Where to find Grants in Australia
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There are at least ten different ways to source funding for your idea or project:
| 10 Ways to Source Funding | |
| Government | 1 Federal
2 State 3 Local Council 4 Sector specific (can also be Federal and Government levels agencies eg arts, community broadcasting, multicultural, coastguard, sport) |
| Philanthropy | 5 Corporate
6 Private Trusts/Community Foundations |
| Investment | 7 Venture Capital |
| Pledges/support | 8 Crowd Funding
9 Fundraising |
| Loans | 10 Bank loans |
There are a number of ways that you can find a grant for FREE. In Australia, these include:
Federal Grants
Grant Finder lists grants available across Australia including by State. These generally lead to economic outcomes, increased productivity and engagement in civil life
Grant Finder http://www.australia.gov.au/search/site/grants
Dept of Social Services Community Grants Hub https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/
State Grants
Each State has its own priorities. Some grants may also appear similar to federal grant alternatives but with a local flavour
Grants Victoria http://www.vic.gov.au/grants.html
Business Victoria http://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance
ACT Government Grants http://www.grants.act.gov.au
Innovate Canberrra https://www.business.act.gov.au/grants-and-assistance
NSW – See Federal plus:
ClubGrants
https://www.clubsnsw.com.au/community/clubgrants/about-clubgrants
Northern Territory Government
https://nt.gov.au/community/community-grants-and-volunteers/grants-directory
Queensland Grants
Queensland Government Grants Finder http://www.grants.services.qld.gov.au/#/
https://www.qld.gov.au/community/community-organisations-volunteering/funding-grants-resources/
Tasmania Grants
http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/csr/grants_and_community_engagement
Western Australia – http://grantsdirectory.dlg.wa.gov.au
Lottery West http://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants/
South Australia – https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/employment-money-taxes/financial-support/grants
Local Government Grants
Look up your local council website – especially for community building and local business grants.
Sector specific grants
eg arts, coast guard, tourism, multicultural etc.
Carry out a web search specifically for the industry you are involved in.
Philanthropic trusts and foundations
If you have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, philanthropics are generally humanitarian in nature, providing funding for the better good
Ross Trust useful links to philanthropic trusts
http://rosstrust.org.au/resources/resources/
Community Foundations in Australia
http://australiancommunityphilanthropy.org.au/community-foundations/community-foundations-in-australia/
Community Grant Ready
http://community.grantready.com.au
Venture Capital/Business Angels
Private sector investment with the skills you need if you are an early stage start-up company with high potential growth
Business Angels – http://businessangels.com.au
Angel Investment – https://www.australianinvestmentnetwork.com
Crowd Funding
Source pledges of support via the internet for your worthy cause or new business idea
Kickstarter Australia – https://www.kickstarter.com
Go Fund Me – https://www.gofundme.com/
Fundraising
TeamMates Australasia – http://teammatesaustralasia.com.au
There are paid subscription sites that will alert you to up and coming grant opportunities. Listed below are other sites that you can access for FREE:
Other sources
Business – http://business.grantguru.com.au
Community – http://community.grantready.com.au
Government/Territories/NFP’s
http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp1516/Quick_Guides/ComGrants#_State_Government_Grants
Fee Paying Services
There are also fee subscription services that alert subscribers on a regular basis of new grant opportunities. This is useful practice for organisations that regularly look for grants.
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