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Grants

Community Assistance Program

Eligible to:Schools, Businesses, Not for Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 31 October, 2025

Community Assistance Program

Eligible to:Schools, Businesses, Not for Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 31 October, 2025

Purpose

The BMD Community Assistance Program offers one-off support payments of up to $5,000, to local groups and organisations delivering initiatives that create lasting benefits in the communities where BMD operates. If you are in close proximity to one of our projects and have been referred by a BMD employee, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

We look for events or initiatives which align with increasing diversity within the construction industry, leaving lasting legacies in the community and/or contributing to the sustainability or environmental improvement of a region.

To be successful, your application needs to align with one or more of the following categories:

  • Arts and culture
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Environment
  • Education
  • Community safety
  • Youth engagement

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

The Blum Foundation Grants

Eligible to:Not-for-Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 1 November, 2025

Purpose

The Blum Foundation was established in 1999 for the promotion and encouragement of the Polish language and culture in Australia. The Foundation provides grants to organisations for organisational support and for special projects.

Overview

Applications for two types of gifts from The Blum Foundation are invited annually from organisations. Individuals cannot apply, other than through a nominated organisation.
  1. Gifts for organisational support – Purposes:
    Gifts of up to $1,000 may be made towards the general activities and needs of an organisation, including after hours ethnic schools. The gifts are for the support and development of the activities of the organisation
  2. Gifts for special projects – Purposes:
    Gifts of up to $5,000 may be made to organisations that wish to undertake special projects designed to EITHER meet the cultural and linguistic maintenance needs of the Polish community in Australia OR promote and encourage education of Polish culture and language in Australia.
Special projects are to be new and innovative, over and above the day to day activities of an organisation. Gifts are less likely to be made for the continuation of existing projects. Preference will be given to projects which benefit the broader Polish community in Australia and which target a cross section of the Polish Australian community and are carried out in a co-operative basis.
Projects will need to be completed within a twelve month period and become self-supporting thereafter.
There must be a clear outcome or set of outcomes from the proposed project.
With exceptional projects where outcomes can only be achieved over a longer period, a gift extending over a two-year period may be made.

Limitations

Eligibility

Organisations applying for gifts must:

  • Be non-profit and non-political
  • Keep proper accounting records and have, at least,yearly financial statement or reports
  • Provide information about ABN, tax status and GST registration
  • Be an incorporated organisation, or associated with, or part of another incorporated organisation
  • Have an operational bank account in their organisation’s name, or be associated with an organisation with a back account in their name
  • Provide a completed Application Form with all requested supporting documentation

They must also:

  • Serve the needs of the Polish Community of Australia and/or promote and encourage the education of the Polish language and culture in Australia

Exclusions

Gifts will not be given to:

  • Organisations that fail to submit required documents or information requested by The Blum Foundation
  • Organisations that have failed to carry out or complete any previous projects funded by The Blum Foundation
  • Organisations that fail to co-operate with The Blum Foundation requirements
  • Other Foundations which are themselves grant making bodies
  • Individuals
  • Political organisations or political activities
  • Private profit-making organisations
  • Employer and employee associations or organisations
  • Payment of debts or mortgages
  • Capital expenditure such as land purchase, erection of building, or building renovation
  • Commercial or business ventures

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

Assistance for organisations affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

Round:Ongoing

This page provides information about financial assistance available to not-for-profit organisations and community groups affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. It is updated daily or as we become aware of changes. For the very latest information in these rapidly changing times, please check with the assistance provider.

Looking for tools and information to help your organisation to adapt? Visit www.communitydirectors.com.au/save-our-sector. Here you’ll find free help sheets, policy templates and more, all created to help your organisation to survive, reinvent and sustain itself through the pandemic and beyond.

Want to know how you can help organisations in need? Visit the GiveNow COVID-19 Response page here.

If you’re aware of other grants or assistance that should be listed on this page, please contact service@ourcommunity.com.au.

https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/covid19-financial-assistance/

New Business Assistance with NEIS

Eligible to:Individuals | Businesses
Funding:$Undisclosed
Round:Ongoing

New Business Assistance with NEIS provides personalised support to help you become a self-employed business owner.

Individuals not in employment, education or training who are interested in running their own business may be eligible for New Business Assistance with NEIS.

