2024/25 Volunteer Grant Round - Now Open
The Wentworth community benefits from the generous efforts of thousands of volunteers who donate their time, skills and experience to support numerous community organisations and projects.
Volunteer grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are now available to support this important work through:
- the purchase of communication and computer equipment items to help their volunteers;
- the funding of volunteer run activities that support children’s health and wellbeing;
- the purchase of items or services for the main purpose of supporting volunteers under 18 years, or adults whose volunteering activities support the development and wellbeing of children.
Eligible not-for-profit community organisations are invited to read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and then complete and submit an Expression of Interest Form to Allegra’s office by 5pm on Wednesday 22 January 2025.
Successful nominees will be invited to lodge an application with the Department of Social Services from 26 February to 12 March 2025. Successful applicants will be notified in June 2025.
If you require a hard copy Expression of Interest form, please contact our office on 02 9327 3988.
Other Current Grant Opportunities
Grants are available from a range of sources to help support your business, projects and organisations. A selection of current grant opportunities is outlined below.
When searching for grant opportunities, there are a number of places you can start depending on the type of grant you need.
- All current Federal grants are listed via Grant Connect. The Federal Government also offers hubs for Business, Arts and Community grants
- NSW State government grants can be found here
- Local government grants can be found on the various council grants webpages
In addition to this, there are numerous corporate and philanthropic organisations which may offer a grant suitable for your project. To view additional opportunities please register for a free account with the Wentworth Funding Finder which is available to the Wentworth community. This tool provides a comprehensive database of all grants available, along with tools (including videos) to help you search, save and apply for current and pending grants as well as to set up email notifications of new grants which may be of interest.
If you need funding, or a letter of support from Allegra for your application, please email us at [email protected] and our grants team will be happy to help.
See here for our Grant Writing Tips.
Arts & Entertainment
Music Australia Export Development Fund
This program provides 3 streams to support (1) international touring and showcase activities (2) international professional and artistic development and (3) international promotional and content creation activities. It forms part of the Music Australia Export Development Fund which is designed to provide financial support to a diverse range of Australian artists at distinct phases of their international careers.
Amount: $2000 to $25,000
Provider: Creative Australia
Closes: 3 December 2024
Activity must start between 1 April 2025 and 30 June 2025 and be completed within 12 months.
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Create NSW
Closes: 16 December 2024
Support for NSW artists with disability or who are deaf do an internship in arts, screen and culture organisations.
Gordon Darling Foundation – General Grants Program
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Gordon Darling Foundation
Closes: 3 January 2025
Support for activities of importance in the Visual Arts.
Gordon Darling Foundation – Darling Travel Grants/International
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Gordon Darling Foundation
Closes: 10 January 2025
Support for visual arts professionals employed by Australian public institutions with the opportunity to undertake international travel.
Sydney Film Festival Competition
Amount: $7,000 to $60,000
Provider: Sydney Film Festival
Closes: 28 February 2025
Various awards available.
Aboriginal Affairs NSW – Cultural Grants Program
Amount: $500 to $20,000
Provider: NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
Closes: 21 March 2025
Support for Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW to celebrate Aboriginal culture and hold cultural events and activities.
Sound NSW – Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund
Amount: $500,000
Provider: Create NSW
Closes: 30 April 2025
Support for existing large-scale contemporary music festivals presented in NSW with a track record of delivering significant outcomes for contemporary music.
A fundraising platform for Australian artists. Upload your project, start your fundraising campaign and invite art lovers and supporters to donate with 100% of donations going directly towards your creative project.
For more Federal Arts & Entertainment opportunities see Office for the Arts and for more NSW opportunities see Create NSW.
Business
Amount: $100,000 to $800,000
Provider: NSW Treasury
Closes: 9 December 2024
Round 2 of the EV kerbside charging grants is investing $4.5 million in to install kerbside chargers in priority areas with the least access to private, off-street parking to charge an EV.
Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII)
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 18 December 2024
Funding for startups and SMEs to undertake research and development (R&D) on new-to-market technologies.
New Access for Small Business Owners Program
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Department of the Treasury
Closes: 31 December 2024
Small business owners can access professional mental health support via telehealth.
Institute of Community Directors Australia - Diploma of Governance Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
Provider: Institute of Community Directors Australia
Closes: 31 December 2024
Funding for not-for-profit leaders by way of a part-scholarship to complete the ICDA Diploma of Governance.
