Grants Newsletter - July 2021

9 Jul 2021
Grants newsletter 2020

Welcome to the July edition of the grants newsletter.

Please be aware that all MP nominations for Mayo have been exhausted for the Powering Communities Program. However, there are other opportunities available.

Below is a compilation of grant highlights, however comprehensive lists of current business and community grants are also available:

If you are a rural business looking for grants or other financial support, Rural Business Support is a leading not-for-profit provider of agribusiness services and independent support for farmers and small business owners in rural areas who are concerned about their financial future.

As always, I am happy to provide a letter of support for any funding application our community groups and sporting clubs wish to make. This can be organised by emailing me at rebekha.sharkie.mp@aph.gov.au. Please provide us with at least two weeks’ notice and include a draft of your application with your request to ensure a detailed letter of support can be provided.

If I or my office can be of any further assistance at any time, please do not hesitate to contact my office on 8398 5566.

Kind regards

Rebekha Sharkie MP
Federal Member for Mayo


ARTS

Gordon Darling Foundation Grants Program

This program aims to provide funding for a range of visual arts projects Australia-wide.

Max $250,000 (not currently listed)/ Applications open 16 September 2021 and close 30 September 2021

Events South Australia – Live Music Events Fund

This program seeks to support live music events and festivals with the potential to grow into major tourist attractions.

This program is open on an ongoing basis

Arts SA – Arts and Culture Grants Program: Richard Llewellyn Deaf and Disability Grants

This program aims to support the values for which Richard Llewellyn worked and lived - the arts and people with disabilities.

Of the four categories available for this grant, only the ‘access’ category is currently open. This particular category of the grant supports increased access to arts and cultural activities for South Australians who are deaf or identify as having a disability.

Max $10,000/ Open on an ongoing basis

Country Arts SA – Arts Development Grants: Shows on the Road (GAL)

This program aims to assist applicants who are unable to apply for support from other funding sources because the opportunity occurs outside of a normal grant round.

Max $1,000/ Applications close 17 December 2021

Arts SA – Arts and Culture Grants Program: Fellowships

This program aims to support individual artists, creatives and cultural leaders to undertake a sustained period of creative development that will strengthen and extend their professional practice and contribute to the arts and cultural ecology in South Australia.

Max $50,000 / Applications close 11 October 2021

Copyright Agency – Cultural Fund: Grants for Organisations

This program aims to support the Agency's members and key industry stakeholders to create, award, present, publish, and offer significant development and career sustaining opportunities for writers and visual artists. It encourages potential applicants to create opportunities for writers and artists at all career stages.

Applications close 11 October 2021 (for projects set to commence after 1 January 2022)

Country Arts SA – Regional Arts Fund: Quick Response Grant

This program aims to assist applicants who are unable to apply for support from other funding sources because the opportunity occurs outside of a normal grant round.

Max $3,000 (for individuals) max $5,000 (for communities) Applications close on the last day of the month from July-November

Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund

This program aims to provide equity investment in Australian screen production for the big and small screen.

Min $50,000 max $130,000 (feature fiction works) Min $40,000 max $80,000 (feature documentaries) / This program is open on an ongoing basis


COMMUNITY

National Shed Development Programme (NSDP) Shed Grants

The Australian Men’s Sheds Association (AMSA) manages the Australian Government Department of Health National Shed Development Programme (the NSDP) on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health.

The NSDP provides direct financial assistance to:
– Assist to address the health and wellbeing of the Shed members
– Support health improvements through a focus on the social determinants of health through national activities in relation to key population groups such as men
– Deliver appropriate activities and programmes
– Improve facilities and the sustainability of Men’s Sheds across Australia.

Applications close 15 July 2021

ANZ Seeds of Renewal

ANZ Seeds of Renewal is a small grants program designed to help build vibrant and sustainable rural communities, to ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia.

Through the Seeds of Renewal program, ANZ commits $250,000 which is distributed through grants of up to $15,000 to community organisations for projects that will help their community thrive.

Applications close 11 August 2021

Safer Communities Fund – Round 6 – Early Intervention Grants

This program aims to target organisations with demonstrated experience in providing early intervention activities to youth at high risk to prevent them from engaging in criminal activity or anti-social behaviour.

Grants between $200,000 and $1.5 million are available / Applications close 22 July 2021

Mazda Foundation Grants

This program aims to support community-based organisations by providing funding for projects that fall within the nominated priority areas.

Applications close 30 September 2021

Black Spot Program

This program aims to support projects that target those road locations where crashes are occurring. By funding measures such as traffic signals and roundabouts at dangerous locations, the program reduces the risk of crashes.

This program is open on an ongoing basis

Harcourts Foundation Grants (Australia)

This program aims to support reputable community-based organisations which need funding for projects and initiatives designed to benefit as many people as possible.

Applications close 3 August 2021

The Honda Foundation Grants

This program aims to help fund and empower organisations that are focused on helping others.