There are 8,600 places available nationally each year, delivered by a network of 21 NEIS providers.

New Business Assistance can help by providing:

  • Accredited small business training;
  • Personalised mentoring and support from a NEIS provider in the first year of the new business to help the individual put their business idea into practice; and
  • NEIS Allowance for up to 39 weeks and NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible).

https://www.employment.gov.au/self-employment-new-business-assistance-neis

Youth Jobs PaTH

Eligible to:Businesses
Funding:$1,000 – $10,000
Round:Ongoing

Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) is a flexible program that prepares young people for work and makes it easier for businesses to find great employees. You can trial a young person for 4 to 12 weeks in an internship so you can both be sure they’re the right fit for your business. And because the trials are voluntary, you know they are motivated and eager to work.

https://jobsearch.gov.au/path#section-employers

The Blum Foundation Grants

Eligible to:Not-for-Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 1 November, 2025

Community Assistance Program

Eligible to:Schools, Businesses, Not for Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 31 October, 2025

Purpose

The BMD Community Assistance Program offers one-off support payments of up to $5,000, to local groups and organisations delivering initiatives that create lasting benefits in the communities where BMD operates. If you are in close proximity to one of our projects and have been referred by a BMD employee, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

We look for events or initiatives which align with increasing diversity within the construction industry, leaving lasting legacies in the community and/or contributing to the sustainability or environmental improvement of a region.

To be successful, your application needs to align with one or more of the following categories:

  • Arts and culture
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Environment
  • Education
  • Community safety
  • Youth engagement

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

The Blum Foundation Grants

Eligible to:Not-for-Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 1 November, 2025

Purpose

The Blum Foundation was established in 1999 for the promotion and encouragement of the Polish language and culture in Australia. The Foundation provides grants to organisations for organisational support and for special projects.

Overview

Applications for two types of gifts from The Blum Foundation are invited annually from organisations. Individuals cannot apply, other than through a nominated organisation.
  1. Gifts for organisational support – Purposes:
    Gifts of up to $1,000 may be made towards the general activities and needs of an organisation, including after hours ethnic schools. The gifts are for the support and development of the activities of the organisation
  2. Gifts for special projects – Purposes:
    Gifts of up to $5,000 may be made to organisations that wish to undertake special projects designed to EITHER meet the cultural and linguistic maintenance needs of the Polish community in Australia OR promote and encourage education of Polish culture and language in Australia.
Special projects are to be new and innovative, over and above the day to day activities of an organisation. Gifts are less likely to be made for the continuation of existing projects. Preference will be given to projects which benefit the broader Polish community in Australia and which target a cross section of the Polish Australian community and are carried out in a co-operative basis.
Projects will need to be completed within a twelve month period and become self-supporting thereafter.
There must be a clear outcome or set of outcomes from the proposed project.
With exceptional projects where outcomes can only be achieved over a longer period, a gift extending over a two-year period may be made.

Limitations

Eligibility

Organisations applying for gifts must:

  • Be non-profit and non-political
  • Keep proper accounting records and have, at least,yearly financial statement or reports
  • Provide information about ABN, tax status and GST registration
  • Be an incorporated organisation, or associated with, or part of another incorporated organisation
  • Have an operational bank account in their organisation’s name, or be associated with an organisation with a back account in their name
  • Provide a completed Application Form with all requested supporting documentation

They must also:

  • Serve the needs of the Polish Community of Australia and/or promote and encourage the education of the Polish language and culture in Australia

Exclusions

Gifts will not be given to:

  • Organisations that fail to submit required documents or information requested by The Blum Foundation
  • Organisations that have failed to carry out or complete any previous projects funded by The Blum Foundation
  • Organisations that fail to co-operate with The Blum Foundation requirements
  • Other Foundations which are themselves grant making bodies
  • Individuals
  • Political organisations or political activities
  • Private profit-making organisations
  • Employer and employee associations or organisations
  • Payment of debts or mortgages
  • Capital expenditure such as land purchase, erection of building, or building renovation
  • Commercial or business ventures

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

Assistance for organisations affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

Round:Ongoing

This page provides information about financial assistance available to not-for-profit organisations and community groups affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. It is updated daily or as we become aware of changes. For the very latest information in these rapidly changing times, please check with the assistance provider.

