Other Government Grants
2009 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
The 2009 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award will showcase active volunteers who have shown dedication and initiative in their work and have positively contributed to the not-for-profit organisation they volunteer for.
Aboriginal Business
Firms and business people seeking assistance under the Aboriginal Business Development Program must operate or intend to operate a business that is majority-owned or controlled by Aboriginal people and its business operations are based in New South Wales.
Aboriginal Business Link Program
The Department of State and Regional Development supports Aboriginal business' participation in industry Trade Shows.
Adult Literacy Innovative Programs Grants
The Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training administers the Australian National Training Authority Adult Literacy National Project which provides funds for a number of strategic initiatives in the field of adult literacy.
ANZ Staff Foundation
Established in 1988, the ANZ Staff Foundation has distributed hundreds of grants to help disadvantaged people, children with disabilities, unemployed youth and community groups achieve their goals.
APEC Education Foundation
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Education Foundation awards grants to member countries in the following three broad areas - Educational co-operation; Research and scholarship; Community building.
Apprenticeships Incentives for Existing Workers
Employers hiring an Australian Apprentice may be eligible for a range of Australian Government and State Government incentives and personal assistance.
Atheletes with a disability
The NSWIS Athletes with a Disability Program aims to develop and assist identified high performance NSW Athletes with a Disability (AWD) to achieve excellence and success at the international level.
auDA Foundation Grants Program
auDA Foundation is a charitable trust that was established by .au Domain Administration Limited (auDA) to promote and encourage education and research activities that will enhance the utility of the Internet for the benefit of the Australian community.
Australian Institute of ATSI Studies Research Grants
The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies funds research in a wide variety of areas in ATSI studies.
Australian School-based Apprenticeships Incentive
Employers hiring an Australian Apprentice may be eligible for a range of Australian Government and State Government incentives and personal assistance.
Australian Vocational Student Prize
The AVSP Nomination Form is comprised of four separate sections – one section each for the principal, the student, the RTO and the employer.
Australia's Open Garden Scheme
Australia's Open Garden Scheme is a self-funding, not for profit organisation that promotes the knowledge and pleasure of gardens and gardening to all Australians.
Bank@Post
Bank@Post™ is a agency banking service offered at over 3300 on-line Australia Post outlets. It allows you to use your credit or debit cards at the post office to undertake a variety of financial transactions with participating banks and other financial institutions.
BioBanking
The NSW Government is introducing the Biodiversity Banking and Offsets Scheme (or 'BioBanking') to help address the loss of biodiversity values, including threatened species.
Black Spots Road Program
The AusLink Black Spot Program is part of the commitment to reduce accidents on Australian roads.
Capital assistance program
The Capital assistance program (CAP) assists Local Government Authorities and not for profit organisations to develop community orientated local sporting and recreational facilities.
Carbon sink forests
Businesses are able to claim a deduction for expenditure that you incur for the establishment of trees in a carbon sink forest under subdivision 40-J of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997).
Career Advice Australia initiative
Career Advice Australia helps young people aged 13 to 19 to connect to their future.
Churchill Fellowship
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust gives financial support to enable Australians from all walks of life who have exhausted opportunities within Australia and want to further their search for excellence overseas.
Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund Local Grants Program
The Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund Local Grants program supports initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of children, awarding community groups up to $10,000 to fund grassroots programs that will directly benefit their local community.
Commonwealth Foundation Grants
The Commonwealth Foundation's projects are divided into three areas: Governance and Democracy; Sustainable Development; and Culture and Diversity. Grants are awarded under each of the programmes.
Commonwealth Trade Learning Scholarship
Employers hiring an Australian Apprentice may be eligible for a range of Australian Government and State Government incentives and personal assistance.
Community Development and Support Expenditure Scheme
The Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) Scheme is designed to ensure that larger registered clubs in NSW contribute to the provision of front-line services to their local communities; and to ensure that the disadvantaged in the community are better positioned to benefit from the substantial contributions made by those clubs.
Community Development and Support Expenditure Scheme
The Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) Scheme is designed to ensure that larger registered clubs in NSW contribute to the provision of front-line services to their local communities; and to ensure that the disadvantaged in the community are better positioned to benefit from the substantial contributions made by those clubs.
