July Grants Newsletter 2022
July Grants Newsletter 2022
Welcome to the July edition of our grants newsletter.
Our team has thoroughly enjoyed visiting some of the groups who have made it through to the formal application stage of my Mayo Community Renewables Fund. We look forward to announcing the successful applicants very soon. I am also pleased to announce that all eight of our independent panel’s nominations for the Queen’s Jubilee Tree Planting Grant have now been formally approved by the Government. This is wonderful news for Mayo and has provided ongoing support to environmentally focused projects across the electorate. I look forward to visiting these groups soon.
Please find below a summary of grants that are currently available, however for a more comprehensive list of business and community grants please follow these links:
Click here to access community grants
Click here to access business grants
*Please note that in order to access these links you will need to register your association online with Regional Development Australia. This is free of charge and will only take a few minutes.
Community grants may also be found on the Community Grants Hub website here.
Alternatively, if you are a rural business looking for financial support or grants we would encourage you to contact Rural Business Support. This group is a leading not-for-profit provider of agribusiness services and independent support for farmers and small business owners operating in rural areas.
As always, if your club or organisation intends to apply for any of the opportunities listed, please do not hesitate to contact my office to discuss a letter of support. This may also be organised by emailing my Grants Officer, Rose Beltchev, at rose.beltchev@aph.gov.au.
If I or my team can be of any further assistance at any time, please do not hesitate to contact us on 8398 5566.
Kind regards
Rebekha Sharkie MP
Federal Member for Mayo
5 July 2022
ARTS
PPCA Performers’ Trust Foundation Grants
This funding aims to foster and inspire growth in music and music-related performing arts sectors. Submissions for funding must align with one of the following intentions: performances for charitable organisations, scholarships, promotion of the arts within the community and financial assistance for artists.
Max funding $5,000 / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Gordon Darling Foundation Grants Program
This program seeks to support visual art projects Australia wide. Priority funding is awarded to exhibitions which showcase Australian, Asian, Pacific or International art which draws upon significant aspects of their local area.
Max funding $500,000 / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Screen Australia has a range of grants on offer to support those in the film industry. Funding is available to assist projects including the production of: online material, drama, documentaries, feature films and children’s content amongst others. For more information please follow the link above.
Funding amounts and closing dates vary depending on grant type
South Australian Film Corporation Grants
These grants are designed to support the production of on-screen content, both scripted and unscripted. Productions must also generate significant economic benefit to South Australians working in the screen industry.
Funding amounts and closing dates vary depending on grant type
Australian Council for the Arts – Arts Projects (Organisations)
This grant seeks to fund activities which benefit the arts sector and interested members of the public. This funding is aimed at both national and international audiences. Eligible activities may include: touring, festivals, publishing, recording and skill development amongst others.
Grant amounts between $20,000 and $100,000 available
Applications close 6 September for projects commencing after 1 December 2022
Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund
This funding offers equity investment for big and small screen productions based in Australia. The grant aims to encourage projects which will provide creative, cultural and economic benefits to South Australians.
Max funding $130,000 for fiction works and $80,00 for documentaries
This program is open on an ongoing basis
Arts SA - Arts and Culture Grants Program
This grant is in memory of Richard Llewellyn who had a passion for the arts and advocated strongly for those living with a disability. This funding aims to provide greater access to artistic and cultural activities for members of the community who are deaf or identify as having a disability.
Funding will depend on the grant type / This funding is open on an ongoing basis
Country Arts SA – Arts Development Grants: Shows on the Road
This funding stream seeks to support regional groups so that they may offer high quality, professional performances within their local communities. It is hoped that this grant will increase access to the arts for those living in small, regional townships.
Max funding $1,000 / Applications close 16 December 2022
Community Broadcasting Foundation – Content Grants
This grant seeks to increase and diversify the types of voices Australians hear on radio. Funds aim to support the production of content designed to engage and retain audiences. Initiatives focused upon increasing community involvement and diversity in community media and high-quality production will be prioritised.
No max funding / Applications close 16 August 2022
Ian Potter Foundation – Cultural Trust Grants
This funding stream seeks to provide emerging artists with the resources and support required to accept professional opportunities overseas.