Looking for tools and information to help your organisation to adapt? Visit www.communitydirectors.com.au/save-our-sector. Here you’ll find free help sheets, policy templates and more, all created to help your organisation to survive, reinvent and sustain itself through the pandemic and beyond.

Want to know how you can help organisations in need? Visit the GiveNow COVID-19 Response page here.

If you’re aware of other grants or assistance that should be listed on this page, please contact service@ourcommunity.com.au.

https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/covid19-financial-assistance/

New Business Assistance with NEIS

Eligible to:Individuals | Businesses
Funding:$Undisclosed
Round:Ongoing

New Business Assistance with NEIS provides personalised support to help you become a self-employed business owner.

Individuals not in employment, education or training who are interested in running their own business may be eligible for New Business Assistance with NEIS.

There are 8,600 places available nationally each year, delivered by a network of 21 NEIS providers.

New Business Assistance can help by providing:

  • Accredited small business training;
  • Personalised mentoring and support from a NEIS provider in the first year of the new business to help the individual put their business idea into practice; and
  • NEIS Allowance for up to 39 weeks and NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible).

https://www.employment.gov.au/self-employment-new-business-assistance-neis

Youth Jobs PaTH

Eligible to:Businesses
Funding:$1,000 – $10,000
Round:Ongoing

Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) is a flexible program that prepares young people for work and makes it easier for businesses to find great employees. You can trial a young person for 4 to 12 weeks in an internship so you can both be sure they’re the right fit for your business. And because the trials are voluntary, you know they are motivated and eager to work.

https://jobsearch.gov.au/path#section-employers

Assistance for organisations affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

Round:Ongoing

Community Assistance Program

Eligible to:Schools, Businesses, Not for Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 31 October, 2025

Purpose

The BMD Community Assistance Program offers one-off support payments of up to $5,000, to local groups and organisations delivering initiatives that create lasting benefits in the communities where BMD operates. If you are in close proximity to one of our projects and have been referred by a BMD employee, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

We look for events or initiatives which align with increasing diversity within the construction industry, leaving lasting legacies in the community and/or contributing to the sustainability or environmental improvement of a region.

To be successful, your application needs to align with one or more of the following categories:

  • Arts and culture
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Environment
  • Education
  • Community safety
  • Youth engagement

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

The Blum Foundation Grants

Eligible to:Not-for-Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 1 November, 2025

Purpose

The Blum Foundation was established in 1999 for the promotion and encouragement of the Polish language and culture in Australia. The Foundation provides grants to organisations for organisational support and for special projects.

Overview

Applications for two types of gifts from The Blum Foundation are invited annually from organisations. Individuals cannot apply, other than through a nominated organisation.
  1. Gifts for organisational support – Purposes:
    Gifts of up to $1,000 may be made towards the general activities and needs of an organisation, including after hours ethnic schools. The gifts are for the support and development of the activities of the organisation
  2. Gifts for special projects – Purposes:
    Gifts of up to $5,000 may be made to organisations that wish to undertake special projects designed to EITHER meet the cultural and linguistic maintenance needs of the Polish community in Australia OR promote and encourage education of Polish culture and language in Australia.
Special projects are to be new and innovative, over and above the day to day activities of an organisation. Gifts are less likely to be made for the continuation of existing projects. Preference will be given to projects which benefit the broader Polish community in Australia and which target a cross section of the Polish Australian community and are carried out in a co-operative basis.
Projects will need to be completed within a twelve month period and become self-supporting thereafter.
There must be a clear outcome or set of outcomes from the proposed project.
With exceptional projects where outcomes can only be achieved over a longer period, a gift extending over a two-year period may be made.

