Open Australian Government grants for regional, rural and remote communities, businesses and projects.
Owners and operators of airports or aerodromes in regional areas of Australia.
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Who can apply Intended recipientsThe intended recipients of grants under the program are business and industry, local councils, joint organisations of councils / regional organisations of councils, Aboriginal organisations including Local Aboriginal Land Councils, universities and not-for-profit entitiesSelection criteriaThe selection criteria comprise of eligibility criteria and merit assessment criteria. Project proposals that are assessed as eligible will progress to merit-based assessment.This section details who can apply for this grant and what it can be used for.Eligible locationsEligib
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Who can apply Local governments (councils and joint regional organisations)Incorporated community organisations including, Aboriginal Land Councils. Who the grant is targeted towards Local governments (councils and joint regional organisations)Incorporated community organisations including, Aboriginal Land Councils. Types of projects funded under this grant Bus Stop InfrastructureNew Shelter and associate works orUpgrades Outcomes for projects funded under this grant The Scheme aims to maximise benefits to regional passengers through supporting:more accessible passenger transport, especially b
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Who can apply The Low Cost Loans Initiative: Round 5 is open to all 95 regional NSW councils outside of Greater Sydney, including Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Lower Hunter-Newcastle and Central Coast councils and four county councils with infrastructure delivery responsibilities - Central Tablelands Water County Council; Goldenfields Water County Council; Riverina Water County Council; and Rous County Council.A single council or groups of two or more councils, such as joint organisation of councils, may apply. The Department encourages regional collaboration on projects that accelerate new housing su
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Who can apply Event Development funding is only open to events that have previously received and completed triennial funding through the Flagship event stream.To be eligible to apply for any of the three streams of the Regional Event Fund, applicants must agree or warrant that:they are the event owner (i.e. own the rights to the event and hold the relevant approvals for the event) at the time of application and contractthey are financially solvent or financially viable and able to demonstrate that they are likely to remain so over the duration of the funding periodthey have an Australian Busin
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Event organisers holding an event in regional NSW.
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Drought impacted farmers in SA's Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions.
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The Mobile Preschool Funding program provides funding for the provision of preschool education delivered for 3 to 5 year old children enrolled in mobile preschools in regional and remote NSW, where access to centre-based preschools can be limited.
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Who can apply You must be a landholder in the Murray-Darling Basin with an entitlement of 100ML or more, or usage in any one year of the last 3 years greater than 100ML.Targeted to water users who have already installed (and validated) a local intelligence device (LID) who have not received other government incentive payments.Targeted to water users who want to use their own duly qualified person (DQP) to install telemetry equipment.Location that are eligible include Albury City, Balranald, Berrigan, Carrathool, Coolamon, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional, Edward River, Federation, Greater Hume Sh
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Remote community businesses located in eligible QLD local government areas.
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Who can apply Local councils and County Councils, as identified under the Local Government Act 1993 (providing water supply and/or sewerage services under Section 56).Water supply authorities (as identified in the Water Management Act 2000). Joint organisations (as defined by the Office of Local Government). Town water suppliers in unincorporated areas.Ensure you have read and understood the policy in full prior to making an application for funding - Emergency Water Supply PolicyLocation that are eligible include Albury City, Armidale Regional, Ballina, Balranald, Bathurst Regional, Bega Valle
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Organisations conducting research and delivering innovation that aims to strengthen and future-proof established and emerging rural industries.
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Air operators providing services to regional and remote locations.
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Farm businesses impacted by drought.
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Eligible farm businesses.
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Queensland primary producers.
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Drought-declared Queensland farming businesses.
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Event organisers holding an event in regional Tasmania.
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Regional and rural businesses.
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Organisations wanting to host events in regional Victoria.
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Event organisers holding an event in regional WA.
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SA primary producers and rural small business owners experiencing significant financial hardship.
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Queensland primary producers.
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SA rural and regional businesses.
