Community Grants
Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal - 'In a Good Place' Program
Who is eligible
Organisations are eligible to apply if they are:
- not-for-profit organisations with either an Incorporation Certificate and/or an ABN. If you are unsure if your organisation is a registered not-for-profit (for example, if you are a Co-operative, Other Unincorporated Entity, Public Company or Trust), please contact FRRR
- Not-for-profit organisations with or without DGR-1 endorsement are eligible
- Organisations registered as charities with the ACNC are preferred but not essential
Purpose
The In a Good Place program gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of community-driven projects, services, activities or initiatives, which clearly and directly focus on strengthening mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable community members who are at risk of, or are experiencing, mental health issues.
There are now two streams within the program:
- Community wellbeing for projects focussing on mental health and wellbeing within remote, rural and regional communities;
- Farmers and farming communities for project specifically supporting mental health and wellbeing of farmers and the communities they live in.
Amount
In a Good Place offers grants of up to $20,000, from a funding pool of at least $290,000.
Application due
The 2024 program is now closed. There will be two rounds of the IAGP program in 2025; dates to be advised.
Further Information
Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal | In a Good Place (IAGP) Program
Australia Pacific QBE Foundation local grants
Who is eligible
To be eligible for a QBE Foundation local grant, the organisation:
- Must be a registered ‘not-for-profit’ (or non-profit) with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC)
- Must have Australian Tax Office endorsement of DGR 1 or 2 status.
Purpose
Inclusion
Through this category, we aim to increase access to opportunities and resources for the groups in our communities who experience exclusion or are marginalised in society. Initiatives aim to ensure our “whole” community is acknowledged and has the opportunity to contribute and in doing that we all benefit. Initiatives may address reconciliation, accessibility, LGTBIQ+ inclusion, mental health and gender equality.
Amount
$40,000.
Application due
Opens late 2024.
Further information
Australia Pacific QBE Foundation local grants | QBE AU
Community Initiated Grants
Who is eligible
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or groups
Purpose
The National Indigenous Australians Agency considers grant proposals that address a need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Proposals should be developed with the target community or group who will be impacted by the activity.
Amount
Not specified
Application due
30th December 2025
Further information
HomeStart First Home Grant - SA Government
Who is eligible
See guidelines.
Purpose
Build your first home from $3,000. Instead of buying a block of land and then finding a builder to build your home, a house and land package bundles it all together. This means you can choose one of many standard or customised home designs at the same time you purchase the land.
Amount
Various.
Application due
Not specified.
Further information
Strengthening Rural Communities - Small & Vital
Who is eligible
Applicant organisations must be a not-for-profit organisation with either an Incorporation Certificate and/or an ABN.
Purpose
A broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions, with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000).
Amount
Up to $10,000.
Application due
Ongoing.
Further information
https://frrr.org.au/funding/place/src-small-vital/
Strengthening Rural Communities - Prepare & Recover
Who is eligible
Applicant organisations must be a not-for-profit organisation with either an Incorporation Certificate and/or an ABN.
Purpose
The program 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.
Amount
Up to $25,000.
Application due
Ongoing.
Further information
https://frrr.org.au/funding/place/src-prepare-recover/
Commemorative Service Grants
Who is eligible
Ex-service organisations (ESOs).
Purpose
To assist in expenses for hosting commemorative events, including the coordination, management and delivery of these services within South Australia.
Amount
Up to $1,000.
Application due
31st May 2025.
Further information
https://veteranssa.sa.gov.au/programs-events/grants-programs/commemorative-services-grant/
Multicultural Grassroots Initiatives
Who is eligible
See guidelines.
Purpose
This program will:
- Give more consistent and long term funding to multicultural organisations,
- Foster more certainty and sustainability for multicultural organisations, and
- Support longer-term initiatives and lasting results.
The funding will support organisations to:
- Hold local events,
- celebrate festivals,
- build and deliver support programs,
- improve amenities,
- build facilities, and
- strengthen their ability to serve both members of their own community and the broader society.
Amount
Up to $100,000 over 2 years from 2024–25 to 2025–26.
Application due
Open now.
Further information
https://www.grants.gov.au/FO/Show?FoUuid=ef6452a7-ae8b-4f29-81fa-3555dc2e23e4&keyword=FO2024-2668