cooma.nsw.gov.auWebsite: http://www.cooma.nsw.gov.au

PALERANG COUNCILPalerang Council has grants available for community groups and sometimes runs Grant Writing workshops. Contact the council’s Grants Officers directly to find out more about available grants. Phone: (02) 6238 8111Email: records@palerang.nsw.gov.auWebsite: http://www.palerang.nsw.gov.au

QUEANBEYAN CITY COUNCILQueanbeyan City Council has in place a Council Assistance Program which is split into three separate divisions which offer community, cultural and sporting organisations the opportunity to apply for a donation. Local community organisations are invited to apply for funding for projects or initiatives that contribute to supporting the welfare of the Queanbeyan community. You can find out more about these grants on the Queanbeyan City Council website or by contacting the council directly.Phone: (02) 6285 6000Email: council@qcc.nsw.gov.auWebsite: http://www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/Council- Services/Grants

snowy river shire councilSnowy River Shire Council has a grants program supporting community groups which offer a service of value to the people living within the Snowy River region, this includes the Southern Phone Grants initiative, which is a program partnership between the council and Southern Phone Company Ltd.Contact the Grants Officer at Snowy River Shire Council to find out more.Phone Berridale: (02) 6451 1195Phone Jindabyne: (02) 6451 1550Email: records@snowyriver.nsw.gov.auWebsite: http://www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

You can also search these local grant finder websites: http://community.grantready.com.au/ and http://www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/

graNTS and our community

+ ABORIGINAL REGIONAL ARTS FUNDFunder: Arts NSWThe Aboriginal Regional Arts Fund supports arts projects that celebrate and promote Aboriginal cultural identities in regional NSW. Eligible projects include: workshops, arts activities as part of festivals or events, artist-in-residence programs, public art and design projects, performances, exhibitions and professional development.Phone: (02) 9995 0667Email: sharni.jones@arts.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.arts.nsw.gov.au/index.php/funding-and-support/types-of-funding/aboriginal-regional-arts-fund-2

+ ABORIGINAL QUICK RESPONSE FUNDFunder: Arts NSWFunding is available throughout the year to help Aboriginal artists, organisations and partnerships explore market development opportunities in the creative industries by attending trade fairs and export markets. Phone: (02) 9995 0667Email: sharni.jones@arts.nsw.gov.auWebsite: www.arts.nsw.gov.au/index.php/funding-and-support/types-of-funding/aboriginal-quick-response

+ ARTS FUNDING PROGRAMFunder: Arts NSWProgram will support organisations and venues to deliver performances or exhibitions, business or audience

development projects and arts and cultural infrastructure and activities for people in NSW.Phone: (02) 9228 5533Email: mail@arts.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.arts.nsw.gov.au

+ ARTS PROJECTS PROGRAMFunder: Australia Council for the ArtsThe Arts Projects program funds a practicing artist or arts worker (or group) for a range of activities which deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Phone: (02) 9215 9000Email: enquiries@australiacouncil.gov.auWeb: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding

+ CULTURAL ARTS TOURISM AND COMMUNITY HERITAGEFunder: Foundation for Rural and Regional RenewalGrants program for cultural, arts, public tourism, and history and heritage projects in small rural communities.Phone: 1800 170 020Email: info@frrr.org.auWebsite: http://www.frrr.org.au/grants/catch

+ COUNTRY ARTS SUPPORT PROGRAMFunder: Regional Arts NSWProvides small grants to arts and community organisations and local arts councils in regional NSW for short term, locally initiated projects. The aims of the program is to

increase opportunities for regional-based groups, enabling them to explore, promote, participate-in, and express their cultural identities.Phone: (02) 9270 2502 Email: funding@regionalartsnsw.com.auWeb: http://regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/casp

+ CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TOURING PROGRAMFunder: Australia Council for the ArtsProvides funding on a tour by tour basis to enable professional musicians playing original Australian contemporary music to tour live within Australia. The tour must comprise of performances in at least three venues outside of the performer’s hometown and must include at least one performance in a non-metropolitan area.Phone: (02) 9215 9000Email: enquiries@australiacouncil. gov.auWeb: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/contemporary-music-touring-program

+ CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AUSTRALIA FUNDING PROGRAMFunder: Creative Partnerships AustraliaCreative Partnerships Australia drives private giving, social investment and philanthropy for the arts in Australia. It also encourages sponsorship and corporate support, and builds partnerships between artists, business, private donors and the

arts and culture grants

arts and culture grants

community to support the arts.Phone: (03) 9616 0300Email: info@creativepartnershipsaus tralia.org.auWeb: www.creativepartne rshipsaustralia.org.au/how-we-can-help/programs

+ FESTIVALS AUSTRALIA: REGIONAL FESTIVALS PROJECT FUNDFunder: Ministry for the ArtsProvides funding for Australian regional and community festivals to present quality cultural projects.Phone: (02) 9215 9000Email: enquiries@australiacouncil.gov.auWeb: http://arts.gov.au/music

+ NATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE ACCOUNTFunder: Ministry for the ArtsThe Account ensures that Australian protected objects are kept in Australia, preserved and made accesible to the public by assisting Australian cultural organisations -including museums, art galleries, libraries, archives, historic buildings, national trusts and local history museums and galleries, and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander keeping place for sacred/secret material - to buy nationally significant objects that they could otherwise not afford.Phone: 1800 819 461Email: movable.heritage@arts.gov.auWeb: http://arts.gov.au/movable/account

+ NELSON MEERS FOUNDATION ARTS GRANTSFunder: Nelson Meers FoundationFosters innovative artistic and cultural expression by encouraging

and supporting cultural organisations and projects that advance the visual, performing and literary arts.Phone: (02) 9241 2042Email: info@nelsonmeersfoundation.org.auWeb: www.nelsonmeersfoundation.org.au

+ PLAYING AUSTRALIA: REGIONAL PERFORMING ARTS TOURING FUND Funder: Australia Council for the ArtsSupports performing arts to reach regional and remote communities across Australia. Grants are available to support the net touring costs associated with a national tour Applicants are encouraged to speak with a Grants Officer before applying.Phone: (02) 9215 9000Email: enquiries@australiacouncil.gov.auWebsite: www.australiacoun cil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/playing-australia-regional-performing-arts-touring-fund

+ QUEANBEYAN CULTURAL ASSISTANCE GRANTFunder: Queanbeyan City CouncilThe council’s grant is aimed to assist local arts and cultural groups to start and develop their own projects and to improve the Queanbeyan community’s opportunities for involvement in cultural and arts activities.Phone: (02) 6285 6000Email: council@qcc.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/Council-Services/Grants

+ QUICK RESPONSE GRANTSFunder: Regional Arts NSWQuick Response Grants (‘Quicks’) offer funding of up to $1,500 for regional artists, arts organisations and communities to respond to

unique arts opportunities that present themselves at very short notice. Phone: (02) 9270 2502Email: funding@regionalartsnsw.com.auWeb: http://regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants

+ SCREEN NSW ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSFunder: Screen NSWOpen to individual filmmakers or filmmaking teams. Assists with project development, production, investment or skills development.Phone: (02) 9995 0555Email: info@screen.nsw.gov.auWebsite: www.screen.nsw.gov.au

+ REGIONAL ARTS FUNDFunder: Regional Arts NSWprovides grants supporting arts and cultural activities in regional NSW that are sustainable, have long term cultural, economic and social benefits, develop partnerships and cultural networks and provide skills development opportunities.Phone: (02) 9270 2502Email: funding@regionalartsnsw.com.auWeb: http://regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants