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Medical practitioners.
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For full details of the Major Project Status eligibility criteria, contact the MPFA. Your project needs to meet the following criteria. 1. The project is of strategic significance to Australia The project's estimated investment must be more than $50 million. It must: contribute to strategic priorities of the Australian Government; and contribute significantly to economic growth, industry development, innovation exports, and/or employment and upskilling and/or have an economic benefit to regional Australia, considering a region's investment needs. Major project developers need to be able to provide details of: major elements of total capital expenditure major capital equipment items cost estimates from feasibility studies employment numbers for different phases of the project contribution to the Australian and/or regional economy. 2. The project is facing complex regulatory approvals challenges with Australian Government approvals The project requires: assistance navigating complex regulatory approvals challenges under Australian Government legislation. Australian Government approvals may include: environment and heritage approvals customs and biosecurity approvals approvals under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (and related Acts) approvals under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 foreign investment approval import tariff concessions. Examples of regulatory complexity may include: projects with an unclear regulatory pathway (for example in new or emerging industries where regulatory frameworks do not yet exist or are in development) projects that span multiple jurisdictions (state/territory and/or international) projects with conflicting regulatory approval requirements. 3. The project has sufficient financial resources and is commercially viable Developers need to show that the project has attracted sufficient funding, at a minimum to complete the approval processes, and that the project can demonstrate reasonable commercial viability. You’ll need evidence of adequate funding, commercial viability and support such as: evidence of support from governments and communities resolutions of support from the board of a parent company a letter of support from a parent company or investor letters of intent, heads of agreement or other commercial documents, offtake and supply agreements, audited company accounts evidence of suitable experience of the project’s management team to deliver your project feasibility studies, business case or financial viability assessments.
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What are the eligibility criteria? Before you import any goods for the project, we must authorise your space project. We also have to determine if the goods to be imported are eligible. What is an authorised space project? An authorised space project must involve activities between parties from Australia and other countries that include: joint investment research or manufacturing the supply of equipment or technologies Your project must be in one of the following fields: exploration of outer space remote sensing material processing in space space medicine and biology space communications and information technologies satellite navigation systems and technologies automated and manned space apparatus and systems and corresponding ground equipment protection of the outer space environment space launch services Your project must also be accompanied by an Australian Industry Participation (AIP) plan. What are the eligible goods? Your eligible goods cover a broad range of items. It is best to contact us directly to discuss the goods you wish to import. Your goods must be necessary or integral to develop or operate your space project. You can only use the goods for that project.
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Who can apply Regional waste groups of councils funded by the NSW EPA Regional Coordination Support Program Types of projects funded under this grant Education and communication activities that meet program guidelines criteria.
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An organisation is an eligible CSO for this grant opportunity if: § it is a not-for-profit organisation, and § it is affected by Fair Work Commission’s minimum wage decision and/or higher inflation outcomes, and § it delivers an eligible grant activity, which is an the activity funded through the IAS administered by the NIAA, and: § the activity was current on 31 October 2022 – meaning it was the subject of an executed grant agreement on 31 October 2022 to deliver services at any time during 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, or 2025-26.and the activity is directly linked to community service delivery.
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This grant opportunity enables the awarding of grants under the Pathways to Community Control (P2CC) program. The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCHO) to transition health service delivery to Aboriginal community control under the P2CC Program and specifically targets ACCHOs in the Northern Territory. The grant supports the planning and implementation of the transition, which can include: development of corporate and clinical governance models and systems; development of a health plan for the region; community engagement and stakeholder consultation; Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs); required changes to the legal entity of the organisation and related governance structures; capacity building activities; and agreement of an evaluation strategy. The objectives of this grant opportunity are: to support the organisation to build its capacity and capabilities to deliver culturally safe, sustainable and high quality comprehensive primary health care services; no or limited impact on service delivery during the transfer period with all planned programs, staff, and services transferring on the agreed date; and the completion of a successful transition, resulting in the transfer of Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme primary health care funding for the ongoing operation of health services from the Northern Territory Government to the organisation. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red Grant Opportunity Documents button on the left-hand side. Note: Total Funding for this grant is $13.75m since originally published in 2021. Earlier funding from previous financial years has been expended.
