Current Grants and Funding Opportunities

Swimming Australia is inviting community groups and organisations from across the country to apply to the Community Swimming Grants Program aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing barriers to participation for people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Funded by the Sport Australia Move It AUS – Participation Grants Program, community organisations can apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to fund projects that increase physical activity and reduce barriers to access.

The grants are specifically aimed at assisting people with a disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as these groups of people can often face increased barriers when it comes to accessing swimming opportunities. 

For more information & to apply visit this website: https://www.swimming.org.au/community-swimming-grants                      Applications close 8 November 2019 

FRRR has a number of Grants that open at different times of the year, most of their Grants are recurrent, and generally offered around the same time each year. 

The FRRR Grants calendar allows you to check the current status of each program and the respective opening and closing dates. Follow this link to the calendar: http://www.frrr.org.au/grant_calendar.php 

For example the  FRRR School & Beyond program, the ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program and the In A Good Place Program are just 3 of the Grant programs now (July 19) open for applications and are relevant to our area. 

For smaller communities, regular access to funds can be a challenge, which is why FRRR  have created the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program. It has two tiers and the Small & Vital program is now open all year, with applications assessed quarterly.

As part of the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting farmers and communities deal with the uncertainty, stress and anxiety in drought affected areas, Murrumbidgee PHN (MPHN) is pleased to offer the Murrumbidgee Community Grants program.

Activities eligible for funding through the Murrumbidgee Community Grants initiative will address immediate support needs, but also foster longer term recovery and resilience. These could include community orientated wellbeing activities and training, or workforce capability development projects.

Applications for grants are open. For more information about the Murrumbidgee Community Grants and how & where to apply visit the website here. https://mphn.org.au/drought-support/

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NAVA (National Association for the Visual Arts)  Grants

NAVA offers a range of grants, awards and scholarships to support and develop the work of visual arts, craft and design practitioners. This grant operates in quarterly rounds.  Funds from this round can be used for projects or exhibitions taking place in May, June, July, August 2019 only.

At present there is 1 Grant Application open (NSW Artists Grant) & 2 Prizes open Carstair prize & Ignition Prize) To find out more visit the website: https://visualarts.net.au/nava-grants/

PPCA Performers' Trust Foundation

Provides ongoing grants to promote and encourage music and the performing arts.The grants provided are non-recurring (i.e. one-off grants rather than a periodical payment) and  must be for one or more of the following purposes:

• Performances at concerts at or for charitable institutions such as hospitals or homes for the aged;

• Scholarships for the promotion and encouragement of musical and theatrical education;

• The promotion and encouragement of the performing arts to the general public;

• The aid or assistance of any beneficiary who is unable to adequately maintain herself/himself by her/his own exertions and other income

For more information on the PPCA Performers' Trust Foundation, contact the PPCA on (02) 8569 1100 or visit: http://www.ppca.com.au/ppca-about-us/ppca-performers-trust-foundation/

Recreational Fishing Trusts - Habitat Action Grants 

Three grant categories are available including Community Projects and Facilities, Arts and Culture and Water Conservation. 

The broad nature of grant categories could see a range of successful applicants undertake projects including upgrades to recreation facilities, movie nights and creating water wise gardens.

Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000 depending on the category. Community groups, schools and artists are eligible to apply.

For more information or to apply online go to: https://riverina.smapply.io/ Accepting applications to Sep 23 2019 04:00 PM (AEST)  

Stronger Country Communities Fund Grants Program - Round 3

The NSW Government has launched Round 3 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF) Grants Program.

Whilst Council will be submitting applications under the Program, community groups, i.e. not-for-profit incorporated bodies may also lodge an application directly.

Further information including the SCCF Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions can be found at:  https://www.nsw.gov.au/improving-nsw/regional-nsw/regional-growth-fund/stronger-country-communities/.