+ VISIONS OF AUSTRALIA: REGIONAL EXHIBITION TOURING FUND Funder: Ministry for the ArtsThis program supports costs to develop and tour exhibitions of cultural material that has historic, scientific, design, social or artistic significance. This funding will support Australian cultural material to reach regional and remote communities across Australia.Phone: 1800 819 461Website: http://arts.gov.au

+ BLUE AND GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM - NSW Funder: Rous Water Regional Water SupplyAssistance is available for projects that result in the use of reclaimed wastewater, rainwater and/or grey water, as a permanent substitute for potable water.Phone: (02) 6621 8055Email: water@rouswater.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.rouswater.nsw.gov.au

+ COMMONWELATH FOUNDATION GRANTSFunder: Commonwealth FoundationGrants are designed to support those professional membership associations which have limited financial resources.Web: www.commonwealth foundation.com

+ COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMME Funder: Department of Social ServicesAssists child care providers to establish or maintain viable services in parts of the country where they might not otherwise be viable or able to meet the unique requirements of the community, such as in disadvantaged or regional and remote areas. Phone: 1300 653 227Email: familydaycare@dss.gov.auWeb: www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/programmes-services/early-childhood-child-care/community-support-programme

+ CONFERENCE AWARDSFunder: Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)Provides sponsorship assistance to organisations wishing to conduct a conference, workshop, seminar or field day that directly benefits the Australian grains industry.Phone: (02) 6166 4500Email: kylie.dunstan@grdc.com.auWeb: www.grdc.com.au/Apply/Conference-Awards

+ COUNTRY PASSENGER TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS SCHEME - NSW Funder: Transport for NSWProvides funding to improve the amenity of passenger transport infrastructure in rural, regional and remote communities of NSW.Available to local government, incorporated community organisations, transport operators, and other interested organisations that have a current ABN. Phone: (02) 8202 2200Web: www.transport.nsw.gov.au/customers/community-transport/community-transport-agreements-programs/cptigs

+ FARM HOUSEHOLD ALLOWANCEFunder: Department of Human ServicesHelp for farmers and their families experiencing financial hardship. Phone: 132 316Web: www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/farm-household-allowance

+ FARM INNOVATION FUND Funder: Rural Assistance AuthorityProvides loans to meet the cost of carrying out permanent capital works that will have a significant beneficial impact on the land, long term profitability of the enterprise and address adverse seasonal conditions. Phone: (02) 6391 3098Email: rural.assist@raa.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.raa.nsw.gov.au/assistance/farm-innovation-fund

+ FARM FINANCE CONCESSIONAL LOANS - NSWFunder: Rural Assistance AuthorityIf you’re running a farm business that is experiencing financial hardship, this program can help you by offering concessional loans. These loans can help you improve productivity or with debt restructuring.Phone: (02) 6391 3000Email: rural.assist@raa.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.raa.nsw.gov.au/assistance/farm-finance-package

+ GENERAL PRACTICE RURAL INCENTIVES PROGRAMFunder: Department of HealthIf you’re a general practitioner or registrar looking to work and relocate to a rural area, this program can help you by providing financial incentives and a relocation grant.Phone: 1800 020 103Email: gprip@health.gov.au Web: www.ruralhealthau sralia.gov.au/internet/rha/publishing.nsf/Content/General_Practice_Rural_Incentives_Program

business grants

business grants

+ GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROJECTS Funder: Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA)Offers the Australian wine sector investment and support for targeted research and development projects, and study and travel scholarships. Phone: (08) 8228 2000Email: research@wineaustralia.comWeb: www.gwrdc.com.au/

+ JOBS ACTION PLAN - NSW Funder: Office of State Revenue Provides NSW businesses with a payroll tax rebate when they employ new workers in new eligible employment.Phone: (02) 9689 6200Web: www.osr.nsw.gov.au/taxes/payroll/jap

+ JOBSEARCHFunder: Department of EmploymentAllows you to advertise and search for employees across Australia at no cost. Phone: 13 17 15 Web: http://jobsearch.gov.au

+ MANUFACTURING TRANSITION PROGRAMME Funder: AusIndustryIf you’re a manufacturing business, the Manufacturing Transition Programme can help you become more competitive and sustainable. The Programme supports capital investment projects that help businesses move or expand into higher value or niche manufacturing activities or build skills in higher value and knowledge intensive activities in new or growing markets. Phone: 13 28 46 Web: www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/manufacturing/

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+ MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT PROGRAM - NSWFunder: Department of Industry, Skills and Regional DevelopmentProgram supports small to medium technology enterprises - e-healthadvanced manufacturing, energy technologies and services, online and interactive education, transport, logistics and infrastructure - to engage with potential customers. The aim is to create an innovative business-to-business (B2B) solution that focuses on rapid development of business-driven solutions that enable new products, services or more efficient processes.Phone: (02) 9338 6950Web: www.industry.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry-in-nsw/innovation-and-research/innovate-nsw/minimum-viable-product-program

+ MENTOR PROGRAM - NSW Funder: WorkCover Authority of NSWHelps make NSW businesses safer and more productive by connecting small businesses with business mentors keen to share their experience, knowledge and resources in workplace health and safety.Phone: 13 10 50 Web: www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/health-and-safety/how-we-can-help/mentoring-program

+ NSW FAIR TRADING GRANTS PROGRAMSFunder: NSW Fair TradingOffers a number of grants programs. The two largest programs are the Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Program and the Financial Counselling Services Program

Applications for grants can generally be made by non-profit incorporated or registered organisations operating within NSW, academic institutions and in specific programs, co-operatives, registered trade unions, government agencies, councils and suitably skilled individuals.Phone: (02) 9619 8731Email: grants@services.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/About_us/Our_services/Grants.page

+ PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS GRANTS Funder: Professional Standards CouncilsProvides financial support to individual members of Professional Standards Schemes and occupational associations administering schemes who are looking to improve professional standards across professions. Phone: (02) 8315 0800Web: www.psc.gov.au/grants/professional-standards-grants

+ AUSTRALIAN SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICE (ASBAS) PROVIDERS Funder: AusIndustryThe ASBAS programme aims to help service providers deliver low cost advisory and information services to small business.Phone: 13 28 46 Web: www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/australian-small-business-advisory-services/asbas/Pages/default.aspx

You can also search the BEC website for more business grants www.becca.org.au or

obtain free small business advice through Small Biz Connect www.

smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/

+ ANZ STAFF FOUNDATIONSFunder: ANZ Staff FoundationGrants are to help disadvantaged people, children with disabilities, unemployed youth and community groups to achieve their goals.Phone: 1800 808 910Web: www.anz.com.au/about-us/corporate-responsibility/community/giving/staff-foundations

+ AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATION EXCHANGEProvides funding for projects by non-profit organisations which benefit the deaf, hearing or speech impaired.Web: www.aceinfo.net.au

+ BESEN FAMILY FOUNDATIONThe Foundation endeavours to benefit and add significant value to the community by providing support to projects and other activities that:address disadvantage and inequity, encourage and promote social inclusiveness, community connectedness and health and wellbeing, and are innovative and transformational. Grants are made via an expression of interest process.Phone: (03) 9413 2186Email: besenfoundation@sussan.com.auWeb: www.besenfoundation.org.au

+ BRIGHTER FUTURES GRANTS Funder: SuncorpTwo types of Grants are awarded annually to nominated charities, individuals or community organisations. Local grants are up to $1,000 and Community Grants are

up to $10,000.Phone: (07) 3135 4003Email: brighterfuturescommunity@suncorp.com.auWeb: www.suncorpgroupbrighter futures.com.au/grant_applications

+ CHARITIES AID FOUNDATIONAllows charitable organisations to be placed on a registry to be matched with corporate donors and sponsors.Web: www.cafaustralia.org.au