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To be eligible you must: be a legal entity have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN). Only projects identified by the Australian Government will be considered for funding under the CDG Programme.
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To be eligible for this grant you must meet the requirements in Section 4 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. Eligible applicants must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander owned business, as defined by Section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. See Grant Opportunity Guidelines for further eligibility criteria. Eligibility Applications close 5:00 pm (ACT local time) 27/05/2026. If you meet the eligibility requirements, then Full Applications close 5:00 pm (ACT local time) 30/06/2026.
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Who can apply The following organisations are eligible to apply:local councilscounty councilsjoint organisations (established under an Act of Parliament)incorporated regional organisations of councils (ROCs). When multiple councils work together within the same coastal sediment compartment or estuary to prepare or implement a CMP, one council, joint organisation or ROC from within the area applies and must be the lead agency in terms of signing the funding agreement, managing monies and reporting on the project.Public land managers (such as a Crown reserve trust or a location-specific NSW gove
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Victorian primary production businesses.
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Event and program organisers.
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VIC primary producers.
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Businesses and organisations undertaking a regional tourism project in Tasmania.
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Victorian rural landholders.
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All Local Rescue Committees, Regional Rescue Committees and member agencies of the State Rescue Board are eligible to submit an application and access funding. All applications submitted under the Program will need to include an exercise proposal that meets the Program Assessment Criteria (Section 2.3) of the Program Guidelines. Who can apply Local and Regional Rescue Committees and member agencies of the State Rescue Board are invited to submit applications for funding to [email protected] from 1 August 2025 to 30 June 2026.Applications from an agency will not be conside
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Event organisers holding an event in regional NSW.
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Event organisers holding an established event in regional NSW.
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Individuals or organisations running small events in regional WA.
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Corporations based in regional QLD.
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QLD rural landholders impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Associated Severe Weather, 1-16 March 2025.
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Businesses who provide advisory services to small businesses in metropolitan and regional areas.
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To be eligible you must be a female founded (majority owned and led by women) startup as defined in the grant opportunity guidelines. You must also have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following entities: an entity incorporated in Australia a partnership a sole trader. We can only accept applications where you: provide a signed declaration, on the template provided, that your startup is female founded (majority owned and led by women) certify that your startup will remain majority owned and led by women for the duration of the grant (this will be a requirement of the grant agreement) include all mandatory attachments. Where you are applying for greater than 50% grant percentage (up to 70%), you must provide evidence to support that one or more of the following applies: your head office is located in a regional area your business is an Indigenous business or at least one of your founding team members is an Indigenous Australian at least one of your founding team members (owners and leaders) is a person with a disability at least one of your founding team members (owners and leaders) has migrated to Australia as a refugee or humanitarian entrant. If you are successful in the EOI stage and are invited to apply for Stage Two, you must also provide: evidence to support your source of funding (e.g. letter from contributor/s confirming funding amount) a pitch deck (PDF or PowerPoint presentation max 10 slides) and/or link to a video pitch from your CEO (no longer than 5 mins) supporting your response to the assessment criteria business financial documents including your most current profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements a business plan, including revenue model, customer acquisition and company/management structure, scope, implementation methodology, timeframes, budget, risks and how you will measure the success of the project a trust deed (where applicable).
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What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following entities: an entity incorporated in Australia a company limited by guarantee an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust an incorporated association an incorporated not for profit organisation a publicly funded research organisation (PFRO) as defined in section 14 an Indigenous Corporation (under the Corporation (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)). Your project has at least $250,000 in eligible expenditure. You must complete your project by 31 May 2023. Joint applications are acceptable, provided you have a lead organisation who is the main driver of the project and are eligible to apply. For further information on joint applications, refer to section 7.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines.
