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ANZ Staff Foundation
The ANZ Staff Foundation aims to fund small projects (preferred amount of up to $5,000) in the following areas: Skills and Independence; Environment; Local Initiatives; Capacity Building.
 
Round 1 - January
Round 2 - July
Australian Sports Commission
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is the Australian government body responsible for the delivery of funding and development of Australian sport. The ASC supports a wide range of programs designed to develop sporting excellence and increase participation and achievement by all Australians.
 
Please see website as it offers many different grants
Building Supportive Communities Grants
Community Organisations throughout Queensland will share in $200,000 to promote disability awareness and action during 2008. Each year, the Building Supportive Communities Grants works to strengthen the ability of local communities and organisations to welcome and include people with a disability into everyday life. Grants of up to $50,000 are available to support local activities, while grants of up to $15,000 are available to support activities that link a number of community initiatives or have a statewide focus.
 
Please see website for further details
Coca-Cola Australia Foundation
The Foundation is committed to funding projects that are ambitious, innovative or unique in their approach to assisting marginalised young people in Australia realise their potential.
Round 1 - 1st June

Round 2 - 1st October

Department of Communities
The department funds a range of services to strengthen and support communities in Queensland.

Services that receive funding include: Child care; Community support/sector development; Departmental sponsorship; Domestic violence prevention; Family support; Homelessness; Seniors; Personal intervention and support; Youth support.
 
Please see website as it offers many different grants
Department of Education and the Arts
Department of Education and the Arts – Project Grants Program
Funding to support excellence in the arts, innovation and business growth by providing one-off project funding to individuals (up to $3000), collectives and not for profit organisations working in any art form (up to $50,000).
 
Please see website as it offers many different grants
Department of Sport and Recreation
Each year the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) provides in excess of $40 million through funding programs towards new and improved opportunities for people to participate in sport and active recreation.
 
Please see website as it offers many different grants
Foster's Group Community Grants
Our Grants program supports high quality, sustainable community projects.  Organisations considering applying for a Community Grant are encouraged to keep in mind our focus areas: wellness (both physical and mental health and including responsible consumption educational initiatives);  culture (artistic, sporting or educational activities); and environment (all aspects of the natural environment).
July
The Foundation for Young Australians
Grants are provided to young people (aged 12 - 25) who are advocates for change in their community, with the opportunity to gain $10,000 towards developing a project.
 
October
Gambling Community Benefit Fund
One-off grants of up to $30,000 are allocated to approved not-for-profit organisations to help them provide community services or activities that benefit the community. These grants are not intended to replace existing sources of support for these organisations.
 
Round 1 - February
Round 2 - May
Round 3 - August
Round 4 - November
GrantsLINK
Looking for a grant? GrantsLINK will help you find it. A government community grant site, makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects.
 
Please see website as it links to many different grants
Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund
JCCBF provides grants to not-for-profit incorporated community organisations for projects which will be of benefit to the wider community located within the funding jurisdiction.
 
May
Multicultural Assistance Program
The Multicultural Assistance Program grants are allocated to events and projects that strengthen multiculturalism, foster harmonious community relations and participation, and build community capacity, including improved access to services in Queensland.
 
September
NRMA Community Grants
Community organisations can apply to receive a grant of up to $5,000 (incl. GST) in the areas of crime prevention, road safety, emergency services or the environment.
 
March
Office for Women
A number of grants are available through this department.
 
Please see website as it offers many different grants
Parliament of Australia - Parliamentary Library
Link to information on community grants (both Commonwealth and State Government).
 
Please see website as it links to many different grants
Queensland Community Foundation
The Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) is a public charitable trust set up to serve the State's communities by providing a permanent funding source for charities and non profit organisations.
 
July
Queensland Government
This site provides a variety of ways to find Queensland Government grants. You search by using a wizard or by selecting different categories.
 
Please see website as it links to many different grants
Queensland Transport
You or your organisation might be eligible to apply for a Queensland Transport grant and/or subsidy.
 
Please see website as it offers many different grants
Schools First
$15 million of award funds committed by NAB over the next three years, Schools First aims to promote best practice in school-community partnerships that enhance outcomes for students.
 
$5 million will be distributed each year for three years

August

Sunshine Coast Regional Council Grants Program
Council's grants program is an opportunity to give funding and recognition to individuals, community groups and organisations that play an important part in helping develop the region’s environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, economic prosperity and cultural life.
 
Major Grants:
Round 1 - September
Round 2 - March

Minor Grants:
assessed every eight weeks

Telstra Connected Seniors
Telstra Connected Seniors® are available to community organisations with a membership base comprised primarily of seniors. Eligible organisations can include sports clubs, seniors' social groups or community organisations like Rotary.
Opens -
25th January 2010

Closes -
5th March 2010

 

 

 
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