+ COLES LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTFunder: Coles Group Community FundAims to assist the development and wellbeing of local communities.Web: www.coles.com.au/about/community/support

+ COMMONWEALTH BANK STAFF COMMUNITY FUND LOCAL GRANTS PROGRAMFunder: Commonwealth BankThe program supports initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of children, awarding community groups funding towards grassroots programs.Email: staffcommfund@cba.com.auWeb: www.commbank.com.au/localgrants

+ COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPFunder: NSW Department of Premier and CabinetAims to improve local community participation and cohesion through the delivery of social, environmental

or recreational services or activities by enhancement of community infrastructure; improving opportunities for people from disadvantaged or otherwise isolated groups to be included in community activities.Phone: 1300 707 155Email: cbp_enquiries@communitybu ildingpartnership.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.communitybuildingpartnership.nsw.gov.au

+ COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE FOUNDATIONFunder: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank GroupAdministers community grants and scholarship programs on behalf of a wide range of individuals, businesses. The Foundation facilitates a wide range of grants for eligible charities and not-for-profit organisations in Australia.Phone: 1300 304 541Email: foundation@bendigobank.com.auWeb: www.bendigobank.com.au/foundation

+ COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAMFunder: Australian EthicalProvides much-needed support to organisations in the fields of technology, healthcare, education, energy and all businesses working towards a more positive and sustainable future.Email: enquiries@australianethical.com.auWeb: www.australianethical.com.au/community-grants

community and charity grants

community and charity grants

+ COMMUNITY FUNDING CENTREA website which provides free help sheets, services, newsletters, books and training to help community groups improve their fundraising abilities and become healthier and more viable.Web: www.ourcommunity.com.au

+ COMMUNITY GRANTS Funder: Coca-Cola FoundationEvery year, the Foundation awards a series of Community Grants to local organisations throughout Australia. Up to 40 grants are awarded that vary in size from $1,000 to $10,000.Phone: (02) 9259 6159Email: Kristina.lawrence@ccamatil.comWeb: www.coca-colajourney.com.au/coca-cola-australia-foundation

+ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMFunder: Community Relations Commision NSWThree grant categories to focus on new and emerging communities.Phone: (02) 8255 6767Web: http://investmentinfrastructure .gov.au/fundingcommunity development

+ GENERAL DONATIONS SCHEMEFunder: Queanbeyan City CouncilOpen to non-profit organisations or groups based in, or affiliated with, Queanbeyan. Applicants must be for the charitable purposes of either the relief of poverty, the advancement of education or any other purpose for which there is agreement by resolution of Council.Phone: (02) 6285 6000Email: council@qcc.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/Council-Services/Grants

+ DANKS TRUST AND ANNIE DANKS TRUSTFunder: Danks TrustFund projects/organisations that fit the categories of religion, education or the relief of poverty. Funds can be disbursed to any charitable cause.Phone: 1300 131 843Email: dankstrust@danks.com.au

+ FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICES PROGRAMFunder: NSW Fair TradingAllocates funding to non-profit organisations for the provision of financial counselling/consumer legal casework services; training and community education in personal finance, debt and credit management.Phone: (02) 9619 8731Email: grants@services.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/about_us/grants

+ FOUNDATION FOR RURAL AND REGIONAL RENEWALSupports the development of regional community foundations and uses seed funding and challenge grants to assist regional development projects.Phone: 1800 170 020Email: info@frrr.org.auWeb: www.frrr.org.au/grant_calendar.php

+ GANDEL PHILANTHROPY COMMUNITY GRANTSFunder: Gandel PhilanthropyGrants are up to $40,000 and aimed at supporting programs in a number of areas of interest, including arts and culture; education, health and medical research, community development, poverty and disadvantage, and social cohesion and inclusion.

Phone: (03) 8564 1288Email: info@gandelphilanthropy.org.auWeb: www.gandelphilan thropy.org.au/how-to-apply/application-process/

+ GOOGLE AD GRANTSFunder: GoogleGoogle Ad Grants empowers nonprofit organisations, through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords advertising, to promote their missions and initiatives on Google search result pages. Phone: (02) 9967 3746Web: www.google.com.au/grants/index.html

+ GREATER CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONEach calendar year the Foundation provides approximately $1million to programs, based either in NSW or South-East Queensland, which are designed to improve the life outcomes of their beneficiaries. The two key priority areas for funding are families and communities.Phone: (02) 4921 9671Web: www.greaterfoundation.org.au/Funding

+ OUR COMMUNITYThe Our Community Group provides advice, connections, training and easy to use tech tools for people and organisations working to build stronger communities.Our Community partners with grantmakers (government and philanthropic), donors, enlightened businesses, community builders, and not-for-profit organisations themselves.Phone: (03) 9320 6800 Email: service@ourcommunity.com.auWeb: www.ourcommunity.com.au

+ IAN POTTER FOUNDATIONFunder: Ian Potter FoundationA private Australian philanthropic foundation which makes grants for charitable purposes in Australia. Phone: (03) 9650 3188Email: admin@ianpotter.org.auWeb: www.ianpotter.org.au/how_to_apply

+ IMPACT PHILANTHROPY APPLICATION PROGRAM Funder: PerpetualPerpetual distributes millions of dollars each year on behalf of charitable trusts and endowments to non-profit organisations. Phone: 1800 501 227 Email: philanthropy@perpetual.com.auWeb: www.perpetual.com.au/philanthropy-funding-opportunities

+ MACQUARIE BANK FOUNDATION GRANTSFunder: Macquarie GroupFunds programs benefiting the communities in which Macquarie has a presence, in the areas of education, the arts, health care and research, welfare and the environment. Phone: (02) 8232 6951Web: www.macquarie.com/au/about/community

+ MAZDA FOUNDATION GRANTSProvides assistance to a broad cross section of individuals and important causes throughout Australia.

Phone: (03) 8540 1800Email: MazdaFoundationApplications @gmail.comWeb: www.mazadafoundation.org.au

+ MICROSOFT DONATION PROGRAMFunder: Microsoft and Connecting UpDonates a wide variety of software products to nonprofit organisations. Hundreds of professional and enterprise Microsoft products are available. Phone: 1300 731 844Website: http://www.connectingup.org/donations/microsoft

+ MLC COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONThe MLC Community Foundation has a social impact grants program that is based around a mental health theory of change called HOPE. Organisations who recieve grants aim to support and solve mental health issues.Phone: 132 652Web: www.mlc.com.au/personal/nav_top/about-mlc/MLC_CF/home

+ MYER FOUNDATION GRANTSFunder: The Myer FoundationGrants for general charitable purposes in accordance with a vision to improve peoples’ lives in lasting and positive ways.Phone: (03) 9207 3040Email: enquiries@myerfoundation.org.auWeb: www.myerfoundation.org.au

+ NEWCASTLE PERMANENT CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONEach year the Foundation provides over $1.5 million in grants to eligible charities and community organisations for projects, initiatives and programs which meet funding criteria and address important community issues.Phone: 13 19 87Email: foundation@newcastlepermanent.com.auWeb www.newcastlepermanent.com.au/foundation

+ NEWMAN’S OWN FOUNDATIONFunder: Paul Newman’s Own Supports organisations and programs which encourage philanthropy; empower people in adversity, improve nutritional standards in the disadvantaged, and improve the quality of life for children with life-limiting medical conditions. Phone: (02) 9967 3746Email: dimity@fredcommunications.com.au Web: www.paulnewmansown.com.au/charity/criteria