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Organisations such as rural service and extension providers, natural resource management organisations and First Nations groups to deliver training and advice to farmers and land managers across Australia.
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Regional industries, businesses and communities partnering together to deliver projects using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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Eligible entities To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN). You must also be an entity incorporated in Australia, or an Australian State/Territory Government agency or body. Joint applications Your application must be a joint application with at least one project partner. However, we prefer applications with multiple project partners. Joint applications must have a lead organisation. They'll be the main driver of the project and have to be eligible to apply. If your application is successful, the lead applicant must manage the project on behalf of the consortium. Project requirements You must be able to certify that your board supports the project. If there's no board, then the chief executive officer or equivalent must support it. You must also certify you can complete the project and meet the costs not covered by grant funding. Knowledge sharing You must agree to publicly share knowledge and information about and resulting from your project. Australian Industry Participation Plan You must comply with Australian Industry Participation requirements in accordance with the AIP Plan User Guide.
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What are the eligibility criteria? To get a New and Existing Incubators grant, you must be either: operating an existing incubator establishing a new incubator Your incubator must foster and facilitate the development of innovative start-ups focused on international trade. You must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following: an entity incorporated in Australia an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust an incorporated not for profit organisation a publicly funded research organisation (PFRO) a local government agency or body You must provide: an Approval letter from your board or chief executive officer an Accountant’s declaration for grants over $50,000 to show you can fund your share of the project costs Your project must: include eligible activities and expenditure have an eligible project value of at least $26,000 for projects in major cities have an eligible project value of at least $20,000 for projects in regional areas Read the Grant opportunity guidelines for more information on the eligibility criteria.
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Organisations that deliver maker projects to students and youth under 18 years. A particular focus are under-represented groups, including girls, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth living in regional, rural and remote locations, people with disability and people from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Organisations that deliver maker projects to students and youth under 18 years. A particular focus are under-represented groups including young women and girls, First Nations peoples, youth living in regional, rural and remote locations, youth with a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, people with disability and people from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Organisations that deliver community‑based Maker Projects for students and youth under 18 years of age. The opportunity particularly supports projects that increase access and participation for groups historically under‑represented in STEM, including: women and girls First Nations peoples young people living in regional, rural and remote areas people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds people with disability, and young people from low socio‑economic or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
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The program will deliver community and economic benefits by investing in community-focused infrastructure which revitalises regions and enhances amenity and liveability throughout regional Australia.
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The Regional Growth Initiatives Election Commitments 2023/24 administers individual projects that have been committed for funding by the NSW Government and that fall within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development portfolio.
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Eligible regional airports that are invited to apply.
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To be eligible you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) be an owner and/or operator of an existing aerodrome or airport in a regional area in Australia You must also be one of the following: an entity incorporated in Australia (including incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust) an Australian local government agency or body an Australian state or territory government agency or body a corporate Commonwealth entity an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation that is registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) State agencies or other eligible entities may apply on behalf of aerodrome owners/operators. In such cases, the state agency or other eligible entity will be the lead applicant in a joint application and will be wholly responsible for the project, including administering, reporting and acquitting all project expenditure. Only the lead organisation can submit the application form and enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth. For further information on joint applications, refer to section 7.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines. We can only accept applications where: your aerodrome is identified as Inner Regional or Outer Regional as defined by the 2016 Australian Statistical Geographic Standard (ASGS) Remoteness Area. your aerodrome or airport’s passenger throughput was below 250,000 passengers (from all flight types) in 2019. you can provide evidence from your board or Council (or chief executive officer or equivalent if there is no board) that the project is supported by the applicant organisation, and that the organisation is willing to accept responsibility to complete the project and meet the costs of the project not covered by grant funding. We cannot waive the eligibility criteria under any circumstances. Check the full eligibility details in the Grant opportunity guidelines.
