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Grants list for community groups, organisations and businesses in Queensland – March 2015

Compiled by Indigo Gold - www.indigogold.com.au

Grant name / closing date Eligibility / amount / detail

Community, Health and Non-profit Myer Community Investment Program Expressions of Interest close 20 March 2015

Under the Myer Community Investment program, organisations can apply for the following financial contribution:

Up to $50,000 plus GST, per year, for three* consecutive years.



Other - organisations may choose to specify a proposed investment and timeframe in their application.

The Myer Community Investment program targets organisations and initiatives which seek to do the following:

Prevent violence against women and children

Secure economic independence and improved self-esteem for women

Promote gender equity and respect, and a culture of non-violence

Empower and support women and/or families to create safer outcomes

Eligibility: be a legal entity, registered in Australia with a current ABN; be a DGR (Item 1) registered charity.

http://www.myer.com.au/p/about-myer/the-company/myer-and-the-community/find-out-more/

Greater Charitable Foundation Applications close 20 March 2015

The Foundation funds practical, life-changing initiatives which directly support families and communities. It does so by partnering with Australian-based charitable organisations, throughout the Greater Building Society's area of operations (South-East Queensland), to provide significant opportunities designed to improve life outcomes.

Grants are based on a minimum funding allocation of $75,000 for a one (1) year project to a maximum of $500,000 for a three (3) year program, with final allocation to be dependent on the nature and extent of the project.

The two key priority areas for funding are: Families and Communities. Your organisation must be either an endorsed Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) or be specifically named as a DGR in Subdivision 30-B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

http://www.greaterfoundation.org.au/Home/

Mazda Foundation Applications close 31 March 2015

Grants listed on the website range from $7,800 to $125,000. The Mazda Foundation periodically identifies a priority area of focus. The Foundation currently has two priority areas of focus, being 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

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).

(For the avoidance of doubt, this Priority Area of Focus does not include research projects). Organisations applying for a grant must complete and lodge a Project Notification form. Details must include a précis of the project, how the project relates to the priority area, the amount of funding sought and how it would be used, and the expected outcome of the project.

http://mazdafoundation.org.au/index.php/obtaining-funding/

Jetstar Flying Start Applications close 31 March 2015

Jetstar's Flying Start Program invites community groups and organisations across Australia to apply for a grant for $30,000, made up of $15,000 cash and $15,000 worth of travel with Jetstar, to fund a project that will enrich the lives of people in their local community. Entry is open to not-for-profit community groups and organisations of any size, who are seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in their local community; and can be classified into one of the following categories: charity; educational and health; sporting group or organisation; arts group or organisation. Judging criteria:

The extent to which the community group or organisation is seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in their local community in the areas of charity, health, sport, education or the arts;



http://www.greaterfoundation.org.au/Home/

http://mazdafoundation.org.au/index.php/obtaining-funding/

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The extent to which the community group or organisation can maximise their local community benefits with the Jetstar Flying Start Programme funding (e.g. the extent to which they have a tangible project or activity in mind to utilise the grant); and

The extent to which the project or activity will celebrate and highlight the work of the community group or organisation and help boost the profile and strength of the group for the future within twelve months of the grant being awarded.

http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/flyingstart

Gladstone Ports Corporation Community Investment Program Applications close 31 March 2015 for initiatives between July and December 2015

The intent of their Community Investment Program is to make a real and positive contribution to the regional communities in which they operate.

A maximum amount of $25,000 excluding GST applies, however funding may be granted above this limit at the discretion of GPC. GPC’s Community Investment Program concentrates on the contribution of funds towards the following areas: social, environment and economic. They invite projects that:

Contribute to communities in Gladstone, Bundaberg and/or Rockhampton

Support GPC’s values, corporate identity and core business

Align with their key priorities

Provides opportunity for GPC to communicate with the communities in which they operate

Have broad community reach/appeal or can demonstrate a critical community need.

http://www.gpcl.com.au/Community/CommunityInvestmentProgram.aspx

Aurizon Community Giving Fund Applications open in March 2015

The Aurizon Community Giving Fund is focused on the broad areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, the environment and education.

All applications for an Aurizon Community Giving Fund grant must fit within at least one of these funding categories to be eligible for consideration.

Cash grants are only available for projects that affect the immediate areas in which Aurizon operates. A map of these areas is available on the website.

Those eligible for cash grants are non-profit organisations that hold an approved deductible gift recipient (DGR) status charity (Item 1) from the Australian Tax Office. Video clips of some of the successful grant recipients are available for viewing. http://www.aurizon.com.au/community

Santos in the Community – Major Sponsorships Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed three times a year - next review dates are March and July 2015

Major Sponsorships (over $2,000 with no set upper limit) are available with Santos that apply to the regions in which they operate: Brisbane, Eastern Queensland, Gladstone and Southwest Queensland.

The website includes ineligible activities and organisations, policy and application form. They list thee focus areas on their website:

Supporting our natural environment - supporting initiatives that protect and enhance our land, water and air.

Developing futures for young people and regional communities - providing a range of training and employment opportunities for young people and regional communities.

Investing in vibrant communities - helping our cities and towns become healthier and more vibrant, enriching the lives of those who live there.

http://www.santos.com/sustainability-at-santos/santos-in-the-community.aspx

Brighter Futures – Arrow Energy Community funding grants and sponsorship applications close 3 April 2015 Applications for larger scale funding are accepted throughout the year.

Brighter Futures is a community investment program which supports the sustainable development of communities in their operational footprint. These communities of interest include:

Bowen Basin

Surat Basin

Gladstone region.

In addition to this, applicants must be: incorporated and be not-for-profit. Their program supports three areas of community interest:

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.

The program also places significant importance on the inclusion of Indigenous projects and initiatives. No specific amounts are mentioned. There are three types of funding:


http://www.gpcl.com.au/Community/CommunityInvestmentProgram.aspx

http://www.aurizon.com.au/community


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Community funding grants

small scale investments to meet community needs

assists local organisations with one-off events or projects

assessed by Arrow Community Benefit Committees in our operating regions

Sponsorships

moderate scale investments supporting community projects and events

builds relationships through supporting community initiatives

creates one-off and short-term shared value opportunities

Partnerships

large scale investments to support community development

mitigates Arrow's social impacts and builds capacity in the regions

creates long-term shared value opportunities

http://www.arrowenergy.com.au/community/brighter-futures

Community Grants – IRT Foundation Applications close 10 April 2015

The purpose of IRT Foundation's Community Grant's Program is to work with local communities to improve the lives of older people by funding practical initiatives. Not-for-profit organisations, community service groups, registered charities and local councils are invited to apply for grants between $1000 and $20,000.

IRT Foundation seeks grant applications for projects that demonstrate a positive impact on the health and quality of life of ageing Australians. The World Health Organization’s Age-friendly Cities Framework (pdf 1.4MB) identifies eight domains that can be applied to local communities to identify and address barriers to the well-being and participation of older people. Applications for community grants should address one or more of these domains.

An information session is on at the Yacht Club, 33-45 Parkyn Parade, Moolooaba on 17 March from 5:30 – 7pm.

http://www.irtfoundation.org.au/community-grants.html

SBS Foundation Applications close 30 April 2015

The SBS Foundation supports Australian charities and community organisations by providing advertising time on television to promote their activities.

