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Many programs rely on funding grants as a major source of their income. Below is a list of sites broken down into grants which are available nation wide and state by state. Major corporate organisations also provide funding to volunteer based organisations and advertise the grants on their own websites. Companies include large investment companies, banks and large retail chains.

If you know of a resource that is not listed here and you are willing to share it with others please email info@youthmentoring.org.au
Nationwide
NSW
ACT
VIC
TAS
SA
WA
NT
QLD
Nationwide
Open Grants
 
Google Grants
Applications ongoing
 
The purpose of this grant is to award non-profits with free AdWords advertising on google.com.au to raise awareness and increase traffic.

Click here for more information
 
IOOF Foundation Grants
Applications ongoing
 
This grant aims to help fund charitable activities in Australia which help disadvantaged children and families. Various amounts available.
 
Click here for more information
 
Matana Foundation for Young People Grant Program
Applications ongoing
 
The Foundation aims to grant funding for organisations that assist disadvantaged young people which a vehicle that nurtures self worth. Funding of up to $10,000 is available.
 
Click here for more information
 
Sponsorship and Grants Program
Applications ongoing
 
The Cheaperthanhotels Sponsorship and Grants Program offers a wide range of opportunities for sponsorship and fundraising support for community groups, non profit organisations, schools, universities and sports clubs. Grants range from $250-$25,000.
 
Click here for more information
 
Sony Foundation
Applications ongoing
 
The Foundation supports charitable causes for youth and youth related issues. Grants of up to $5,000 are available.
 
 
St George Foundation
Applications ongoing
 
The Foundation supports innovative projects that enable disadvantaged and disabled children to reach their potential. Grants will be made in amounts up to $5,000.
 
 
 
Useful Links
 
Australian Commonwealth Government Community Portal
The portal provides links to government departments and community organisations which provide grants and further funding.

The Australian Research Council (ARC) is a statutory authority within the Australian Government's Education, Science and Training portfolio. The ARC manages the National Competitive Grants Program, which provides grants and support to researchers.

FundAssist is a leading consulting firm providing expert funding assistance services to community groups throughout regional Australia.

GrantsLINK helps organisations find available funding under a variety of grant programs for individuals, businesses and communities to help develop solutions to local and national problems.
 
GrantSearch is a comprehensive funding database and actively seeks funding sources offered by all levels of government, universities, foundations, the private sector and overseas sources specifying Australian applicants. This is not a free site - you must subscribe to access their information.

Our Community
Our Community is a social enterprise that provides advice and tools for community groups and schools. Our Community offers a wide variety of services and products on grants and fundraising, many of them free.

Philanthropy Australia

Philanthropy Australia is the national body for philanthropy and is a non-profit membership organisation. It offers a range of services to support those seeking grants from philanthropic sources, including publications, workshops and subscriptions to The Resource Centre which enables you to access the full range of services for grant-seekers, including The Australian Directory of Philanthropy and a copy of Successful Submission Writing.


Foundation for Young Australians
The Foundation for Young Australians is an independent national grant-making organisation, funding and working in partnership with youth-led initiatives which aim to positively contribute to young people and their communities.
 
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NSW
Open Grants
 
Sydney Community Foundation
Application ongoing
 
The grants purpose is to connect people who care with causes that matter to Sydney. Currently, the SCF has a particular emphasis on funding projects focusing on women experiencing disadvantage.
 
Click here for more information
  
 
Useful Links
 
communitybuilders.nsw
Communitybuilders.nsw is an interactive clearing house where the users contribute its content and ongoing development by publishing their stories and tips on the site. Users include different community organisations, community workers, and all levels of government and business. The website provides funding sources and how to support your bid by writing a successful submission. The site also looks at alternative means of support and other ways to provide resources for your project or organisation.

New South Wales State Government grants search page

Go to this site for links to funding opportunities from New South Wales Government departments and organisations.
 
Youth.NSW is the NSW Government's website for young people and workers in the youth field. Go to this site for links to funding opportunities for people working with young people.

WESTIR
WESTIR is the acronym for Western Sydney (WEST) Information and Research (IR) Service. WESTIR is a not-for-profit community organisation, which is partly funded by the NSW Department of Community Services.
 
The Youth Action & Policy Association NSW Inc is offering a Youth Participation Grant which is a new funding opportunity for young people. If you are aged between 12 and 25 years, and living in NSW, you can apply for a youth participation grant.
 
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ACT
Useful Links
 
ACT Government grants search page
Go to this site for links to funding opportunities from ACT Government departments and organisations.

Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services grants search page

Go to this site for links to funding opportunities from the ACT Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services.

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VIC
Open Grants
 
Newsboys Foundation
Applications ongoing
 
The Foundation aims to provide grants to community organisations working with disadvantaged young people aged 11-18 years in Victoria. Various funding amounts available.
 
 
Community Grants Program
Applications ongoing
 
This grant aims to provide support to Victoria's culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse communities, to develop and sustain local community organisations and programs, to promote social, cultural and economic inclusion and encourage greater community participation, understanding and mutual respect. Various amounts available.
 