Limitations

Eligibility

Organisations applying for gifts must:

  • Be non-profit and non-political
  • Keep proper accounting records and have, at least,yearly financial statement or reports
  • Provide information about ABN, tax status and GST registration
  • Be an incorporated organisation, or associated with, or part of another incorporated organisation
  • Have an operational bank account in their organisation’s name, or be associated with an organisation with a back account in their name
  • Provide a completed Application Form with all requested supporting documentation

They must also:

  • Serve the needs of the Polish Community of Australia and/or promote and encourage the education of the Polish language and culture in Australia

Exclusions

Gifts will not be given to:

  • Organisations that fail to submit required documents or information requested by The Blum Foundation
  • Organisations that have failed to carry out or complete any previous projects funded by The Blum Foundation
  • Organisations that fail to co-operate with The Blum Foundation requirements
  • Other Foundations which are themselves grant making bodies
  • Individuals
  • Political organisations or political activities
  • Private profit-making organisations
  • Employer and employee associations or organisations
  • Payment of debts or mortgages
  • Capital expenditure such as land purchase, erection of building, or building renovation
  • Commercial or business ventures

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

Assistance for organisations affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

Round:Ongoing

This page provides information about financial assistance available to not-for-profit organisations and community groups affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. It is updated daily or as we become aware of changes. For the very latest information in these rapidly changing times, please check with the assistance provider.

Looking for tools and information to help your organisation to adapt? Visit www.communitydirectors.com.au/save-our-sector. Here you’ll find free help sheets, policy templates and more, all created to help your organisation to survive, reinvent and sustain itself through the pandemic and beyond.

Want to know how you can help organisations in need? Visit the GiveNow COVID-19 Response page here.

If you’re aware of other grants or assistance that should be listed on this page, please contact service@ourcommunity.com.au.

https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/covid19-financial-assistance/

New Business Assistance with NEIS

Eligible to:Individuals | Businesses
Funding:$Undisclosed
Round:Ongoing

New Business Assistance with NEIS provides personalised support to help you become a self-employed business owner.

Individuals not in employment, education or training who are interested in running their own business may be eligible for New Business Assistance with NEIS.

There are 8,600 places available nationally each year, delivered by a network of 21 NEIS providers.

New Business Assistance can help by providing:

  • Accredited small business training;
  • Personalised mentoring and support from a NEIS provider in the first year of the new business to help the individual put their business idea into practice; and
  • NEIS Allowance for up to 39 weeks and NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible).

https://www.employment.gov.au/self-employment-new-business-assistance-neis

Youth Jobs PaTH

Eligible to:Businesses
Funding:$1,000 – $10,000
Round:Ongoing

Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) is a flexible program that prepares young people for work and makes it easier for businesses to find great employees. You can trial a young person for 4 to 12 weeks in an internship so you can both be sure they’re the right fit for your business. And because the trials are voluntary, you know they are motivated and eager to work.

https://jobsearch.gov.au/path#section-employers

New Business Assistance with NEIS

Eligible to:Individuals | Businesses
Funding:$Undisclosed
Round:Ongoing

Community Assistance Program

Eligible to:Schools, Businesses, Not for Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 31 October, 2025

Purpose

The BMD Community Assistance Program offers one-off support payments of up to $5,000, to local groups and organisations delivering initiatives that create lasting benefits in the communities where BMD operates. If you are in close proximity to one of our projects and have been referred by a BMD employee, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

We look for events or initiatives which align with increasing diversity within the construction industry, leaving lasting legacies in the community and/or contributing to the sustainability or environmental improvement of a region.

To be successful, your application needs to align with one or more of the following categories:

  • Arts and culture
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Environment
  • Education
  • Community safety
  • Youth engagement

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

The Blum Foundation Grants

Eligible to:Not-for-Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 1 November, 2025

Purpose

The Blum Foundation was established in 1999 for the promotion and encouragement of the Polish language and culture in Australia. The Foundation provides grants to organisations for organisational support and for special projects.

Overview

Applications for two types of gifts from The Blum Foundation are invited annually from organisations. Individuals cannot apply, other than through a nominated organisation.
  1. Gifts for organisational support – Purposes:
    Gifts of up to $1,000 may be made towards the general activities and needs of an organisation, including after hours ethnic schools. The gifts are for the support and development of the activities of the organisation
  2. Gifts for special projects – Purposes:
    Gifts of up to $5,000 may be made to organisations that wish to undertake special projects designed to EITHER meet the cultural and linguistic maintenance needs of the Polish community in Australia OR promote and encourage education of Polish culture and language in Australia.
Special projects are to be new and innovative, over and above the day to day activities of an organisation. Gifts are less likely to be made for the continuation of existing projects. Preference will be given to projects which benefit the broader Polish community in Australia and which target a cross section of the Polish Australian community and are carried out in a co-operative basis.
Projects will need to be completed within a twelve month period and become self-supporting thereafter.
There must be a clear outcome or set of outcomes from the proposed project.
With exceptional projects where outcomes can only be achieved over a longer period, a gift extending over a two-year period may be made.