Each year, SBS invites eligible organisations to apply to be an SBS Foundation partner. Applications are now open for the next partnership period commencing 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. If you can demonstrate a need for television promotion and have a strong alignment with the SBS Charter then click on the online application form below and submit your entry. Partnership is open to Australian charities and community organisations only. The SBS Foundation seeks Partners from the following categories:

Creative/Arts

Multicultural

Indigenous

Environmental

Health

Regional, and

Sport

http://www.sbs.com.au/aboutus/community/article/id/155/h/SBS-Foundation

Alzheimer’s Australia Dementia Research Foundation Research Grants Program Applications close 1 May 2015

A total of seventeen $50,000 capacity building project grants for new and early career researchers are on offer in Round 1 (March 2015).

Seven x AADRF Project Grants (Early career researchers in any area of dementia research)

Four x Hazel Hawke Dementia Care Project Grants (Early career researchers in dementia care)

Four x AADRF-Vic Project Grants (Early career researchers in social/clinical areas)

Two x BB & A Miller Research Grants (Early career researchers in clinical and lifestyle prevention of dementia)

http://dementiaresearchfoundation.org.au/research-grants

Community Heritage Grants Applications close 1 May 2015

The Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program provides grants of up to $15,000 to community organisations such as libraries, archives, museums, genealogical and historical societies, multicultural and Indigenous groups. The grants are provided to assist with the preservation of locally owned, but nationally significant collections of materials that are publicly accessible including artefacts, letters, diaries, maps, photographs, and audio visual material.


http://www.who.int/ageing/publications/Global_age_friendly_cities_Guide_English.pdf

http://www.who.int/ageing/publications/Global_age_friendly_cities_Guide_English.pdf

http://www.irtfoundation.org.au/community-grants.html


http://dementiaresearchfoundation.org.au/research-grants

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The types of projects supported include Significance Assessments of collections; Preservation Needs Assessments of collections; conservation activities and collection management; and training workshops. http://www.nla.gov.au/awards-and-grants/chg

Ian Potter Foundation Expressions of Interest open 30 March and close 11 May 2015

While each program area has its own grant-making priorities and objectives, the Foundation’s general principles are to fund prevention rather than cure, and to support and encourage excellence. They also look for innovative solutions and ideas, and assess the long-term sustainability of the projects they support. Most of their program areas offer small and large grants with specified minimum or maximum amounts (refer to the program area objectives). The website lists grants from $2,000 to more than $200,000. Encompassing a broad range of endeavours, the Ian Potter program areas are: Arts, Community Wellbeing, Education, Environment & Conservation, Health & Disability, Medical Research, Science, Travel, and Conference. The Ian Potter Foundation can only make grants to organisations with BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status.

http://www.ianpotter.org.au/home

Small Asset Grants for Early Years Services Applications will be assessed fortnightly until the closing date of 15 May 2015

The Small Assets Grant Program for Early Years Services - Round 3 is open for eligible services in Queensland. Grants of up to $50,000 are available to purchase resources or items from one or more of the following categories:

Transport, for example, a bus/vehicle.

Essential resources or equipment, for example, a computer.

Minor infrastructure upgrades, for example, replacing a fence.

Funding will be targeted and directed to support quality improvement in service delivery. Eligibility is restricted to organisations receiving funding from the department to deliver one of the following services:

long day care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in rural and remote locations (note: services are only eligible if they are funded under the program previously known as Remote Area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Care)

child and family support services

parenting support services

child and family hubs

Early Years Health and Wellbeing Program

playgroups

mobile playgroups

mobile child care services

family support services

limited hours care services

school age care/outside school hours care services

vacation care services.

http://deta.qld.gov.au/earlychildhood/service/grants/small-assets-early-years-services.html

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Applications close on 31 May 2015

The fund allocates funding to not-for-profit community groups to enhance their capacity to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities.

Applications can be submitted for funding between $500 and a maximum of $35,000 (including GST). If the cost of any item is more than the approved amount, it is the organisation’s responsibility to fund the difference.

Eligibility: All organisations must: have not-for-profit objectives; be community based; and be registered (have a business partner number) with CBFU as a legal entity or sponsored organisation prior to submitting an application form.

Organisations must be one of the following: 1. Incorporated or registered by an Act of Parliament (other than those listed below); 2. A sponsored organisation applying through an organisation Incorporated or registered by an Act of Parliament; 3. Local Ambulance Committee, Rural Fire Brigade or State Emergency Service Group applying as a sponsored organisation through the Department of Community Safety or relevant department as their legal entity.

Full details are listed in the guidelines.

http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/corporate/sponsorships-and-grants/grants/community-benefit-funding-programs

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National Stronger Regions Fund Applications open 1 May and close 31 July 2015

This program provides funding of $1 billion over 5 years, to fund priority infrastructure in regional communities. Access to the Grants Management System Portal for Round Two will be available from 1 May 2015. Eligibility:

a legal entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN); and

an organisation that is one of the following: o a Local Government body including the ACT Government, either in its

own right or on behalf of a consortium; or o a not-for-profit organisation, either in its own right or on behalf of a

consortium, that is not owned by a state or territory government.

Other key details:

Grants must be between $20,000 and $10 million.

Local government and incorporated not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply.

Grant funding must be matched in cash on at least a dollar for dollar basis.

Funding will be provided for capital projects which involve construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade, extension or enhancement of existing infrastructure.

The project must deliver an economic benefit to the region beyond the period of construction.

Projects should support disadvantaged regions or areas of disadvantage within a region.

The NSRF funded part of the project must be completed on or before 31 December 2019.

The NSRF will not fund infrastructure projects which:

do not deliver sustainable economic benefits, including job creation

are eligible for funding under the National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements

shift costs from state, territory or local governments to the Commonwealth; and/or

are integral elements of hospitals, as they are funded by other Government initiatives.

Program guidelines and FAQs are available on the website.

http://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/NSRF/

Coopers Brewery Foundation Considered quarterly – the next one is in March and then June 2015, with a maximum of 15 applications assessed each funding round

Maximum funding is $30,000 per application. Supports charities that aim to improve and protect the quality of life of Australians in the areas of:

Medical research and health care

Educational development for the young

Aged care

Promotion of family and community support based on Christian values. Eligibility: organisations that have been endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient Item 1 by the ATO.

http://www.coopers.com.au/#/community-news-events/the-coopers-foundation/applying-for-funding/

Cairns Regional Council Economic grants Economic Diversification Fund Industry Development Fund Applications open all year to extent of available funds

The Economic Diversification Fund provides cash or in-kind funding to a maximum of $30,000 for projects that promote development and delivery of projects that will result in demonstrated economic benefit to the Cairns region.

