GRANTS CALENDAR 2008 -09 as at 16 DECEMBER 2008
2008-09 GRANTS CALENDAR
It is ESSENTIAL that you check the relevant website for full details of the program, guidelines and conditions!
A guide to some closing dates [or last known closing date] for grant programs that you may be eligible to apply for. Note: many Government program closing dates are subject to change at the Minister's discretion.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPLICANTS ONLY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY APPLICANTS COMMUNITY APPLICANTS ONLY (LGA's sometimes in partnership) NEW ENTRY / UPDATE
JANUARY 2009
Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Monsanto Fund Monsanto Funding falls into four Priority Areas: Nutritional Improvement through Agriculture, Healthy Environment, Science Education and Our Communities. $US25,000 minimum Tax Concession Charity (TCC), Local Government, schools, hospitals. 1 January and 1 July annually www.monsantofund.org/asp/About_the_Fund/Main_Menu.asp Research Grants Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Supports research into areas such as: archaeology; the arts; education and cultural transmission; health (social, cultural and environmental aspects) and biological sciences; history (including family and community history); linguistics; politics, law, and public policy; and social anthropology. Various. 12 January 2009 www.aiatsis.gov.au/research_program/grants ANZ Staff Foundation ANZ Staff Foundation Skills and independence: give people the skills to manage their lives and provide them with independence; Environment: assist communities to conserve resources and protect the environment; Local initiatives: innovative projects from local community organisations; Capacity building: assist organisations to build their capacity (especially rural areas). $5,000 maximum. Charitable organisatiosn with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant. 15 January & 15 July annually. www.anz.com/aus/aboutanz/Community/Programs/StaffFound.asp
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International Women's Day Grants Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd To NSW councils and shires to work with local community groups to organise an event or project to celebrate 2009 International Women’s Day. $1,000 maximum. Only available to NSW Local Government Councils. 16 January 2009 www.women.nsw.gov.au Training Innovation Project Grants Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd To assist with the sustainability and development of Australian community broadcasting through grants to support innovative capacity building projects outside the scope of other Training grant categories that result in the effective delivery of broadcast and management training (operations and governance) within the sector. $5,000 minimum; $25,000 maximum. A community radio station with a long-term or a temporary licence,a community broadcasting sector Registered Training Organisation (RTO), a regional, state or national community broadcasting sector representative organisation, or a Remote Indigenous Media Organisation, applying on behalf of a number of stations is eligible. 16 January 2009 (also April and October) www.cbf.com.au/ G4 Small Grants Program The Myer Foundation Supports projects that benefit the Australian community and are conducted within Australia; have young men and women, aged 12-25, as participants, drivers or targets of the initiative; are small, discrete initiatives (up to $30,000 value) that meet the needs of a community. $5,000 max Tax Concession Charities (TCC). Tuesday 27 January; Tuesday 14 April; Tuesday 29 June; Tuesday 6 October 2009 www.myerfoundation.org.au/ Linc Grants Linc LInc is an inclusive organisation that recognises and values the diversity of lesbians, providing support for a wide-range of individuals, groups, projects and organisations. $500 maximum Individuals, groups and organisations. 31 January 2009 www.lincgrants.org.au/index.html
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FEBRUARY 2009
Program Source Goal The George Alexander Foundation The George Alexander Foundation The Foundation supports the education of talented young people, particularly those from rural and regional areas. The Education Program supports both scholarships and grants to assist young people obtain a good education and makes grants in the area of Environment & Conservation, with a focus on community partnerships, environmental education and sustainable land practices. Not stated. Organisations with BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. Monday, 2 February; Monday, 1 June; Thursday, 1 October 2009 www.gafoundation.org.au/ The Ian Potter Cultural Trust The Ian Potter Foundation To encourage the diversity and excellence of emerging artists in Australia. $7,000 max Early career artists practising in a wide range of disciplines within the arts, including the performing and visual arts, crafts, music, film, television, radio, literature, Indigenous art, design, community arts and other areas. Monday, 2 February; Monday, 1 June; Thursday, 1 October 2009 www.ianpotter.org.au/index.html The Ian Potter Foundation The Ian Potter Foundation Funds projects led by far sighted individuals and organisations that improve the Australian community's ability to respond creatively to social, environmental, science and health issues, and that develop our capacity as a nation through the arts and education. Not stated. Organisations with BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. Monday, 2 February [Health & Medical Research]; Monday, 1 June [Environment & Conservation; Science; Travel & Conference]; Thursday, 1 October 2009 [Travel & Conference]. www.ianpotter.org.au/index.html The Arts and Humanities Small Grants Program The Myer Foundation To build capacity of the individual through access to training, development and mentoring; develop new works by Australian artists and small and medium-sized organisations in Indigenous arts, regional areas and experimental and emerging art forms; and projects that contribute to a broad understanding of and engagement with the Humanities. $30,000 maximum. Charitable organisations only. 4 February, 8 April, 16 July, 14 October 2009 www.myerfoundation.org.au/
