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.
Dreams for a Better World - closing times vary per stream
Grants available for not-for-profit organisations or community groups who dream of helping to create brighter futures for Australians, a more active community or support others to live better.
Regional Community Energy Fund - closing 3rd May 2019
The Regional Community Energy Fund provides grants to community energy projects that create innovative and/or dispatchable renewable energy and benefit the local community.
My Community Project - closing 15th May 2019
Grants between $20,000 and $200,000 are available for ideas to improve your local community. It might be new playground equipment or sports facilities for the kids, paths or ramps to improve access, an art installation to rejuvenate an empty space or a community transport service.
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet: Women's Leadership and Development Program - closing June 28th 2019
This grant opportunity invites applicants to submit proposals for one-off or small-scale projects that contribute towards the Australian Government’s priorities for women on a national scale.
Manufacturing efficiency funding - closing June 30th 2019
Offering manufacturing businesses up to $120,000 in matched funding per site, to implement a project that saves gas or electricity.
Regional Tourism Product Development Program - closing 30th June 2019
Funding for new accommodation projects that increase capacity for the region, infrastructure projects that can clearly demonstrate that they will drive increased overnight visitation to the region, visitor signposting, tour development or new attractions and experiences.
Regional Cooperative Tourism Marketing Program - closing 30th June 2019
Available to undertake a Cooperative Tourism Marketing Program which will be led by Destination NSW.
Coordinare Community Grants - closing once funds are allocated
These grants aim to promote community resilience and enhance community wellbeing in drough affected areas, through group based activities that deliver mental health and wellbeing benefits to individuals.
Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions - closing once funds are allocated
Provides organisations with grants of between $1,000 to $20,000 to sponsor eligible students to participate in conferences, competitions and other STEM related events.
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
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