Limitations

Eligibility

Organisations applying for gifts must:

  • Be non-profit and non-political
  • Keep proper accounting records and have, at least,yearly financial statement or reports
  • Provide information about ABN, tax status and GST registration
  • Be an incorporated organisation, or associated with, or part of another incorporated organisation
  • Have an operational bank account in their organisation’s name, or be associated with an organisation with a back account in their name
  • Provide a completed Application Form with all requested supporting documentation

They must also:

  • Serve the needs of the Polish Community of Australia and/or promote and encourage the education of the Polish language and culture in Australia

Exclusions

Gifts will not be given to:

  • Organisations that fail to submit required documents or information requested by The Blum Foundation
  • Organisations that have failed to carry out or complete any previous projects funded by The Blum Foundation
  • Organisations that fail to co-operate with The Blum Foundation requirements
  • Other Foundations which are themselves grant making bodies
  • Individuals
  • Political organisations or political activities
  • Private profit-making organisations
  • Employer and employee associations or organisations
  • Payment of debts or mortgages
  • Capital expenditure such as land purchase, erection of building, or building renovation
  • Commercial or business ventures

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

Assistance for organisations affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

Round:Ongoing

This page provides information about financial assistance available to not-for-profit organisations and community groups affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. It is updated daily or as we become aware of changes. For the very latest information in these rapidly changing times, please check with the assistance provider.

Looking for tools and information to help your organisation to adapt? Visit www.communitydirectors.com.au/save-our-sector. Here you’ll find free help sheets, policy templates and more, all created to help your organisation to survive, reinvent and sustain itself through the pandemic and beyond.

Want to know how you can help organisations in need? Visit the GiveNow COVID-19 Response page here.

If you’re aware of other grants or assistance that should be listed on this page, please contact service@ourcommunity.com.au.

https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/covid19-financial-assistance/

New Business Assistance with NEIS

Eligible to:Individuals | Businesses
Funding:$Undisclosed
Round:Ongoing

New Business Assistance with NEIS provides personalised support to help you become a self-employed business owner.

Individuals not in employment, education or training who are interested in running their own business may be eligible for New Business Assistance with NEIS.

There are 8,600 places available nationally each year, delivered by a network of 21 NEIS providers.

New Business Assistance can help by providing:

  • Accredited small business training;
  • Personalised mentoring and support from a NEIS provider in the first year of the new business to help the individual put their business idea into practice; and
  • NEIS Allowance for up to 39 weeks and NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible).

https://www.employment.gov.au/self-employment-new-business-assistance-neis

Youth Jobs PaTH

Eligible to:Businesses
Funding:$1,000 – $10,000
Round:Ongoing

Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) is a flexible program that prepares young people for work and makes it easier for businesses to find great employees. You can trial a young person for 4 to 12 weeks in an internship so you can both be sure they’re the right fit for your business. And because the trials are voluntary, you know they are motivated and eager to work.

https://jobsearch.gov.au/path#section-employers

Youth Jobs PaTH

Eligible to:Businesses
Funding:$1,000 – $10,000
Round:Ongoing

Community Assistance Program

Eligible to:Schools, Businesses, Not for Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 31 October, 2025

Purpose

The BMD Community Assistance Program offers one-off support payments of up to $5,000, to local groups and organisations delivering initiatives that create lasting benefits in the communities where BMD operates. If you are in close proximity to one of our projects and have been referred by a BMD employee, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

We look for events or initiatives which align with increasing diversity within the construction industry, leaving lasting legacies in the community and/or contributing to the sustainability or environmental improvement of a region.

To be successful, your application needs to align with one or more of the following categories:

  • Arts and culture
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Environment
  • Education
  • Community safety
  • Youth engagement

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

The Blum Foundation Grants

Eligible to:Not-for-Profits
Funding:Amount (max): $5,000
Round:Closes 1 November, 2025

Purpose

The Blum Foundation was established in 1999 for the promotion and encouragement of the Polish language and culture in Australia. The Foundation provides grants to organisations for organisational support and for special projects.