Max funding $10,000 / Applications close 6 September 2022
Helpmann Academy Creative Stimulus Grants Scheme
This grant provides South Australian artists with support to navigate the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the arts sector. The program offers three types of funding: creative boost grants, creative development grants and creative investment fellowships.
Max funding $10,000 / Applications for development grants close 24 July 2022
COMMUNITY
This program seeks to provide financial assistance on a ‘no-strings-attached basis’ to individuals and groups working in and for their communities. Australia has been divided into a series of ‘chapters,’ one of which is the Fleurieu.
Max funding $1,000 / This program is available on a monthly basis
Strengthening Rural Communities
This program provides small remote, rural and regional areas with financial assistance to support a range of initiatives which will in turn assist their local community. Three streams of funding comprise this program – a smaller vital stream for areas with less than 15,000 people, a bushfire recovery stream and a rebuilding stream.
Vital stream max $10,000 / Bushfire stream max $25,000 / Rebuilding regional communities max $50,000
Next round opens 1 June 2022 and closes 30 August 2022
Australian Communities Foundation Grants Program
This grant seeks to support initiatives which align with the Foundation’s key areas of focus. These include: addressing inequality, strengthening democracy, providing support to indigenous communities, protecting the environment and developing vibrant and culturally rich societies.
No max funding / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Clubs SA/IGN Sponsorship Assistance Program
This grant seeks to provide assistance to: disadvantaged groups within the community, not-for-profit community-led projects and sporting or community clubs. Projects are required to demonstrate how they will directly benefit a charity or community organisation.
Max funding $10,000 / This program is available on a monthly basis
IOOF Foundation Community Grants
This grant stream seeks to provide funding to support not-for-profit groups working with: disadvantaged families and children, youth, and members of the community living in aged care.
Max funding $60,000 / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Universal Charitable Fund – Small Grants
This grant offers small, tax-deductible, not-for-profit groups with funding to assist those living in Australia and overseas. Applicants must be a registered charity, earn less than $1 million annually and be listed with the ACNC.
Max funding $2,000 / This program is open on an ongoing basis
National Housing Infrastructure Facility
This program offers finance for infrastructure-based projects identified as having the capacity to create new, affordable housing options. Support may be offered by way of concessional loans, grants, equity investments or a combination of these options.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
This funding stream offers financial support to organisations dedicated to assisting others. The Foundation functions as a ‘charitable trust,’ offering help to groups conducting valuable work in their community.
No max funding / Applications close 5 August 2022
CORENA is a not-for-profit volunteer run organisation dedicated to assisting Australians combat the climate emergency by supporting projects that immediately reduce carbon emissions. Organisations are able to apply for interest-free loans to support the purchase of solar panels, energy efficiency improvements and replacement of gas appliances amongst others.
Funding is available as a loan / This program is open on an ongoing basis
NAB Foundation Community Grants
This grant seeks to finance local projects which assist communities in preparing for natural disasters. Funding may also be used to support long-term recovery and resilience building in preparation for future disaster events.
Max funding $10,000 / Applications close 31 August 2022
This grant round offers support to community-centred organisations in need of funding for projects structured to benefit as many people as possible.
No max funding / Applications close 3 August 2022
YOUTH
Real Insurance – School Grants Program
This grant seeks to assist schools and school committees Australia-wide with grants to fund projects which support health, learning and development, ICT, community and infrastructure. Groups must indicate how their project reflects a true desire to enhance the quality of resources available to their community.
Max funding $5,000 / Applications close 30 September 2022
Community Capital Foundation Grants
This grant offers funding to youth development initiatives. At present, funds are primarily directed towards programs designed to assist those aged 13-17 years.
Max funding $50,000 / Applications close 31 July 2022
Matana Foundation for Young People Grants
This grant round seeks to support young, disadvantaged Australians, with the aim of assisting them to reach their maximum academic and social potential.
Max funding $10,000 / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Blackbird Foundation – Philanthropy Funding
This grant offers funding to organisations who focus on fostering the creative capacities of youths in the local community.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
This program seeks to support eligible organisations with funding to create a ‘better Australia’ through education, medical advancement and the arts. One of the key priority groups for this funding are young people.