+ NRMA INSURANCE COMMUNITY GRANTSFunder: NRMA InsuranceHelps to support organisations commited to making the community safer, particularly in the areas of crime prevention, road safety, emergency readiness and response and the environment.Phone: 1300 306 496Web: www.nrma.com.au/grants

more community and charity grants

more community and charity grants

+ NIB COMMUNITY GRANTSFunder: NIB Health Funds LtdLooking to partner with organisations that are establishing locally-based initiatives that will make a difference to the health and wellbeing of their community.Phone: (02) 4914 1773Web: www.nibfoundation.com.au

+ OPTUS COMMUNITY GRANTSFunder: OptusProvides grants to organisations that help improve education outcomes, young people’s mental wellbeing or deliver technology to disadvantaged youth.Web: www.optus.com.au/about/sustainability/community-grants

+ OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD GRANTSFunder: Australia PostFor community groups, charitable organisations and small businesses that are connecting people and creating positive change.Phone: 1300 765 772 Email: grants@ourneighbourhood.com.auWeb: http://ourneighbourhood.com.au

+ REAL NEEDS COMMUNITY GRANTSFunder: Real InsuranceGrants available to non-profit organisations; registered charities, school P&C’s, community groups and services, sporting clubs, and hospital community programs which benefit children and the community.Email: admin@realneeds.com.au Web http://realneeds.realinsurance.com.au/guidelines

+ REICHSTEIN FOUNDATION The Foundation grants in the following key priority areas: the

employment rights of people with disability, gambling reform, prison reform and environmental sustainability. Grants are made through a mix of invitations and expressions of interest.Phone: (03) 03 9614 0919Email: johnsp@reichstein.org.auWeb: www.reichstein.org.au/

+ SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMFunder: AER FoundationGrants for conference attendance and innovative projects in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse.Phone: (02) 6122 8600Email: fare@fare.org.au Web: www.fare.org.au

+ SISTERS OF CHARITY FOUNDATION & MINISTRY FUNDFunding projects/programs that respond to the needs of the poor and under-served in today’s community. Phone: (02) 9367 1211Email: foundation@rsoffice.comWeb: www.sistersofcharity foundation.org.au

+ TELSTRA KIDS FUNDFunder: Telstra FoundationFunds local grassroots community organisations which impact the lives of kids. Past projects include veggie gardens planted at schools, balls bought for sports clubs and books for bubs in childcare.Web: http://telstrakidsfund.com

+ TOMORROW FUNDFunder: AMP FoundationThe Fund targets Australians who are working hard to make a difference in their chosen field - whether artists, inventors, social innovators, musicians, researchers or others - offering them a financial boost for their projects.Phone: (02) 9257 7601

Email: amp_foundation@amp.com.auWeb: www.ampstomorrowfund.com.au

+ WESFARMERS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSWesfarmers is committed to supporting communities through direct funding, sponsorships and in-kind support.Phone: (08) 9327 4211Email: info@wesfarmers.com.auWeb: www.wesfarmers.com.au/community-a-sustainability/community-partnerships

+ WESTPAC FOUNDATION GRANTS PROGRAMA range of grants available, from fostering innovation in the social enterprise sector to helping small community organisations make a big difference.Phone: 1300 851 357 Email: westpacfoundation@west pac.com.au Web: www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/westpac-foundation

+ WOOLWORTHS LIMITED COMMUNITY INVESTMENTWoolworths Limited’s Community Investment prorgam aims to create a positive impact for both the local community and the business. Phone: 1300 767 969 Web: www.woolworthslimited.com.au/page/A_Trusted_Company/Community

Find out more about seeking funding and the grants

writing process at: www.philanthropy.org.au/seek-funding/how-to-seek-funding/

education and training grants+ ACS FOUNDATIONProvides career advice, research grants and university scholarships to strengthen our innovative future. The Foundation facilitates relevant industry experience placements for students with large and small technology companies. Phone: (02) 8296 4443Email: info@acsfoundation.com.auWeb: www.acsfoundation.com.au

+ AIM FOR THE STARSFunder: The Layne Beachley FoundationProvides scholarships for young women (aged 12+) who have initiative and passion and are committed to achieving a dream in their field of choice.Phone: 0422 600 733Email: megan@aimforthestars.com.auWeb: www.aimforthestars.com.au

+ AUDA FOUNDATION GRANTS PROGRAMThe Foundation aims to enhance the utility of the Internet for all Australians. Typically offers grants in the range of $5,000 to $25,000 to not-for-profit organisations and research institutions.Phone: 1300 732 929Email: info@audafoundation.org.auWeb: www.audafoundation.org.au

+ AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF NURSING GRANTSACN funds and administers a number of grants from benefactors, that are available to members and

fellows of ACN. Phone: 1800 061 660Email: ACNgrants@acn.edu.auWebsite: http://www.acn.edu.au/grants_and_awards

+ ANZ SEEDS OF RENEWALFunder: Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal & ANZThe program focuses specifically on enhancing education and employment opportunities in rural, regional and remote areas. ANZ commits $250,000 which is distributed through grants of up to $10,000 to community organisations for projects focused on these areas.Phone: 1800 170 020Email: info@frrr.org.auWeb: www.frrr.org.au/grants/ANZ-seeds-of-renewal

+ AUSTRALIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION GRANTSThe association funds a number of different grants for dental students to help during their study.Phone: 1800 688 628 Email: scholarships@acn.edu.auWeb: www.ada.org.au/dental professionals/studygrants.aspx

+ ENDEAVOUR SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS AND MOBILITY GRANTS Funder: Australian GovernmentThe scholarship and grants provide life changing opportunities for Australian and overseas students and professionals to access learning and research opportunities globally.Endeavour Scholarships and

Fellowships are merit-based, providing opportunities for citizens around the world to undertake study, research or professional development in Australia and for Australians to do the same overseas.Web: www.education.gov.au/endeavour-scholarships-fellowships-and-grants

+ FUNDING YOUR TAFE TRAININGFunder: Australian GovernmentYour business may be eligible for government support to help you improve your workers’ skills. A range of Commonwealth and NSW initiatives offer training incentives to small businesses and industry sectors. Other programs are designed to boost employment or address skill shortages.Web: www.tafensw.edu.au/for-industry/funding-your-training

+ GIFTED STUDENTS GRANTSFunder: Australian Mensa Grants are provided to help facilitate the studies of gifted students which are in advance of those usually undertaken by children of the same age. These grants are not limited by age or family residence history and all gifted students living in Australia are eligible to apply.Mensa members or those who have managed to overcome a disability and still succeed in their studies are especially encouraged to apply.Email: bullbequest@mensa.org.auWeb: www.mensa.org.au/grants/gifted-childrens-grants

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+ HOBSONS COURSE FINDERThe Hobson’s website includes a scholarship search engine which can be used to find scholarships in particular fields, scholarships for undergraduates and postgraduates, and different types of assistance, such as travel grants and accommodation assistanceWeb: www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au/scholarship

+ INTERVENTION SUPPORT PROGRAM Funder: NSW Department of Education and CommunitiesThe Program provides support that is supplementary to improve educational opportunities, learning outcomes and personal development of children with disabilities. Provides funding to non-government, not-for-profit incorporated services.Phone: (02) 9266 8222 Email: interventionsupport@det.nsw.edu.auWeb: www.det.nsw.edu.au/eas/isp/index.htm

+ LINKS TO LEARNING PROGRAM Funder: NSW Department of Education and CommunitiesProvides funding to approved, not-for-profit, community based organisations and local government authorities to deliver targeted projects to: Students in Years 7 to 11 in government schools who are identified as at risk of disengaging from their learning and/or at risk of leaving school early, and students in Year 6 in government primary schools who are identified as at risk of disengaging or are disengaged from their learning, with a focus on transition from Year 6 to Year 7.Phone: 1800 009 129 Email: youthassist@det.nsw.edu.au Web: https://linkstolearning.info/