Tourism Australia – Business Events Bid Fund Program (BFP)
Amount: $50,000
Provider: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Closes: 30 June 2025
Support to increase the conversion of new international business events for Australia through the offer of financial support at the critical bidding stage.
NSW Going Global Export Program
Amount: Various
Provider: NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade
Closes: Ongoing
Support for businesses expanding into international markets.
Amount: $23,800
Provider: Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership
Closes: Ongoing
Support for training of leaders in critical thinking and moral courage to conduct their leadership within an ethical framework.
Amount: Not specified
Provider: NSW Department of Customer Service
Closes: Ongoing
Support for NSW businesses as they navigate the challenges of starting, running, growing and adapting their business.
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Closes: Ongoing
Support for export-ready Australian tech businesses to expand globally and find international investors.
Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Closes: Ongoing
This Australian Government initiative encourages investment in small-scale renewable energy. It provides incentives to households and businesses to install small-scale renewable energy systems like rooftop solar, solar water heaters and air sourced heat pumps.
Amount: $50,000 to $5million
Provider: Department of Industry, Science & Resources
Closes: Ongoing
Support for innovative small and medium sized enterprises undertaking commercialisation and/or growth projects within the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas.
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Closes: Ongoing
Support for the delivery of pre-employment projects. These projects prepare eligible individuals for specific entry-level roles within a business.
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidies and Hiring Incentives
Amount: Variable
Provider: Department of Employment & Workplace Relations
Closes: Ongoing
Support for the continued training and development of a highly skilled Australian workforce by providing employers with incentives to employ an apprentice.
Small Business Skills & Training Boost
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Australian Taxation Office
Closes: Ongoing
Federal tax deduction of up to 20% for external training courses for small businesses with aggregate turnover of less than $50m. Applies to expenditure incurred to 30 June 2024.
Small Business Technology Investment Boost
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Australian Taxation Office
Closes: Ongoing
Federal tax deduction of up to 20% on technology expenditure to help digitise the business.
Export Finance Australia Guarantees
Amount: Guarantee amounts from $100,000
Provider: Export Finance Australia
Closes: Ongoing
Guarantees to assist export businesses with accessing finance.
For more Federal opportunities see Support for businesses in Australia | business.gov.au and for more NSW opportunities see Grants & Programs - Investment NSW.
Community
Perpetual Trustees – IMPACT Philanthropy
Amount: $120,000
Provider: Perpetual Limited
Closes: 6 December 2024
Support for a wide range of registered charities.
Rainbow Giving Australia – Ignite Pride Grants
Amount: $5,000 to $20,000
Provider: Rainbow Giving Australia
Closes: 10 December 2024
Empowering LGBTQIA+ communities to support local or place-based projects, or those focused on specific groups or populations.
Rainbow Giving Australia – Amplify Pride Grants
Amount: $30,000 to $60,000
Provider: Rainbow Giving Australia
Closes: 10 December 2024
Support for initiatives that build the strength and sustainability of the LGBTQIA+ sector tackling big, systemic issues.
Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Small Grants Program
Amount: Up to $50,000
Provider: NSW Ministry of Health
Closes: 17 December 2024
Support to deliver community activities, programs, and events supporting men's mental health and suicide prevention.
Multicultural NSW – Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants
Amount: $5,000 to $250,000
Provider: NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Closes: 19 December 2024
Support for the safety and security of places of worship and other places where faith communities gather regularly.
GoldenWeb Community Group Free Website
Amount: Not specified
Provider: GoldenWeb
Closes: 31 December 2024
Create a website for a community group who would otherwise be struggling to fund the website.
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Harcourts Foundation
Closes: 3 February 2025
Support for a wide range of registered community-focussed charities.
James N Kirby Foundation – Small Grants
Amount: $15,000
Provider: James N Kirby Foundation
Closes: 28 February 2025
Support for organisations working in the areas of education and technology, environment, health, social welfare and the arts.
Amount: $20,000
Provider: Scentre Group Limited
Closes: 13 March 2025
Open to those working in family and youth support, health and wellbeing, inclusion and equality, community resilience or environmental sustainability.
Amount: Total pool: $100 million
Provider: NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Closes: 30 April 2025
Support homelessness organisations to develop creative solutions to the housing crisis, by targeting reducing the demand for and costs of temporary accommodation and supporting proposals for service reform and innovation.
