Veteran and Community Grants
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits | Unincorporated Groups |
| Funding: | $undisclosed |
| Round: | Closes 27 February, 2020 |
The objective of the Program is to maintain and improve the independence and quality of life for members of the veteran community by providing funding for projects that support activities and services to sustain or enhance health and wellbeing.
The Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program offers opportunities for both the veteran and broader community to participate in, and benefit from, projects that support healthy lifestyles, enhance quality of life and assist veterans and war widows/widowers to remain in their own homes as long as possible.
There is $2,360,000.00 available for this financial year. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount.
The Veteran and Community Grants program is intended to:
- promote and enhance healthy lifestyles, particularly physical activity and mental wellbeing;
- support quality independent living at home;
- encourage involvement in community activities;
- reduce social isolation;
- encourage supportive and safe communities;
- increase access to community services;
- address gaps in local services;
- support carers;
- increase nutrition;
- increase social connectedness; and
- increase mental wellness.
https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/veteran-and-community-grants-0
John Oxley Library Fellowship
| Eligible to: | Businesses | Individuals |
| Funding: | $20,000 Max |
| Round: | Closes 26 March, 2020 |
Eligible to: Businesses| Individuals
Funding Available: (max) $20,000
Closes: 26 March, 2020
Purpose
The John Oxley Library Fellowship is awarded annually to support a research project that uses the rich resources of SLQ’s John Oxley Library and contributes to the creation of new knowledge of Queensland.
Overview
The fellowship recipient will receive a stipend of $20,000, a personal work space within the Neil Roberts Research Lounge for 12 months and premium access to the extensive collections and expertise library staff.
What are fellows or residents required to do?
- Contribute at least three (3) articles to State Library’s John Oxley Library Blog related to his/her research.
- Provide two (2) reports about their progress to date.
- Participate in at least one (1) public program related to his/her research project such as the Research Reveals events.
- Deposit a copy of any work produced with the John Oxley Library.
- Be available for publicity purposes relating to the fellowship or residency, including media interviews and social media engagement.
- Participate in creating a digital story or filmed presentation about his/her fellowship or residency.
- Compile and submit an annotated bibliography of the research undertaken and presented to the State Library for use as a research resource at the conclusion of the fellowship. Guidelines for entry Queensland Memory Awards 2
- Ensure outcomes of the research undertaken as part of the fellowship or residency acknowledge the State Library of Queensland.
- Provide new insights into State Library’s collection and contribute new knowledge about Queensland’s history.
- Fellows are required to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with State Library, detailing payment schedule and other requirements listed above.
Community Commemorative Grants (CCG)
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits | Unincorporated Groups | Local governments | Businesses | Universities | Schools | TAFEs |
| Funding: | $0 – $4,000 |
| Round: | Closes 31 March, 2020 |
The Community Commemorative Grants (CCG) are designed to provide funding for local community-based commemorative projects and activities that directly commemorate the involvement, service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations.
This grants is part of the Saluting Their Service Commemorations Program. The Australian Government is providing a total of $1 million (GST exclusive) during 2019-20 for the Saluting Their Service Commemorations Program grants, with the funding pool divided between the Major Commemorative Grants and Community Commemorative Grants.
Grants up to a maximum of $4,000 are available for local, community-based projects and activities.
These small grants are focused on the local community, commemorate the service and sacrifice of local community members, and are primarily accessed by the local community.
Some examples of CCG projects/activities include restoration of an honour board, purchase of a display cabinet for military memorabilia, and installation of a flagpole to display the Australian National Flag on days of commemoration.
The list below provides a guide to eligible grant projects and activities:
Grants up to $4000 include:
- Community War Memorials, Commemorative Plaques and Honour Boards – new war memorials, where none exists and where the new memorial will be the focus of community commemoration and the restoration of existing war memorials, honour boards/ rolls and plaques
Grants up to $3000 include:
- Restoration, Preservation and or/Display of Wartime Memorabilia – the preservation, interpretation and display of wartime and military memorabilia and artefacts.