Danks Trust and Annie Danks Trust
The Danks Trust disburses funds to projects/organisations that fit the categories of religion, education or the relief of poverty.
Ethanol Distribution Program
The Ethanol Distribution Program is intended to increase the number of service stations selling 10 per cent ethanol blended petrol (E10), increase the volume of E10 sold and encourage the sale of E10 at a lower price than regular unleaded petrol. Grants of up to $20k are available to retail service stations to reduce the cost of installing or converting infrastructure to supply E10.
Ethanol Production Grants
The EPG program is an eligibility-based program; its objective is to encourage the use of biofuels in transport in Australia. The program is available to ethanol producers until 30 June 2011. Ethanol Production Grants are paid to ethanol producers at a rate of 38.143 cents per litre.
Fresh Ideas for Work & Family
Grants of $5,000 to $15,000 are available to small businesses with less than 15 staff to implement practices that help balance work and family responsibilities and improve employee retention and productivity.
Foundation for Young Australians Funding Programs
The Foundation manages a portfolio of grants for initiatives that help provide young people aged 12 to 25 with opportunities to reach their full potential and make a valuable contribution to the community.
Fuel tax credits for business
Fuel tax credits are claimable for heavy vehicles as well as the diesel and petrol you use in a whole range of activities including machinery, plant and equipment used in activities such as construction, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, property management and landscaping.
Funding for Local Roads
Under the Roads to Recovery Program, direct funding to local councils is distributed according to a formula based on population and road length set by the Local Government Grants Commissions in each state and the Northern Territory.
General Sir John Monash Postgraduate Student Awards
Annually, up to eight Awards will be awarded to outstanding Australians graduating from Australian Universities to enable them to study abroad at the world’s best Universities, appropriate to their field of study.
Heritage Grant Program and Funding
Programmes such as Envirofund under the $3 billion Natural Heritage Trust and the Australian Government's Community Water Grants, with $200 million over five years, supports groups that are taking on-ground action in their own backyards.
Holden Community Support Program
There are many ways that Holden provides support. The company donates cash, goods and services in kind to community groups, non-profit organisations and educational institutions across Australia.
Home-based Business
Home-based Business Week 2009 hosts metropolitan and regional events conducted throughout the State attracting about 1,600 participants.
HotelClub Sponsorship Program
HotelClub.com has launched a sponsorship programme designed specifically with the smaller organisation in mind. The online accommodation specialist is seeking applicants from small businesses, community organisations, charities, schools and learning faculties in Australia that would benefit from additional funding.
Housing Communities Program
The Housing Communities Program (HCP) funds are offered primarily to employ staff to assist social housing communities in project locations across NSW affected by significant social, economic environmental and/or housing change.
Ian Potter Foundation
The Ian Potter Foundation is a private Australian philanthropic foundation which makes grants for charitable purposes in Australia.
Incentives for Higher Technical Skills
Employers hiring an Australian Apprentice may be eligible for a range of Australian Government and State Government incentives and personal assistance.
Indent Partnership Grant
The Indent Partnership Grant is available to help young people to kick start, or reinvigorate, the all-ages entertainment scene in their local area.
Indigenous Business Australia Enterprises (IBA Enterprises)
IBA Enterprises assists eligible Indigenous Australians to establish, acquire and grow small to medium businesses, through business loans and business support services.
Indigenous Business Development Programme (IBDP)
IBDP provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals or businesses for a range of business support services.
Indigenous Capital Assistance Scheme (ICAS)
The ICAS offers Indigenous businesses access to commercial finance, and culturally appropriate professional and mentoring support services.
Indigenous Road Safety Grant 2009-2010
Grants of up to $30,000 each are available for projects to improve road safety for Indigenous Australians.
Indigenous Small Business Fund (ISBF)
The ISBF offers funding to Indigenous community based organisations to assist Indigenous people to learn about business, develop good business skills and expand their businesses.
Industry Cooperative Innovation Program (ICIP)
The ICIP is a $25 million program aimed at encouraging business-to-business cooperation on innovation projects that enhance productivity, growth and the international competitiveness of Australian industries.
