The Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme Round 10 provides funding for small capital and community infrastructure projects that deliver local social benefits.

Key Highlights:

• Grant Amount: $2,500 to $20,000 per project (from a total pool of $150,000 allocated to each of Australia’s 150 Federal electorates).
• Funding Coverage: Grants cover up to 100% of eligible project costs for most applicants (local governing bodies require 50% matched funding).
• Who Can Apply: Incorporated not-for-profits, non-distributing co-operatives, Australian Indigenous corporations, religious bodies. Please see the grant opportunities guidelines for detailed information.
• Application Requirement: Applicants must submit an expression of interest and be invited to apply by their local Federal Member of Parliament (MP).

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In response to current cost of living challenges in Australia, Transurban has opened a special round of community grants to grassroots organisations to the value of $200,000 in April 2026.

To address the challenge, the criteria for grants are amended for this round to focus on organisations providing emergency relief such as access to food, housing, and transport. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to organisations in Greater Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane near Transurban’s roads.

The Transurban community grants program offers grants of up to $10,000 for projects bringing road safety, financial inclusion, the environment or STEM benefits to the communities in Greater Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane near Transurban’s roads. Grants are open to a wide range of organisations and initiatives, and we encourage inclusion, diversity of thought and innovation. Applications are now open.

The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Grants Program supports multicultural projects across NSW. We invest in community projects and activities that foster community harmony and celebrate cultural diversity as a precious part of our identity and way of life. The program funds projects that can make a lasting positive impact on social cohesion and meet a community need at the grassroots level. Project Grants range from $20,000 to a maximum of $50,000. Applications are open for projects delivered between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026.

The aim of Women’s Week Grants is to support events which empower women, uplift focus communities and challenge gendered norms, roles and expectations during Women’s Week from 2 – 8 March. Grants between $10,000 and $50, are available.

The Australia Post Community Grants program supports local community organisations across Australia to help people connect and stay mentally well. The primary purpose of the project is to improve mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes of a community. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for locally led and delivered projects that improve mental wellbeing outcomes and help people meaningfully connect in their community.

The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Grants Program aims to support multicultural festivals and events across NSW. We invest in community events and activities that foster community harmony and celebrate cultural diversity as a precious part of our identity and way of life.

The Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants Program will support multicultural and multifaith community groups to produce Festivals and Events that celebrate and embrace our state’s vibrant cultural diversity. Grants range from $5,000 to a maximum of $20,000.

Applications for Festivals and Events to be held between 1 September 2025 – March 2026.

Fairfield City Council and other external bodies provide a variety of grant and funding opportunities throughout the year to support community achievement in a number of social, sporting, cultural and environmental initiatives.

The diversity in grant and funding opportunities ensures there is something for everyone who has an idea or program that strengthens the community.

The NSDP is a competitive grants programme and applications are open to all Men’s Sheds across Australia.

The NSDP provides direct financial assistance to address the health and wellbeing of the shed members within the shed environment; support health education for shed members, deliver appropriate activities and programmes, improve facilities and the sustainability of Men’s Sheds across Australia.

Closes:

Cat 1-4: Friday, 21 February 2025

Cat 5: Friday, 7 March 2025

This is an opportunity for community groups and organisations in Fowler to enhance local infrastructure and resources.

This initiative offers vital funding ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to empower volunteer and community organisations to deliver social benefits to local communities.

The Stronger Communities Grant Programme: Round 9 is open for expressions of interest.

The Youth Empowerment Program will provide funding to organisations for programs for youth aged 10 to 17 who are engaged in, or at-risk of becoming engaged in, criminal and/or anti-social behaviour.

It is expected that activities will be aimed at the participation of young people at-risk aged between 10 to 17 to reduce the incidence of low-level engagement in criminal activity and decrease recidivism rates.

The NSW Primary Prevention Multi-Year Partnerships (MYP) Grants Program is now open for local organisations statewide, that address the drivers of domestic, family and sexual violence in our community.

Expressions of Interest will close on Tuesday, 18 February 2025. Following the Expression of Interest, eligible organisations will be invited to submit detailed proposals for funding consideration.

The full grant application process for the MYP Grants Program will be run in early 2025.