Applications close 6 August 2021

Capital Grants Program (CGP)

This program aims to assist non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve capital infrastructure where they otherwise may not have access to sufficient capital resources.

This program is open on an ongoing basis

Macpac Fund for Good Grants

This program aims to help those committed to creating long-term change for the good of the people and planet.

Max $10,000 / Applications close 31 July 2021 (Applications close 31 October)

Community Broadcasting Foundation – Quick Response Grants

This program aims to support community media organisations experiencing emergencies that risk discontinued transmission or operations, or who have been provided with a time-limited opportunity.

This program is open on an ongoing basis

Community Enterprise Foundation Grants Program

This program aims to support projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for the community, contributing to its development in building social capital, community welfare, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. It is designed to make better, targeted use of funds that are responsive to community needs.

Applications close 12 August 2021

Good Things Foundation – Be Connected Program: Building Digital Skills Grant

This program aims to enable organisations to support older Australians 50+ through free face-to-face contact, 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.

Max Funding $20,000 / Applications close 30 July 2021


ENVIRONMENT

Caterpillar Sponsorship Program

This program aims to provide sponsorship opportunities in an effort to connect with customers, give back to communities and improve the quality of life in a more efficient, environmentally sensitive manner.

This program is open on an ongoing basis

NACC Biodiversity Community Grants

This program aims to improve the management and protection of the regions flora and fauna to ensure its ecological values are retained for future generations.

Max $5,000/This program is available throughout the financial year with applications assess on a first in, first served basis.

Norman Wettenhall Foundation – Small Environmental Grants Scheme

This program aims to provide support for groups or individuals undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban.

Max $10,000/Funding rounds begin on the 1st day of July, October, December and April and close when there is a suitable number and spread of applications which (typically within a four to six weeks of opening)

Murray-Darling Healthy Rivers Program – Small Grants

This program seeks to support community-led, on-ground projects to improve the health and ecological condition of rivers and wetlands in the Murray–Darling Basin, whilst also supporting economic development and jobs. It forms part of the Australian Government’s $269.7 million Murray–Darling Communities Investment Package, which seeks to re-engage communities in the work to restore the ecological health of the Murray–Darling Basin whilst also supporting economic development and jobs.

Max $50,000 / Round two of this grant occurs in the 2021-22 financial year


FINANCE

TSRA Economic Development Programme

This program aims to help Indigenous people to start or buy and own commercially viable businesses.

Max $1 million / This program is open on an ongoing basis


HEALTH

Pierce Armstrong Foundation

This program seeks to positively impact and enhance the lives of Australians and will support those organisations who demonstrate they can make meaningful and lasting contributions to the community. Activities that may be eligible include those that address the Foundation’s current areas of focus: education, children and youth, health and wellbeing and community support.

No set max but grants are generally up to $20,000 / Applications close 15 September 2021


INDIGENOUS SUPPORT

Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) – PBC Capacity Building Funding

This program aims to assist Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) generate economic benefits through the effective and sustainable management of their land. It is one of the current grant opportunities under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy which aims to fund and deliver a range of programs specifically for Indigenous Australians.

This program is open on an ongoing basis

Indigenous Land Corporation – Our Country Our Future Funding Program

This program aims to provide a wide range of assistance to those proposing projects from brokering and developing partnerships, to facilitating and coordinating support, to providing funding assistance.

This program is open on an ongoing basis

TSRA Economic Development Programme – Business Funding Scheme

This program aims to help Indigenous people to start or buy and own commercially viable businesses.

Max $1m / This program is open on an ongoing basis


REGIONAL GRANTS

FRRR – Strengthening Rural Communities Program

This program, formerly known as Small Grants for Rural Communities, aims to give small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds that can benefit and help secure their future prosperity.

Max $25,000 / Applications close 24 August 2021

SA Dairy Industry Fund

This program aims to finance projects that directly benefit the South Australian dairy industry and its communities.

This program is open on an ongoing basis

Horticultural Netting Infrastructure Grants

This program aims to provide funding to primary producers of horticultural crops for the purchase and installation of new netting or the replacement of damaged netting over land used to grow horticulture crops.

Max $300,000 / Applications close 30 June 2023 (or until funds have been exhausted)

FRRR – Tackling Tough Times Together Grants Program

This program aims to help communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought.

Max $150,000 / Applications close 24 August 2021


RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Research. Commercialisation and Startup Fund (RCSF) – Innovation Ecosystem

This program seeks to support programs, events and activities that have broad benefit to the startup community.

Max $500,000 / This program is open on an ongoing basis


TECHNOLOGY

Community Broadcasting Foundation – Development and Operations Grants

This program aims to support community media station resilience by strengthening governance, building community, sustainable operations and technical capacity. The program is particularly looking to support activities that address one or more of the following areas: governance, sustainable operations or building community.