- Commemorative Events – significant military unit reunions, i.e. 40th or 65th anniversary or the commemoration of significant military anniversaries, i.e. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Note: Only one anniversary should be commemorated as it is considered that events to commemorate multiple anniversaries have the potential to diminish the significance of each anniversary. The event must be held within a month of the anniversary being commemorated.
- Publications/Website – the publication of wartime histories where similar works have not previously been published, i.e. unit histories, local wartime histories and letters from service personnel.
- Public Awareness Activity – significant cultural and educational projects, i.e. exhibition, with a military focus and that add to the sum of knowledge on a particular topic or which provide access to information about Australia’s wartime heritage.
- School Initiative – school initiatives / projects undertaken by students which focus on military involvement and social impacts relevant to the community.
The assessment and notification of outcomes will be divided into three batches during the year. Each batch will contain applications that have been submitted to the grant opportunity over the preceding period. For example, the first batch will contain all applications submitted to the grant opportunity between the opening date of the application period and 3 July 2019. The second batch will contain all applications submitted to the grant opportunity over the next four months, ending 6 November 2019, and so on.
https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/saluting-their-service-commemorations-program
Major Commemorative Grants (MCG)
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits | Unincorporated Groups | Local governments | Businesses | Universities | Schools | TAFEs |
| Funding: | $4,000 – Undisclosed |
| Round: | Closes 31 March, 2020 |
The objectives of the Saluting Their Service Commemorations Program are to acknowledge and commemorate those who served Australia and its allies in wars, conflicts and peace operations. The Major Commemorative Grants category of the program is available to fund commemorative projects that have a national, state or territory focus.
This grants is part of the Saluting Their Service Commemorations Program. The Australian Government is providing a total of $1 million (GST exclusive) during 2019-20 for the Saluting Their Service Commemorations Program grants, with the funding pool divided between the Major Commemorative Grants and Community Commemorative Grants.
These are grants for major commemorative projects/activities that are significant, from a national or state/territory perspective.
MCG grants have a much wider focus than the local Community Commemorative Grants (CCG) category, and must be of national/state/territory importance and relevance.
MCG projects and activities are targeted at a national/state/territory audience, and have a broader impact than the local community. MCG grants are usually over $4,000, with no set maximum grant amount for this category. However, overall program funding is limited, and value for money is considered in the assessment process.
The assessment and notification of outcomes will be divided into three batches during the year. Each batch will contain applications that have been submitted to the grant opportunity over the preceding period. For example, the first batch will contain all applications submitted to the grant opportunity between the opening date of the application period and 3 July 2019. The second batch will contain all applications submitted to the grant opportunity over the next four months, ending 6 November 2019, and so on.
https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/saluting-their-service-commemorations-program
Bushfire Relief Grants
| Round: | Ongoing |
Highlighting financial and other types of grants available, Funding Centre have compiled a list of grants available to those affected by the recent bushfires.
The list can be found here.
Community Child Care Fund Special Circumstances Grant
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits | Businesses |
| Funding: | Total Pool of $4,000,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The objective of the CCCF Special Circumstances Grant Opportunity is to support continuity of child care, in particular in disadvantaged or vulnerable communities, where service viability is affected by an unforeseen factor outside the control of the service.
Cyber Security Small Business Grants
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits | Businesses |
| Funding: | $1 – $2,100 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The objective of this grant opportunity is to support small businesses across Australia to have their cyber security tested by a CREST approved provider.
https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/cyber-security-small-business-program
Data Science Strategy
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits |
| Funding: | $Undisclosed |
| Round: | Ongoing |
TITAN’s Free Data Science Strategy program matches organisation’s with a data scientist on a sizeable project.