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Owners and operators of airports or aerodromes in regional areas of Australia.
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Owners and operators of airports or aerodromes in regional areas of Australia.
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What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible we must have invited you to apply. You will need to be: an eligible regional or remote airport as identified by The Department of Home Affairs entity formally authorised by the eligible airport. If we have not invited you to apply for the grant, you're not considered eligible to apply. We can only accept applications if you: Can provide invoice(s) demonstrating proof of delivery and payment for eligible activities. You must have paid invoices between 1 July and 30 May in the financial year of your application. Have not received the maximum $25,000 in the financial year of your application.
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Operators of regional and remote airports that are unsecured creditors of the Rex Airlines regional business.
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What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible you must be the Regional Australia Institute Ltd (ABN 65 152 955 667). To be eligible your project must be aimed at be aimed at conducting research, analysis and data collection to develop an evidence base on research themes agreed by co-funding jurisdictions.
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State and Territory governments, local governments, regional universities and not-for-profit organisations, including indigenous organisations.
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State and Territory governments, local governments, regional universities, not-for-profit organisations, including indigenous organisations.
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What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible, you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) be an owner and/or operator of an existing aerodrome in an area classed as remote or very remote in Australia You must also be one of the following: an entity incorporated in Australia (including incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust) an Australian local government agency body (defined in Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines) an Australian state or territory government agency or body a corporate Commonwealth entity an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation that is registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 An eligible organisation may apply on behalf of an aerodrome owner or operator (this excludes Indigenous owned or operated aerodromes seeking 100% of funding). In this case, you’ll be: the lead applicant in a joint application responsible for the project including administering, reporting and acquitting project expenditure We can only accept applications if your aerodrome is identified as “remote or very remote” as defined by the 2016 Australian Statistical Geographic Standard (ASGS) Remoteness Area. Check the full eligibility details in the grant opportunity guidelines.
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Owners and operators of aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia.
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Owners and operators of aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia.
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Owners and operators of aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia.
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To be eligible you must: have an Australian Business Number (ABN) be incorporated in Australia and, in accordance with sections 20 and 24 of the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015, be one of the following entities: a medical institute a university a corporate Commonwealth entity a corporation (including businesses and not for profits) a state or territory government a state or territory government entity Joint applications are encouraged, provided you have a lead organisation who is the main driver of the project and is eligible to apply. For further information on joint applications, refer to section 6.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines.
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Who can apply To be eligible for the loan, you must: be a primary producerderive at least 50% of your income from the primary production enterpriseNote: In circumstances such as drought, the gross income of some primary producers may not meet the 50% requirement. The Rural Assistance Authority can review income from a year earlier than the preceding 3 financial years on a case-by-case basis.contribute a part of your labour to the primary production enterprisehold a current Australian Business Number (ABN) that was active at the time of the declared natural disasterhave a right or an interest i
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Support initiatives to improve services and outcomes for sections of the community that need improved transport.
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Who can apply The subsidy on transport of donated fodder is available to organisations* that donate and transport donated fodder for the benefit of three or more primary producers, whose property has been affected by a natural disaster.Pre-approval for the transport of the donated fodder must be obtained from the NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) by the organisation including agreement on estimates for the amount of fodder to be transported, the number of trips to be completed and the total distance to be travelled.The donated fodder must be delivered to a central location within the declar
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The Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program provides funding for the design and delivery of precincts and provide transformative investment in regional, rural and remote areas, unifying regional places, growing economies and serving communities.
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The Regional Koala Support grants will deliver $3.5 million to regional koala hospitals to deliver treatment, care and rehabilitation for sick and injured koalas and other native wildlife.
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Australian trading corporations who will relocate or expand to a regional area, conduct a research project and will have at least 10 full-equivalent employees at the new site.
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Funding for small-scale community projects.
