Open Grant Opportunities

2023–24 Volunteer Grants

The 2023–24 Volunteer Grants Opportunity is open for Expressions of Interest (EOI) through Members of Parliament (MPs). If you are interested in a grant must contact your local federal MP to submit an EOI and confirm when their EOI closes. Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations support the efforts of their volunteers. Examples of what grant funding can assist with include small portable equipment purchases, contributions towards the cost of training volunteers, reimbursement of fuel costs for volunteers and undertaking background screening checks for volunteers.

Ongoing Opportunity

Funder:
Department of Social Services

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auDA Foundation Digital Inclusion grants

The auDA Foundation offers grants for proposals encouraging community projects, education and research activities that will enhance the utility of the internet for the benefit of the Australian community. Eligible proposals must deliver grassroots, educational or research activities that will enhance the utility of the internet. They are keen to support projects that focus on the overarching themes of digital inclusion and digital innovation, and will achieve practical outcomes through innovative means.

Closes: 2/10/2023

Funder:
auDA Foundation

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Aurizon Community Giving Fund

Aurizon Community Giving Fund provides grants of up to $20,000 for initiatives and projects aimed to improve the health and wellbeing, community safety, the environment and education in local communities in which Aurizon operates and their employees reside. DGR status is required.

Closes: 27/10/2023

Funder:
Aurizon

DGR Status Required

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Be Connected Building Digital Skills

Building Digital Skills grants help organisations to start up and continue delivering their Be Connected digital literacy programs. The aim of the Building Digital Skills grants program is to enable organisations to support older Australians 50+ through free face-to-face contact (if safe to do so), either one-on-one or in small groups, to develop their digital skills and confidence, utilising the learning courses available on the Be Connected Learning site.

Ongoing Opportunity

Funder:
Good Things Foundation

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Better Beginnings Family Literacy Community Grants

The Better Beginnings Family Literacy Community Grants are for Western Australian community groups, centres and libraries that help promote literacy in 0-5 year olds. Any organisation with programs and ideas encouraging families to ‘read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day’ is welcome to apply. Micro Grants from $5,000 to $10,000 will be available for small projects, and Innovation Grants from $10,001 to $30,000 will be available for larger programs or initiatives.

Closes: 29/09/2023

Funder:
State Library of Western Australia

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CANA Small Grants Program

Climate Action Network Australia are providing grants from $500 - $10,000 to fund projects that enable diverse communities to lead on, participate in and speak for action on climate change. The program prioritises organisations and projects with a climate justice approach to their work.

Closes: 8/10/2023

Funder:
Climate Action Network Australia

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Community Capacity Building

Grants of up to $5,000 are available for capacity building initiatives aim to strengthen the skills and abilities of CaLD communities to take leading roles in the development of their community. These initiatives respond to specific needs and issues identified by the community. Activities that may be supported by a Community Capacity Building grant include, but are not limited to: - participation in established community based activities - development of community capacity building activities - skills development and training activities - development of organisational governance and operational planning activities.

Ongoing Opportunity

Funder:
Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI)

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Community Falls Prevention Grant

Applications are now open for Stay On Your Feet® Move Your Body grants for the delivery of community-based falls prevention projects in WA throughout March to May 2024. The Move Your Body campaign and grants focus on important information for older adults to build their strength and balance to prevent falls and promote healthy ageing. Grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST) are available and will fund projects running between 1 March and 31 May 2024.

Closes: 27/10/2023

Funder:
Move Your Body campaign

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Community Language Schools Grants Program

The Australian Government is inviting applications through a demand driven process to deliver services under the Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program – Community Language Schools Grants Program from 2023–24 to 2024–25. The program will enable Community Language Schools (CLS) to expand the delivery of language to more school-aged children, including pre-schoolers.

Closes: 9/10/2023

Funder:
Department of Home Affairs

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ETREA Foundation Grants

ETREA Foundation Grants aim to offer financial support, build collaborative relationships and networks with organisations committed to supporting and teaching those in need the tools and skills to rebuild their lives. Please make sure to contact the grant giver before starting your application to confirm your project's and your Centre's eligibility.

Closes: 30/09/2023

Funder:
ETREA Foundation

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Healthway Healthy Communities Program

The Healthy Communities Program funds a range of health promotion activities and campaigns to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles for all Western Australians. Applications for innovative, sustainable health promotion projects that reach target groups outlined in the strategic plan are strongly encouraged.  Objectives: - Fund activities related to the promotion of good health in general and aligned with our strategic priorities and population groups - Support projects that aim to increase individual knowledge and skills, change behaviour, and create community and organisational policies and environments to improve health.

Ongoing Opportunity

Funder:
Healthway

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Lotterywest Community Investment Framework

Lotterywest has developed a Community Investment Framework to support their vision of ‘Building a better WA together’ and to strengthen the impact achieved with the grants supported by Lotterywest and Healthway. The Community Investment Framework priority areas are: - Active Healthy People: Assisting the community to be more active and support initiatives which promote healthy lives - Protected Sustainable Ecosystems: Supporting the community to sustain and enhance our unique species and environments - Inclusive Thriving Community: Supporting the diversity of Western Australians to actively engage in community life - Connected Cultural Experiences: Bringing people together through the arts, heritage and cultural activities - Smart Innovative Society: Optimising the community’s talent and capability Lotterwest's grant investment streams are: - Grassroots and community initiatives: to help build stronger and healthier communities by supporting local activities and regional community initiatives - Developing solutions: to assist the development of solutions that will have a greater community impact - Community legacy: to invest in collaborative initiatives that will make lasting and significant change for the community

Ongoing Opportunity

Funder:
Lotterywest

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Marsh Community Grant

This initiative offers a $5,000 grant to sow seeds of positive change within their community. The project/program you are seeking funding for must have an objective that is aligned with the Jobs Australia vision – A connected, influential, and informed membership reducing social disadvantage in our community. This grant is only available to Jobs Australia members.