The Industry Development Fund matches dollar-for-dollar to a maximum of $10,000 for projects that promote development and delivery of industry development projects that will result in a demonstrated economic benefit to the Cairns region. More information is available on their website.

http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/community-information/community-grants

The Courier Mail Children’s Fund Written applications can be submitted any time

The Courier-Mail Children's Fund provides financial support to charitable organisations throughout Queensland to help them meet the needs of children with special needs. No specific amounts are listed, but monies granted to recipients range from $1,000 to $110,000. To be eligible to apply for funding, an 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 1 of the Table in Section 30.15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act, 1936. Supporting a range of charitable organisations, the Fund has provided financial assistance for:




http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/community-information/community-grants

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Mobility and learning aids

Educational equipment and assistance

Recreational and respite programs

New technologies

Medical equipment

Each application is considered carefully to ensure the request fulfils the Aim and Objectives of The Courier-Mail Children's Fund. The Grants Committee meets on a regular basis to consider applications for financial assistance.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/extras/children/index.html

BMA Local Buying Community Foundation Expressions of interest can be submitted any time online

This program aims to enhance the economic sustainability of communities within BMA’s operational footprint and the broader Bowen Basin region via small grants (typically less than $25,000) and partnerships (typically greater than $25,000).

Priorities include: 1.‘Building Sustainable Futures’ – focusing on wider business economic and community development including business grants (new, growth, innovation), employment programs, scholarships, regional promotion and awareness.

2. ‘Building Sustainable Business Communities’ – focusing on local business training and development including industry training, regional economic analysis and education and skills development for businesses.

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. https://c-res.com.au/Community

The Rockefeller Foundation Various funds

The Rockefeller Foundation works to spread the benefits of globalization to more people in more places around the world. The foundation’s grants are numerous and cover a range of areas. Browse the site and see what it has to offer. Incoming requests must clearly fit within the Foundation's funding strategy. There are three factors the Foundation takes into consideration when evaluating a project.

a) Does the project fit within one of the Foundation's initiatives? Your project should commit to nurturing innovation, pioneering new fields, expanding access to and distribution of resources, and, ultimately, generating sustainable impact on individuals, institutions, and communities within the context of our active initiatives.

b) Does your request clearly address one or more of our core issue areas? Our interconnected issue areas are selected because they are critical global challenges that the Foundation is distinctively positioned to address. Learn about our.

c) Does your work affect people in one or more of the geographic areas in which the Foundation works? The Foundation works in regions where it can leverage assets, experience, and expertise to help realise smart globalisation.

http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/grants/what-we-fund

Australian Communities Foundation Requests can be submitted at any time

Grants (average between $5,000 and $10,000, but you can apply for larger amounts) are made locally and Australia wide 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.

Specific target groups are also supported, including Indigenous communities and refugee/asylum seekers.

Australian Communities Foundation primarily makes grants to the community in two ways: through requests from our donors on the basis of their areas of interest and through Australian Communities Foundation’s identified strategic initiatives, such as Youth at Risk, and Indigenous Education and Capacity Building. The Foundation makes grants to organisations with the following tax ATO endorsements:

Tax Concession Charity

Deductible Gift Recipient 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

Organisations listed on the Register of Environmental Organisations

Organisations with DGR Special Listing in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/extras/children/index.html

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Each request is checked to ensure it meets eligibility requirements and is then made available for donors to view online. Organisations will only be contacted if there is interest from a donor in providing a grant and more information is required.

http://www.communityfoundation.org.au/grantmaking

Indigenous Social Enterprise Fund Grants open

The ISEF will provide investment and business support to Indigenous social enterprises with a commercial focus so that they can successfully access further investment. A two-year pilot of the ISEF has commenced with $1M available. There is an on-line application process and a fact sheet can be downloaded for more information.

Eligibility: The ISEF is open to social enterprises that are: Indigenous owned; social mission: must be either a non-profit organisation 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.

http://socialventures.com.au/work/isef/

English Family Foundation – Southeast Qld Matters Expressions of interest at any time – considered on a quarterly basis

Under this program they are seeking to develop and encourage local change makers; organisations with a vision and determination to work on challenging social issues in the Southeast Queensland region.

Applications are for up to $50,000 from organisations with Item 1 DGR and TCC endorsement working in Southeast Queensland that seek to empower and support marginalised or ‘fringe-dwelling’ individuals within the community.

Such individuals may include, but are not limited to: those affected by moderate to severe mental illness; refugees and asylum seekers; migrants and members of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.

They will consider applications for any demonstrable need, including operational, infrastructure or capacity-building support, where it is clear that philanthropic funding will make a tangible and measureable difference to the quality of life of the individuals and communities involved. http://www.englishfoundation.org.au/apply-for-a-grant

English Family Foundation – Global Giving Expressions of interest at any time – considered on a quarterly basis

Under this program, they are seeking to partner with organisations that are delivering grassroots, community-driven, people-focused programs in tandem with one or more local partner agencies.

Applications for up to $100,000 will be accepted from Australia-based organisations with Item 1 DGR and TCC endorsement and inclusion on the Overseas Aid Gift Deduction Scheme.

The EFF is specifically interested in organisations working in the Asia Pacific, South Asia or Africa, which are attempting to address inequities and gaps in the following areas: human rights; preventable disease and health issues; poverty alleviation; basic water and sanitation; education.

They will consider any demonstrable need, including operational or infrastructure support, where it is clear that the EFF’s funding will make a tangible and measureable difference to the quality of life and welfare of the individuals and communities involved.

http://www.englishfoundation.org.au/apply-for-a-grant

English Family Foundation – Social Innovation Fund Expressions of interest at any time – considered on a quarterly basis

This grant program seeks to support social entrepreneurs who are finding new and innovative solutions to tackle the most pressing issues within our communities. Up to five organisations will be awarded up to $40,000 for development of, or investment in, a new or recently established social enterprise in Queensland.

This entity may be working in any community sector/space at all – including those areas which are outside the English Family Foundation’s core priorities – and will be eligible for consideration for funding by the English Family Foundation on the proviso that:

it holds TCC and Item 1 DGR status

an EFF advisory board member has had personal contact with the

organisation and is prepared to advocate on its behalf

there is some element of social experimentation, innovation or risk, as well as

evidence of comprehensive business planning

the organisation is led by individuals who have a clear vision for change and

are seeking support for the practical implementation of this vision.



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Tim Fairfax Family Foundation Applications accepted any time with submissions considered at quarterly Trustees Meetings

The foundation supports charitable organisations within Australia and gives preference to organisations and programs which support the particular needs of communities in rural, remote and regional areas, especially those within Qld and the NT.

The foundation considers applications for $10,000 plus and especially those that involve the following themes: Arts, Education and Community.

Eligibility: Deductible Gift Recipients and which are also charitable; and those that hold tax concession endorsements from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

Exclusions: political projects, parties or lobby groups; sporting related events; cost of fundraising for an event or organisation; travel and accommodation (except where they directly relate to the provision of services to regional, rural and remote communities; medical research; buses/vehicles; endowment funds.

http://tfff.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=5

Veteran and Community Grants Ongoing

These grants (grants over $10,000 are mentioned on the site) aim to maintain and improve the independence and quality of life of members of the veteran community by providing financial assistance for activities, services and projects that sustain and/or enhance wellbeing.

Grants assist projects that will become sustainable and financially viable, or one-off projects that have an ongoing health benefit for the veteran community.