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Contemporary Music Touring Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Support for touring activities to the contemporary music sector: prioritises regional and remote area touring, which may include the movement of artists to, from or around those regions. $10,000 maximum. Performers, managers, agents, music organisations and music networks on behalf of professionals working in the Australian music industry are eligible to apply. 5 February 2009 www.arts.gov.au Telstra Kids Fund Telstra Foundation Funds activities that a Telstra child is involved in. $1,200 max. Activities involving children of the immediate family of a permanent Telstra Group employee. 20 February 2009 www.telstrafoundation.com St George Foundation St George Foundation The St George Foundation provides financial support to charities throughout Australia to help them assist children and young people up to 18 years of age with special needs through innovative projects that enable disadvantaged and disabled children to reach their potential. $5,000 - $50,000 A registered Australian charity endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). 13 February & 19 June 2009 www.stgeorgefoundation.com.au/stgeorgefoundation/ The Janet Holmes a Court Artists' Grant National Association for the Visual Arts Assistance to professional artists for the public presentation of their work. $500 maximum (individuals); $1,000 maximum (groups) Individual professional artists & groups of individuals. 15 February, 15 May, 15 August, 15 November annually www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/vcags The Marketing Grant for NSW artists National Association for the Visual Arts Professional visual artists & crafts people in NSW to market their work. $1,250 maximum (individuals); $2,500 maximum (groups) Individual professional artists & groups of individuals. 15 February, 15 May, 15 August, 15 November annually www.visualarts.net.au/nava/
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Community Policing Partnership Project Australian Multicultural Foundation To promote social cohesion and counteract discriminatory views and intolerance towards Muslim Australians. $10,000 maximum. Applications for funding can be made by police officers or community groups where there is a partnership involved with issues relating to cultural, religious and social harmony, and which include both police and Australian Muslim communities and, if relevant, other local communities. 16 February 2009 www.amf.net.au/ Festivals Australia Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts To assist Australian regional and community festivals for the presentation of quality cultural projects. Funding is available to add a new or special sort of cultural activity that has never been done before and could not otherwise be afforded. Small projects up to $12,000; large projects over $12,000. Incorporated organisations that manage festivals. 16 February & 15 July 2009 www.arts.gov.au/ Re-Tooling for Climate Change AusIndustry For small and medium sized Australian manufacturers reduce their environmental footprint, through projects that improve the energy and/or water efficiency of their production processes. $10,000 to $500,000 One third of costs funded. 16 February and 1 June 2009 www.ausindustry.gov.au/InnovationandRandD/Re-toolingforClimateChange/Pages/Re-toolingforClimateChange.aspx Telstra Kids Fund Telstra Foundation Funds activities that a Telstra child is involved in. $1,200 max. Activities involving children of the immediate family of a permanent Telstra Group employee. 20 February 2009 www.telstrafoundation.com Arts organisations projects - creative professionals Australia Council For training, placements and mentorships and creative workforce traineeships for major performing arts organisations. $20,000 maximum. Only major performing arts organisations are eligible to apply. 27 February 2009 www.australiacouncil.gov.au
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Arts organisations project grants - Interconnections Australia Council For collaborations between major performing arts organisations and key organisations or major performing arts and small to medium arts companies. $30,000 maximum. Collaborations between major performing arts organisations and key organisations, or major performing arts organisations and small to medium organisations that are in receipt of Australia Council funding for 2009. 27 February 2009 www.australiacouncil.gov.au Arts organisations project grants - Young and emerging Australia Council For residences & artist commissions for major performing arts and key performing arts organisations. $20,000 maximum (infividuals); $50,000 maximum (groups/ensembles); $30,000 maximum (commissions). For support of young and emerging artist activities within performing arts organisations. 27 February 2009 www.australiacouncil.gov.au Domestic and Family Violence Projects NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet To support non–Government organisations’ projects to prevent or minimise the impact of domestic and family violence. Various. Not for profit organisations 27 February 2009 www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/vpcu/grants/domestic_and_family_violence_grants_program Genesis Charitabe Foundation Grants Genesis Foundation To support charitable organisations which promote the message of Christianity and provide spiritual and material support to people in need including families and children who for any reason lack family support. Various. Charitable organisations that have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement. 28 February & 31 August 2009 www.australiacouncil.gov.au Music Theatre Initiative Australia Council To assist the creation and presentation of engaging, high quality contemporary Australian music theatre. Various. Individuals, groups and organisations are eligible to make proposals for funding. Partnerships are also encouraged. 28 February 2009 www.australiacouncil.gov.au
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The Scanlon Foundation The Scanlon Foundation Supports innovative and creative projects, with a focus on Cultural Diversity and Social Cohesion, encouraging leadership from culturally diverse groups or individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds; building awareness and acceptance of the right to cultural identity and understanding of difference; enhancing the social development of individuals and/or groups from culturally diverse communities by improving self-awareness, self-esteem, tolerance and communication; fulfilling the potential of youth from multicultural backgrounds though education, mentorship and early intervention; and supporting issues-based research that focuses on achieving cohesive social change. Not stated. Only registered Australian charities with Deductible Gift Recipient status. 28 February 2009 www.scanlonfoundation.org.au/grantapplications.html
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MARCH
Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web BHP Billiton Corporate Community Program BHP Billiton Assistance for national or international projects in priority areas including arts/culture; education, training and leadership;community capacity building; community and occupational health; and environment. $50,000 - $200,000 Projects that will provide sustainable long-term social or environmental benefits to Australian or International community. 1 March, 1 July, 1 November annually www.bhpbilliton.com/bb/sustainableDevelopment/socialResponsibility/communityProgramsAndFoundations.jsp ING Foundation Grants ING Foundation Grants to organisations that deal with an acute need in the community, with a strong focus on supporting children in need. $15,000 maximum. Charitable organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status only 1 March & 1 September annually www.ingfoundation.com.au Mental Health Conference Funding Mental Health Council of Australia To support conferences that have a theme on mental health or suicide prevention. Not stated. 4 March 2009 www.mhca.org.au/
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Intervention Support Program - Young Children with Disabilities - Late Funding Round NSW Dept of Education and Training Funding for children with disabilities who enrol in mainstream early childhood settings after the September closing date. Not stated. Non-government, not-for-profit, not registered as a school. 6 March 2009 www.det.nsw.edu.au/eas/isp/ Junior Landcare Grants Landcare Australia Any school or organisation that would like to involve their students in landcare projects, in conjunction with local landcare groups, can apply for grants to assist them with the cost of their projects. The program targets major issues relevant to our natural environment. $500 - $1,000 Projects will be more likely to be successful if they: involve the school community or broader local community; have determined educational outcomes with an environmental focus; are well planned and documented; are student-oriented and allow maximum student involvement. 6 March, 15 May, 7 August & 23 October 2009 www.landcareonline.com.au Caring for our Country Investment Proposals National Resource Management Funding for: biodiversity and natural icons; coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats; and sustainable farm practices. Various A legal entity. 6 March 2008 www.nrm.gov.au/index.html Climate Ready Grants AusIndustry To support research and development, proof-of-concept and early-stage commercialisation activities to develop solutions to climate change challenges. $50,000 to $5,000,000 Matching funding. 12 March and 25 June 2009 www.ausindustry.gov.au/InnovationandRandD/ClimateReadyProgram/Pages/ClimateReadyProgram.aspx Besen Family Foundation Grants Besen Family Foundation Innovative and challenging projects in performing and visual arts. $10,000 max BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. 20 March and 25 September 2009 www.besenfoundation.org.au
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Norman Wettenhall Foundation The Norman Wettenhall Foundation Support & encourage research, education recording & publication of all aspects of the natural living environment, especially bird life. $10,000 max Long term impact. 31 March; 30 June 2009 www.nwf.org.au International Sporting Events Program NSW Sport and Recreation To assist in attracting and supporting new international sporting events in NSW in an effort to provide high level competition opportunities for NSW athletes, coaches and officials. Average $2,000-$75,000. National and State sporting organisations; not-for-profit sporting, recreational and other not-for-profit organisations. 31 March & 30 September annually. www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/ John Sylvester Feehan Trust State Trustees To apply income for the benefit of charities within Australia. $1,000 maximum. Charities only eligible. 31 March annually www.statetrustees.com.au/index.cfm?pageID=123&pageREF=82& Sisters of Charity Foundation Grants Sisters of Charity Foundation The projects/programs funded will focus on the alleviation of the poverty, loneliness, suffering, ignorance and oppression. $10,000 maximum. Charitable organisations with Income Tax Exemption and/or Deductible Gift Recipient Status. 31 March and 30 September annually. www.sistersofcharityfoundation.com.au/
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APRIL
Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Visions of Australia Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts To enable more Australians to enjoy our diverse culture by accessing exhibitions of cultural material. It provides funding to eligible organisations to develop and tour exhibitions of Australian cultural material across Australia. Development and touring funding available. Various Collecting Institutions—Australian national, state or territory institution committed to the collection and exhibition of contemporary Australian visual art and craft and Organisations— incorporated not-for-profit Australian organisations with demonstrated experience in developing and touring exhibitions of visual arts and craft material may apply. 1 April & 1 September annually www.arts.gov.au/arts/visions_of_australia The Arts and Humanities Small Grants Program The Myer Foundation To build capacity of the individual through access to training, development and mentoring; develop new works by Australian artists and small and medium-sized organisations in Indigenous arts, regional areas and experimental and emerging art forms; and projects that contribute to a broad understanding of and engagement with the Humanities. $30,000 maximum. Charitable organisations only. 4 February, 8 April, 16 July, 14 October 2009 www.myerfoundation.org.au/ G4 Small Grants Program The Myer Foundation Supports projects that benefit the Australian community and are conducted within Australia; have young men and women, aged 12-25, as participants, drivers or targets of the initiative; are small, discrete initiatives (up to $30,000 value) that meet the needs of a community. $5,000 max Tax Concession Charities (TCC). Tuesday 27 January; Tuesday 14 April; Tuesday 29 June; Tuesday 6 October 2009 www.myerfoundation.org.au/ M A Ingram Trust State Trustees The preservation, Education, research, and increase or knowledge with respect to the origin, history, habits, life and use, and the scientific benefits if any, of indigenous Australian (especially Victorian) mammals and birds, and the flora providing their food, cover, etc., and the relationship of one or more to the other. $5,000 maximum. 15 April annually. www.statetrustees.com.au/index.cfm?pageID=123&pageREF=82&
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Polo Ralph Lauren Seeding Grant Polo Ralph Lauren Pink Pony To improve access to quality information, treatment and support services for all women with breast cancer. $10,000 maximum. Not-for-profit organisations. TBA April 2009 www.nbocc.org.au/pinkpony/ Defence Family Support Funding Program - General grant Dept of Defence Provides grants to incorporated groups of Service families and community organisations for self help projects that assist in overcoming the effects of mobility. Various Any incorporated non profit group can apply. 30 April annually www.defence.gov.au/dco/community.htm Westpac Foundation Grants Westpac Foundation In addition to having a social enterprise approach in disdvantaged communities, priority is given to programs that are: innovative with a new approach to problems; preventative; collaborative with other organisations; financially sustainable in the long term; scalable and replicable; and will be evaluated. Various. Not for profit organisations with deductible gift recipient (DGR) status. 30 April 2008 (Letter of Interest) www.westpac.com.au/internet/publish.nsf/Content/WIWCWF+Funding+priorities