Aged Persons Welfare Foundation
Amount: $40,000
Provider: Aged Persons Welfare Foundation
Closes: 30 June 2025
Support to organisations devoted to improving the welfare and quality of life of elderly people.
Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program
Stream One: Precinct development and planning
Amount: $500,000 to $5 million
Funding for master planning, consultation, design, business cases and partnership establishment.
Stream Two: Precinct delivery
Amount: $5 million to $50 million
Assistance for delivery of a specified project or projects as part of a precinct. This could include enabling public infrastructure (roads, pathways, underground infrastructure), open spaces between elements, or a particular building/s that is the catalyst for, or complements, other investment within a precinct.
Provider: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts
Closes: Open ongoing
Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI): Capability Building Grant
Amount: Up to $120,000
Provider: Impact Investing Australia
Closes: Ongoing
Support for social enterprises, including trading Indigenous owned or controlled organisations with a defined social benefit, grow their business, scale their impact and further their missions of creating positive social change.
Community Development Grants Program
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts
Closes: Ongoing
Support for needed infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable local and regional economies.
Amount: $10,000
Provider: City of Sydney
Closes: Ongoing
Support for small scale, community-led projects that encourage communities to take action to improve, enhance, represent or celebrate their local neighbourhoods.
Amount: $1,000
Provider: Awesome Foundation
Closes: First Wednesday of every month
Regular small community grants
Australian Communities Foundation
Amount: $2,000 to $15,000
Provider: Australian Communities Foundation
Closes: Ongoing
Opportunity to showcase projects requiring funding to potential funders.
See also: Waverley Council Venue Hire Grants
For more Federal opportunities see Community Grants Hub. See also, the NSW Government Cost of Living hub for tips and tools, easy ways to stretch budgets, and access to trusted advice and support.
Disability Support
NSW Disability and Inclusion Program – Inclusive Environments Funding
Amount: Up to $20,000
Provider: NSW Department of Education
Closes: 6 December 2024
Funding and support to enable children with disability or additional needs in not-for-profit community preschools to participate in a quality early childhood education program on the same basis as their peers.
NSW Disability and Inclusion Program – High Learning Support Needs Funding
Amount: $15,984
Provider: NSW Department of Education
Closes: 6 December 2024
Funding for children with high learning support needs to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
Remarkable – Launcher Pre-Accelerator Program
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Remarkable
Closes: 21 January 2025
Supports for early-stage startups that are improving the lives of people with disability.
Amount: $2,000
Provider: Variety NSW/ACT
Closes: Ongoing
Financial assistance towards the cost of therapy for children with a diagnosis or condition and who do not have NDIS funding (ineligible or awaiting a diagnosis).
Amount: $50,000
Provider: Variety NSW/ACT
Closes: Ongoing
Provide disability equipment that is not easily available through standard services. Supporting families in purchasing life-changing equipment to increase physical development, independence, and social inclusion.
Variety NSW/ACT – We Join Community Grant
Amount: $10,000
Provider: Variety NSW/ACT
Closes: Ongoing
Support for projects that promote inclusion and accessibility, empowering children aged 0-18 years with disabilities or those experiencing disadvantage to feel a sense of belonging, fully participate, and reach their full potential.
Education
Preschool High Learning Support Needs Funding
Amount: $15,900 per child
Provider: NSW Department of Education
Closes: 6 December 2024, 7 March 2025, 23 May 2025, 15 August 2025, 10 October 2025
Support community preschools to develop and deliver individual learning plans for children with disability or additional needs.
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
Amount: $250,000
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 17 December 2024
For excellence in primary school teaching in any area of science that is part of the teacher’s state or territory science, technology, engineering or mathematics syllabus.
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools
Amount: $250,000
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 17 December 2024
Excellence in secondary school teaching in any area of science that is part of the teacher’s state or territory science, technology, engineering or mathematics syllabus.
Building Early Learning Places Program
Amount: Not specified
Provider: NSW Department of Education
Closes: 9 March 2025
Support for not-for-profit providers in the early childhood education and care sector create more spaces for children aged 0 to 6 for communities with the greatest immediate need.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Provider: NSW Department of Education
Closes: 30 June 2025
Support for approved OOSH services that have transitioned to P&C ownership as a result of the recent Provider Category Review.
Northern Territory School Excursion Program
Amount: $2,000
Provider: Tourism NT
Closes: Ongoing
Funding for schools choosing the NT for their next school trip.