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The Regional Growth - Environment and Tourism Fund supports projects that enhance local tourism. These projects focus on iconic tourism activation, nature-based tourism, Indigenous cultural tourism and tourism in Far West NSW.
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Through the Regional Communities Development Fund, the NSW Government has invested $100 million in projects that deliver social, economic, environmental or cultural benefits to communities in regional NSW.
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The NSW Drought Stimulus Package aims to boost local economies and create local jobs. It has included support for infrastructure, critical town water projects, local drought support packages, stimulus initiatives and country show sponsorships.
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The forestry, dairy, apiculture, horticulture, viticulture and aquaculture sectors were identified as the most critical sectors to support economic recovery in fire-affected regions. The Department of Regional NSW carried out a review of the Regional Economic Development Strategies (REDS) for 22 Functional Economic Regions (FERs) most affected by the 2019-20 bushfires to identify economic impacts, how strategic priorities in each REDS had been affected, and key levers and focus areas for economic recovery. This resulted in 22 REDS Bushfire Addenda for bushfire affected FERs, with revised prior
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The fund is available to 95 regional local government bodies, including the Unincorporated Far West and Lord Howe Island Board. View the list of eligible of councils and authorities. The fund adopts the scope and requirements of the Regional and Local Roads Repair Program from January 2023. The below outlines 3 descriptions of what is covered and not covered by the funding: Corrective maintenance - covered.Renewals - partially covered.Upgrades - partially covered.
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Minister's Community Benefit Fund - Strategic Projects allows the Minister for Regional NSW the discretion to identify potential projects for ad hoc or one-off grants.
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Program funding to support emerging regional festivals in NSW build on early success to achieve long-term sustainable growth.
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Who can apply The program is offered to eligible primary production enterprises for eligible activities that support the primary production enterprise to implement their Farm Business Resilience Plan (or equivalent), as detailed in the program guidelines (PDF 763.49KB).An eligible primary production enterprise:is a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company in NSW where the work is to be carried outhas an Australian Business Number (ABN) and declares itself for tax purposes in Australia as a primary produceris not a public company under the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)at
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These grants support regional health activities and initiatives that aim to improve health outcomes within rural, regional and remote NSW.
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This grant is for fixed wing flights for health professionals servicing clinics in Murrumbidgee, Hunter New England and Western NSW Local Health Districts.
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Skills Development Grants provide funding to volunteer museums, museum networks, and Aboriginal cultural spaces for regional or state focused skill development training and networking events involving more than one organisation.
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Program supports health-based projects and initiatives across NSW, including rural and remote NSW, which are identified by the Minister for Health through ongoing community engagement.
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Regional Arts Development Organisations
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These grants are offered through a non-competitive process at the discretion of the Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Health.
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Negotiated Regional Touring Service Organisations
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Negotiated Regional Touring Service Organisations
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The Regional Aboriginal Partnerships Program (RAPP) is responsible for the advancement of Aboriginal communities in regional NSW through place-based, culturally strong, and Aboriginal-led economic development initiatives.
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This grant aims to build capacity and capability within regional NSW councils to support the delivery of net zero outcomes. This grant will fund a dedicated staff member within regional Joint Organisations (JOs) to progress councils toward net zero.
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The NSW Rural Women's Gathering is an event held in October in line with the UN's International Day of Rural Women, with the aim to connect, celebrate and empower regional, rural and remote women in NSW.
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This fund was launched in 2023 by the NSW Government to administer identified election commitment projects, which will build new roads and roundabouts, replace or repair old bridges and improve safety at crash blackspots in rural and regional areas.
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Funding for Local Water Utilities to reduce water leakage in regional NSW.
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The NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service provides free and independent financial counselling to eligible farmers, fishers, foresters and small related businesses experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship.
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The NSW Government has committed $25 million for co-investment opportunities as part of the Regional Connectivity Program Round 3 and Mobile Black Spot Program Round 7.