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MAY
Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web The Janet Holmes a Court Artists' Grant National Association for the Visual Arts Assistance to professional artists for the public presentation of their work. $500 maximum (individuals); $1,000 maximum (groups) Individual professional artists & groups of individuals. 15 February, 15 May, 15 August, 15 November annually www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/vcags Junior Landcare Grants Landcare Australia Any school or organisation that would like to involve their students in landcare projects, in conjunction with local landcare groups, can apply for grants to assist them with the cost of their projects. The program targets major issues relevant to our natural environment. $500 - $1,000 Projects will be more likely to be successful if they: involve the school community or broader local community; have determined educational outcomes with an environmental focus; are well planned and documented; are student-oriented and allow maximum student involvement. 6 March, 15 May, 7 August & 23 October 2009 www.landcareonline.com.au The Marketing Grant for NSW artists National Association for the Visual Arts Professional visual artists & crafts people in NSW to market their work. $1,250 maximum (individuals); $2,500 maximum (groups) Individual professional artists & groups of individuals. 15 February, 15 May, 15 August, 15 November annually www.visualarts.net.au/nava/ STA Travel Trust Grant STA Travel Trust Fund To assist individuals and community groups explore the world and in doing so explore the issues of peace, tolerance, justice and equality. $5,000 average Applicants must be over 18, but there is no upper age limit. Groups and individuals can apply. 21 May annually www.statravel.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/au_division_web_live/hs.xsl/travel_trust.htm
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JUNE
Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Deadline Web Program Source Goal Re-Tooling for Climate Change AusIndustry For small and medium sized Australian manufacturers reduce their environmental footprint, through projects that improve the energy and/or water efficiency of their production processes. $10,000 to $500,000 One third of costs funded. 16 February and 1 June 2009 www.ausindustry.gov.au/InnovationandRandD/Re-toolingforClimateChange/Pages/Re-toolingforClimateChange.aspx The George Alexander Foundation The George Alexander Foundation The Foundation supports the education of talented young people, particularly those from rural and regional areas. The Education Program supports both scholarships and grants to assist young people obtain a good education and makes grants in the area of Environment & Conservation, with a focus on community partnerships, environmental education and sustainable land practices. Not stated. Organisations with BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. Monday, 2 February; Monday, 1 June; Thursday, 1 October 2009 www.gafoundation.org.au/ The Ian Potter Cultural Trust The Ian Potter Foundation To encourage the diversity and excellence of emerging artists in Australia. $7,000 max Early career artists practising in a wide range of disciplines within the arts, including the performing and visual arts, crafts, music, film, television, radio, literature, Indigenous art, design, community arts and other areas. Monday, 2 February; Monday, 1 June; Thursday, 1 October 2009 www.ianpotter.org.au/index.html The Ian Potter Foundation The Ian Potter Foundation Funds projects led by far sighted individuals and organisations that improve the Australian community's ability to respond creatively to social, environmental, science and health issues, and that develop our capacity as a nation through the arts and education. Not stated. Organisations with BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. Monday, 2 February [Health & Medical Research]; Monday, 1 June [Environment & Conservation; Science; Travel & Conference]; Thursday, 1 October 2009 [Travel & Conference]. www.ianpotter.org.au/index.html
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Playing Australia Dept Environment, Water, Heritage & the Arts To assist the touring of performing arts across State and Territory boundaries where this is currently not commercially viable and there is a demonstrated public demand. A principal objective is to support tours to regional and remote Australia. Various Performing arts companies, producers, venues, presenters and tour organisers. 15 June & 15 December annually www.arts.gov.au St George Foundation St George Foundation The St George Foundation provides financial support to charities throughout Australia to help them assist children and young people up to 18 years of age with special needs through innovative $5,000 - $50,000 A registered Australian charity endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). 13 February & 19 June 2009 www.stgeorgefoundation.com.au/stgeorgefoundation/ Climate Ready Grants AusIndustry To support research and development, proof-of-concept and early-stage commercialisation activities to develop solutions to climate change challenges. $50,000 to $5,000,000 Matching funding. 12 March and 25 June 2009 www.ausindustry.gov.au/InnovationandRandD/ClimateReadyProgram/Pages/ClimateReadyProgram.aspx Norman Wettenhall Foundation The Norman Wettenhall Foundation Support & encourage research, education recording & publication of all aspects of the natural living environment, especially bird life. $10,000 max Long term impact. 31 March; 30 June 2009 www.nwf.org.au G4 Small Grants Program The Myer Foundation Supports projects that benefit the Australian community and are conducted within Australia; have young men and women, aged 12-25, as participants, drivers or targets of the initiative; are small, discrete initiatives (up to $30,000 value) that meet the needs of a community. $5,000 max Tax Concession Charities (TCC). Tuesday 27 January; Tuesday 14 April; Tuesday 29 June; Tuesday 6 October 2009 www.myerfoundation.org.au/
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES WITH NO SPECIFIC CLOSING DATE
Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Web Program Source Goal Grant Conditions Web Aboriginal Heritage Program NSW Heritage Office For NSW Aboriginal organisations and communities for projects that identify, conserve or promote Aboriginal heritage in NSW. $75,000 maximum (all Heritage grants) NSW Aboriginal organisations, or councils with the support of the local Aboriginal community. www.heritage.nsw.gov.au Active After-School Communities Program Australian Sports Commission A national program that provides Australian primary school-aged children with access to free, structured physical activity programs in the after-school timeslot; designed to engage traditionally inactive children in structured physical activities and build links with community-based organisations to create opportunities for ongoing participation. Various Schools, Out of School Hours Care Services, Clubs and Organisations. www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors Adobe International Software Donation Program Adobe For primary and secondary schools and qualified nonprofit organisations/NGOs. Software. Handling and shipping fee will be charged. Because Adobe has a limited amount of software to donate, priority is given to those nonprofit organisations, schools, and programs that are most closely aligned with Adobe's corporate giving focus areas. www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/software.html Alternative Fuels Conversion Program Departnement of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts To assist operators and manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles and buses (>3.5 t GVM) to convert to Natural Gas (NG) or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to offset costs of fuel conversions and upgrades and to purchase new vehicles. Up to 50% of the eligible costs to vehicle owners to purchase LPG or NG vehicles or convert or upgrade existing vehicles In all cases a minimum of 5 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (principally CO2, N2O and CH4) needs to be demonstrated and the engine must continue to meet noxious emission limits under the relevant Australian Design Rule. www.environment.gov.au/settlements/transport/ American Express Philanthropic Program American Express The Foundation will support projects: preserving and enriching our diverse cultural heritage; developing new leaders for tomorrow; and nncouraging community service where our employees and customers live and work. Various Income Tax Exemption (ITEC) status. www.americanexpress.com
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Anna Wearne Trust Grants The Anna Warne Memorial Trust To provide funds to appropriate charitable institutions to create opportunities for young people to reach their potential, where such potential is hampered due to disadvantage or inequality. $1,000 maximum. Individuals or community organisations. www.annawearnetrust.org.au Assistive Devices Technical Aid to the Disabled NSW Provides personalised equipment and advice to people with disabilities and their carers through the innovative services of skilled volunteers and staff. Equipment. Anyone in New South Wales with a disability is eligible. www.tadnsw.org.au/index.php Commemorations Grants Department of Veterans Affairs To acknowledge and commemorate the service and sacrifice of all those who served Australia and its allies in wars, conflicts and peace operations. Maximum $3,000 or $4,000 depending on project. Councils, schools, museums and service and community-based organisations www.dva.gov.au/commemorations/grants/ Commercialise a Venture AusIndustry AusIndustry provides a range of products which either directly support Australian businesses to commercialise a venture or support investments by venture capital firms into Australian businesses and research institutions. Some have specific closing dates. Various Non-tax exempt companies. www.ausindustry.gov.au/ Community Economic Development Program Department of State and Regional Development To increase business and economic activity and to foster commitment from local government to economic development. The program benefits the broader community; particularly the business community. Various Sponsoring organisations such as chambers of commerce or local councils on behalf of their community. www.business.nsw.gov.au
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Cooperatives Development Grants Program Department of Fair Trading NSW To provide funding for feasibility studies and education and research projects that assist the NSW cooperative sector to grow and remain a viable form of delivery for the government's economic and social justice policy. Various Cooperatives or enterprises/groups wishing to determine the benefits or appropriateness of registering as a co-operative; registered trade unions; Universities, TAFE and other academic institutions and research bodies; and Government agencies, councils and other agencies if the application relates to the core business of those agencies. www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au Conservation Documents and Management Reports NSW Heritage Office For the preparation of a conservation documents and management reports for items listed on the State Heritage Register or of state significance. Dollar for dollar grants of up to $4,000 for conservation management plans, economic feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses for projects valued at $2,000 upwards; dollar for dollar grants of up to $1,000 for conservation management strategies, maintenance plans, condition surveys, for projects valued at $2,000 upwards. All owners and managers of State Heritage Register and state significant heritage items for Items listed on the State Heritage Register, or State significant items that are either listed as a state heritage item in your Local Environmental Plan, or supported by your council's heritage advisor or other heritage specialist as being of state heritage significance. www.heritage.nsw.gov.au Cycling Promotion Fund Cycling Promotion Fund To help not-for-profit organisations or government departments with the development of programs and projects that will increase participation in cycling across socio-demographic and age groups in the community, which would otherwise not be undertaken. Various. Preference will be given to projects, which will increase cycling as a transport or health/recreational option rather than sport or competition. www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/funding-opportunities.html Digital Delivery Network Infrastructure Grants Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd To provice DDN Player package for community radio stations to access the DDN. Equipment (value over $5,000) Community radio stations www.cbf.com.au Education Small Grants Program The Myer Foundation Benefit the Australian community and are conducted within Australia; target educational needs of 0-25 year olds; address specific educational issues, target a particular audience and use clearly defined strategies to achieve measurable outcomes; find new solutions to old problems. $10,000 maximum. Charitable organisations only. www.myerfoundation.org.au/_112.asp
