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Community grants and not-for-profit funding

Find community grants for not-for-profits, sporting clubs, community groups and local organisations.

Before you shortlist

Community funding is offered by federal, state and local governments for programs, facilities, events, equipment, volunteering and social inclusion. Council grants are often small but frequent.

Eligibility often depends on legal structure, incorporation, auspicing arrangements, location and whether the project benefits a specific community. Check these before investing time in an application.

Local council grants
Small, recurring rounds for events, programs and minor equipment.
Facilities and infrastructure
Larger programs may fund clubhouses, community halls and accessibility upgrades, often with co-contribution.
Auspicing
Unincorporated groups may need an auspicing organisation to apply.

Check before you apply

  • Legal structure, incorporation and ABN requirements.
  • Co-contribution and in-kind contribution rules.
  • Project location and beneficiary requirements.
  • Acquittal and reporting obligations after funding.

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