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The following organisations are eligible applicants: NSW schools: government or registered non-government schools with student enrolments in Stages 4, 5 or 6 (school Years 7 to 12)Incorporated charities or not-for-profit entities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, NSW Fair Trading or other equivalent regulatory bodiesRegistered Training Organisations (RTOs) that are current contracted NSW Smart and Skilled providers under normal operations with no serious compliance or quality issues identifiedBusi
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Available to Local Control Authorities for weeds to help fund projects aimed at strengthening weeds biosecurity in NSW.
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Funding to support infrastructure and non-infrastructure project due to the impacts of droughts and emergency water supply risks.
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The Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program is co-funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government. It supports identified regions in NSW to implement drought resilience plans and activities.
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The purpose of the Farmer Mental Health Program Pilot Grant is to trial the integration of mental health coaching within the Rural Financial Counselling Service to improve mental wellbeing outcomes for farmers, their families and farm workers.
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The Ministers Community Benefit Fund provides grants for smaller scale projects that support an unmet need for regional communities which are identified by the Minister through ongoing community engagement.
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The $3 million Regional Media Fund Round 2 (RMF2) is part of the NSW Government’s continuing commitment to regional NSW communities, designed to support innovation and sustainability for regional and rural NSW newspapers.
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Program funding to support emerging regional festivals in NSW build on early success to achieve long-term sustainable growth.
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Skills Development Grants provide funding to volunteer museums, museum networks, and Aboriginal cultural spaces for regional or state focused skill development training and networking events involving more than one organisation.
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The Safe and Secure Water Program addresses key risks to regional water safety and security in NSW to provide safe, secure and sustainable water and wastewater services to regional towns across the state.
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The RCGP aims to provide a wide range of music education, performance and engagement opportunities for NSW schools, students, teachers and community members in regional, rural and remote areas.
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The Growing Regions Program drives regional economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout rural and regional areas of Australia.
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Albury Wodonga Regional Projects
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This is a closed, non-competitive Grant Program which will be offered to established Regional Alliances participating in the Local Decision Making Program
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The Airstrip Improvements in Rural and Remote NSW Program is a $15 million investment from the Regional Development Trust to support the delivery of enhanced emergency response, health services and connectivity in regional NSW.
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Support initiatives to improve services and outcomes for sections of the community that need improved transport.
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This non-competitive grant expands on the initial Keeping Cats Safe at Home project and aims to reduce the environmental impacts of roaming cats through behaviour change initiatives.
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The Regional Development Trust Government Priority & Partnerships investment pathway provides for investment of Trust funds in projects identified by the NSW Government consistent with the Trust's key focus areas.
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The NSW Conservatorium of Music Education Grants Programs comprises of the Non-Tertiary Music Education Grants Program and the Regional Conservatorium Grants Program.
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The Regional Conservatorium Grants Program offers a wide range of music education, training, performance and engagement opportunities for schools, students and community members in regional, rural and remote areas.
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The NSW Conservatorium of Music Education Grants Programs comprises the Non-Tertiary Music Education Grants Program and the Regional Conservatorium Grants Program.
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These ad hoc grants support people living in regional, rural and remote NSW to access healthcare.
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This initiative will provide State funding to assist local councils across regional NSW complete priority projects.
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Who can apply The program is available to eligible primary production enterprises located in NSW experiencing the impacts of drought.An eligible primary production enterprise:is a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company in NSW andhas an Australian Business Number (ABN) and declares itself for tax purposes in Australia as a primary producer andis not a public company under the meaning of the Corporations Act 2011 (Cth) andat least one owner (sole trader, partner, shareholder or beneficiary) contributes part of their labour to the enterprise andin at least one of the last 3 financial
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This is a closed, non-competitive Grant Program which will be offered to established Regional Alliances participating in the Local Decision Making Program
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$5.6M funding FY25/26 to test expanding the Community Transport Program (CTP) eligibility to support transport disadvantaged people accessing TAFE, Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s), apprenticeships and traineeships in Regional NSW.