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Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP) Australian Sports Commission Travel and accommodation expenses for eligible applicants. $1500 maximum (national events); $4,000 maximum (international events) pa. Indigenous athletes, coaches, managers, officials and sports trainers selected in the official state team to compete at the national championships or the official Australian team to compete at an international event. www.ausport.gov.au/participating/all/indigenous/get_involved/eitaap Establishment Grants for Community Languages Schools NSW Dept of Education and Training To organisations that have established language classes as defined in the General Funding Requirements to help newly established community languages schools in their first year. One-off grant of $1,000 Incorporated not-for-profit organisations. www.det.nsw.edu.au/eas/commlang/index.htm Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife funding Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife To improve the quality of our environment; create opportunities for community involvement and participation; create awareness in the community through media, education, promotion, displays, information etc; involve no net loss in the maintenance of the ecological processes on which life depends and the continued availability of natural resources; conserve Australia's flora, fauna, culture, society and built environment and their diversity; and provide equity of access to our national parks and wildlife, especially in relation to those areas of past disadvantage. Not stated. Any source which is pursuing conservation objectives of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service; and will be of significant and demonstrable benefit to the natural and cultural heritage of Australia. www.fnpw.org.au/index.htm Funding for Landholders Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Authority The Hawkesbury Nepean CMA offers funding and technical advice to landholders to help improve and protect: river and creek banks; native bushland and grassland; degraded and erolded land; wetlands; and saltmarch. Various Your property must be in the Hawkesbury Nepean catchment. www.hn.cma.nsw.gov.au/ General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme Department of Employment and Workplace Relations A basic payment scheme established to assist employees who have lost their employment due to the liquidation or bankruptcy of their employer and who are owed certain employee entitlements. Various Employees with eligible entitlements out of work because of bankruptcy of employer. www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/EmployeeEntitlements/GEERSV2/
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Grow Your Small Business AusIndustry AusIndustry provides a range of programs that are designed to assist Australian businesses to conduct research and development. Various Non-tax exempt companies. www.ausindustry.gov.au/ Harold Mitchell Foundation Harold Mitchell Foundation Projects that create discovery in the arts and or health fields by breaking new ground and setting up opportunities for the future; Iincrease the capacity of communities to foster their arts and health activities and the capacity of talented individuals with the commitment and potential to improve our world;or enable esrtablishment of arts or health activities with real potential to take off and be ongoing. Various Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) www.haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au HBOSA Community Grants HBOSA Foundation The HBOS Australia Foundation supports small community projects and national charities alike. Various Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) www.hbosa.com.au/corporate-assistance.aspx Honda Foundation Honda Foundation Supports organisations that focus their activites on the disadvantaged, disabled or those suffering from long-term and life threatening illnesses. Various Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) www.hondafoundation.org.au Inclusion Support Subsidy (ISS) Dept of Families, Community Services and I ndigenous Affairs To help childcare services to iclude children with ongoing high support needs. Various Australian Government approved child care facilities. www.facsia.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/childcare/services-ipsp.htm#5 Indigenous Small Business Fund (ISBF) Dept of Employment & Workplace Relations For Indigenous community based organisations to assist Indigenous people to learn about business, develop good business skills and expand their businesses. $5,500 - $110,000 Incorporated Indigenous community organisations. www.statetrustees.com.au/index.cfm?pageID=123&pageREF=82&
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IOOF Foundation IOOF Foundation The Foundation will support: disadvantaged families; aged care; and disadvantaged children and youth. Various Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) www.iooffoundation.org.au John and Anna Woods Memorial Fund State Trustees To apply funds towards the welfare of Aboriginal children under the age of eighteen years. $5,000 max Indigenous applicants. www.statetrustees.com.au/index.cfm?pageID=123&pageREF=82& Kick Start NSW Heritage Office Seed funding to assist groups in raising funds through a tax deductible appeal to support heritage projects for state and local items. $10,000 max for items listed on the State Heritage Register or of state significance; $5,000 max for items listed on the heritage schedule to a local environmental plan. Projects wishing to raise a minimum of $50,000 (available to June 2009). www.heritage.nsw.gov.au Leg-Ups - Professional Development Assistance for Volunteer-Initiated Museums (VIMs) Museums and Galleries NSW Skill development grants for workers in volunteer managed museums throughout NSW to fund various projects including hosting or attending workshops, conferences or seminars in NSW, in addition to networking activities. $500 maximum. Matching grant for volunteer managed museums. www.mgnsw.org.au Macquarie Group Foundation Grants Macquarie Group Foundation Six core areas: education, the arts, health research and health care, welfare and the environment. We are also committed to projects specifically aimed at supporting indigenous communities. Various Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. www.macquarie.com.au/au/about_macquarie/macquarie_in_the_community.htm Matana Foundation for Young People Grants Matana Foundation for Young People To provide assistance to disadvantaged young people in Australia in order to give them the opportunity to reach their full educational and social potential. $1,000 - $10,000 Organisations which have Income Tax Exempt Charity (ITEC) status and are a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). www.matanafoundation.org.au