Defence Family Support Funding Program (FSFP)
| Eligible to: | Not-for Profits |
| Funding: | $Unspecified |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The Family Support Funding Program (FSFP) provides grant funding to community organisations who can deliver support and services of value to Defence families and the community they live in.
FSFP provides funding to not-for-profit organisations to:
- Support Defence families to engage with their local communities by:
- facilitating learning opportunities and promoting personal growth, wellbeing, and support child and youth development
- creating opportunities to form new friendships and networks and share information and ideas to help them manage the demands of military life
- Support community capacity building and partnerships by:
- developing new initiatives in response to emerging needs and priorities identified within the Defence community
- identifying and nurturing partnership opportunities to support the delivery for a strengthened sense of community for Defence families
Any incorporated not-for-profit organisation can apply for an FSFP grant, provided they can demonstrate their commitment and ability to deliver local community programs or projects with a strong focus on supporting Defence families and the Defence community.
The FSFP provides single and multi-year grants. Multi-year grants are available in two or three year funding terms.
Single-year grants are the default arrangement. Organisations wishing to be considered for multi-year funding must have demonstrated track record of strong governance.
Applications will be prioritised according to how strongly they meet the aims and selection criteria.
Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans for non-profits
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits |
| Funding: | $0 – $100,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The objective of this assistance measure, provided under the disaster recovery funding arrangements, is to support communities to recover after an eligible disaster. The Essential Working Capital Loans Scheme provides concessional loans to non-profit organisations who have suffered a significant loss of income as a result of an eligible disaster. Loans are provided for continuing the normal operations of the non-profit organisation. Available funding: The maximum loan amount is $100,000; and
- the amount available is based on an assessment of an applicant’s financial position, including any amount recovered under an insurance policy; and
- cannot be more than the amount of essential working capital reasonably required.
How funding may be used: Loan funds provided are to be used as essential working capital, this includes:
- paying salaries or wages
- paying creditors
- paying rent or rates
- buying goods, for example – fuel essential to carry-on the non-profit activities
Loan funds are not provided to:
- compensate for loss of income suffered as a result of the disaster; or
- provide assistance relating to direct damage suffered as a result of the disaster
Disaster Assistance for Non-profit organisations
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits |
| Funding: | $0 – $105,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The objective of this assistance measure, provided under the disaster recovery funding arrangements, is to support communities to recover after an eligible disaster.
The Disaster Assistance Loans Scheme provides concessional loans to non-profit organisations whose assets have been significantly damaged as a direct result of an eligible disaster.
Non-profit organisations whose assets have been significantly damaged as a direct result of an eligible disaster may be able to access low interest loans of up to $100,000.
Loans are provided for re-establishing the normal operations of the non-profit organisation.
What assistance is available?
Loan funds are provided to re-establish normal operations, this includes:
- repairing or replacing damaged plant and equipment
- repairing or restoring essential premises, including – grounds, amenities and infrastructure
- supplying stock for up to one month to replace lost stock and maintain liquidity of the organisation
Loan funds are not provided to compensate for loss of income suffered as a result of the disaster.
Early Childhood Training Subsidies
| Eligible to: | Individuals | Businesses | Not-for Profits |
| Funding: | $Unspecified |
| Round: | Ongoing |
To reduce the cost of training, the following early childhood skill sets are available to educators with a Certificate lll or higher qualification through the Queensland Government’s Higher Level Skills program:
– Team Leader Skills Set (CHCSS00091)
– Building inclusive practices in early childhood education and care (CHCSS00072)
– Supporting children with complex needs (CHCSS00090)
https://qed.qld.gov.au/earlychildhood/educators/our-initiatives/early-childhood-training-subsidies?
Farm Business Analysis Assistance
| Eligible to: | Businesses |
| Funding: | Undisclosed |
| Round: | Ongoing |
Farm Business Analysis Assistance is administered by the Farm Debt Restructure Office (FDRO) within the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).
