Grant Directories Department Local Government and Communities http://grantsdirectory.dlg.wa.gov.au/

Australian Government Grant Finder http://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/grant-finder/Pages/default.aspx

Grants Link http://grantlink.com.au/

Grant Guru http://community.grantready.com.au/

Grant Search http://www.grantsearch.com.au/

Our Community http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/

Funding Centre http://www.fundingcentre.com.au/

Sports Community http://grantsandfunding.com.au/

Small Business Grants

Small Business Development Corporation Advises small business on how to gain government assistance

http://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/grants/

Australian Government Grants for small business If you are an entrepreneur seeking government funding for your small business try this Grant Finder to find which programs your small business may be eligible for and how much funding you can receive. For a listing of some of the Western Australia based entrepreneurs who have received government funding in the past, take a look at the current list of Western Australia based successful funding recipients and read about their success stories.

http://www.australiangovernmentgrants.org/grants-loans-calculator/grant-finder.php

Sport and Recreation Grants

Australian Sports Foundation – Giving 4 Grassroots

Grants to increase participation in community sports and provide greater opportunities

https://asf.org.au/

Department Sport and Recreation Provides funding to organisations who facilitate sport and active recreation through funding areas of: facilities, individual scholarships subsidies or grants, deliver of sport and recreation, community group participation, CaLD and Aboriginal populations, sports club, trails, regional funding

http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/funding

McDonalds Junior Sports Grant Aims to increase participation in junior sports and

encourage the habit of healthy lifestyles. Provide grants

for schools or groups to provide basic sporting

infrastructure, equipment, uniforms etc.

https://mcdonalds.com.au/juniorsportsgrants

Australian Sports Commission Financial assistance for ages 12-18 for costs of travel accommodation uniforms and equipment when competing coaching or officiating at a national sporting organisation, endorsed state, national or international sporting championships or a School Sport Australia state or national championships

http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/local_sporting_champions

Holden Home Ground Advantage Helping grass roots sport by giving local clubs the chance to upgrade their facilities. Apply for a grant of up to $10,000 or $100,000 for your local sporting club

http://www.holden.com.au/homegroundadvantage

Quickbeds Grassroots Fundraising Program Helps your club raise funds every time your members book their work or holiday accommodation.

www.quickbeds.com/grassroots

Cheaperthanhotels A wide range of opportunities for sponsorship and fundraising support for community groups, non-profit organizations, schools, universities and sports clubs. We can help your organization achieve its goals by providing much needed financial support.

http://www.cheaperthanhotels.com/sponsorship/

Each organisation will be assessed on a case by case basis and you could gain anything from $250 up to $25,000 a year in funding.

Choice Hotels These great rates will be available when making group bookings for team travel as well as for players, their families, club fans and associates to access. The best thing for your club is that every time a booking is made by a club representative, Choice Hotels will make a commission payment back to the club which will help the club raise important funds. 15% discount, 7% commission

https://sports.choicehotels.com.au/

Cadbury Fundraiser Grant for up to $1200 to “live well” initiatives promoting increased opportunities for participation in sports and recreation or general community collaboration. You may need to buy some Cadbury fundraisers first so that you are an existing customer.

www.fundraising.com.au/community-grants

Healthway Healthway provides sponsorships to Sport, Arts Racing and Community events, organisations and groups which encourage healthy lifestyles.

www.healthway.wa.gov.au/programs/sponsorship

Active in the Parks Outside grants give you the opportunity to take your programs and activities outside by supporting you to buy equipment or resources. Grants of $500-$1500 are available all year round. Local Champions’ grants support organisations to champion Active in Parks in their state or territory. Grant applications between $7,500 and $15,000 will be considered year round

http://activeinparks.org/getting-involved/funding-2/

Department of Transport Cycling and Bike Week grants http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/activetransport/25341.asp

Commmnity and Project Grants

Department Local Government and Communities

One off grants and sponsorship to community organisations and groups to address strategic priorities and build strong vibrant communities. Includes grants for children and families, youth, women, seniors, volunteers, community sector support and other.

http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/grants/grants/Pages/default.aspx

Perenjori Public Benefit Trust This local Trust will look to support projects that provide long-term social benefit to Perenjori. These may be in the area of: Youth leadership development, Arts and cultural activities, Sport and recreation, Community welfare, Heritage interpretation and conservation and Tourism.

http://www.perenjori.wa.gov.au/community/mount-gibson-public-benefit-trust/

Bankwest Supporting local communities on a monthly basis. Entries are voted on and can receive between $200-$1,000. You do not need to be a BankWest customer.

http://www.bankwest.com.au/about-us/in-the-community/happy-communities

Telstra Foundation

Each year, Telstra Kids gives $1,200 grants to local non-profit groups that help kids to play and learn

www.kidsfund.telstrafoundation.com

Project Defib

A Red Cross initiative aiming to reduce the number of deaths caused by sudden cardiac arrest. Enables clubs and schools access to a comprehensive Defibrillator package and training at a subsidised cost.

www.projectdefib.com.au

SGIO Community Grants Program Aims to make communities safer stronger and more confident

http://www.sgio.com.au/wa/about-us/community-grants-program

RAC Community Sponsorships Aims to empower communities to deliver unique and enriching initiatives including – community chest, grass roots, project and partnership categories between $5,000 – $50,000

http://rac.com.au/news-community/sponsorship/community-sponsorships

Lotterywest Provides a range of grants open to charitable and benevolent organisations including: community events, community spaces, emergency relief, furniture and equipment, heritage and conservation, information technology and web, projects, trails, vehicles, and more.