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National Court Rebate Scheme Tennis Australia To stimulate progressive facility developments that are also supportive of the National court surface policy, the National facilities blueprint, player, tournaments and coaching initiatives. Various State/Territory Member Association affiliated Clubs / Centres / Associations / Local Government Authorities. www.tennis.com.au/pages/default.aspx?id=4&pageId=12631 National Cultural Heritage Account Dept of the Environment and Heritage To facilitate the acquisition of Australian protected objects for display or safe-keeping. Not specified: proportion of market value only. Museums, art galleries, libraries, archives, historic buildings and others, having permanent and appropriately maintained/conserved collections which are accessible to the public. www.environment.gov.au/heritage/programs/index.html#account National Solar Schools Program Dept of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Grants to schools to install solar power systems, rainwater tanks and a range of energy efficiency measures. $50,000 maximum. Schools. (Kindergartens, early childhood centres, preschools, TAFEs and universities are ineligible) www.environment.gov.au New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) Employment Services Network To help eligible unemployed people to start and run their new, viable small business. Various Various specific criteria. www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Category/SchemesInitiatives/NEIS/ Parliament and Civics Education Rebate Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations To subsidise schools travelling more than 150 kilometres to visit the national capital as part of a civics and citizenship education excursion. Schools must visit Parliament House, Old Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial and where possible participate in an education programme at these institutions. Various Rebate is available for year 4 to year 12 students. www.dest.gov.au/common_topics/programmes_funding/Programme_funding.htm The Perpetual Foundation The Perpetual Foundation Provides financial support to charities. $10,000 - $100,000 Only registered Australian charities with Tax Concession status can apply. Some Trusts also require endorsement as a Deductible Gift Recipient. Eligible organisations must regiaster with Perpetual Trustees to be considered for funding. www.perpetual.com.au
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Photovoltaic Rebate Program Australian Greenhouse Office Cash rebates are available to householders, owners of community use buildings, display home builders and housing estate developers who install grid-connected or stand-alone photovoltaic systems (conditions apply). The rebate level for new systems is currently $8 per peak watt (ppW), capped at $8,000 per residential system and 50% of costs up to $12,000 per School or Community Building system. Residential applicants must receive prior approval. Grants to community organisations and schools are eligible if there is significant educational value. www.greenhouse.gov.au/renewable/government.html Positive Futures Grants Bobby Goldsmith Foundation To improve the quality of life, well being and health of people living with HIV by providing opportunities to make informed and effective decisions about their future. Various NSW residents living with HIV. www.bgf.org.au/site/index.php?pageID=147 Poverty and Disadvantage Small Grants Program The Myer Foundation To address underlying problems that give rise to poverty and disadvantage, and to find ways to strengthen systems, services and communities to prevent impoverishment and to reduce its impact. $10,000 maximum. Tax Concession Charities (TCC) for projects up to $50,000 total value. www.myerfoundation.org.au/_112.asp Professional Development Travel Grants Australian Network for Art and Technology To provide a quick response fund for Australian artists (resident in Australia) to attend national and international events. $3,000 maximum. Current financial (individual) ANAT members. Applciations close last day of each month except December. www.anat.org.au/pages/conwork.htm Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PADP NSW Health To assist eligible residents of NSW who have a life-long or long-term disability to live and participate within their community by providing appropriate equipment, aids and appliances. Equipment. People with a disability. www.health.nsw.gov.au/Initiatives/DisabilityEquipment/index.asp Recreational Fishing Trust Grant NSW Department of Primary Industries To enable fishing clubs, councils and other community members to submit proposals for small, local or regional projects to enhance recreational fishing. $10,000 max. Matching funding or in-kind. Partnerships encouraged. www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee/apply-for-funds
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Renewable Energy Development Initiative AusIndustry REDI is a competitive merit-based grant program supporting Renewable Energy innovation and its commercialisation. Between $50,000 and $5 million for research and development (R&D), proof-of-concept, and early-stage commercialisation projects with high commercial and greenhouse gas abatement potential. Incorporated, non-tax exempt Australian companies or wholly or majority-owned government bodies, which are registered in Australia, and either derive their income primarily from commercial sources, do not receive significant recurrent government funding, or return any part of a trading surplus to a government in the form of an annual dividend or similar payment. www.ausindustry.gov.au/content/azindex.cfm?Keyword=renewable%20energy%20development%20initiative%20%28redi%29 Rental Bond Grants Program Department of Fair Trading NSW To provide funding to organisations that provide advice and information, casework and community education to assist landlords, tenants and older people in supported accommodation in NSW. Various Incorporated or registered organisations; NSW government departments and agencies; registered trade unions; universities, TAFE and other academic institutions; Local government, and individuals with appropriate skills, experience and knowledge who are sponsored by an eligible body. www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au Research and Development AusIndustry AusIndustry provides a range of products designed to assist small businesses to become innovative and internationally competitive. Some have specific closing dates. Various Non-tax exempt companies. www.ausindustry.gov.au/ Residential Rebate Program NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change To help people make their homes more water and energy efficient. It provides rebates for rainwater tanks, climate-friendly hot water systems, ceiling insulation, water-efficient washing machines and fridge buy-back. Various Rainwater tank, hot water system and insulation rebates for residential properties. www.environment.nsw.gov.au Safe Shooting Grant Program NSW Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation To assist responsible shooters and their shooting clubs to provide better and safer facilities for their sport. Not stated. Shooting clubs that have been notified that they must comply with relevant legislation and standards. www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/grants/ssp.asp