Interest rate subsidy
Interest rate subsidies are available to agriculture-dependent small businesses.
International Postgraduate scholarships
The Australian government provides funding to higher education providers to offer scholarships to eligible postgraduate students to meet the costs associated with postgraduate education.
Intervention Support Program - Community Grants Programs
The aim of the Intervention Support Program is to improve the educational opportunities, learning outcomes and personal development of children with disabilities.
It's an Honour - Awards and National Symbols website
It's an Honour website recognises and celebrates outstanding achievements and contributions of extraordinary Australians.
Lord Mayoral Salary Trust (Sydney)
Clover Moore MP established the Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP Salary Trust (the Trust) after she was elected as Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney. She receives a salary as a NSW Member of Parliament, and donates 100% of her Lord Mayor's fees for charitable purposes through this Trust.
LPG Vehicle Scheme
Grants are available subject to program eligibility criteria:
- $2,000 for LPG conversion of a petrol or diesel motor vehicle;
- $2,000 for the purchase of a new motor vehicle with an LPG unit fitted at the time of manufacture.
Macquarie Bank Foundation
The Macquarie Bank Foundation funds programs benefiting the communities in which Macquarie has a presence, in the areas of education, the arts, health care and research, welfare and the environment.
Mature Aged Worker Incentive
A special $750 Mature Aged Worker commencement incentive is available to an employer if the Australian Apprentice is aged 45 years or older on the day of commencement. A further $750 Mature Aged Worker Completion incentive is also available
Mazda Foundation
The Mazda Foundation was formed to provide assistance to a broad cross section of individuals and important causes throughout Australia.
National Multicultural Marketing Awards
The 2008 National Multicultural Marketing Awards rewards the efforts of businesses and organisations that focus on the cultural diversity of Australia in their overall marketing strategies.
National Science Awards for Teachers and Students
The National Science Teachers' Association provides information on a number of Science Awards and Scholarships available for teachers and students.
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)
NEIS helps eligible unemployed people to start and run their new, viable small business. NEIS provides training in small business management and business skills, and business plan development.
Not-For-Profit Network Awards
The Not-For-Profit Network Awards will highlight and recognise the achievements of not-for-profit organisations, people and projects over the past 12 months.
NSW Dept of Education and Training Awards and Scholarships
The NSW Department of Education and Training offers a number of awards, scholarships, fellowships and exchange programs.
NSW Heritage Grants
The NSW Department of Planning Heritage provides funding to assist owners and managers of state significant heritage items, Aboriginal heritage and local government heritage management in NSW.
Pride of Australia Medal
The Pride of Australia Medal honour everyday Australians who do extraordinary things - the unsung heroes of our communities whose contribution to Australian life is not widely known by the general public.
Professional Development Grants – Alcohol & Drug
AER Foundation Small Grants Program 2008/09 provides grants for conference attendance and innovative projects in the alcohol and other drug sector.
Public Service Medal
The Public Service Medal recognises outstanding service by employees of the Australian Government and state, territory and local government employees.
Race club facility grant program
The Race Club Facility Grant Program (RCFGP) assists rural and regional race clubs develop their facilities and recover from the Equine Flu crisis.
Race club facility grant program
The Race Club Facility Grant Program (RCFGP) is to assist rural and regional race clubs develop their facilities and recover from the Equine Flu crisis.
Recreational Fishing (Freshwater) Trust
Small grants enable fishing clubs, councils and other community members to submit proposals for small, local or regional projects to enhance recreational fishing.
Recreational Fishing (Saltwater) Trust
Small grants enable fishing clubs, councils and other community members to submit proposals for small, local or regional projects to enhance recreational fishing.
Recreational Fishing Trusts
Small grants enable fishing clubs, councils and other community members to submit proposals for small, local or regional projects to enhance recreational fishing.
RIRDC Rural Women's Award
The RIRDC Rural Women's Award is designed to recognise and encourage the vital contribution women make to rural Australia.