http://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants

Government of Western Australia - Awards Grants and Rebates

A range of grants including aboriginal affairs, industry, community grants, heritage, schools and more.

http://www.wa.gov.au/information-about/wa-government/awards-grants-rebates

CBH Grassroots Fund Provides up to $50,000 financial assistance to growing communities to conduct events and projects which contribute to the community’s health and vitality.

www.cbh.com.au/our-community/grass-roots-fund.aspx -

Coca-Cola Australia Foundation Awards a series of community grants to local organisations. Up to 40 grants are awarded that vary in size from $1,000 to $10,000.

http://www.coca-colajourney.com.au/coca-cola-australia-foundation/community-grants

Community Crime Prevention Fund Supports local community crime prevention initiatives, of up to $25,000.

http://communitysafety.police.wa.gov.au/community-crime-prevention-fund

Medibank Community Fund Outstanding health projects in communities. Applications open annually.

http://www.medibankcf.com.au/programs-events/community-grants

Australia Post – Our Neighbourhood Community Grants

This grant encourages local organisations to apply for one-off funding of up to $10,000 for projects that benefit their wider community.

http://ourneighbourhood.com.au/grants/community-grants.html?ilink=hfo-community-grants

Westpac Foundation Community Grants Program

Offering not-for-profits up to $10,000 for projects that will either make an impact on the community or for project-specific operating costs

https://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/westpac-foundation/grants/grants-and-apply/community/australia/

Heritage Council State Office – Heritage Grants Program

Provides funding to assist private owners of state registered places to undertake urgent conservation work and allows for grants of up to $10,000.

http://www.heritage.wa.gov.au/conservation-and-development/grants-incentives/heritage-grants-program

National Library of Australia – Community Heritage Grants

Provides grants up to $15,000 to community organisations such as libraries, archives, museums, historical societies and multicultural groups. Grants provided assist with preservation of locally owned

http://www.nla.gov.au/awards-and-grants/chg

but nationally significant collections of materials which are publicly accessible.

Department of the Environment Offers a range of grants benefitting Australia’s heritage including Indigenous heritage, shipwrecks, national historic sites, community heritage and icons

http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/heritage/heritage-grants-and-funding

Aurizon (formerly known as QR National Giving Fund)

Established to provide support to communities in the areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, environment and education

http://www.aurizon.com.au/community

Aussie Farmers Foundation Supporting initiatives working to fill gaps in communities such as a lack of health services, social isolation, unemployed youth, mental health problems, agricultural issues as well as businesses moving offshore or closing down.

http://www.aussiefarmersfoundation.org.au/

Australian Communities Foundation Offers a range of individuals, groups and organisations a platform to raise funds for community issues they care about

http://www.communityfoundation.org.au/

Australian Council for the Arts Offers a range of arts related grants from $5,000-$150,000

http://australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-

model/

Community Arts Network WA (CANWA) Support for community arts and culture activities and promote the values of empowerment, social inclusion, respect for diversity and self-determination in 4 grant areas – innovate, create, develop, explore. Funding from $10,000-$75,000

http://www.canwa.com.au/doing/catalyst/

Country Arts WA - Arts and culture grants in the areas of youth, professional development, music, and projects

http://www.countryartswa.asn.au/

Department of Culture and Arts Arts and culture grants in the areas of youth, Indigenous, industry, community, regional performing and touring

http://www.dca.wa.gov.au/funding/grants-programs/

Fogarty Foundation Aims to directly benefit individuals and the community through encouraging endeavours of excellence in education, leadership, the community and life.

http://www.fogartyfoundation.org.au/submissions.html

Ian Potter Foundation Grants in the areas of arts, community wellbeing, conference, education, environment and conservation, health and disability, medical research, science and travel

http://www.ianpotter.org.au/

James N Kirby Foundation Grants in the areas of health, education and technology, environment, social welfare and arts

http://www.kirbyfoundation.com.au/applications/eligibility-criteria.php

Office of Multicultural Interest Grants for multicultural events and activities, small projects, major programs, major community celebrations and sponsorships, ranging from %5,000-$50,000

http://www.omi.wa.gov.au/omi_grants.cfm

Tourism WA Event sponsorship, industry event sponsorship, business event sponsorship

http://www.tourism.wa.gov.au/Industry/Sponorship/Pages/Events-Funding.aspx

Sidney Myer Fund and the Myer Foundation Indigenous, the arts and humanities, education, poverty and disadvantage, sustainability and environment

http://myerfoundation.org.au/

Harold Mitchell Foundation Grants in health, education and the arts up to $10,000

http://haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au/

Marten Bequest Travelling scholarships for talented young artists http://www.martenbequest.com.au/

Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship providing an opportunity for talented Australian citizens to travel overseas in search of excellence, new ideas and innovation

https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/

Indigenous Affairs – NAIDOC Week Grant Funding

Funding for NAIDOC week activities http://www.indigenous.gov.au/news-and-media/grants-funding/2014-15-naidoc-grants-funding-round

AMP Tomorrow Fund Grants between $10,000-$100,000 for all Australian citizens wanting to bring big dreams to life

https://www.ampstomorrowfund.com.au/