Overview

Applications for two types of gifts from The Blum Foundation are invited annually from organisations. Individuals cannot apply, other than through a nominated organisation.
  1. Gifts for organisational support – Purposes:
    Gifts of up to $1,000 may be made towards the general activities and needs of an organisation, including after hours ethnic schools. The gifts are for the support and development of the activities of the organisation
  2. Gifts for special projects – Purposes:
    Gifts of up to $5,000 may be made to organisations that wish to undertake special projects designed to EITHER meet the cultural and linguistic maintenance needs of the Polish community in Australia OR promote and encourage education of Polish culture and language in Australia.
Special projects are to be new and innovative, over and above the day to day activities of an organisation. Gifts are less likely to be made for the continuation of existing projects. Preference will be given to projects which benefit the broader Polish community in Australia and which target a cross section of the Polish Australian community and are carried out in a co-operative basis.
Projects will need to be completed within a twelve month period and become self-supporting thereafter.
There must be a clear outcome or set of outcomes from the proposed project.
With exceptional projects where outcomes can only be achieved over a longer period, a gift extending over a two-year period may be made.

Limitations

Eligibility

Organisations applying for gifts must:

  • Be non-profit and non-political
  • Keep proper accounting records and have, at least,yearly financial statement or reports
  • Provide information about ABN, tax status and GST registration
  • Be an incorporated organisation, or associated with, or part of another incorporated organisation
  • Have an operational bank account in their organisation’s name, or be associated with an organisation with a back account in their name
  • Provide a completed Application Form with all requested supporting documentation

They must also:

  • Serve the needs of the Polish Community of Australia and/or promote and encourage the education of the Polish language and culture in Australia

Exclusions

Gifts will not be given to:

  • Organisations that fail to submit required documents or information requested by The Blum Foundation
  • Organisations that have failed to carry out or complete any previous projects funded by The Blum Foundation
  • Organisations that fail to co-operate with The Blum Foundation requirements
  • Other Foundations which are themselves grant making bodies
  • Individuals
  • Political organisations or political activities
  • Private profit-making organisations
  • Employer and employee associations or organisations
  • Payment of debts or mortgages
  • Capital expenditure such as land purchase, erection of building, or building renovation
  • Commercial or business ventures

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

Assistance for organisations affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

Round:Ongoing

This page provides information about financial assistance available to not-for-profit organisations and community groups affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. It is updated daily or as we become aware of changes. For the very latest information in these rapidly changing times, please check with the assistance provider.

Looking for tools and information to help your organisation to adapt? Visit www.communitydirectors.com.au/save-our-sector. Here you’ll find free help sheets, policy templates and more, all created to help your organisation to survive, reinvent and sustain itself through the pandemic and beyond.

Want to know how you can help organisations in need? Visit the GiveNow COVID-19 Response page here.

If you’re aware of other grants or assistance that should be listed on this page, please contact service@ourcommunity.com.au.

https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/covid19-financial-assistance/

New Business Assistance with NEIS

Eligible to:Individuals | Businesses
Funding:$Undisclosed
Round:Ongoing

New Business Assistance with NEIS provides personalised support to help you become a self-employed business owner.

Individuals not in employment, education or training who are interested in running their own business may be eligible for New Business Assistance with NEIS.

There are 8,600 places available nationally each year, delivered by a network of 21 NEIS providers.

New Business Assistance can help by providing:

  • Accredited small business training;
  • Personalised mentoring and support from a NEIS provider in the first year of the new business to help the individual put their business idea into practice; and
  • NEIS Allowance for up to 39 weeks and NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible).

https://www.employment.gov.au/self-employment-new-business-assistance-neis

Youth Jobs PaTH

Eligible to:Businesses
Funding:$1,000 – $10,000
Round:Ongoing

Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) is a flexible program that prepares young people for work and makes it easier for businesses to find great employees. You can trial a young person for 4 to 12 weeks in an internship so you can both be sure they’re the right fit for your business. And because the trials are voluntary, you know they are motivated and eager to work.

https://jobsearch.gov.au/path#section-employers