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South Eveleigh Community Grants

Funder: South Eveleigh Amount: $5,000 or $10,000 maximum Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 25 Nov 2026

Applicants must: be a Not-For-Profit (NFP) organisation or Registered Charity; be relevant or connected to the local South Eveleigh community; have a link to the South Eveleigh values of safety, people, innovation, integrity and accountability; enable South Eveleigh to mention the grant recipient on its website and as part of its reporting processes; have a...

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Creative Australia – ACF Boost 2027

Funder: Creative Australia Amount: Up to $5,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 17 Nov 2026

Engaged in the promotion and presentation of arts and cultural activities; will use a grant from Creative Australia within Australia or for the benefit of Australia. Be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident; be aged 18 years or over; have an ABN and be prepared to receive project funds, or have an agreement in place...

Funder: Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Amount: $20,000 - $75,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 14 Nov 2026

Be one of the following entity types: an Australian entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN); an Australian consortium with a lead organisation; Australian registered charity or not-for-profit organisation; Australian local government body; Australian State/Territory government body; Corporate Commonwealth Entity; Australian statutory authority; Australian citizen or...

Funder: Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Amount: $75,000 to $800,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 4 Nov 2026

A company incorporated in Australia; a company incorporated by guarantee; an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust; an incorporated association; a partnership; a joint (consortia) application with a lead organisation; a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation; a publicly funded research organisation; an individual; an Australian local government body; an Australian state or territory government...

Funder: Responsible Wood Amount: $2,000 - $15,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 31 Oct 2026

Groups such as registered charities, Landcare or local environmental organisations, Men's sheds, locally incorporated groups, sporting clubs, art groups, councils, education institutions, registered bike or bushwalking clubs and or Indigenous organisations.

Funder: Sound NSW Amount: Up to $30,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 27 Oct 2026

First Nations artists and acts, as well as music businesses applying on behalf of an artist or act. An artist who: identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; is 18 years or older; currently lives in NSW (minimum 12 months); performs new and original contemporary music; has at least one publicly available release. An act:...

Funder: Sound NSW Amount: Up to $150,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 27 Oct 2026

Funding recipients must: have a governing body that is majority First Nations people; be currently based in NSW or deliver a significant contribution to the NSW contemporary music sector; be an incorporated entity or trust (including a trust with a corporate or individual trustee) and hold an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN),...

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International Engagement Fund

Funder: Creative Australia Amount: $5,000 to $30,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 14 Oct 2026

Individuals, groups and organisations (including small businesses); individuals must be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident. International organisations can apply for projects that benefit practising Australian artists or creative workers, their work or Australian audiences.

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Innovate with nbn Grants Program

Funder: nbn co ltd Amount: $15,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 12 Oct 2026

Applications must be connected to the nbn network; located in regional Australia; have an Australian Business Number (ABN); have an Australian bank account (corresponding to the ABN); apply for one category.

Funder: Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to $50,000 a year for two years Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 13 Oct 2026

To be eligible your organisation and program must: operate in Australia; have charitable status and be registered with the ACNC; be a small to medium sized organisation as defined by the ACN (small charities - those with annual revenue under $500,000 and medium charities - those with annual revenue of $500,000 or more, but under...

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Holiday Break Program – Summer 2026/27

Funder: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Amount: Up to an additional $3,000 travel loading for projects delivered in remote and very remote NSW Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 10 Oct 2026

Local government organisations, boards or groups; Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO); incorporated organisation registered as a not-for-profit; Indigenous Corporations; NSW Local Aboriginal Land Councils. Have an Australian bank account; have an Australian Business Number (ABN) that matches the applicant's name in the application form; have appropriate insurance; be located in NSW.

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Festivals Australia

Funder: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Amount: $5,000 to $150,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 7 Oct 2026

Applicants must: be an Australian incorporated organisation; have an active ABN; be registered for the purposes of GST, if required by the ATO, and not have any outstanding reports, acquittals or serious breaches relating to any Australian Government funding. Unincorporated groups must be auspiced by an eligible organisation. Eligible locations: https://spatial.infrastructure.gov.au/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=42998351573d4a9c8e83f65bef7cabbc

Funder: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Amount: No limit to the amount of funding that may be... Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 3 Oct 2026

You must: be an Australian incorporated organisation; have as your principal purpose the arts and/or cultural heritage; have an active ABN; be registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST), if required by the Australian Tax Office; not have any outstanding reports, acquittals or serious breaches relating to any Commonwealth funding. Unincorporated groups or individuals...

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Transurban 2026 Community Grants Program

Funder: Transurban Group Amount: Up to $10,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 30 Sep 2026

Your organisation must be a ACNC registered charity to be eligible for a grant Your initiative must be located in a local council area with a Transurban road. Victoria: City of Boroondara; City of Melbourne; City of Port Phillip; City of Stonnington; Hobsons Bay City Council; Maribyrnong City Council; Merri-bek City Council; Moonee Valley City...

Funder: Creative Australia Amount: $25,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 16 Sep 2026

You are over the age of 18 years old; you are an artist or arts worker in community arts and cultural development, dance, experimental arts, literature, multi-arts, music, theatre and/or visual arts with ten or more years of continued artistic practice; you identify as Australian First Nations; you are based in Australia.

Funder: Creative Australia Amount: $25,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 16 Sep 2026

Only accepts self-nominations; your business or organisation is Australian First Nations-led and owned; your business or organisation is part of the arts and culture sector, such as community arts and cultural development, dance, experimental arts, literature, multi-arts, music, theatre and/or visual arts; your business or organisation is based in Australia; your business or organisation has...

Funder: Creative Australia Amount: $60,000 Complexity: Moderate Estimated deadline: 16 Sep 2026

The nominator can be any of the following: an individual over 18 years of age and a residing in Australia; a First Nations arts, cultural or community organisation based in Australia; a Non-First Nations arts, cultural or community organisations based in Australia. The nominee must: be a First Nations Senior artist or arts and cultural...

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