+ LONG DAY CARE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRANTS PROGRAMFunder: NSW Department of Education and CommunitiesThe Program will support participation in quality preschool programs within long day care services. Services will be able to use the funding for resources, developing a preschool program based on the Early Years Learning Framework, and developing staff, including upgrading qualifications.Phone: 1300 770 962Email: ldc.ececd@det.nsw.edu.auWebsite: http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/what-we-offer/regulation-and-accreditation/early-childhood-education-care/funding/ldc-national-partnerships

+ COMMUNITY LANGUAGES SCHOOLS PROGRAM Funder: NSW Department of Education and CommunitiesFunds to conduct courses for professional development of community languages school teachers.Phone: (02) 9244 5730 Email: commlang@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.dec.nsw.gov.au/what-we-offer/community-programs

+ PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships provide funds to be used directly towards a public school student’s education expenses. There are a few scholarships that include mentorship, work experience or other opportunities.Phone: (02) 9266 8452Email: Info@publiceducation foundation.org.auWeb: www.publiceducation foundation.org.au/

+ RURAL EDUCATION AUSTRALIA PROGRAM - REAPING REWARDSFunder: Foundation for Rural & Regional RenewalThe Program targets educational outcomes in rural and remote communities. It supports locally-driven projects and programs that directly benefit people up to 18 years of age, and their educators, through grants up to $10,000.Phone: 1800 170 020Email: info@frrr.org.auWeb: www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/rural_education_australia_program_-_reaping_rewards.php

+ RURAL PROCEDURAL GRANTS PROGRAM Funder: Australian College of Rural & Remote MedicineThe program provides financial assistance for procedural GPs in rural and remote areas to access relevant activities to assist in maintaining or updating their skills.Phone: 1800 223 226Email: trrpgp@acrrm.org.auWeb: www.acrrm.org.au/rural-procedural-grants-program

+ SPONSORED TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAMFunder: Teach.NSWProgram provides grant money and a guaranteed permanent position in a NSW public school to approved teachers who study full-time or part-time to become a teacher of a high-demand subject area or specialist teacher.Phone: (02) 9836 9820Email: sponsoredtraining@det.nsw.edu.auWebsite: https://teach.nsw.edu.au/enhanceyourcareer/sponsored-training-education-program

environmental grants+ AUSTRALIAN ETHICAL INVESTMENT SCHEMEProvides grants to useful charitable, benevolent and conservation projects.Web: www.austalianethical.com.au

+ CANON ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTSCanon Oceania offers grants in-kind worth $25,000 to organisations making a positive impact on their environment and community.Web: www.canon.com.au/About-Canon/Sustainability-Environment/Environment/Environmental-Grants

+ CARING FOR OUR COUNTRY - COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTSAims to help community groups take action to conserve and protect their natural environment. The grants are targeted towards established community-based organisations which have sustainable farming and/or protecting and enhancing the natural environment as their principal objective. Investment proposals are sought from environmental, indigenous, Landcare, Coastcare and sustainable argiculture community groups.Phone: 1800 552 008Web: www.nrm.gov.au

+ COMMUNITY BUSH REGENERATION PROJECTFunder: Environmental Trust NSWThe aim of the Program is to facilitate projects run by local community groups to undertake

large, long term bush regeneration projects. Email: info@environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/BushRegeneration

+ ECO SCHOOLS GRANTSFunder: Environmental Trust NSWThe Program aims to provide learning opportunities for students, teachers and the school community, through hands-on curriculum-based environmental projects that focus on strong student participation.Phone: (02) 8837 6093Email: info@environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/schools

+ ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA STUDENT GRANTSEach year, the ESA offers three major student prizes based on work in ecology and conservation. These include: a student research award, travel grants for conference attendance, and a wide range of student prizes at ESA conferences.Web: www.ecolsoc.org.au/students/awards-and-grants

+ ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANTSFunder: Environmental Trust NSWThe aim of the Program is to support educational projects that develop or widen the community’s knowledge of skills in, and commitment to, protecting the environment and promoting sustainable behaviour.

Phone: (02) 8837 6093Email: info@environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/education.htm

+ ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH GRANTSFunder: Environmental Trust NSWThe aim of the Program is to support applied research projects that help address environmental problems in NSW. Including those which discover new methods of operation for NSW industries that are less harmful to the environment and enhance public good, and decrease environmental degradation in NSW.Email: info@environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/research

+ GREEN MONEYGreenMoney allows your household to earn rewards for recycling and living green. The more green actions you take, the more discounts and rewards you earn. Best of all – you save money the next time you shop. Web: www.greenmoney.com.au

+ IAN POTTER FOUNDATIONThe Foundation awards grants for projects which support urban and regional communities to live sustainably, preserve biodiversity in the face of challenges such as land degradation, limited water resources and climate change.Website: http://www.ianpotter.org.au/environment-conservation

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+ JUNIOR LANDCARE GRANTSJunior Landcare Groups, Scouts and Guides, all schools including daycare centres, pre-schools, kindergarten, primary and high school; community organisations including PCYC, YMCA, community centres, youth groups, OOSH etc., are eligible to apply for Junior Landcare Grants to assist with environmental projects.Web: www.juniorlandcare.com.au/grants-2

+ ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY GROUPS PROGRAMFunder: Environmental Trust NSWThe program is aimed at assisting eligible lead environmental community organisations to build the capacity of the NSW community in protecting and conserving our environment. The program will support new or existing educational activities that develop or widen the community’s knowledge, skills, and participation in protecting the environment and undertaking sustainable behaviour.Phone: (02) 8837 6093Email: info@environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/Lead.htm

+ LOVE FOOD HATE WASTEFunder: Office of Environment & HeritageThe program aim is to raise awareness of food waste and provide households and businesses with simple actions they can do to reduce the amount of edible food disposed of in NSW. Grants are open to eligible partners such as councils, council groups, non-government organisations and community groups.Phone: (02) 9995 6890

Email: info@lovefoodhatewaste.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/FoodAvoid

+ LANDCARE L.I.F.E GRANTSLandcare Australia offers numerous grant programs to the community through its corporate partnerships. If you are involved in environmental conservation work in your local community, school or group, you may be eligble.Web: http://landcarelife.com/get-involved/fundings/

+ MONSANTO FUNDSeeks to improve the Earth’s ecosystem including clean water, clean air, productive land and thriving biodiversity - and the wellbeing of people by supporting projects in areas of Improving Nutritional Wellbeing through agriculture, the environment, science education and our communities.Web: www.monsantofund.org

+ PROTECTING OUR PLACES PROGRAMFunder: Environmental Trust NSWThe aim of the Protecting our Places program is to protect land that is culturally significant to Aboriginal people and to support education projects about the environment and its importance in Aboriginal life.Phone: (02) 8837 6093Email: info@environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/pop.htm

+ RURAL AUSTRALIAFunder: Department of AgricltureThe Department of Argiculture has grants and assistance packages available under the Rural Australia Program. Including drought

assistance, farm finance and research and development.Phone: 1800 900 090 Web: www.agriculture.gov.au/about/current-grants

+ SMALL ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS SCHEME Funder: Norman Wettenhall FoundationThe Program objectives are to support Australian biodiversity projects that are concerned with: monitoring and recording data, community education, community capacity building (training) and/or research and science.Phone: (03) 5472 1316Email: beth@nwf.org.auWeb: http://nwf.org.au/grants

+ SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAMFunder: SITA Australia The Program supports organisations that fit the philosophy of supporting local participation in social and environmental projects which help create a more sustainable future. Web: http://suez-envcommunity grants.com.au

+ INNOVATION CHALLENGEFunder: The AustralianThe environment challenge category encompasses funding innovative projects which tackle problems and challenges in pollution control; biodiversity, conservation, land degradation, water conservation and quality, climate variability and extreme events. Web: www.theaustralian.com.au/innovationchallenge