Closes: 31/10/2023

Funder:
Marsh, Jobs Australia

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Purple Bench Micro Grants

16 micro grants of $300+GST to assist members to sponsor a Purple Bench at their Centre. Linkwest member Centres can use these micro grants to assist with the cost of materials to transform an existing bench, or to subsidise the cost of purchasing a new bench. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Only current CRC Package and Neighbourhood Centre members of Linkwest who have not previously been awarded a Purple Bench Micro Grant are eligible to apply.

Closes: 30/04/2024

Funder:
Linkwest, EEO Equal Opportunity Specialists, Loftus Community Centre

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Rebuilding Regional Communities

From February 2022 until February 2024, a special funding stream to support communities adversely affected by the COVID pandemic is available in partnership with the Australian Government. Thanks to the Australian Government, funding is available in remote, rural and regional areas in all States and Territories. A total of $5 million will be provided nationally from 2022 to 2024 through two funding tiers: - Grants up to $10,000 (always open) for communities with fewer than 50,000 people; and - Grants up to $50,000 (offered twice a year until November 2023), for communities that are classified as remote, rural or regional as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Australian Geography Standards.

Ongoing Opportunity

Funder:
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR)

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Rio Tinto Community Giving program

The Community Giving program invites local grass-roots organisations to apply for up to $5,000 to support Western Australian communities where Rio Tinto operate and have an impact, including across the Pilbara region, Perth, Great Southern, Mid West, South West, Broome and Derby.

Ongoing Opportunity

Funder:
Rio Tinto

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Strategic Projects - Community Grants Program

Funding up to $30,000 is available for capacity building projects that benefit CaLD communities such as those from new and emerging communities, women, seniors, young people and regional communities. Projects may relate, but are not limited, to the following focus areas: - family and domestic violence prevention - parenting - employment and skills development - leadership - financial literacy - health and wellbeing - support for regional communities.

Ongoing Opportunity

Funder:
Office of Multicultural Interests (WA)

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Strengthening Rural Communities: Small and Vital Grants

Small and Vital grants are all about meeting an immediate small scale need within a community, or for giving a boost to a larger initiative. The Small and Vital grants provide funds of up to $10,000 for broad initiatives that strengthen local people, places, and climate solutions with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000).. Applications are accepted year round and awarded quarterly.

Ongoing Opportunity

Funder:
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR)

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Supporting Stronger Communities Grants

This grant program gives Centres the opportunity to access funds to target poverty and disadvantage in their local communities through a partnership between the Sidney Myer Fund and the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA). These grants provide up to $10,000 each for projects which tackle poverty and disadvantage in local communities. So far, over 100 Centres across Australia have received them to deliver important initiatives. The grants are aimed at Centres in towns or cities with a population of more than 15,000 people. Only Neighbourhood Centres and CRC Package holders that meet the population criteria can apply.

Closes: 28/09/2023

Funder:
Sidney Myer Fund and ANHCA

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WA Seniors Week Community Grants

WA Seniors Week 2022 is a special time of celebration for Western Australian seniors. From Sunday 12 to Sunday 19 November 2023, events and activities are held across Western Australia to acknowledge seniors and show our appreciation for their valued contribution to the community. Grants of up to $1,000 are available to local governments, registered not for profit organisations and community groups (or up to $3,000 for a consortium) throughout the metropolitan, and in particular, rural and remote regions of Western Australia to support seniors, particularly those who experience disadvantage or isolation, to attend events and activities during Seniors Week 2023.

Closes: 29/09/2023

Funder:
Department of Communities, Lotterywest and COTA (WA)

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Westfund Community Grants Program

The Westfund Community Grants Program supports eligible eligible community groups and organisations that inspire the principles of Health and Wellbeing, Family and Community and Fit for Life. Grants of up to $3,000 are available.

Closes: 30/09/2023

Funder:
Westfund

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Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future

In 2023-24, the Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future program aim to support initiatives that align with the priority areas of Stronger Together: WA's Plan for Gender Equality. The priority areas are: health and well-being, safety and justice, women's economic independence and women in leadership. Grants of up to $10,000 will be made available for one-off initiatives contributing to the women’s grants program priority areas.

Closes: 1/11/2023

Funder:
Department of Communities

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Some of these grant opportunities may require Deductible Grant Recipient (DGR) status.

No DGR taxation status? No worries!
The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR has been set up specifically to assist eligible Neighbourhood Houses and Centres receive tax-deductible donations from individuals and businesses and to apply for project funding from philanthropic trusts and foundations. For further information visit the ANHCA website or give one of the team at Linkwest a call.

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Check our Closed Grant Opportunities page as the deadline for application may have passed.