Below are grants that are currently available to individuals or groups. If you need help filling out the forms, don't hestitate to contact us for some friendly advice.
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Value: $1,000 to $6,000
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: NSW Department of Primary Industries
Value: Up to $10,000
Opening date: 1st October 2021
N.B. EOI's should be submitted as close to the opening date as possible, because when there are enough suitable applicants, the round is closed.
Held by: Wettenhall Environment Trust
NSW Environmental Trust’s Environmental Education grants are taking applications
Funding: up to $60,000 (Tier 1); and
Between $60,001 and $250,000 (Tier 2).
Applications close: Monday, 8th November 2021, at 5pm (AEDT)
Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) Activity - Inclusive Communities Grants
Applications close: 15th November 2021, at 9:00pm AEDT
Funding: up to $180,000 per year (GST exclusive), per project delivered over 2 years.
Maximum grant amount is $360,000 (GST exclusive).
Funds: based on application for the specific initiative/request.
Maximum amount: N/A
Closes: Ongoing
Run by: IGA
Suitable funding program for Training Providers
Grants: from $250,000 and $5 million.
Application Deadline: Friday, 5th November 2021
Through the Building Resilient Regional Leaders initiative, the Australian Government is providing $5 million of funding to support current and emerging leaders in regional communities.
N.B. This information was supplied by RDANI
The Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) is offering a Diploma of Governance designed for the board members of Australian not-for-profit boards and committees, and the CEOs and other senior staff who work alongside them.
Places are filling quickly! If you would like to start your study this month, you need to act now!
Additionally, "Our Community" part-funded Scholarships are available until 31st December 2021.
Funding options; up to $10,000
Closing date: 28th January 2022
Funding program offered by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA).
Small projects: seeking less than $10,000 of funding
Large projects: seeking more than $10,000 of funding
Applications close: Friday, 3rd December 2021
Minister for Agriculture and Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall is urging the region’s anglers to apply for funding in the latest round of the Recreational Fishing Trust.
To support the agricultural sector and young Australians affected by the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government is committing $16.3 million to temporarily introduce a new pathway for achieving independence for the purposes of Youth Allowance (student) and ABSTUDY.
From 30 November 2020 to 31 December 2021, a person who earns $15,000 through employment in the agricultural sector will be considered independent for Youth Allowance (student) or ABSTUDY purposes, if claiming from 1 March 2021.
Funds: Grants in this round are for in-kind support for the supply of trees only. No financial support is provided.
Closing: 31st December 2021, at 12:00am (AEDT).
The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife invites applications to support tree planting projects as part of bushfire restoration projects in and around regions impacted by the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires.
Funds: up to $1,000,000
Source: NSW Rural Assistance Authority
The Farm Innovation Fund is an incentive-based initiative to assist farmers within New South Wales to identify and address risks to their farming business, improve permanent farm infrastructure, ensure long term productivity and sustainable land use plus aiding in meeting changes to seasonal conditions.
Do you have native vegetation on your farm? Could you benefit from some additional income to manage this land? The newly-established Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) has a new program that could be of interest. BCT are calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from people interested in earning annual payments to conserve biodiversity on their property.
Download the Conservation Tender Fact Sheet here. For more information, contact the BCT on 1300 992 688 or by email: info@bct.nsw.gov.au
Funding: Loans up to $100,000
Closes: Ongoing
From 1 July 2020, the NSW Government lifted the cap for the Drought Assistance Fund (DAF) to $100,000 per primary producer. This interest-free loan has a term of seven years, with no repayments in the first two years. It is available for the implementation of systems & management practices that enhance the sustainability of farm businesses.
Loans: Up to $2 Million
Closes: Ongoing
This Farm Investment Loans program is run by Australian Government Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) who provide loans to make your farm business stronger, more resilient and more profitable.
Funding: up to $1,500
Closes: 30th June 2022
A new small business fees and charges rebate for sole traders, small business and not-for-profit organisations in NSW. This rebate helps businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and encourages growth by reducing the cost of running a business. For more information to check your eligibilty & apply for the small business fees and charges rebate, click here.
Funding: up to $25,000
Applications: from 1st July 2021
Close date for applications: TBC (see conditions)
Drought-affected farmers can claim up to 25% on new farm water infrastructure costs under the EWIR scheme Round 2 after the NSW Government announced $15 million to reopen the popular program.
Funding: up to $2,000 per application (unless all funds have been expended).
Closing: 30th June 2022, by 5pm
Do you have a project that could benefit from a grant? Would you neighbours like to particpate?
Our Landcare Coordinator can help develop project ideas, action plan next steps, and source funding!
Tell us about it using our
Expression of Interest Form
Do you have a project that could benefit from a grant? Would you neighbours like to particpate?
Our Landcare Coordinator can help develop project ideas, action plan next steps, and source funding!
Tell us about it using our