No max funding / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Disabled Children’s Foundation Grants
This grant seeks to offer financial support to projects which prioritise the health, welfare and interests of Australian children living with a disability. Funds are provided to guarantee these children and their families are offered the same opportunities to participate and engage with their community.
No max funding / This program is open on an ongoing basis
POSITIVE AGEING
This funding stream seeks to acknowledge and celebrate achievements in a range of aged care, allied health, community and disability service settings. Awards are allocated to both organisations and teams.
Max funding $7,500 / Applications close 14 August 2022
HERITAGE AND HISTORY
National Cultural Heritage Account | Office for the Arts
This funding seeks to assist organisations in purchasing objects of cultural significance that may otherwise be unaffordable without assistance. The aim of this project is to ensure these objects, and the stories they tell, remain accessible to future generations.
Funding pool of $500,000 available each financial year
INDIGENOUS
The Community Development Program (CDP)
The CDP operates as the Government’s remote employment and community development service. The CDP supports those seeking work in remote areas of Australia to develop their skills, identify and overcome barriers to employment and contribute to their communities. This program aims to reduce the number of job seekers who are currently reliant upon welfare payments.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
TSRA Economic Development Program – Business Funding Scheme
This grant provides assistance to Indigenous Australians seeking to start, or buy and own commercially viable businesses. This support may be provided through: low-interest business loans, small business training, or general business support and advice.
Max funding $1M / This program is open on an ongoing basis
This program offers wide-ranging support from brokering and facilitating partnerships to coordinating support and funding assistance. The grant has five key areas of focus noted as being sources of opportunity for Indigenous Australians and landholders. These include: conservation, urban investment, tourism, niche indigenous products and agribusiness.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
Indigenous Advancement Strategy – Community Initiated Proposals
This strategy offers funding to proposals which address a ‘need’ as identified by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in their local communities. These proposals must be created in collaboration with the community or group of people impacted by this ‘need.’
Applications open 26 July 2022 / Applications close 31 October 2023
Indigenous Business Australia – Business Loan Package
This loan program offers eligible businesses the capital required to start, acquire or expand their operations.
Max funding $5M / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Screen Australia – First Nations Funding Opportunities
Screen Australia offers a range of funding options to First Nations storytellers working in the film sector. Please follow the link above to find specific details about funding options.
Funding amounts and closing dates vary depending on the grant program
Screen Australia – First Nations Programs (Drama)
This program seeks to drive investment into exceptional low-budget feature film projects centred upon innovative ideas that hold the potential to capture a broad audience. This grant focuses upon creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers who exhibit particular talent in representing their vision and skill.
Funding provided as an ‘investment’ / This program is open on an ongoing basis
This grant intends to support participants in the Community Development Program to engage in new, ongoing work which promotes economic development in remote Australia. The package aims to offer 1,000 employment opportunities across the country, by way of subsidised wages and retention bonuses.
Max funding $61,305 / This program is open on an ongoing basis until June 2023
This grant seeks to promote community wellbeing and initiate long-term change. Funding is arranged into one of three categories: maintain, grow and innovate. Applications are conducted in a two-stage process, firstly through an expression of interest then followed by a full application.
Max funding $30,000 / Applications close 29 July 2022
ENVIRONMENT
NACC Biodiversity Community Grants Program
This grant seeks to improve the management and protection of two key species: the Malleefowl and the Black-flanked Rock-wallaby. It is hoped that projects will ensure these species are retained well into the future. Funding may be used to assist with land management, adaptive actions or the enhancement of community skills and understanding.
Max funding $5,000 / This program is available during the financial year
Hamer Sprout Fund Sustainability Grants
This funding is dedicated to active community groups working in their community to create a sustainable future. The aims of this grant include: innovative environmental education, environmental action, advocacy for sustainability and promoting collaboration between young people engaged in positions of environmental leadership.
Max funding $10,000 / Applications close 30 September 2022
Hort Innovation – Hort Frontiers Strategic Partnership Initiative
Funding provided through this program seeks to assist in future-proofing Australian horticulture projects. Support is provided through cross-industry investments dedicated to long-term, complex areas that are usually under-funded.