Eligibility: an applicant must be an ESO, veteran representative group, community-based organisation or private organisation that can demonstrate the ability to contribute to the welfare of members of the veteran community through the proposed project. http://www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/grants/grant-and-bursary-programs/veteran-and-community-grants

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General Business, IT, Communication, Export and Trade GAMAA Industry Overseas Research Grant Applications close 14 March 2015

GAMAA is a not-for-profit association that represents the interests of supply companies that provide goods and services to the printing and graphic media industry. Applications for the 2015 GAMAA Industry Overseas Research Grant valued at $15,000 are now open.

The Grant allows the successful applicant to undertake research with companies of their choosing anywhere in the world. The GAMAA Grant is designed to offer the widest scope for research, which can be undertaken in marketing, new media, print, graphic design and other nominated disciplines related to the print media field. The outcome of the successful application will be a research paper documenting the recipient’s experience and how these learnings can be applied to the Australian market.

http://gamaa.net.au/grants/gamaa_industry_overseas_internship_grant/

Australia-China Council Grant Expressions of Interest close 31 March 2015

The Australia-China Council (ACC) is the Australian Government’s advisory and funding body dedicated to strengthening of cultural, education, business, and more broadly, people-to-people relations between Australia and China.

Each year, they deliver around A$700,000 in grants for organisations and individuals across Australia. The Council’s funding is determined by the Government, and is subject to the scope and availability of funding in each financial year. Through their annual competitive grants program, the Australia-China Council supports projects across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau and Australia that broaden and strengthen Australia-China relations in education, business, culture and the arts. The Australia-China Council grants are intended to provide seed funds for innovative proposals relevant to the objectives of the Australia-China Council’s Strategic Plan 2014-18).

http://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-china-council/grants/Pages/grants.aspx

ACCAN Grants Scheme Applications close 31 March 2015

The ACCAN Grants Scheme funds projects which either undertake research on telecommunications issues, represent consumers or create educational tools which empower consumers to make decisions in their own interests and to understand telecommunications products and services. All eligible projects address systemic issues for telecommunications consumers.


http://www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/grants/grant-and-bursary-programs/veteran-and-community-grants

http://www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/grants/grant-and-bursary-programs/veteran-and-community-grants


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ACCAN works towards a communications market that is fair and inclusive for all – a market which is available, accessible and affordable. There is scope for a wide variety of projects. Previous ACCAN grants recipients have produced research that has provided a strong evidence base for our advocacy work. Funding has also been used to develop educational materials designed to empower consumers and communities. Guidelines are available on the website.

The ACCAN Grants Scheme is competitive, carries an annual budget of $250,000 and accepts applications during one round per year. Applicants can apply for funding of up to $60,000.

https://www.accan.org.au/grants

Australia-Korea Foundation Grant Program Applications close 16 April 2015

The objectives of the Australian-Korea Foundation are to:

Increase public awareness of Australia in Korea, and of Korea in Australia, and the importance of the bilateral relationship

Develop partnerships in areas of shared interest in the bilateral, regional and global context

Increase Australians’ capacity to effectively engage with Korea.

Individuals or organisations may apply for AKF grant funding. The Australia-Korea Foundation has a policy of supporting innovative proposals in a broad range of areas.

http://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-korea-foundation/grants/Pages/funding-program.aspx

Australia-Japan Foundation Grant Program Applications close 20 April 2015

The Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) grants program provides funding for innovative proposals relevant to the AJF's and government's objectives, the AJF's key priority areas and the AJF's Strategic Plan 2014-17. The AJF seeks to expand people-to-people and institutional links through programs, partnerships with other organisations and seed funding of projects to enable them to grow. Proposals should clearly articulate the benefit to the bilateral relationship and/or potential for the development of long-term links between individuals and institutions in Australia and their counterparts in Japan. Individuals, organisations or a collaboration of both may apply for AJF grant funding.

The AJF has six priority areas for funding. These are:

1. Reconstruction of the Tohoku Region

2. Economics and Trade

3. Security, Regional and International Relations

4. Education and Science

5. Society and Culture (including Community Grants)

6. Communication, Information and Advocacy

http://australia.or.jp/ajf/en/awards/grants/


While each program area has its own grant-making priorities and objectives, the Foundation’s general principles are to fund prevention rather than cure, and to support and encourage excellence. They also look for innovative solutions and ideas, and assess the long-term sustainability of the projects they support. Most of their program areas offer small and large grants with specified minimum or maximum amounts (refer to the program area objectives). The website lists grants from $2,000 to more than $200,000. Encompassing a broad range of endeavours, the Ian Potter program areas are: Arts, Community Wellbeing, Education, Environment & Conservation, Health & Disability, Medical Research, Science, Travel, and Conference. The Ian Potter Foundation can only make grants to organisations with BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status.


Accelerate Ideas Program open on an ongoing basis but assessed quarterly – next one on 31 May 2015

Accelerate Ideas will focus on collaborations between researchers and industry to demonstrate the potential commercial viability of a new or existing idea. Grants from $25,000 and $50,000 (GST inclusive) are available as a co-contribution to recipients of approved projects.

The program is seeking projects that are: close to market entry; demand driven; contributing to business growth overcoming barriers to commercialisation; providing potential investment opportunities. Funding is available to assist with the cost of research activities undertaken by a Queensland-based public research organisation in advancing the commercial viability of a new or existing idea. Funding awarded must, at a minimum, be matched by cash contributions (not in‐kind) from the applicant.

https://www.accan.org.au/grants/completed-grants

https://www.accan.org.au/grants



http://australia.or.jp/repository/ajf/files/strategic_plan_2014_17.pdf

http://australia.or.jp/ajf/en/awards/grants/


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Eligible research activities may include, but are not limited to the following:

market research

export strategy development

the final stages of prototyping

intellectual property protection assessment

commercialisation strategy development

independent assessment of a commercialisation model

http://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/science/grants/accelerate-ideas









This program provides funding of $1 billion over 5 years, to fund priority infrastructure in regional communities. Access to the Grants Management System (GMS) Portal for Round Two will be available from 1 May 2015. Eligibility:


an organisation that is one of the following: o a Local Government body including the ACT Government, either in

its own right or on behalf of a consortium; or o a not-for-profit organisation, either in its own right or on behalf of a


Other key details:













Program guidelines, FAQs and a template of questions are available on the website.


http://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/science/grants/accelerate-ideas




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Indigenous Business Development and Assistance Program Program open on an ongoing basis

Indigenous Business Australia assists eligible Indigenous Australians to establish, acquire and grow viable small to medium businesses, by providing, or facilitating access to, business support services and business finance. To be eligible to participate in the Business Development and Assistance Program:

at least one applicant must be of ATSI descent

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.

individuals cannot be an undischarged bankrupt or under consideration for bankruptcy

incorporated bodies cannot be under notice of external administration or investigation.

Assistance includes: workshops, business support and business finance. If you are interested in participating in this program, you are encouraged to contact them to discuss your business idea with staff.

http://www.iba.gov.au/business-ownership/

Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Services Program open on an ongoing basis

JETRO provides support and assistance through a range of free services to companies wishing to expand their business into the Japanese market. JETRO services can be invaluable when approaching Japan as an investment location. Major services include: 1. One-on-one consultation in Australia

Information on current market conditions in Japan for your industry.

Up to date regulations for your product in Japan.

