Where to find grant information in Australia
One of the most common questions we get at our grant writing workshops is where to find information about grants that are open in Australia right now. This list of resources will help grant writers stay up to date with what funding opportunities are open in Australia at any given time.
Australian Guide to Ancillary Funds
Philanthropy Australia produces the PafGUIDE – a resource that provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on all Private Ancillary Funds and Public Ancillary Funds in Australia. Subsctiptions are available to not for profit organisations throughout Australia. This resource is only suitable for those groups with DGR or Deductible Gift Recipient status.
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT Grants
Australian Government grants is a database of Australian Government funding programs. You can search by keyword or the Grant Opportunity ID if you know it. If you register as a user of this site, you can also sign up for alerts whenever grant opportunities are announced.
OUR COMMUNITY
OurCommunity produces a monthly grants bulletin which outlines funding opportunities. It’s not particularly targeted at community benefit projects, but to a much broader range of projects including Councils and businesses. If you have the time to scan through hundreds of pages of grants every month, it’s definitely worth the $100-odd annual subscription fee.
Community Grants Hub
Yet another Australian Government portal for information about grants available for community projects (including, for example landcare projects on private property).
Federal and State members
Members of parliament often manage mailing lists within their own electorates to keep people up to date with funding opportunities. You can see a list of federal members on the Australian Parliament House website. Your Western Australian Government website will host a list of state members as well.
Foundation for Rural and Regional Australia
For groups in rural and regional Australia, FRRR *always* has an open funding round. On their website you’ll also find a wealth of information related to seeking grants.
Queensland Government Grant Finder
Click the Visit button and answer a couple of questions and then be pointed to a list of suitable Queensland Government grants.
GRANTS HUB
A database of more than 2,200 grant opportunities in Australia. It offers a subscription service.
GEM Local
Another subscription-based service providing an online grants calendar database designed to help small Australian charitable and community organisations find the right grants. You can customise a grants calendar with access to Australian grant and funder records and track the progress of your applications. It also offers tips and advice.
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