Grants Update - February 2024
Good afternoon
Listed below are a selection of grant opportunities which may be of interest to individuals, organisations and clubs across Mayo. Should you decide to pursue one of these funding streams, or any grant program, please do not hesitate to reach out to my team to request a letter of support.
Kind regards
Rebekha Sharkie MP
Federal Member for Mayo
Small Business Skills and Training Boost
This funding opportunity seeks to assist small businesses with building a more capable workforce, aiming to support employee upskilling and the acquisition of digital skills. This grant enables an additional 20% tax deduction for training completed by employees through external RTOs.
This opportunity is open on an ongoing basis
Small Business Technology Investment Boost
This grant seeks to promote uptake of digital technology usage by small businesses through additional tax deductions on eligible expenditure.
This opportunity is open on an ongoing basis
Adelaide Hills Council Minor Grants
This funding stream offers once-off, small grants towards projects which benefit the community and are in keeping with Council’s Strategic Plan.
Application open year-round / 50% of project cost can be received, up to a maximum of $300
Alexandrina Council Community Donations Program
This funding aims to provide encouragement and assistance to local organisations, groups and events that contribute positively to the Alexandrina community.
Open on an ongoing basis / Grant can be received as either financial or in-kind support
Alexandrina Council Creative Communities Grant Program
This grant offers in-kind and financial support to those delivering arts and culture projects which promote vibrancy and enhanced interaction within the Alexandrina community. Council is encouraging applications for projects which create a ‘liveable, green and connected’ Alexandrina.
Applications close 30 April 2024 / Max funding $3,000 per project
This grant offers funding towards heritage related projects in the Alexandrina region, seeking to retain the unique charm and character of local townships.
Applications close 30 April 2024 / Max funding $2,000
Telstra Connected Communities Grant Program
This funding stream is run in partnership with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, offering grants of up to $10,000 to for-for-profit organisations to build resilient, sustainable, liveable communities.
Applications open 27 February and close 5pm on 27 March 2024
Alexandrina Youth Sponsorship Program
This funding opportunity seeks to recognise the positive contribution made by young people in their region and the value in providing opportunities for them to grow and build capacity. Grants seek to support young people develop skills within their chosen field.
Applications close 30 April 2024 / Grants between $100 and $400 depending on location of event
American Express – Community Impact Mission
This grant seeks to support individuals and communities across three priority areas, equal futures (focusing on education and economics), small business (to build economic vitality) and low-carbon communities (promoting sustainability and resilience).
Program open on an ongoing basis / No minimum or maximum funding limits set
Australian Communities Foundation Grants Program
This funding offers support to projects aligned with the Foundation’s interests.
Program open on an ongoing basis / No minimum or maximum funding limits set
Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund
This grant offers funding for community-based cricket facility projects, with the aim of increasing participation, improving infrastructure and encouraging accessibility and inclusivity within the sport. All applications must be submitted to the South Australian Cricket Association.
Applications close 8 March 2024
Minor grants between $1,000 and $15,000 / Major grants between $15,001 and $40,000
Play Well Participation Grant Program
This program seeks to invest in innovative new or existing programs which seek to combat barriers to participation and increase involvement in sport and physical activity irrespective of physical ability.
Applications close 23 February 2024
Stream one – grants between $20,000 and $300,000
Stream two – grants between $10,000 and $40,000
This funding stream offers financial assistance to non-government primary and secondary schools to enhance their capital infrastructure.
Applications close 30 September, unless another date is agreed to by the Department in writing
City of Victor Harbor – assorted grants programs
Please visit the Council’s grants website linked above for further details on available funding.
Clubs SA/IGC – Sponsorship Assistance Program
This funding stream offers assistance to sectors of the community that may be disadvantaged to fund projects established by not-for-profit organisations and sporting or community clubs.
Applications open on a monthly basis / Max funding $10,000
Commissioner for Children and Young People – Small Grants Program
This funding opportunity provides grants to community groups, organisations, sporting clubs and local governments to support projects which address period poverty or promote youth voices in planning and decision making.
Applications close 29 March 2024 / Max funding $5,000
Community Broadcasting Foundation
Please visit the Foundation’s website linked above for further details on available funding.
Please visit the organisation’s website linked above for further details on available funding.
Events South Australia – Major Events Fund
This funding stream offers funding to establish new events and grow existing events in the State. Applications must be submitted a minimum of 18 months prior to the proposed event.
This program is open on an ongoing basis / No specified funding amounts
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Please visit the Foundation’s website linked above for further information about their funding streams and associated closing dates.
This grant program seeks to provide financial support to organisations working within their communities to make positive change.
Applications close 3 May 2024 / No specified funding amounts
Ian Potter Foundation – Environment Program
Grants provided by this foundation seek to support ambitious and transformative environmental initiatives which strengthen the environmental sector, drive environmental science research and assist with on the ground conservation efforts.
EOIs close 26 March 2024 / Minimum funding $100,000
This funding stream offers support to groups and individuals dedicated to creating positive, long-term changes in their communities.
Applications close 31 March 2024 / No specified funding amounts
Matana Foundation for Young People Grants
These grants offer assistance to young people experiencing disadvantage in Australia, with the aim of providing an opportunity to reach their full potential in academic and social pursuits.
This program is open on an ongoing basis / Grants tend to range between $1,000 and $10,000
This funding stream seeks to support charitable projects which enrich Australian communities through the promotion of engagement and interaction with others.
Applications close 31 March 2024 / Max funding $150,000
National Shed Development Programme
This funding is provided annually by the Department of Health and Aged care to address the health and wellbeing of shed members within the shed environment, support health education for members, deliver appropriate activities or improve facilities and sustainability of Men’s Sheds Australia-wide.
Applications close 23 February 2024 / Max funding $10,000
Pierce Armstrong Foundation Grant
This program offers financial assistance to organisations making valuable long-term contributions to their community.
Applications close 15 March 2024 / Max funding $20,000
This funding stream offers financial assistance to organisations with the aim of developing Australian Rules football facilities across the State.
Applications close 21 February 2024 / Max funding $150,000
SA Water Community Partnerships Program
Funding from this program seeks to support grassroots community events and programs offered by not-for-profit groups.
Program runs annually / Max funding $10,000
This program seeks to increase children’s participation in sport, dance or swimming activities where the cost of involvement may present a barrier to families.
This program is open on an ongoing basis / One $100 voucher per student per calendar year
Variety SA – Organisation Grants
This grant provides financial support to South Australians aged up to 18 years who are sick, disadvantaged or living with a disability.
This program is open on an ongoing basis / No funding limits specified
Veterans SA – Capacity Building Grant Fund
This funding stream provides financial support to ex-service groups to strengthen their governance and capacity building skills.
Applications close 31 May 2024 / Max funding $5,000