Capital Grants for Non-Government Schools
Amount: Various
Provider: Department of Education
Closes: Ongoing
Funding to non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve infrastructure, if they do not have enough capital resources.
Environment & Climate
Household and Business Battery Incentive Program
Amount: $1,600 to $2,400
Provider: Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water
Closes: Ongoing
Support for the up-front installation costs of a battery for homes and businesses with existing solar.
Natural Hazards Detection System Program
Amount: $50,000
Provider: NSW Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer
Closes: 12 December 2024
Support the development of technology to improve early identification and warning systems for natural hazards such as foods and bushfires.
High Emitting Industries Funding NSW
Amount: Variable
Provider: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Closes: 31 December 2024
Funding is available to high emitting manufacturing or mining facilities in NSW to help with implementation of proven low emissions technologies and infrastructure.
Amount: $30,000
Provider: Landcare Australia
Closes: 31 December 2024
Support an individual, group or organisation that has been involved in championing landcare and inspiring others to take action on their property or in their community.
Energy Consumers Australia Grants
Amount: $15,000
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 31 December 2024
Build capacity to support energy policy development that will benefit the long-term interests of consumers.
Amount: USD 20,000
Provider: Patagonia Australia
Closes: 20 June 2025
Support environmental organisations with direct-action agendas and a commitment to long-term change. It supports work that addresses the root causes of the environmental crisis and seeks to protect both the environment and affected communities.
Wettenhall Environment Trust – Small Environmental Grants
Amount: $10,00
Provider: The Norman Wettenhall Foundation
Closes: Ongoing
Support for groups or individuals undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban.
Community Investment Program: Sustainability Rebates
Amount: $5,000
Provider: Randwick City Council
Closes: Ongoing
Support for households to implement energy and water saving initiatives.
Amount: $100,000 to $50million
Provider: ARENA
Closes: Ongoing
Support for the reduction in cost of renewable energy including improvement in technology, reduction in or removal of barriers to renewable energy uptake and increased skills, capacity and knowledge relevant to Renewable Energy Technologies.
Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Closes: Ongoing
This Australian Government initiative encourages investment in small-scale renewable energy. It provides incentives to households and businesses to install small-scale renewable energy systems like rooftop solar, solar water heaters and air sourced heat pumps.
Household Energy Upgrades Fund
Amount: Various
Provider: Plenti in partnership with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
Closes: Ongoing
$1 billion fund offering discounted rates off Plenti's standard green loans to Australian households.
Amount: Various
Provider: Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia
Closes: Ongoing
CORENA provides interest-free loans to help fund climate projects anywhere in Australia in cases where the up-front capital cost is a barrier.
Waverley Council’s Environmental Grants Program will reopen for the next round in August 2024.
ARENA – Driving the Nation Fund
Amount: Not specified
Provider: ARENA
Closes: Ongoing
Support for innovation in public charging and management of charging.
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Closes: Ongoing
The Clean Energy Seed Fund targets scalable, high growth potential start-ups, encouraging innovation and creating opportunities in the development of clean technology.
Science and Innovation
The Prime Minister's Prize For Science
Amount: $250,000
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 17 December 2024
For a significant advancement of knowledge through science. This prize can be awarded to an individual or a team of up to 4 individuals.
Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation
Amount: $250,000
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 17 December 2024
For the innovative translation of scientific knowledge into a commercially available product, service or process with economic, social or environmental benefits. This prize can be awarded to an individual or a team of up to 4 individuals.
Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
Amount: $50,000
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 17 December 2024
For an exceptional achievement in life science that benefits, or has the potential to benefit, human welfare or society by early to mid-career scientists. Recognises achievements within 10 years (full time or full time equivalent) of completing relevant studies.
Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
Amount: $50,000
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 17 December 2024
For an exceptional achievement in physical science that benefits, or has the potential to benefit, human welfare or society by early to mid-career scientists. Recognises achievements within 10 years (full time or full time equivalent) of completing relevant studies.
Amount: $50,000
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 17 December 2024
For an early achievement towards partially or fully commercialising or translating scientific research with economic, social, or environmental benefits. Recognises achievements within 10 years (full time or full time equivalent) of completing relevant studies.
Amount: $1,500 to $15,000
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 14 January 2024
Funds to sponsor Australian students to take part in virtual or in-person STEM engagement events, activities and competitions hosted in Australia or overseas.
