Below are the details of some ongoing and current grants available to the Southern Inland community.
There are many more grants available and this list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Grant Finder allows you to search for specific grants or types of grants.
Qantas Regional Grants - closing 30th August 2019
Qantas' new Regional Grants Program will provide financial, flight and marketing support to community groups and organisations to help further their causes and set them up for success.
Young Farmer Business Group funding - closing 31st August
The aim of the Young Farmer Business Program Group's Vault Grant is to provide a “training for groups” grant to formal and informal groups (minimum of 3 members) who support young farmers and fishers, locally and regionally in NSW. The funds must be used for a project to develop the business and leadership skills of it’s members.
Celebrating Diversity - closing 20th September 2019
Each year the NSW calendar is filled with events that celebrate our cultural diversity. Festivals and events bring communities together, showcase the benefits of cultural diversity and promote social cohesion and community harmony.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for Celebrating Diversity: Events.
Dreams for a Better World Active Community - closing 13th September
Sports grants to help people of all ages and abilities be more active, or to improve the health and fitness of those in your community.
Stronger Communities Fund - closing 27th September 2019
Round Three will provide an additional $100 million for community projects in regional NSW, with at least $50 million for youth-related projects.
Coordinare Community Grants - closing once funds are allocated
These grants aim to promote community resilience and enhance community wellbeing in drought affected areas, through group based activities that deliver mental health and wellbeing benefits to individuals.
CWA of NSW Drought Aid – closing once funds are allocated
Assistance to help meet household expenses for drought affected families, up to a maximum of $3,000 per family/household, is available to eligible applicants. Applicants who apply must rely on farming for the majority of their income.
Growing Local Economies Fund - closes once funds are fully allocated
Grant to turbocharge new regional economic opportunities and enliven local economies.
Export and Regional Wine Support Package - closes once funds are allocated
Designed by the Australian Government to support small to medium wine exporters in capturing international exporting opportunities in China and the USA, by offering reimbursement grants for specific export promotion activities from January 2018.
Incubator Support Grant - New and Existing Incubators - closes once funds are allocated
To help develop new incubators in regional areas and to support high-performing existing incubators.
Australian Council Grants Programs
Australian Arts and Cultural Fund
General Practice Rural Incentives Program
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme
Regional Flagship Events Program
Regional Jobs and Investment Packages
Regional NSW Investment Attraction Package
Regional Practice Rural Incentives Program
Regional Skills Relocation Grant
RDA Central West has developed a Guide to Successful Grant Writing to help make sure you have the best possible chance of winning that grant. Click below to read the guide.
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Contact us to seek direct support. In addition to sourcing relevant data, we can provide letters of support and feedback on your grant applications.