 
Victorian Volunteer Small Grants
Applications ongoing
 
Grants of up to $5,000 are available for Victorian organisations to attract new volunteers from diverse backgrounds, create new volunteering opportunities and strengthen existing volunteering programs as a way of engaging new volunteers.
 
 
 
Useful Links
 
The Grants@DVC site contains information about all the grant programs administered by the Department for Victorian Communities. You can apply for grants online, download guidelines and applications forms, read about what community organisations have done with some successful grant applications and find hints and tips on how to apply for a grant.
 
This site provides links to trusts and foundations and Victorian Government departments which provide funding to youth organisations.

Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Inc.
The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Inc. (YACVic) is an independent, non-government organisation which is a policy advocate on young people's issues in Victoria. Their website provides a grants and funding guide.
 
Victorian State Government grants search page

Go to this site for links to funding opportunities from Victorian Government departments and organisations.

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TAS

Useful Links
 
Tasmanian Community Grants
Go to this site for links to funding opportunities from Tasmanian Government departments and organisations.
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SA
Open Grants
 
Cando4kids Foundation Grants
Applications ongoing
 
The purpose of this grant is to partner with non-profit organisations and community groups to assist children and young adults who have a sensory impairment to walk the walk, talk the talk, make friends, play sport, push the boundaries and achieve their dreams in the community.
 
Click here for more information
 
Minister for Youth's Leadership Grant
Applications ongoing
 
Grants are given to young people who contribute to their community and undertake leadership opportunities they could not otherwise afford.  Grants of up to $500.
 
 
 
Useful Links
 
Office for Youth S.A. grants page
The South Australian Government Office of Youth grants page provides details of current funding opportunities for youth agencies and provides information to the youth sector on a range of alternative funding sources.

The Regional Funding & Grants Register is a registry of funding and grant solutions for community initiatives.


South Australian Government grants search page

Go to this site for links to funding opportunities from South Australian Government departments and organisations.

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WA
Open Grants
  

Health Promotions Projects
Applications ongoing
 
The purpose of this grant is to increase individual knowledge and skills, and change behaviour and community and organisational
policies and environments to improve health. Grants of up to $5,000 are available.
 
Click here for more information
 
Country Sport Enrichment Scheme
Applications ongoing
 
This scheme aims to help country Western Australia experience and conduct major sporting events and sport development initiatives. Grants of up to $25,000 are available.
 
Click here for more information 
 
Gordon Reid Foundation for Youth Grants
Applications ongoing
 
Gordon Reid for Youth Grants support initiatives that address key issues facing young people, aged 12 – 20, in a community and to create ongoing and positive links between young people and the rest of the community. Grants of up to $5,000 available.
 
 
Youth Grants WA - Small Grants
Applications ongoing
 
Provided by the Office of Children and Youth (WA), the aim of this grant is to provide funding and support for activities that encourage youth participation and provision of services and facilities for young people. Grants will be made in amounts up to $5,000.
 
 
 
Useful Links
 
Office of Children and Youth Grants Page
The WA Office of Children and Youth grants page provides funding support for activities that encourage youth participation and the provision of services and facilities for young people.

The Grants Directory is a compilation of grants and other assistance programs available to communities and local governments in regional and metropolitan Western Australia. The Directory contains programs provided by the Western Australian and Australian Governments as well as private sector organisations.


Western Australian State Government grants search page

Go to this site for links to funding opportunities from Western Australian Government departments and organisations.

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NT
 
Useful Links
 
Northern Territory Government grants search page
Go to this site for links to funding opportunities from Northern Territory Government departments and organisations.
Northern Territory Office of Youth Affairs Grants Page

The NT Office of Youth Affairs provides funding for innovative events, programs or projects that engages young Territorians aged 12 to 25 years.

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QLD
Open Grants
  
Get Set for Work Program
Applications ongoing
 
The aim for the funding is to create a transition pathway for young people towards getting a job, returning to school or continuing with other education or training. Grants for $60,000 to $200,000 are available.
 
Click here for more information
 
Cowboys Community Fund
Application is ongoing
 

Cowboys Community Fund's purpose is encouragement and financial assistance towards improving the quality of youthful lives in North

Queensland.
 
Click here for more information
 
 
Useful Links
 
Queensland State Government grants search page
Go to this site for links to funding opportunities from Queenland Government departments and organisations.
 

This site provides access to information about current funding initiatives from the Department of Communities.


Volunteering Queensland

The Volunteering Queensland grants and funding page provides links to government departments and other community groups which offer grants and awards to community organisations.

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Tips for Writing Grants and submissions
communitybuilders.nsw
Communitybuilders.nsw is an interactive clearing house where the users contribute its content and ongoing development by publishing their stories and tips on the site. Users include different community organisations, community workers, and all levels of government and business. The website provides funding sources and how to support your bid by writing a successful submission. The site also looks at alternative means of support and other ways to provide resources for your project or organisation.
Our Community is a social enterprise that provides advice and tools for community groups and schools. Our Community offers a wide variety of services and products on grants and fundraising, many of them free.

Youthcentral
Youthcentral is the Victorian Government's web-based initiative for young people aged 12-25. This link provides tips to writing grant a
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