Information on the different Japanese corporate structures best suited to your company.

Information on residency requirements. 2. Support in Japan

Free temporary office space.

Consultation with expert advisors.

Access to a wealth of business information. 3. Business partner matching

Conferences or meetings between Japanese and Australian companies, which are specially designed for those Australian companies.

Assisting with travel expenses for Australian technological researchers to visit Japan.

This program is for Australian companies that have existing business relationships with Japan or are wishing to promote new businesses with Japan. Although most services are available year round, some programs may have specific cut-off dates.

www.jetro.go.jp

Accelerating Commercialisation Program open on an ongoing basis

Accelerating Commercialisation helps Australian entrepreneurs, researchers, inventors, start-ups, commercialisation offices and small and medium enterprises address the challenges associated with commercialising novel intellectual property. The program provides expert guidance and connections through Commercialisation Advisers by helping you to find the right commercialisation solutions for your novel product, process or service. You can also apply for a grant of up to 50 per cent of eligible project expenditure to assist in the commercialisation of novel products, processes and services. There is no minimum grant amount. The maximum grant amount for commercialisation offices and eligible partner entities is $250,000. All other applicants can seek up to $1 million in grant funding.

http://www.business.gov.au/advice-and-support/EIP/Accelerating-Commercialisation/Pages/default.aspx

Business Growth Grant Program open on an ongoing basis

If you have you had an Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Program Business Evaluation you can apply for the Business Growth Grant. Your business will be reimbursed up to half the cost of engaging the consultant, to a maximum of $20,000 (excluding GST). Grant funding can be used to engage a consultant/s to make improvements to your business that have been recommended by your Business Adviser through the Business Evaluation. To be eligible to apply for a Business Growth Grant, your business must have undertaken an Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Program Business Evaluation and meet other eligibility requirements outlined in the Business Growth Grant Customer Information Guide. Applications for the Business Growth Grant are to be submitted within six months of completing your Business Evaluation. If your application is successful, you will be required to enter into a Funding Agreement.

http://bit.ly/1v8NK2b

http://www.iba.gov.au/business-ownership/

http://www.jetro.go.jp/



http://www.business.gov.au/advice-and-support/EIP/Pages/Business-Evaluation.aspx

http://www.business.gov.au/advice-and-support/EIP/Pages/Business-Evaluation.aspx

http://bit.ly/1v8NK2b

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New Enterprise Incentive Scheme Ongoing

NEIS provides accredited small business training, business advice and mentoring for eligible job seekers, as well as ongoing income support. During the training you will also develop a business plan that will need to be approved by a NEIS provider. If your business plan is approved, you will receive:

NEIS Assistance which includes:

NEIS Allowance for up to 52 weeks

NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible)

business mentoring and support during your first year of business operation.

To participate in NEIS you must be registered with a Job Services Australia or Disability Employment Services provider. Your provider can advise your eligibility.

http://employment.gov.au/new-enterprise-incentive-scheme-neis

Experience + Corporate Champions Program open on an ongoing basis

This program aims to attract employers who make a public commitment to move toward better practice in employing mature age people (aged 45 and over).

It offers businesses intensive help for 18 months to attract and retain workers, including up to $20,000 in assistance to access an industry expert to help improve their workforce planning and recruitment strategies.

In addition to assistance from an industry expert, this program also includes access to: The Investing in Experience (Skills Recognition and Training) program; Experience+ Jobs Bonus; Wage Connect.

Eligible Activities:

A professional assessment of your organisation’s workforce demographics and recruitment and retention practices based on the Government’s ‘Investing in Experience Charter’

Practical help in developing an Action Plan using the Government’s Investing in Experience Tool Kit. This could include updating recruitment processes, rolling out new flexible working arrangements and implementing retention and mentoring programs

Practical help to access Government incentives including the Jobs Bonus, wage subsidies and training support

Advice on topics including positive age management, superannuation, occupational health and safety, career planning, training and age discrimination.

http://employment.gov.au/experience-corporate-champions


The foundation’s grants are numerous and cover a range of areas. Browse the site and see what it has to offer. Incoming requests must clearly fit within the Foundation's funding strategy.

There are three factors the Foundation takes into consideration when evaluating a project.

a) Does the project fit within one of the Foundation's initiatives? Your project should commit to nurturing innovation, pioneering new fields, expanding access to and distribution of resources, and, ultimately, generating sustainable impact on individuals, institutions, and communities within the context of our active initiatives.

b) Does your request clearly address one or more of our core issue areas? The interconnected issue areas are selected because they are critical global challenges that the Foundation is distinctively positioned to address.

c) Does your work affect people in one or more of the geographic areas in which the Foundation works? The Foundation works in regions where it can leverage assets, experience, and expertise to help realise smart globalization.


Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP) Open for applications

Fund managers seeking to raise a new venture capital fund of at least $10 million and not more than $100 million for investing in Australian businesses may be eligible for ESVCLP registration.

Registration entitles a fund to flow-through tax treatment and its investors (whether resident or non-resident) receive a complete tax exemption on their share of the fund's income (both revenue and capital).

Australian businesses with assets of less than $50 million may be able to access capital from funds registered under this programme if their primary activity is not finance or property development. A fact sheet and customer information guide are available on the website.

http://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/venture-capital/esvclp/Pages/default.aspx

http://employment.gov.au/new-enterprise-incentive-scheme-neis

http://employment.gov.au/experience-corporate-champions




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Venture Capital Limited Partnership (VCLP) Open for applications

Fund managers seeking to raise a new venture capital fund of at least $10 million for investing in Australian businesses with assets of up to $250 million may be eligible for VCLP registration. Registration entitles a fund to flow-through tax treatment. Further, eligible foreign limited partners receive a capital gains tax exemption for gains made on eligible investments.

Australian businesses with assets of less than $250 million may be able to access capital from funds registered under this programme if their primary activity is not finance or property development.

A fact sheet and customer information guide are available on the website.

http://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/venture-capital/vclp/Pages/default.aspx


Sport, Events, Tourism and The Arts GAMAA Industry Overseas Research Grant Grant closes on 14 March 2015

Applications for the 2015 Graphic Arts Merchants Association of Australia (GAMAA) Industry Overseas Research Grant valued at $15,000 are now open.

The grant allows the successful applicant to undertake research with companies of their choosing anywhere in the world. The GAMAA grant presents a fantastic opportunity, and the funders want to hear from those working in the industry who want to be part of the ‘where to next’ thinking”.

The GAMAA grant is designed to offer the widest scope for research, which can be undertaken in marketing, new media, print, graphic design and other nominated disciplines related to the print media field.

The outcome of the successful application will be a research paper documenting the recipient’s experience and how these learnings can be applied to the Australian market.



Jetstar's Flying Start Program invites community groups and organisations across Australia to apply for a grant for $30,000, made up of $15,000 cash and $15,000 worth of travel with Jetstar, to fund a project that will enrich the lives of people in their local community.

Entry is open to not-for-profit community groups and organisations of any size, who are seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in their local community; and can be classified into one of the following categories: charity; educational and health; sporting group or organisation; arts group or organisation.

Judging criteria:






The SBS Foundation supports Australian charities and community organisations by providing advertising time on television to promote their activities.