Road Safety Research Grants
The Road Safety Research Grants Program provides funding for one-off projects proposed by researchers from a range of scientific disciplines to consider the road safety field.
Safe shooting grant program
The program is open to ‘not for profit’ shooting organisations and aims to assist responsible shooters and their shooting clubs to provide better and safer facilities for their sport.
Safer Community Compact Grants
Eligible councils will be contacted and invited to apply for a Crime Prevention Grant.
scholarships for career advisers
School, TAFE and university career advisers can apply for scholarships to help them gain skills, knowledge and experience through further study or industry placement.
Sisters of Charity Foundation and Ministry Fund
It is the aim of this fund to financially support initiatives of benefit to the general community, particularly for people with special needs, and where such support is inadequately funded from other sources.
Sony Foundation Australia
Provides assistance for young Australians under 25 years, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and gifted and talented individuals and a number of charities with substantial cash donations.
Space Concession Program (SCP)
The Space Concession Program provides duty-free entry of goods imported for use in a "space project", provided certain conditions are met.
Sponsorship Assistance
The SCA sponsors water industry events and projects that offer educational outcomes within communities or projects.
Sport Capital assistance program
The Capital assistance program (CAP) assists Local Government Authorities and not for profit organisations to develop community orientated local sporting and recreational facilities.
Sports development program
The Sports Development Program (SDP) provides support to assist eligible State sporting organisations and peak industry bodies to work in partnership with the State Government.
St George Foundation Financial Assistance
The St.George Foundation provides financial support to charities for innovative projects to help them assist children up to 18 years of age with special needs and enable them to reach their potential.
Structured Training and Employment Projects (STEP)
STEP provides flexible financial packages and tailored support to help employers provide quality job opportunities for Indigenous Australians.
Student research grants program
The FSC awards several small student research grants up to $3000 each year, aimed at filling gaps in research information for threatened and rare species of fish and marine vegetation in NSW.
Sydney Community Foundation Grants
The Foundation supports worthwhile, community-focussed projects, addressing a wide range of problems.
Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Corporatewear Register
The TCF Coporatewear Register allows employers to register non-compulsory occupational clothing, avoiding liability for FBT and allowing employees to claim the cost of such clothing as a tax deduction.
The Myer Foundation Grants
The Myer Foundation and the Sidney Myer Fund make grants across Australia to improve peoples' lives in lasting and positive ways.
Tools for Your Trade Initiative – Apprenticeships
Employers hiring an Australian Apprentice may be eligible for a range of Australian Government and State Government incentives and personal assistance.
Training Pathways program
The Training Pathways Program provides grants for higher level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications in the workforce.
Transport Innovation and Research
Transport Development and Innovation Projects provides funding for land transport research entities.
Transport subsidies
A rebate of 50% is available for the transport costs for movements of water for domestic use, water and fodder for stock, stock to and from agistment and stock to sale/slaughter is available.
Unlimited Potential Software Donation Programme
The Unlimited Potential Software Donation Programme delivers software and technical support to registered non-profit organisations that provide services for disadvantaged groups or individuals throughout Australia.
Wage Assistance
Wage Assistance is a payment given to Australian employers as an incentive to employ Indigenous Australians on an on-going basis.
Westpac Community Treasurers' Awards
Every year, hundreds of thousands of community groups and organisations in Australia, rely on the unpaid labour of honorary treasurers. To recognise their efforts the Westpac Community Treasurers' Awards are awarded to Australia's three most outstanding community treasurers.
Women in Business Mentor Program
The Women in Business Mentor Program helps up-and-coming women business owners (mentorees) grow their business by linking them with experienced business people (mentors).
Women's sports leaders scholarships
This program provides opportunities for women to improve their management, leadership, coaching and officiating skills in the sport and recreation industry.
Workplace English Language and Literacy Programme
The main aim of the Workplace English Language and Literacy Programme is to provide workers with English language, literacy and numeracy skills.
YAPA Youth Participation Grants Program
The Youth Participation Grants Program gives young people the power and resources to develop and implement community activities in their local area.
Youth Allowance
Employers hiring an Australian Apprentice may be eligible for a range of Australian Government and State Government incentives and personal assistance.
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