Amount: $1m to $350m
Provider: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Closes: Ongoing
Support for the commercialisation of Australian solar photovoltaic (PV) innovations and to enhance solar PV supply chains in Australia.
Sport
Amount: $2,000
Provider: Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Closes: 12 December 2024
Supporting community sports clubs working to reducing harm from alcohol and other drugs and promote mental health awareness.
NSW Recreational Fishing Small Infrastructure Grant Program
Amount: $200,000
Provider: NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Closes: 18 December 2024
Support for fishing clubs and organisations, community organisations, schools, universities or councils for fishing amenities such as fishing platforms, fish cleaning tables, kayak launching platforms, fishing access tracks, fishing safety infrastructure, fishing line bins and other angler facilities.
Australian Sports Commission – Local Para Champions
Amount: $750
Provider: Australian Sports Commission
Closes: 31 January 2025
Financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability.
Australian Sports Commission – Local Sporting Champions
Amount: $500
Provider: Australian Sports Commission
Closes: 31 January 2025
Financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships.
Rugby Club Foundation – Grants
Amount: $22,000
Provider: The Rugby Club Foundation
Closes: 12 February 2025
Support for grassroots rugby programs.
Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF)
Amount: $500 to $40,000
Provider: Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF)
Closes: Ongoing
The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) provides funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation, promoting accessibility and inclusivity and delivering upon Australian Cricket’s strategic priorities.
Tennis Australia – Opportunity Knocks Subsidy Program
Amount: $500
Provider: Tennis Australia
Closes: Open ongoing
Subsidised coaching support, club membership fees or competition fees for young people facing financial hardship the opportunity to continue their tennis journey.
Amount: $1,000
Provider: Awesome Foundation
Closes: First Wednesday of every month
Regular small community grants.
Veterans
Veteran Wellbeing Grants (VWG) Program
Amount: $200,000
Provider: Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Closes: 17 December 2024
Funding for eligible organisations to deliver community-based projects and activities for the veteran community.
Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program
Amount: Community Grants up to $10,000. Major Grants up to $150,000
Provider: Department of Veterans Affairs
Closes: 5 February 2025
Funding for one-off, commemorative projects and activities that are ready to proceed and where the funding will ensure their completion. Projects must be able to be completed within 12 months of the funding agreement being provided.
NSW Community War Memorials Fund
Amount: $10,000
Provider: NSW Office for Veterans Affairs
Closes: 12 February 2025
Funds to conserve, repair and protect war memorials across NSW.
Women
Women's Leadership Scholarships
Amount: $1,000 to $6,000
Provider: Women and Leadership Australia
Closes: 29 November 2024
Support for participation in leadership courses.
Building Women's Careers (BWC) Program
Amount: $500,000 to $5 million
Provider: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Closes: 2 December 2024
Funding for both large-scale partnership projects, and smaller, place-based partnerships, to drive systemic structural and cultural change in training and work environments critical to the Future Made in Australia initiative.
NSW Return to Work Pathways Program (RTWPP)
Amount: $100,000 to $250,000
Provider: NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
Closes: 6 December 2024
Support for NSW organisations to implement projects that support women from priority cohorts who are experiencing persistent barriers to employment to gain increased work readiness and to secure sustainable employment.
Tech Ready Women – Female Founder Startup Program
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Tech Ready Women
Closes: 9 December 2024
8 week starter program specifically designed to help women test and launch their ideas in the market.
Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program
Amount: $80,000 to $400,000
Provider: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Closes: 16 December 2024
Assistance for improving the safety of Australian women and their children through the prevention of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
LiftHER – Female Founders Grant Challenge
Amount: $8,000 to $10,000
Provider: LiftHER
Closes: 3 January 2025
Support for impact-driven female entrepreneurs.
Chief Executive Women Scholarships
Amount: Various
Provider: Chief Executive Women (CEW)
Closes: Various
Various scholarships to support women in business.
Amount: N/A
Provider: NSW Department of Education and TAFE
Closes: Ongoing
This online program supports women looking to establish a micro or small business, or already operating one.
Australian Women in Security Network - Entry Level Certification Program
Amount: Not specified
Provider: Australian Women in Security Network
Closes: Ongoing
Support for students, unemployed, those returning to the workforce to access training and obtain their first Certification in Cybersecurity.