Each year, SBS invites eligible organisations to apply to be an SBS Foundation partner.

Applications are now open for the next partnership period commencing 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. If you can demonstrate a need for television promotion and have a strong alignment with the SBS Charter then click on the online application form below and submit your entry.

Partnership is open to Australian charities and community organisations only. The SBS Foundation seeks Partners from the following categories:





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Creative/Arts

Multicultural

Indigenous

Environmental

Health

Regional, and

Sport



While each program area has its own grant-making priorities and objectives, the Foundation’s general principles are to fund prevention rather than cure, and to support and encourage excellence. They also look for innovative solutions and ideas, and assess the long-term sustainability of the projects they support.

Most of their program areas offer small and large grants with specified minimum or maximum amounts (refer to the program area objectives). The website lists grants from $2,000 to more than $200,000. Encompassing a broad range of endeavours, the Ian Potter program areas are: Arts, Community Wellbeing, Education, Environment & Conservation, Health & Disability, Medical Research, Science, Travel, and Conference.

The Ian Potter Foundation can only make grants to organisations with BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status.









Visions of Australia: Regional Exhibition Touring Fund – Australia Council for the Arts Applications close 2 June 2015 for projects commencing 1 January 2016

The Regional Exhibition Touring program supports Australian cultural material to reach regional and remote communities across Australia. Grants are available to support the costs to develop and tour exhibitions of cultural material that has historic, scientific, design, social or artistic significance. There is no limit on the amount that can be requested.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with an Australia Council Grants Officer before applying to this fund. They accept applications from organisations.

You can apply for:

Development: costs of planning for the exhibition to tour. This includes research and design.

Touring: the costs to produce the exhibition and the costs to transport, install and dismantle the exhibition.

Peers will assess your application against the following four criteria.

Region: The regional and remote coverage proposed by the itinerary; For development applications, the approach to making the exhibition accessible for regional touring.

Quality: The quality of the exhibition; The calibre of the organisation including demonstrated evidence of good organisational planning, governance and management.

Engagement: The plans to develop audiences and/or meet audience demand in the proposed locations; Experiences offered to regional and remote communities, including exhibition visitation and where appropriate other





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participation activities such as artists/curator talks and workshops; Appropriate levels of engagement and partnerships developed with presenters to achieve audience goals.

Viability: Evidence of a realistic and accurate budget; For touring applications, the logic of the itinerary and the impact it has on the touring budget; Appropriate level of support from other sources; Capacity to deliver the project, and a sound project timeline for development applications.

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/visions-of-australia-regional-exhibition-touring-fund/

Festivals Australia: Regional Festivals Project Fund –Australia Council for the Arts Applications close 2 June 2015 for projects commencing 1 January 2016

The Regional Festivals Project Fund supports the inclusion of an arts project at festivals in regional and remote Australia.

Grants are available to support the costs to produce and present an arts activity and there is no limit on the amount that can be requested. Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with an Australia Council Grants Officer before applying to this fund. They accept applications from individuals, groups and organisations.

You can apply for:

artist fees

travel costs within Australia

production expenditure

administration costs in special circumstances.

You can’t apply for the following activity:

projects in an inaugural festival

a festival program or operating costs for the festival

more than one project per festival

a project at a festival in a capital city or metropolitan location

a project that is not arts related

a project that does not have an audience / public outcome

projects that have already taken place.

Peers will assess your application against the following four criteria.

Region: Benefits to the community; Evidence that the project supports a celebration of place and promotes a sense of community identity.

Quality: How the project enhances the overall quality or nature of the arts practice at the festival; Innovation that is relevant to the community in which the festival takes place.

Engagement: The way the project will assist in developing new audiences for future arts activities; Evidence of support from the community for the project; Experiences offered to the community including audience attendance and/ or participation activities such as workshops and master classes; Appropriate levels of engagement and partnerships with other organisations or groups within the community.

Viability: Evidence of a realistic and accurate budget; Appropriate level of support from other sources; The provision of a realistic and effective timeline for all project activities.

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/festivals-australia-regional-festivals-project-fund/

Arts Projects: Organisations –Australia Council for the Arts Applications close 2 June 2015

Our Arts Projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Grants are available from $10,000 to $150,000. Supported activities must last no longer than 3 years from the proposed start date. They accept applications from organisations. International organisations can apply for projects that benefit practicing Australian artists or their work. Applications for funding to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander panel must come from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. They fund a range of activities, for example:

the creation of new work

arts practice based research

creative development

professional skills development

experimentation

collaborations





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touring and festivals

productions and exhibitions

performances

publishing and recording

promotion and marketing

market development activity Peers will assess your application against the following criteria: artistic merit, viability, creation, audiences, access, participation and international. http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/arts-projects-organisations/







Other key details:
















The foundation supports charitable organisations within Australia and gives preference to organisations and programs which support the particular needs of communities in rural, remote and regional areas, especially those within Queensland and the Northern Territory. The foundation considers applications for $10,000 plus and especially those that involve the following themes: Arts, Education and Community. Eligibility: Deductible Gift Recipients and which are also charitable; and those that hold tax concession endorsements from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).


Australian Sports Foundation Ongoing assistance to raise funds for projects

The ASF work with sports clubs and organisations to help raise money for Australian sport. They partner with grassroots and community organisations right through to elite and national levels to help raise funds for vital projects – projects that will help improve the health of our nation, build our communities and strengthen our national sporting identity. Partnering with them means that donations of $2 or more are tax deductible, which is a real benefit to donors and makes fundraising easier.

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/arts-projects-organisations/

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/arts-projects-organisations/



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These partnerships are raising millions of dollars for projects – ranging from the purchase of new equipment, building or upgrading of sports facilities and paying of team travel costs, to elite and next generation development and much more.

Eligible organisations include:

sporting clubs

sporting organisations (regional, state and national)

schools (or an organisation affiliated with an educational institution)

government organisations

community groups. http://asf.org.au/

Arts Queensland - Playing Queensland Applications can be submitted any time up to four years in advance of the proposed tour date

Aims of the fund are to increase the number and reach of touring activities and to ensure all Queenslanders have access to the performing arts.

Applicants can be numerous and include managers, artists, community representatives etc.

Assessment: demand for the work by Queensland communities; artistic or creative achievement of the work; potential for community engagement and development of new audiences; viability and value for money within the available budget.

http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/funding/tourfundguide.html


The Foundation supports a range of charitable organisations and projects including arts & culture.

Specific target groups are also supported, including Indigenous communities and refugee/asylum seekers.

Grants are available in two ways: requests from our donors on the basis of their areas of interest and through the Foundation’s identified strategic initiatives, such as Youth at Risk, and Indigenous Education and Capacity Building.

The Foundation makes grants to organisations with the following tax ATO endorsements: Tax Concession Charity; Deductible Gift Recipient 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; Organisations listed on the Register of Environmental Organisations; Organisations with DGR Special Listing in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Each request is checked to ensure it meets eligibility requirements is then made available for donors to view online.

Organisations will only be contacted if there is interest from a donor in providing a grant and more information is required.