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Solar Homes and Communities Plan Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Provides cash rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes and community use buildings. Various Households with an annual taxable income of less than $100,000 eligible for the rebates. www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/pv/index.html Solar Hot Water Rebate Program Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts To install solar and heat pump hot water systems to replace electric storage hot water systems in existing privately owned homes. $1,000 maximum. Replacement of an electric storage hot water storage system. www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/solarhotwater/index.html Sony Foundation Grants Sony Foundation To support charitable causes for youth and youth related issues. $5,000 max. Charitable organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient Status only. www.sonyfoundation.org Special Purpose Grants and Loans NSW Heritage Office Projects including works on heritage items listed on the State Heritage Register or of state significance, in urgent or special circumstances. $5,000 max (Up to $10,000 in special circumstances) Grants generally not available to private owners. Matvhing funds required. www.heritage.nsw.gov.au Sport Incentive Program Australian Sports Foundation Increase opportunities for Australians to participate and excel in sports performances. Various Clubs, sporting organisations, schools, councils, community groups and other non-profit incorporated organisations. www.asf.org.au Sports Development Program NSW Dept of Tourism, Sport and Recreation To assist eligible State sporting organisations and peak industry bodies to work in partnership with the State Government to develop their sport and recreation activities at all levels in NSW Various Not for profit organisations. www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
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Sydney Community Foundation Sydney Community Foundation Invests in projects that: create social change in the greater Sydney area; pioneer responses to community needs; focus on prevention or early intervention; are sustainable and replicable; and develop the community's - and service providers' - skills, knowledge and engagement. $50,000 maximum. Tax Concession Charity (TCC) and Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) if applicable. www.sydneycommunityfoundation.org.au Tank A Day BlueScope Steel To help Australian primary schools kick start their water saving journey and educate students about the importance of conserving our precious natural resources. 7,000 litre Pioneer GALAXY® rainwater tank. Only primary school principals may register their school. www.tankaday.com.au Trade Promotion Program NSW Dept of State and Regional Development To provide export-ready NSW companies with an effective and efficient way to identify new international business opportunities and gain the knowledge and connections critical to business success. Various NSW businesses with tradeable goods or services that are export-ready. www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au Trust for Young Australians Trust for Young Australians To assist disadvantaged young people by conducting programs and developing model projects which can be benchmarks for other agencies working with young people: scholarships for young people (10-15) engaged in athletics and swimming; educational, sporting and leadership opportunities for Indigenous students; and various projects that assist young people. Not stated. www.tya.org.au/index.php Veteran and Community Grants Department of Veterans' Affairs Seeding funds for projects that support a healthy, quality lifestyle for members of the veteran community and assist them to remain living independently in their own homes. Grants also fund initiatives that reduce social isolation, support carers and improve access to community care services. $2,000 - $50,000 Ex-service organisation, veteran representative group, community-based or private organisation. www.dva.gov.au/health/grants/
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Wage Assist Department of Employment and Workplace Relations A wage subsidy programme available to employers who provide on-going, full-time (or employment that is sufficient to take the job seeker off benefits) work opportunities for Very Long Term Unemployed (VLTU) job seekers. $4,600 maximum. Applications should be submitted within 28 days of the employee commencing employment. www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/WageAssist.htm Wage Assistance Program Department of Employment and Workplace Relations payment given to Australian employers as an incentive to employ Indigenous Australians on an on-going basis. $4,400 over six months (full time job); $2,200 over six months (part time over 15 hrs pw) Applications should be submitted within 28 days of the employee commencing employment. www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/IndigenousProgs/wageassistance/WageAssistance.htm Westpac Operation Backyard Landcare Australia Environmental projects that tackle issues such as revegetation, erosion prevention and the restoration of ecological balance and habitat. Avg $3,500 Westpac employees are involved as volunteers. www.landcareonline.com/page.asp?pID=86 Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Program Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) To assist workers with English language, literacy and numeracy skills. Various Enterprises, Representative Bodies, Local Government, Registered training organisations:25% contribution required www.dest.gov.au/ Workplace Modifications Scheme Department of Employment and Workplace Relations To maximise the ability of all Australians of working age to find work, particularly those that face the most severe barriers to work and support string economic growth and the improved productivity performance of enterprises in Australia. Various Employers of people with a disability. www.jobaccess.gov.au
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