Funding provided through investment / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme
This program promotes investment in small-scale renewable energy with the goal of creating financial drivers for individuals and businesses to install systems which generate electricity and hot water.
Funding provided as a rebate / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Bushfire Recovery Fencing Grants – Kangaroo Island
This funding seeks to assist landholders with replacement or establishment of fencing to protect native vegetation and revegetation projects within the 2019-2020 firescar. Funding may be offered retrospectively, or towards future works.
Funding is dependent upon project size / Applications close 31 October 2022
Wettenhall Environment Trust – Small Environmental Grants Scheme
This grant offers support to groups and individuals conducting projects which will contribute positively to one or more facets of the natural environment. These may include land, sea or air in either a rural or urban setting.
Max funding $10,000 / Applications close August 2022
This funding stream provides assistance to organisations undertaking projects which have a positive impact on the lives of animals, humans and their surrounding environment. Applications must fall within the Foundation’s list of aims and objectives.
Max funding $25,000 / Applications close 19 August 2022
Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife – Community Conservation Grants
This Foundation provides assistance to projects seeking to protect native species, habitats, landscapes and cultural heritage. Funding may be allocated towards on-the-ground operations or educational projects designed to promote conservation within Australia.
Max funding $10,000 / Applications close 25 August 2022
TOURISM
Events SA – Leisure Events Bid Fund
This Fund provides financial support to events which align with priorities specified by the Government and goals outlined within the State’s strategic plan.
No max funding / This program is open on an ongoing basis
See it LIVE – Venue Improvement Grants Program
This grant seeks to provide eligible SA venues that have been impacted by COVID-19 with financial support to upgrade their facilities to accommodate live music events.
Max funding $5,000 / Applications close 31 December 2023
See it LIVE – E-Vouchers Program
This voucher scheme seeks to re-introduce live music performances into pubs, clubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and other small venues. There is a pool of 5,000 vouchers available, each worth $400. The vouchers may be redeemed by businesses between 19 July and 31 October 2022.
Max funding $400 / Applications close 19 July 2022
VETERANS
This program seeks to preserve Australia’s wartime history and engage Australians in a wide range of projects and initiatives which highlight the commitment and dedication of Australian service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations. Funding may be used in smaller community grants or major nation-wide projects.
Max funding $150,000 / Applications close 7 February 2023
MULTICULTURAL
Funding provided by this program seeks to improve health outcomes for immigrants and refugees by increasing their access to training and education.
Max funding $5,000 / This program is open on an ongoing basis
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Program (AAIP)
This program offers numerous financial incentives for employers to assist them in offering apprenticeship opportunities. An allowance for living out of home is also offered to apprentices who must relocate in order to finish their training.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
This grant supports the training of apprentices and trainees to assist employers with hiring skilled workers to encourage innovation and growth. The project aims to support Australians obtain the skills and training required to work in occupations and industries which are currently in demand.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
National Work Experience Program
This program offers jobseekers the opportunity to gain real-world experience and confidence in a profession of their choice, while demonstrating their potential to employers. This scheme falls under the Government’s ‘Jobactive’ approach which aims to get more people into paid work.
Four-week placement / Max 25 hours per week
$300 incentive for host employers / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Job Trainer Skills Package – Job Trainer Fund
This scheme is part of the Government’s recovery response to COVID-19. The program provides free or low-fee training to Australians seeking to retrain or upskill in industries which are currently in high demand.
Program ends 31 December 2022
This funding seeks to assist employers in hiring more young people in their business. The scheme includes three stages which moves a young person through the entire employment process from training, to trialling and if successful, hiring.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
Springboard Enterprises – Explore Program
This program seeks to support businesswomen in the early stages of their proposed concept’s development, to translate their vision into a reality. Assistance will be provided to ‘examine, prototype and launch’ ventures.
This grant is provided through mentoring sessions / This program is open on an ongoing basis
This grant seeks to provide businesses with a new incentive for employing job seekers aged 16-35. The program provides organisations with hiring credits to assist them in taking on employees to accelerate growth in Australia’s youth employment rate.