More information on obtaining Environmental Grants available: www.aegn.org.au/for-grantseekers

heritage grants+ ARTS NSW CULTURAL GRANTS PROGRAMMEFunder: Royal Australian Historical SocietyThe Programme assists historical research and the publication of local, community and regional history projects. Phone: (02) 9247 8001Email: history@rahs.org.auWeb: www.rahs.org.au/grants/arts-nsw-cultural-grants-program/

+ COMMUNITY HERITAGE GRANTSFunder: National Library of AustraliaAims to preserve and provide access to locally held nationally significant cultural heritage collections across Australia.Phone: (02) 6262 1111Website: https://www.nla.gov.au/awards-and-grants/chg

+ MARITIME MUSEUMS OF AUSTRALIA PROJECT SUPPORT SCHEMEOffers funding to regional museums and organisations to help preserve or display objects of national and historical maritime significance.Web: www.anmm.gov.au/get-involved/grants-and-awards/funding-for-maritime-heritage

+ NSW HERITAGE GRANTS PROGRAMFunder: Office of Environment & HeritageAims to recognise and protect the state’s most significant heritage

places and value to ensure future generations can enjoy them. Numerous grants programs available including major works projects grant, heritage reports grant and emergency works projects grant.Phone: (02) 9873 8577Email: Heritage.Grants@environment.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/Heritage/funding

+ ORAL HISTORY AUSTRALIA GRANTS (NSW)Awards small grants to Australian’s who encompass the associations core purpose to provide a community of practice and a forum for sharing information about the techniques and application of oral history.Web: www.oralhistorynsw.org.au/oral-history-nsw-grants.html

+ SALUTING THEIR SERVICE GRANTSFunder: Department of Vertans’ AffairsThese grants are designed to support activities and projects that highlight the sacrifice and service of Australia’s servicemen and women.Two categories of grants are available: Community Commemorative Grants of up to $4,000 for projects that enable small communities to build memorials and preserve wartime memorabilia that are locally significant, and Major Commemorative Grants for significant projects, usually at a national or state/territory level, that contribute to Australia’s understanding of its wartime heritage

and honour its servicemen and women.Web: www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/grants/grant-and-bursary-programs/saluting-their-service-commemorations

+ THE BANK OF AMERICA ART CONSERVATION PROJECTThe Project is a unique program that provides grants to nonprofit museums throughout the world to conserve historically or culturally significant works of art that are in danger of degeneration, including works that have been designated as national treasures.Web: http://museums.bankof america.com/arts/Conservation

+ TRANSPORT HERITAGE GRANTS PROGRAMFunder: Royal Australian Historical SocietyThe Program is available on an annual basis for eligible organisations and individuals, to assist with sustainable projects to restore and conserve transport heritage assets (which are not eligible for other Government funding), to educate the community about NSW transport heritage and for innovative digital research and print interpretation projects.Phone: (02) 9247 8001Email: history@rahs.org.auWeb: www.rahs.org.au/grants/transport-nsw-grants-program

heritage grants housing grants+ BOARDING HOUSE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMFunder: Family & Community ServicesThe Program provides grants to help owners and operators of boarding houses to undertake essential fire safety works, enabling them to improve fire safety for boarding house residents and/or construct new self contained boarding rooms in new developments or, where permissible, as extensions of existing buildings.Phone: (02) 8753 8000 Email: boardinghouse@dhs.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.housing.nsw.gov.au/About+Us/Programs+and+Grants/Boarding+House+Financial+ Assistance+Program

+ FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT (NEW HOMES) SCHEMEFunder: Office of State RevenueThe Scheme assists eligible first home owners to purchase a new home or build their home by offering a $15,000 grant. The Scheme applies to new homes only and will reduce to $10,000 on 1 January 2016.Web: www.osr.nsw.gov.au/grants/fhog

+ HOMELESSNESS AUSTRALIAHomelessness Australia (HA) is the national peak body providing systemic advocacy for the homelessness sector in Australia. Homelessness Australia works in collaboration with homelessness

assistance services, state and national homelessness peak organisations, other peak organisations, government agencies and the broader community. If you or someone you know is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless you can access resources on their website.Phone: (02) 6247 7744Email: info@homelessnessaustralia.org.auWeb: www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au

+ RECONNECT PROGRAMFunder: Department of Social ServicesThe Reconnect program uses community-based early intervention services to assist young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, and their families. Reconnect assists young people stabilise their living situation and improve their level of engagement with family, work, education, training and their local community.Email: reconnect@dss.gov.auWeb: www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/housing-support/programmes-services/homelessness/reconnect/reconnect-services-in-new-south-wales

+ RENT ASSISTANCEFunder: Department of Social ServicesRent Assistance is a non-taxable income supplement paid to eligible people who rent in the private or community housing rental markets. Pensioners, Allowees and those receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A may be eligible for Rent Assistance.

Web: www.dss.gov.au/housing-support/programmes-services/commonwealth-rent-assistancepageTenant+Participation+Resource+Services+Program

+ TENANT PARTICIPATION RESOURCE SERVICES PROGRAMFunder: Housing NSWThe Program is an initiative to provide social housing tenants with increased access to information, advice and opportunities to more actively participate in processes related to their housing, as well as to engage in their communities.Phone: 1300 488 226Email: tprs@intereach.com.au Web: www.housing.nsw.gov.au/Living+in+Public+Housing/Get+Involved/

+ TENANTS’ ADVICE AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMFunder: Fair Trading NSWThe Program provides funding to non profit organisations to provide information, community education, advice and advocacy services to public and private tenants in NSW.Phone: (02) 9895 0608Email: grants@finance.nsw.gov.au Web: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/About_us/Our_services/Grants/Tenants_advice_and_advocacy_program

Find out more about community housing assistance:

http://www.housing.nsw.gov.au

indigenous grants+ ABORIGINAL BENEFITS FOUNDATIONThe Foundation provides grants 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 with a connection to Aboriginal art and/or artists.Web: www.aboriginal.org.au/grants

+ ARTS FUNDINGFunder: Australia Council for the ArtsFunding is dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, groups and organisations. This funding is assessed wholly by Indigenous peers. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, groups and organisations are welcome to make applications for funding for activities with vibrancy in artistic and cultural expressions.Web: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-arts

+ DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMFunder: Indigenous Business AustraliaThe Program offers services, products and partnerships that can assist you throughout the life cycle of your business. To be eligible to participate in the Business Development and Assistance Program at least one applicant must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent or at least 50 per cent of the ownership of your

business must be by a person(s) of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.Web: www.iba.gov.au/business-ownership

+ INDIGENOUS HERITAGE PROGRAMFunder: Department of the EnvironmentThe Programme is an ongoing competitive annual grants programme which provides funding to support the identification, conservation, and promotion of heritage places important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Web: www.environment.gov.au/heritage/grants-funding/indigenous-heritage-programme

+ NAIDOC GRANTSFunder: Office of CommunitiesAboriginal Affairs can provide funding to support Cultural events/NAIDOC activities. Eligible organisations may apply for funding when grant schemes are announced. Applicants much complete an application form and address selection criteria.Web: www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au/nsw-aboriginal-communities/grants

+ NSWALC FUNERAL GRANTSFinancial assistance for funeral expenses may be available from the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC). Enquiries should be directed to NSWALC via the Funeral Grants Hotline. Phone: 1800 647 487

+ INDIGENOUS CARBON FARMING FUNDFunder: Department of the EnvironmentA resource for Indigenous land managers who wish to source Carbon Farming Initiative expertise.Web: www.environment.gov.au/cleanenergyfuture/icff

