Grant categories Community

National Pies for Local Legends

Opening date: 1st January 2026
Closing date: 31st January 2026
Funding Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
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Supports local sporting clubs, community groups or not-for-profit organisations. Any registered Australian community group, sporting club or not-for-profit organisation can apply. A grant of $1,000 will be awarded each month over the next 12 months, beginning in March 2024. A major grant of $10,000 will also be awarded at the end of the program.

Stronger Communities Programme

Opening date: 14th February 2025
Closing date: 28th March 2025
Funding Amount: Up to $20,000
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The Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) provides grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 to community organisations and local governments for infrastructure projects that deliver social benefits for local communities.

Strengthening Rural Communities – Prepare & Recover

Opening date: 25th June 2025
Closing date: 17th September 2025
Funding Amount: Up to $25,000
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Supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters in the medium to long-term timeframe, generally one to ten years after the disaster.

Social Impact Fellowship

Opening date: 1st December 2024
Closing date: 9th February 2025
Funding Amount: $1,178
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Offers a transformative program for Australian and New Zealand-based individuals seeking to explore their purpose and understand how they can drive greater social and environmental impact through their work and beyond.

Ignite Pride Grants

Opening date: 19th November 2024
Closing date: 10th December 2024
Funding Amount: $5,000 - $20,000
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Funds local or place-based LGBTIQ+ projects, or those focused on specific groups or populations.