QUT Creative Enterprise Australia Early Stage Investment Fund The program is open on an ongoing basis

This program aims to assist entrepreneurs in creative industries by providing the needed funding to fast-track their start-up business. Investment between $25,000 and $150,000 is available for businesses.

This program also seeks to co-invest with other investors from Australia and overseas.

Eligible applicants include:

High-growth potential that are operating in the creative industries in Australia

Companies that are tackling large (preferably global) markets

Companies that have the potential to attract other investors, and that could achieve an exit (acquisition or public listing).

Eligible creative industry areas include:

Design

Fashion

Entertainment

Digital Media; Music

Film & Television

Games & Interactive content

Software application to the areas above.

http://www.creativeenterprise.com.au/investment/guidelines/early-stage


http://asf.org.au/

http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/funding/tourfundguide.html


http://www.creativeenterprise.com.au/investment/guidelines/early-stage

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Energy, Clean Technology, Science, Innovation and R&D Ian Potter Foundation Expressions of Interest open 30 March and close 11 May 2015

While each program area has its own grant-making priorities and objectives, the Foundation’s general principles are to fund prevention rather than cure, and to support and encourage excellence.

They also look for innovative solutions and ideas, and assess the long-term sustainability of the projects they support.

Most of their program areas offer small and large grants with specified minimum or maximum amounts (refer to the program area objectives).

The website lists grants from $2,000 to more than $200,000.

Encompassing a broad range of endeavours, the Ian Potter program areas are: Arts, Community Wellbeing, Education, Environment & Conservation, Health & Disability, Medical Research, Science, Travel, and Conference.



Accelerate Ideas The next round of applications close 31 May 2015

Accelerate Ideas grants help Queensland-based organisations to demonstrate the commercial viability of a new or existing idea (i.e. a product, service, process or system). Grants of between $25,000 and $50,000 (including GST) are available.

To be eligible, your project must include a partnering arrangement between a business and a public research organisation.

You can apply if your project is:

close to market entry

demand driven

contributing to business growth

overcoming barriers to commercialisation

providing potential investment opportunities. These will be paid as a co-contribution to project expenditure over a maximum time frame of 18 months. Your business must match the Accelerate Ideas grant with a cash contribution.

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/science/grants/accelerate-ideas

Ethanol Production Grants Open for applications until 30 June 2015

The Ethanol Production Grants (EPG) program seeks to support production and deployment of ethanol as a sustainable alternative transport fuel in Australia.

The Government announced as part of the 2014-15 Budget that the EPG program will end on 30 June 2015.

The EPG provides full excise reimbursement, at the current excise rate, to ethanol producers for ethanol produced and supplied for transport use in Australia from locally derived feedstock.

http://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/energy-fuels/Ethanol-Production-Grants/Pages/default.aspx







Other key details:







https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/science/grants/accelerate-ideas



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R&D Tax Incentive Open for applications

The R&D Tax Incentive is a targeted, generous and easy to access entitlement program that helps businesses offset some of the costs of doing R&D.

The Program aims to help more businesses do R&D and innovate. It is a broad-based entitlement program.

This means that it is open to firms of all sizes in all sectors who are conducting eligible R&D.

It provides more generous support for businesses, especially small and medium-sized firms, than the R&D Tax Concession that it replaced.

It is open to firms of all sizes in all sectors who are conducting eligible R&D.

https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Research-and-development-tax-incentive/

Emerging Renewables Program Open for applications

There is no minimum or maximum funding available per Project or Measure, other than the available program funds of $215 million. The Emerging Renewables Program fund the following activities:

support the development, demonstration and early stage deployment of renewable energy technologies with the potential to lower the cost, and thereby increase the supply, of renewable energy in Australia

that remove or reduce roadblocks to the delivery of ARENA’s strategic initiatives

fill critical knowledge gaps within the industry.

Applicants must demonstrate that the activity is either a Project or a Measure to be eligible for funding. Projects are defined as activities that:

progress the development of a renewable energy technology along the technology innovation chain or

develop or demonstrate a renewable energy technology to remove or reduce a roadblock.

Measures are defined as: knowledge activities, in support of the program’s objectives; renewable energy industry development and capacity building activities; preparatory activities for projects, including potential projects for funding by ARENA.

http://arena.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/emerging-renewables-program/


The grants are numerous and cover a range of areas. Incoming requests must clearly fit within the Foundation's funding strategy. There are three factors the Foundation takes into consideration when evaluating a project.

Does the project fit within one of the Foundation's initiatives? Your project should commit to nurturing innovation, pioneering new fields, expanding access to and distribution of resources, and, ultimately, generating sustainable impact on individuals, institutions, and communities within the context of our active initiatives.

Does your request clearly address one or more of our core issue areas? Our interconnected issue areas are selected because they are critical global challenges that the Foundation is distinctively positioned to address.

Does your work affect people in one or more of the geographic areas in which the Foundation works? The Foundation works in regions where it can leverage assets, experience, and expertise to help realise smart globalization.



https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Research-and-development-tax-incentive/

http://arena.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/emerging-renewables-program/


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Environment, Conservation, Agriculture, Exploration and Land Santos in the Community – Major Sponsorships Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed three times a year - next review dates are March and July 2015

Major Sponsorships (over $2,000 with no set upper limit) are available with Santos that apply to the regions in which they operate: Brisbane, Eastern Queensland, Gladstone and Southwest Queensland. In 2015, they list three focus areas on their website:

Supporting our natural environment Supporting initiatives that protect and enhance our land, water and air.

Developing futures for young people and regional communities; Providing a range of training and employment opportunities for young people and regional communities.

Investing in vibrant communities Helping our cities and towns become healthier and more vibrant, enriching the lives of those who live there.

The website includes ineligible activities and organisations and policy. http://www.santos.com/sustainability-at-santos/santos-in-the-community.aspx

Brighter Futures – Arrow Energy Community funding grants and sponsorship applications close 3 April 2015 Applications for larger scale funding are accepted throughout the year.


Bowen Basin

Surat Basin

Gladstone region.



the community








Sponsorships




Partnerships






The SBS Foundation supports Australian charities and community organisations by providing advertising time on television to promote their activities. Each year, SBS invites eligible organisations to apply to be an SBS Foundation partner. Applications are now open for the next partnership period commencing 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. If you can demonstrate a need for television promotion and have a strong alignment with the SBS Charter then refer to the online application form and submit your entry. Partnership is open to Australian charities and community organisations only. The SBS Foundation seeks Partners from the following categories:

Creative/Arts

Multicultural

Indigenous

Environmental

Health

Regional, and

Sport





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Most of their program areas offer small and large grants with specified minimum or maximum amounts (refer to the program area objectives). The website lists grants from $2,000 to more than $200,000. Encompassing a broad range of endeavours, the Ian Potter program areas are: Arts, Community Wellbeing, Education, Environment & Conservation, Health & Disability, Medical Research, Science, Travel, and Conference. The Ian Potter Foundation can only make grants to organisations with BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status.















Other key details:















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The foundation’s grants are numerous and cover a range of areas. Browse the site and see what it has to offer. Incoming requests must clearly fit within the Foundation's funding strategy. Three factors are key in the evaluation of a project.