Applications close 17 August 2021


SPORTS

Local Sporting Champions Program

This program aims to provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

Grants between $500 and $750 / Applications close 30 September 2021

Tennis Australia – Facility Loan Scheme

This program aims to assist affiliated Australian tennis clubs, centres and associations with upgrades, replacements and improvements on their tennis facilities, by providing low interest loans. It seeks to assist in shortfalls the club may have in funding their project after other avenues of funding have been determined.

Max $80,000 / This program is open on an ongoing basis


TOURISM

Events South Australia – Leisure Events Bid Fund

This program aims to support events that align with government priorities and the State’s strategic plans.

This program is open on an ongoing basis. Applications must be received at least 18 months in advance of the event.

Nature-based Tourism Co-investment Fund

This program seeks to support businesses and organisations to activate sustainable and ecologically sensitive tourism experiences in SA, which will, in turn, support jobs, growth and conservation outcomes.

Max $1 million / This program is open on an ongoing basis until June 2022 or until the allocated funds are exhausted.

South Australian Tourism Commission – Regional Event Fund

This program aims to strengthen the state’s regional events calendar and drive economic stimulus across the regions beyond the traditionally peak summer tourism period. Increase collaboration and partnerships among regional event stakeholders, government, and commercial partners to deliver stronger outcomes for regional events.

Applications close 30 September 2021

Multicultural Grants Program – Celebrate Together Grants

This program aims to provide one-off funding annually to eligible multicultural organisations to host festivals and events, which celebrate multiculturalism and diversity and support an inclusive and cohesive society.

Max $30,000 / Applications close 30 September 2021

COVID-19 Relief and recovery Fund – Recovery for Regional Tourism Program

This program aims to support nine tourism regions which are heavily reliant on international tourism, as part of the $1 billion COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund to support regions, communities and industry sectors disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19.

Max funding dependant on region / Applications close 30 September 2021


VETERANS

Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program

This program aims to preserve Australia’s wartime heritage and to involve people around the country in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations.

Max $150,000 / Applications close 8 Feb 2022

Overseas Privately-Constructed Memorial Restoration Program

This program aims to assist Australian veterans, Australian veteran associations and other individuals to restore and preserve existing military unit and battle memorials relating to Australian service, that they have constructed overseas.


YOUTH

Youngcare – At Home Care Grants Program

This program seeks to assist young people (aged 16-65) with high care needs who are living at home and who are at risk of entering inappropriate housing. It aims to enhance the standard of living for young people with high care needs and their carers.

Max $10,000 / Applications close 18 August 2021

Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) – Project Development Funding

This program aims to engage with Australian producers and writers at the earliest stages of development, investing small amounts across a broad range of projects. It invests in and supports children’s media which is made specifically for Australian children. They also provide a multifaceted assistance program for producers and writers including project development, production funding, international market representation and recoupment.

This program is open on an ongoing basis

Blackbird Foundation – Philanthropy Funding

This program aims to engage in strategic, multi year, untied funding with organisations that are developing the creative capacities of young people.

This program is open on an ongoing basis


COUNCIL

Adelaide Hills Council

  • Community Development Grant – Up to $2,500 – Applications close 30 September 2021
  • Community and Recreation Facility Grants – Up to $40,000 – Applications close 30 September 2021
  • Local Heritage Grants – up to $2,500 – Launches October 2021

Alexandrina Council

  • Strengthening Rural Communities – Up to $10,000 – Applications close 24 August 2021

City of Mitcham

  • My Mitcham Community Grant – Applications close 31 August 2021
  • Community Facilities Grant – This program is open on an ongoing basis
  • Community Development Grant – Up to $2,500 – Applications close 30 September 2021
  • Maggy Ragless Memorial Grant- Up to $3,000- ongoing until funding pool expended
  • Quick Response Grant – up to $500 – ongoing until funding pool expended

City of Onkaparinga

  • Community Training and Development Fund- Up to $2,000- Open until all funds have been spent
  • Heritage Grants- Up to $7,500- Open until all funds have been spent
  • Sport and Active Recreation Donation Program- Up to $1,100- Open until all funds have been spent

City of Victor Harbor

  • Local Heritage Incentives Grant Scheme - 50% of work of cost, up to $3,000 per application- ongoing until funding pool expended.

District Council of Mount Barker

District Council of Yankalilla

  • Individual Grants for Youth and Students – ongoing

Kangaroo Island Council

  • Community Sponsorship program - designed to assist Island-based not-for-profit organisations by offering Full or Part sponsorship of the fees associated with hiring Council facilities and services


GENERAL LINKS

Don’t forget that you can keep tabs on upcoming grants on designated websites. The following list is not comprehensive, but is a great starting point when searching for upcoming grant opportunities.

Regional Development Australia’s Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island Grant Finder
business.gov.au – federal business grants
GrantConnect - federal grants
GRANTassist - state grants
The Grants Hub (subscription required)
SportAus – sporting grants

You can also find some helpful links on the grants information page on my website.

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