Funding provided on the basis of age / Applications close 6 October 2022
Parliamentary and Civics Education Rebate
This rebate seeks to support student’s education surrounding the national democratic, historical and cultural institutions in Canberra, with the goal of improving their knowledge of Australian democracy. This program is aimed at students in years four through twelve.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
This grant seeks to provide assistance to non-government and secondary schools wishing to improve their current capital infrastructure in instances where they may have otherwise been unable to access adequate resources.
No max funding / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Real Insurance – Real Futures Grant
This grant seeks to encourage greater interest in the fields of healthcare, business and finance. In order to apply for this funding applicants will be required to write an essay outlining why they wish to work in their chosen industry and how they hope to make a difference through their work.
Max funding $5,000 / Applications close 31 October 2022
SPORT
Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund
This fund offers financial support to community cricket projects which aim to increase participation rates and make the sport more inclusive and accessible.
Max funding $30,000 / This grant is available on an annual basis
Tennis Australia – Facility Loan Scheme
This scheme offers low interest loans to Australian tennis clubs seeking to upgrade or improve their current facilities. These loans aim to reduce ‘shortfalls’ clubs may encounter while funding such projects.
Max funding $80,000 / This program is open on an ongoing basis
BUSINESS
Australian Business Growth Fund
This program offers financial support for small to medium sized businesses seeking to expand and develop their presence. The program operates in collaboration with selected banks to facilitate business owner’s access to equity finance as required. Many businesses may find this particularly useful during their COVID-19 recovery.
Max funding $15M / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services
This program seeks to assist Australian small businesses in using technology to maximise the benefits received. The grant provider is also able to offer more specific advice that corresponds to an individual business’ needs.
This funding is offered as a ‘service’ / This program is open on an ongoing basis
New Business Assistance with NEIS
This grant offer personalised support to those seeking to become a self-employed business owner. Funding can assist through the provision of: training, mentoring and support, allowances or rental assistance where eligible.
This funding is offered as a ‘service’ or ‘mentoring’ / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Social Enterprise Development and Investment Funds
Funding offered through this scheme provides finance and support to social enterprises with the aim of growing their operations and increasing the benefits of their work across the community.
This grant is in the form of a ‘loan’ / This program is open on an ongoing basis
SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
This grant provides entrepreneurs with access to business-related advisory services and financial support offered through a nation-wide network of over 170 business experts. Funding and support aims to ‘strengthen, grow, innovate and commercialise’ Australian made products and services for domestic and international markets.
Max funding $20,000 / This program is open on an ongoing basis
Arena Advancing Renewables Program
This funding stream seeks to support a range of projects aimed at assisting the transition to affordable, reliable sources of renewable energy, the commercialisation of clean hydrogen and greater use of low-emissions metals.
Max funding $50M / This program is open on an ongoing basis
This funding stream aims to assist those seeking to start a new business and create their own job. This program is offered in 23 locations across Australia, including two in South Australia.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
This grant seeks to provide financial support for projects that provide a direct benefit to the South Australian dairy industry. The program supports innovative ideas that represent ‘value for money’ and a genuine potential to improve all areas of the industry and its supply chain. The assessment panel is especially keen to see applications which focus on support and encouragement for local investment and value-adding, with a view to create new products and open markets in Australia and overseas.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC – Quick Response Funding
This funding supports researchers with travel costs associated with visiting disaster-affected areas to assess the event, survey its impacts and record valuable data.
Max funding $2,500 / This program is open on an ongoing basis
REGIONAL/FARMING
This financial support is offered to farmers with the goal of strengthening their ‘farm business.’ This loan aims to assist those in need with refinancing debt, enhancing productivity, payment of operational or capital expenses and funding for drought-related activities.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
This group seeks to provide assistance, food hampers, care packages and support to farming families experiencing hardship. There are a range of supports including: provision of stock feed, financial guidance and inter-personal engagement and support.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
This grant seeks to provide farming families with practical support to evaluate their current financial situation and plan forward to address their financial security on a long-term basis.
This program is open on an ongoing basis
COUNCIL
Council grants are often a good place to start when looking for funding options to support localised projects. Although funding is often more limited than State or Federal grants, these programs are specific to the local area and provide groups with a fantastic local connection and funding source. For further information about each of the Councils’ grants programs simply follow the links listed below.