Does the project fit within one of the Foundation's initiatives? Your project should commit to nurturing innovation, pioneering new fields, expanding access to and distribution of resources, and, ultimately, generating sustainable impact on individuals, institutions, and communities within the context of our active initiatives.

Does your request clearly address one or more of our core issue areas? Our interconnected issue areas are selected because they are critical global challenges that the Foundation is distinctively positioned to address.

Does your work affect people in one or more of the geographic areas in which the Foundation works? The Foundation works in regions where it can leverage assets, experience, and expertise to help realise smart globalisation.



The Foundation supports a range of charitable organisations and projects each year. Grants are made locally and Australia wide through Australian registered charitable organisations. These include the area of environment.

Specific target groups are also supported, including Indigenous communities and refugee/asylum seekers. The Foundation primarily makes grants to the community in two ways: through requests from our donors on the basis of their areas of interest and through Australian Communities Foundation’s identified strategic initiatives, such as Youth at Risk, and Indigenous Education and Capacity Building.

The Foundation makes grants to organisations with the following tax ATO endorsements:

Tax Concession Charity; Deductible Gift Recipient 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;

Organisations listed on the Register of Environmental Organisations;

Organisations with DGR Special Listing in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Each request is checked to ensure it meets eligibility requirements and is then made available for donors to view online. Organisations will only be contacted if there is interest from a donor in providing a grant and more information is required.


WAITT Foundation – Bold Ideas – Big Impact Ocean Conservation Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Small Grants Program Grant proposals are currently being accepted

The Waitt Foundation is currently considering grant proposals for projects related to Ocean Conservation on a global scale with a primary focus on the creation of new or expanded no-take marine protected areas or sanctuaries in developing states where the government is a full and early partner.

They are exploring public-private MPA partnerships and welcome projects that meet this paradigm. They look for and encourage collaboration among all their grantees. Grants range from a few thousand to very large amounts.

Eligibility: Organizations outside the United States may apply for a grant. If your organization would like to apply for a grant and it does not have a U.S. non-profit status or U.S. fiscal sponsor, an affidavit or proof that the organization is the equivalent of a public charity under U.S. tax law is required.

http://waittfoundation.org/grants

National Geographic – Conservation Trust Grant Grant proposals are currently being accepted

The Trust will fund projects that contribute significantly to the preservation and sustainable use of the Earth's biological, cultural, and historical resources.

Eligibility - The Trust supports cutting edge programs that might be overlooked by other organizations, due to the risk involved in working with new investigators and in new fields.

Applicants are not required to have a Ph.D. or other advanced degrees, but must provide a record of prior research or conservation action as it pertains to the proposed project. Funding is not restricted to United States citizens.




http://waittfoundation.org/grants

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Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local collaborator as part of their research teams. Grant Limits - While grant amounts vary greatly, most range from U.S. $15,000 to $20,000. As funds are intended to function as complementary support, the trust strongly encourages applicants to seek additional, concurrent funding from other funding agencies.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grants-programs/conservation-trust-application/


Education and Training Industry Skills Fund Funds commenced on 1 January 2015

The Fund is a key element in the Australian Government’s National Industry Investment and Competitiveness Agenda and will provide up to 200,000 training places and support services over four years. The fund will prioritise SMEs, including micro businesses and will be delivered through the Single Business Service. The fund will assist Australian industry to access training and support services and develop innovative training solutions so Australia will have the highly skilled workforce it needs to adapt to new business growth opportunities, rapid technological change and market driven structural adjustment. http://www.business.gov.au/skills-and-training/Pages/Industry-Skills-Fund.aspx

Santos in the Community – Major Sponsorships Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed three times a year - next review dates are March and July 2015

Major Sponsorships (over $2,000 with no set upper limit) are available with Santos that apply to the regions in which they operate: Brisbane, Eastern Queensland, Gladstone and Southwest Queensland. In 2015, they list three focus areas on their website:

Supporting our natural environment Supporting initiatives that protect and enhance our land, water and air.

Developing futures for young people and regional communities; Providing a range of training and employment opportunities for young people and regional communities.

Investing in vibrant communities Helping our cities and towns become healthier and more vibrant, enriching the lives of those who live there.

The website includes ineligible activities and organisations, policy and application form. http://www.santos.com/sustainability-at-santos/santos-in-the-community.aspx


Jetstar's Flying Start Program invites community groups and organisations across Australia to apply for a grant for $30,000, made up of $15,000 cash and $15,000 worth of travel with Jetstar, to fund a project that will enrich the lives of people in their local community. Entry is open to not-for-profit community groups and organisations of any size, who are seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in their local community; and can be classified into one of the following categories: charity; educational and health; sporting group or organisation; arts group or organisation. Judging criteria:





Brighter Futures – Arrow Energy Community funding grants and sponsorship applications close 3 April 2015


Bowen Basin

Surat Basin

Gladstone region.



http://www.business.gov.au/skills-and-training/Pages/Industry-Skills-Fund.aspx



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Applications for larger scale funding are accepted throughout the year.



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Most of their program areas offer small and large grants with specified minimum or maximum amounts (refer to the program area objectives). The website lists grants from $2,000 to more than $200,000.

Encompassing a broad range of endeavours, the Ian Potter program areas are: Arts, Community Wellbeing, Education, Environment & Conservation, Health & Disability, Medical Research, Science, Travel, and Conference.




The Foundation supports a range of charitable organisations and projects each year. Grants are made through Australian registered charitable organisations. Specific target groups are also supported, including Indigenous communities and refugee/asylum seekers.

The Foundation makes grants to the community: through requests from our donors on the basis of their areas of interest and through identified strategic initiatives, such as Youth at Risk, and Indigenous Education and Capacity Building.

The Foundation makes grants to organisations with the following tax ATO endorsements: Tax Concession Charity; Deductible Gift Recipient Item 1 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA); Organisations listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations; Organisations listed on the Register of Environmental Organisations; Organisations with DGR Special Listing.

Organisations will only be contacted if there is interest from a donor in providing a grant and more information is required.



The foundation supports charitable organisations and gives preference to organisations and programs which support the particular needs of communities in rural, remote and regional areas, especially those within Queensland and the Northern Territory.

The foundation considers applications for $10,000 plus and especially those that involve the themes: arts, education, and community.

Eligibility: Deductible Gift Recipients and which are also charitable; and those that hold tax concession endorsements from the Australian Tax Office.






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BMA Local Buying Community Foundation Expressions of interest can be submitted any time online

This program aims to enhance the economic sustainability of communities within BMA’s operational footprint and the broader Bowen Basin region via small grants (typically less than $25,000) and partnerships (typically greater than $25,000).

Priorities include: 1.‘Building Sustainable Futures’ – focusing on wider business economic and community development including business grants (new, growth, innovation), employment programs, scholarships, regional promotion and awareness. 2. ‘Building Sustainable Business Communities’ – focusing on local business training and development including industry training, regional economic analysis and education and skills development for businesses.

For small grant applications, preference will be given to organisations operating 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. https://c-res.com.au/Community


https://c-res.com.au/Community

Documents

INDIGO GOLD’S GRANTS LIST – MARCH 2015old.northburnett.qld.gov.au/res/file/17-03-15 Indigo Gold Grant List.pdf · Copywriting and proof reading If success is important to you,