FDRO assists primary producers experiencing financial distress by providing independent expert financial information and analysis of their farm business.
Future Teachers Bursary
| Eligible to: | Schools |
| Funding: | $Undisclosed |
| Round: | Ongoing |
To provide financial assistance and fast-track the careers of eligible Year 11 or 12 students who are interested in becoming teachers.
Are you completing Year 11 or 12 in a Queensland state school in 2019 and considering becoming a teacher? You may be eligible to receive financial assistance and fast-track your career by studying part of your teaching degree while you are still at school.
There are many benefits to starting your teaching degree while you are at school:
- You can finish your teaching degree faster as you will have completed some of the required tertiary education units in conjunction with your senior studies.
- The Department of Education will cover the cost of the tertiary education units you study, and some may even be offered to you for free by the Higher Education Institution (HEI).
- You may be eligible to receive a payment of up to $200 to help cover study costs related to your program including, but not limited to, text books, stationery, photocopying and campus visits.
- You can access additional support through a peer support network.
When you have been accepted into the eligible program and selected your unit/s of study, your school will need to complete the Future Teachers Bursary application form on your behalf.
https://teach.qld.gov.au/get-supported/future-teachers-bursary
Maker Projects Steam B: Community Capability Building
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits | Universities |
| Funding: | $5,000 to $20,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The Maker Projects element aims to foster creativity and inquiry based learning in Australian schools and communities through the establishment of:
- maker spaces in schools where students can apply their STEM knowledge, develop entrepreneurial skills, and gain experience in working with emerging and advancing technologies
- STEM-related events delivered in partnership with industry for the benefit of youth under 18 years of age.
The Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program aims to identify Australian cultural heritage collections which are publicly accessible, locally held and nationally significant.
Match Funds and Website Grants
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits |
| Funding: | $1000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
Match Funds and Website Grants aims to help charities turn their websites from a brochure site into a data-driven website, marketing and fundraising tool.
https://www.titan.org.au/titan-mentorship-from-a-philanthropist
Mentorship From a Philothropist
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits |
| Funding: | $ Undisclosed |
| Round: | Ongoing |
Titan mentorship is looking to buddy up Titans with charities where they could make a real difference to a particular challenge your organisation is facing.
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
Public Rural Crisis Fund: Drought, flood, fire, and family crisis support
| Eligible to: | Businesses | Not-for-profits | Individuals |
| Funding: | $0 to $5,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
Born from the need to assist women and families during times of crisis, the Public Rural Crisis Fund has been an initiative of the Queensland Country Women’s Association since 1990. This fund not only supports families suffering from drought, flood or fire but is for all families experiencing any type of crisis.
Regional Employment Trials
| Eligible to: | Businesses | Local Governments | Not-for-profits |
| Funding: | $7,500 – $200,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The Regional Employment Trials program provides local stakeholders in selected regions, including businesses, not-for-profits and local government agencies, with grants to trial local approaches to delivering employment related projects. Regions are primarily based on Regional Development Australia boundaries, unless indicated otherwise.
https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/regional-employment-trials
Sport And Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP)
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits |
| Funding: | $0 – $20,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (program) supports not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations with funding to re-establish their facilities and activities after extreme natural events, including flooding and associated damage.
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/disaster-recovery
With One Voice Community Choir Start -up Grants
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits | Businesses | Unincorporated Groups | Schools | Individuals |
| Funding: | $10,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The purpose of this grant is to enable individuals and community groups to develop sustainable With One Voice Social Franchises through establishing a community choir.
Creativity Australia is offering grants of up to $10,000 to people or groups who are wanting to start their own With One Voice choir. Only 10 of these grants are available, and all must be awarded before 30 June 2019.
Applications will be assessed on a first-come basis. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
Local community groups, social businesses and not-for-profits wanting to promote social inclusion and tackle loneliness, isolation, depression and disadvantage in their community are invited to apply.
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.