Pictures:  "What's Under the Wharf" @ Narooma -  an initiative by Eurobodalla Shire Council and the Nature Coast Marine Group, invited locals and tourists to explore the marine life beneath Narooma Wharf.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTHERN NSW & ACT

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

At Regional Development Australia Southern NSW & ACT, we support local organisations, councils, community groups, and businesses by helping them identify and secure grant and funding opportunities. Our team offers guidance to navigate the grant application process, including:

  • Understanding the Grant Application Process – Gain insights into available grants and learn how to develop strong, effective applications.

  • Access to Economic and Community Data – Utilise comprehensive data and tools to enhance your application and demonstrate impact.

  • Letters of Support – Strengthen your funding application with a formal endorsement from us.

We are here to help you unlock opportunities and drive positive outcomes for your community and business.

Finding a grant

Grant guru

The RDA Southern NSW and ACT is excited to provide the ‘RDA Southern NSW and ACT Grant Finder’ to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. This site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available to you. Our free service means you will never miss a grant opportunity again.

Instructions on how to register and use Grant Guru.

Register to receive emailed alerts for new grants, save your favourites and access tips to help you apply for grants.

EDEN-MONARO BUSINESS GRANT BULLETIN

An overview of grant and funding opportunities available to community groups, not-for-profit organisations, businesses and individuals in the Eden-Monaro electorate. 

ANZAC Day - Tomakin NSW

RURAL

The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal offers numerous grants for rural projects.

PHILANTHROPY

Lists over 350 Australian trusts and foundation, their contact details and their funding preferences.

INDIGENOUS GRANT

The Australian Government funds and delivers a range of programs specifically for First Nations peoples. Funding is allocated through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS), National Partnership Agreements, Special Accounts and Special Appropriations.

Tourism - Distination NSW

Find a Destination NSW initiative, grant or funding program to help support your visitor economy business, project or community.

Bee hives - Young NSW

MULTICULTURAL NSW

Multicultural NSW offers a range of grants to assist programs and activities that promote the vibrancy of NSW and celebrate our diverse communities.

ENVIRONMENT & HERITAGE

We help individuals, communities, organisations and businesses make a difference to our state’s environment and heritage.

Community Grants

The Community Grants Hub (the Hub) provides a shared-services arrangement to deliver grant administration services on behalf of Australian Government client agencies to support their policy outcomes.

ARTS

Australian Government funding and support programs for the arts sector.

Business - AusIndustry

AusIndustry offer grants specifically for small business.

Business

Information on Australia Government grant programs.

RENEWABLE ENERGY - ARENA

We have a number of opportunities available for funding applications. Our programs and funding priorities allow us to provide advice, suitability and guidance on your proposal.

SPORT

Each year the Office of Sport provides millions in government grants to nurture sporting talent, help build sports facilities and develop the industry as a whole.

REGIONAL & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

The Australian Government is committed to investing in Australia's regions to create jobs, build opportunity and unlock economic growth and productivity.

LOCAL COUNCIL GRANT opportunities

JANUARY 2025 | GRANTS

  • Regional economic development & community Investment Program

    The $50 million program is funded under the Regional Development Trust and will support initiatives that promote regional economic development and contribute to job creation and retention aligned with the Trust’s key focus areas:

    Aboriginal economic development and enterprise

    Community connection and capacity building

    Improving regional service delivery

    Sustainable regional industries.

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  • Community Building Partnership 2025

    This program awards grants for community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes while also promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion.

    Grant Amount: from 10,000 to $100,000
    Website: www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/community-building-partnership
     

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  • artsACT

    This program aims to provide support for Canberra artists, groups and organisations to undertake arts activities including creating new work, professional or skills development, mentoring, residencies, and community arts and cultural development and engagement.

    Available biannually. The 2024-25 funding round dates are:

    Round 1: Opened 1 December and closes 28 February 2025, 5pm AEDT

    Round 2: Opens 1 June and closes 31 July 2025

    Applicants can submit one application for one activity only and can only receive funding in this category once each calendar year. 

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  • Eurobodalla SHire Council- NAIDOC week

    This program aims to assist in the delivery of activities celebrating NAIDOC in Eurobodalla. 

    NAIDOC Week 2025 runs from 7-14 July.

    Grants of up to $1,000 are available.

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  • Eurobodalla Shire Council - Mayoral Representatives Grants

    Eurobodalla Shire Council - Mayoral Representatives Grants

    This program aims to provide financial assistance to individuals or teams, that have been selected to represent Eurobodalla at a state, national or international level.

    Grants available are up to:

    $400 for individuals.

    $750 for teams.

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  • QUEANBEYAN-PALERANG REIGIONAL COUNCIL - CULTURAL GRANTS

    This program aims to assist local arts, artists, musicians, performers, writers and arts/cultural organisations to start and to develop their own projects, and to improve the Queanbeyan-Palerang community's opportunities for involvement in cultural and arts activities.

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  • Bega Valley Shire Council- Waste Program

    This program aims to encourage and assist community involvement in the management of waste minimisation and education for the benefit of the whole region.

    The program will be offered over a six-year period in conjunction with Bournda Environmental Education Centre.

    Grants of up to $500 are available.

    A total funding pool of $10,000 is available ($2,000 per school).

    Applicants are expected to contribute to the project through in-kind use of labour or materials. 

    Expression of Interest

  • goulburn-mulwaree council - event development funding

    This program aims to support the development of vibrant, creative and innovative events that enhance the economic, social and cultural life in the Goulburn-Mulwaree region.

    There are two funding streams available:

    1. Sports Tourism Event funding

    2. Tourism Event Development funding

    Applications must be received a minimum of three months prior to the commencement of the event. Applications will be considered outside these timelines on a case-by-case basis.

    Applicants must contact the program administrator prior to submitting an application.

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  • Goulburn-mulwaree council - mayor discretionary fund

    This program aims to assist with small projects and community initiatives.

    There are no specified minimum and maximum funding limits.

    The Mayor will have discretion to make donations up within the annual allocated budget. Funding request should be made in writing.

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GRANT RESOURCES