+ ELITE INDIGENOUS TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE Funder: Australian Sports CommisionFunding is available for athletes, coaches, managers or officials to assist with out-of-pocket travel and accommodation expenses when attending eligble national championships or international competitions.Phone: (02) 6214 1261Email: eitaap@ausport.gov.auWeb: www.ausport.gov.au/participating/indigenous/eitaap

+ INDIGENOUS CADETSHIP SUPPORT PROGRAM Funder: Department of Employment Links Indigenous Australian students with employers in cadetship arrangements involving full-time study and work placements. This enables students to get professional qualifications and experience in a range of jobs and move into ongoing employment when they complete their studies. Phone: 1802 102Email: ics@deewr.gov.au.Web: www.employment.gov.auindigenous-cadetship-support-ics

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seniors grants+ BROADBAND FOR SENIORSFunder: Australian GovernmentBroadband for Seniors supports senior Australians aged 50 years and over to gain the confidence and skills needed to use new technology, so they can participate in and share the benefits of the growing digital economy. Around 1,600 Broadband for Seniors kiosks are located across Australia, where seniors can receive free access to computers and training on how to use a computer and the internet.Phone: 1300 795 897Web: http://bfseniors.com.au/

+ COMMONWEALTH HOME SUPPORT PROGRAMMEFunder: Department of Social ServicesUnder the Programme there are a number of services funded across Australia to help older people that are not in sustainable housing or who are homeless. These services do so by coordinating access to the best services for each particular situation.Phone: 1800 200 422Web: www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-services/assistance-care-and-housing-aged

+ HERITAGE FELLOWSHIP GRANTSFunder: Australian Unity FoundationThe Program assists members undertaking post-graduate research. The grants are usually in the order of $50,000 (inc GST), and funds research that seeks to find solutions to the challenges facing Australia’s

ageing population and the rise of chronic disease, or investigate ways to improve community wellbeing.Email: foundation@australianunity.com.auWeb: www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/community/australian-unity-foundation/heritage-grants

+ HOME CARE PACKAGESFunder: Department of Social ServicesIf you want to stay in your own home as you get older, but need some help with things like cleaning and preparing meals, or with transport so you can go shopping or attend appointments, a Home Care Package may help you.Phone: 1800 200 422Web: www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-services/home-care-packages

+ ISOLATED PATIENTS TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE SCHEMEFunder: EnableNSWThe Scheme is a NSW Government initiative designed to financially assist people, particularly in isolated or rural areas, who have to travel significant distances to access specialist medical treatment which is not available locally. To be eligible, you must be a resident of NSW and also be eligible for Medicare, live more than 100km from the nearest treating specialist or accumulate journeys to your treating specialist which exceed 200km within a week, require specialist treatment that is not available locally.

Phone: 1800 478 227Email: Iptaas@health.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au/home/iptaas

+ NSW SENIORS WEEK GRANTSFunder: Department of Family and Community ServicesThe Program provides $200,000 in seed-funding for organisations to hold events for seniors during the 2016 NSW Seniors Week festival (1 April – 10 April 2016).Phone: 13 77 88 Web: www.nswseniorsweek.com.au/events/grants

+ PAC GRANTSFunder: National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre Provides targeted grants to fund research into productive ageing in Australia.Phone: (03) 9650 6144Web: www.nationalseniors.com.au/be-informed/research/grants

+ SPECIALIST SUPPORTED LIVING Funder: Family & Community Services Specialist Supported Living (SSL) is a state-wide nursing service which provides a standard of excellence in care for people with complex needs. Specialised models of support are available for people with an intellectual disability in relation to: ageing, behaviour or health.Web: www.adhc.nsw.gov.au/individuals/support/somewhere_to_live/group_accommodation

sports grants+ AUSTRALIAN SPORTS FOUNDATIONPartners with grassroots and community organisations right through to elite and national levels to help raise funds for vital sport-based projects through the Fundraising4Sport program.Web: https://asf.org.au

+ COUNTRY ATHLETES SUPPORT PROGRAMFunder: Little Athletics NSWProgram assists talented young athletes from country areas of NSW to access competitions held in Sydney Metropolitan area. Phone: (02) 9633 4511Email: admin@lansw.com.auWeb: http://grantsandfunding.com.au/grants/country-athletes-support-program

+ DEFIBRILLATOR SUBSIDIESFunder: Project DefibThe Program enable every sporting club in Australia access to the latest Lifeline VIEW Defibrillator to assist in reducing the number of fatalities resulting from Cardiac Arrest. Every sporting club in Australia will have access to a $1600.00 subsidy. Phone: 1300 367 428Email: learn@redcross.org.auWeb: www.projectdefib.com.au/

+ HOLDEN HOME GROUND ADVANTAGEFunder: HoldenThe Program supports local sporting clubs by committing $5 million to

develop and improve their facilities. Twice a year Holden will provide $250,000 worth of grants to sporting clubs who need assistance.Web: www.holden.com.au/homegroundadvantage

+ LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONSFunder: Australian Sports CommisionProvides financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation, endorsed state, national or international sporting championships or a School Sport Australia state or national championships.Web: www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/local_sporting_champions

+ NATIONAL OFFICIATING SCHOLARSHIPSFunder: Australian Sports CommisionThe Scholarship aims to assist the development of emerging high performance officials by enabling them to undertake professional development and identified training activities to improve their skills and to fast track them through a recognised pathway to officiate within the elite level of their chosen sport. Web: www.ausport.gov.au/participating/officials/high_performance/scholarships

+ PROGRAMME DELIVERY GRANTFunder: Australian Sports CommisionThe Grants help schools to deliver sport-based activities before, during or after school hours. Phone: 1300 785 707Email: sportingschools.gov.auWeb: www.sportingschools.gov.au/Funding/Programme-Delivery-Grant

+ QUEANBEYAN SPORTS ASSISTANCE SCHEMEFunder: Queanbeyan City CouncilGrants in the Scheme are awarded to clubs on a dollar for dollar basis. Assistance is available for: Equipment, Special Events and Elite Athletes. Applications must be forwarded to the Sport and Recreation Officer.Phone: (02) 6285 6231Email: leigh.penman@qcc.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/Council-Services/Grants

+ RECREATIONAL FISHING TRUSTSFunder: Department of Primary IndustriesFunding for fishing clubs and organisations, universities, councils, community groups and individuals to improve recreational fishing in NSW.Email: recreational.fishingtrust@dpi.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee/apply-for-funds

sports grants tourism, travel & transport grants+ COMMUNITY ROAD SAFETY GRANTSFunder: Transport for NSWProgram allows community groups across NSW the opportunity to deliver localised safety projects. Locally run projects will help increase road safety awareness and support safer road use.Phone: (02) 8265 7512Email: communityroadsafetygrants@transport.nsw.gov.auWeb: http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/aboutthecentrecommunity grants/

+ COUNTRY PASSENGER TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS SCHEME Funder: Transport for NSWThe Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme (CPTIGS) provides support funding to enhance the accessibility, comfort and amenity of public passenger bus, coach stops and major taxi stands in designated rural, regional and remote communities of NSW.Phone: (02) 8836 3100Email: cptigs@transport.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.transport.nsw.gov.au/customers/community-transport/community-transport-agreements-programs/cptigs

+ HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY PROGRAMMEFunder: Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentProgramme is an Australian

Government initiative to improve productivity and safety outcomes of heavy vehicle operations across Australia, through funding infrastructure projects.Web: http://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/Heavyvehicles/Index.aspx

+ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMFunder: Destination NSWProgram is designed to support NSW product suppliers and destination promoters by providing financial support for trade familiarisation and educational visits. Objective is to increase awareness of NSW destinations and products and raise the profile of NSW tourism.Web: www.destinationnsw.com.au/tourism/industry-opportunities/trade/international-business-development-program

+ NRMA SAFER DRIVING SCHOOL ROAD SAFETY GRANTS Provides community organisations with grants to implement road safety initiatives which make a real difference at a local level.Web: www.mynrma.com.au/about/community-programs-nrma-road-safety-grants.htm

+ REGIONAL FLAGSHIP EVENTS PROGRAMFunder: Destination NSWProgram supports the marketing of events that play an important role in bringing visitors to regional NSW. Events must have tourism potential

and reflect the character and culture of an area. Destination NSW provides funding in $10,000 one-off grants or triennial funding of $20,000 per year for three years to event organisers to support the marketing and advertising of events.Phone: (02) 9931 1466Email: david.moretti@dnsw.com.auWeb: www.destinationnsw.com.au/tourism/business-development-resources/funding-and-grants/regional-flagship-events-program

+ REGIONAL VISITOR ECONOMY FUNDFunder: Destination NSWThe Fund is designed to contribute to the NSW Government Visitor Economy goal of doubling overnight visitor expenditure to NSW by 2020, to reach a value of $36.6 billion. It supports investment in the Regional NSW visitor economy on a matched dollar-for-dollar basis.Web: www.destinationnsw.com.au/tourism/business-development-resources/funding-and-grants/regional-visitor-economy-fund-rvef

+ STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMMEFunder: Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentProgramme funds small capital projects in local communities, will deliver $45 million over two years commencing in 2015-16. MPs will select projects from their electorate.Web: http://investmentinfrastructure.gov.au/funding/scp/index.aspx

grants for women+ AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF GRADUATE WOMEN Federation places the highest priority on providing financial assistance for women to undertake university studies. They award Fellowships to women for postgraduate research.Email: AFGW.Fellowships@gmail.comWeb: http://afgw.org.au/

+ CHIEF EXECUTIVE WOMEN SCHOLARSHIPS CEW scholarships support women at critical junctures in their careers, from their first management roles to top executive positions. In 2015 they invested $350,000 for 17 outstanding women to attend leadership courses at Australian and international business schools.Email: scholarships@cew.org.auWeb: www.cew.org.au/education/scholarships

+ GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMENSupports women’s groups that advance the human rights of women and girls by providing small, flexible, and timely grants ranging from $500 to $20,000 for operating and project expenses.Web: www.globalfundforwomen.org

+ NATIONAL INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMFunder: Women & Leadership AustraliaProvides women in the Education Sector with grants for leadership development.

Web: www.acpet.edu.au/article/9177/funding-grants-for-women-in-the-education-sector/

+ RURAL AND REMOTE AREA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NURSING GRANTFunder: The Country Women’s Association of Australia The grant has been created to support a rural nurse or midwife in their continuing professional development.Web: www.cwaa.org.au/grants/

+ RURAL WOMEN’S NETWORK Funder: Department of Primary Industries Network works in innovative ways to share information and promote action on rural women’s issues, often in partnership with individuals, groups and non-government and government agencies.Phone: (02) 6391 3620Email: rural.women@dpi.nsw.gov.auWeb: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/rwn

+ SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMFunder: The Mercy FoundationProgram provides seed funding and prioritises those activities and projects which focus on addressing disadvantage in regards to women and children. Funding under this program averages about $2,500 per organisation and never exceeds $5,000. The Program is only available to non-profit organisations.Web: www.mercyfoundation.com.au/grants

+ WOMEN IN TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIPFunder: Australian Hotels AssociationGives a young woman from regional NSW a $20,000 scholarship grant. The recipient will undertake a three-year Bachelor of Business Degree (International Hotel & Resorts Management) at the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.Phone: (02) 8218 1877Email: enquiries@ahansw.com.auWeb: www.ahansw.com.au/index.php/events/women-in-tourism

+ WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORT GRANT PROGRAM Funder: Australian Sports CommisionProgram provides female administrators, coaches and officials with opportunities to undertake intermediate or advanced training within an existing pathway in the sports industry to reach their leadership potential.Email: wlis@ausport.gov.au Web: www.ausport.gov.au/participating/women/women_leaders_in_sport

+ WOMEN IN SPORT ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION Foundation aims to raise funds via philanthropic, individual and corporate grants and donations to financially support ‘women in the business of sport’ related projects.Email: secretariat@apwsw.com.auWeb: www.wisefoundation.net.au/wise-foundation.html

grants for women grants for youth + FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS FUNDING PROGRAMSThe Foundation delivers a range of initiatives (co)designed with and for young people to deliver change across Australia. Organisation is dedicated to all young people in Australia, their role being to provide the tools and connections that equip young people to change their world.Web: www.fya.org.au/

+ INDENT PARTNERSHIP GRANTSFunder: Arts NSWThe Program has been specifically developed for young people to stage all-ages, drug and alcohol free live music events across NSW.Phone: (02) 9953 5279Email: greg@musicnsw.comWeb: www.indent.net.au/grants/

+ PREMIER’S ANZAC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPSFunder: Education DepartmentScholarship enables school students to travel to key battlefield sites and learn about Australia’s military involvement in significant overseas sites associated with Australia’s participation in wars. Available annually to students enrolled in government or non-government schools who have a strong interest in the ANZAC tradition. Web: www.dec.nsw.gov.au/what-we-offer/awards-scholarships-and-grants/scholarships/anzac-memorial-scholarships

+ JAMES N KIRBY FOUNDATIONAwards grants to organisations that impact not only the future educational and technical development of young Australians, but also the health and welfare of many Australians in need as well as The Arts and The Environment.Phone: (02) 9212 2711Email: information@kirbyfoundation.com.au Web: www.kirbyfoundation.com.au/

+ PROPELLER PROJECTFunder: Samsung Project exists to celebrate and enable youth-led social change initiatives in local communities across Australia. The Fund provides grants for young people to start their own project.Web: www.propellerproject.com.au/

+ THE POLLINATION PROJECTFunds youth-led projects which promote compassion and aim to change the world or impact a target audience in a positive way. Grants available for projects anywhere in the world. Web: https://thepollinationproject.org/

+ ST GEORGE FOUNDATIONFoundation funds programs run by charities who are truly close to the families they help but who don’t attract funding from government and aren’t big enough to generate significant fundraising income. Supports projects which aim to improve the lives of Aussie kids

who are physically, socially or economically disadvantaged.Phone: 1300 726 023Email: stgeorgefoundation@stgeorge.com.auWeb: www.stgeorgefoundation.com.au

+ SONY FOUNDATIONFoundation’s mission is to capitalise on the unique qualities of Sony and contribute to the advancement of the Australian community by assisting youth and fostering their talents through fundraising and activities.Web: www.sonyfoundation.org/

+ YOUTH WITHOUT BORDERSFocuses on empowering young people to work together to positively change their communities and beyond. Provides support for young people to make their own ideas a reality.Email: info@youthwithoutborders.com.auWeb: http://youthwithoutborders.com.au/

+ YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMFunder: Family & Community Services Program provides one-off time-limited grants of up to $50,000 each to projects which engage young people to lead and participate in a range of community development activities.Phone: (02) 8753 8573Email: youth@facs.nsw.gov.auWebsite: http://youth.nsw.gov.au/youth-opportunities

CONTACT JOHN BARILARO MP PO Box 998 Queanbeyan NSW 2620 (02) 6299 4899 monaro@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Authorised by John Barilaro MP. August 2015. Printed by Homestead Press, 3 Paterson Parade Queanbeyan, using Parliamentary entitlements.

A heartfelt thanks to all the organisations and

volunteers that work to benefit our community. The importance of your time and effort cannot

be measured.- John Barilaro