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Who can apply Funding is available for projects located in regional NSW outside of Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. Eligible applicants include: local councils or Joint Organisations of CouncilsLocal Aboriginal Land Councilsinfrastructure providers such as telecommunication, energy or water companiespeak bodies such as incorporated business, industry and community associationscooperativeseducational institutionsincorporated not-for-profit organisationsApplications involving public–private partnerships or leveraging other funding streams (such as Commonwealth or local government funding) are e
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For applicants to be eligible to nominate projects they must be:a NSW government agency with a capital programa local council within a Special Contribution Area (SCA)Office of Strategic LandsThe nominations covered a range of project proposals for State and regional infrastructure, including:Regional roads, intersections and bridgesPublic transport infrastructureRegional walking and cycling infrastructureLand acquisition and planning and design for other infrastructure (health, education, emergency services & justice, open spaces) Who can apply a NSW government agency with a capital programa l
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To be eligible to apply, organisations must be able to meet the following:be an incorporated company (an incorporated company is anything other than a sole trader or partnership)proposals from consortia will be accepted but, if successful, contracts will be with a single lead supplier. The lead supplier will be responsible for managing internal relationships and performance within the consortium.have a registered Australian Business Number (ABN).have proposed operations located in regional NSW.have a minimum of three (3) years’ trading history at the time of application.be solvent and not unde
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To be eligible to apply, organisations must be able to meet the following:be an incorporated company (an incorporated company is anything other than a sole trader or partnership)have a registered Australian Business Number (ABN)have proposed operations located in regional NSWhave a minimum of 3 years’ trading history at the time of applicationbe solvent and not under external administrationbe able to meet the requirements of the Grant Deed Standard Conditionsbe able to clearly demonstrate their understanding of the issues specific to rural and remote communities in relation to mental healthbe
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Eligibility for funding will be considered based on a range of criteria, including:The proximity of the property to the 2019/20 bushfires.The proximity of the property to an area of high biodiversity value (National Park, wildlife corridor, etc).The landholder’s commitment to natural resource management programs and initiatives, such as previous participation in the Rural Landscape Program or Land for Wildlife.The overall scale and cost of proposed works. Who can apply Private landholders Who can’t apply Unincorporated organisationsFor-profit commercial organisationsNot-for-profit organisation
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Who can applyTo be eligible to apply for this Grant, an organisation must:be currently operating in NSWbe a legal entity with the capacity to contracthave an Australian Business Number (ABN)be registered for the purposes of GSThave an account with an Australian financial institution;be covered by public liability insurancebe financially viable andbe one of the following entity types: a company incorporated in Australia a company incorporated by guarantee an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust an incorporated association a partnership a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation an
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Eligible applicants are NSW Show Organising Committees recognised by the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW Ltd and listed in Appendix A in the program guidelines (PDF 971.91KB). Who can apply Funding is available for NSW Show Organising Committees recognised by the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW Ltd. View the full list of eligible NSW Show Organising Committees in the program guidelines (PDF 971.91KB). Who can’t apply Shows that have received other NSW Government funding for 2022 are not eligible.Applications submitted after the show has been held are ineligible. What you can apply
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The non-competitive grants program is available to 14 councils selected as eligible by the department.Councils were selected based on the following metrics:Had not received funding through the previous RSDA program (2021).Anticipated high volume of housing to be delivered through local DAs and subdivision DAs.Opportunities to improve assessment timeframes. Who can apply The councils eligible for the program are:Metropolitan councils:Canada BayFairfield CityHawkesburyInner WestPenrith CityWollondilly ShireWoollahra.Regional councils:CessnockEurobodallaPort StephensQueanbeyan-PalerangShoalhavenS
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Who can apply Funding is available to eligible councils that can demonstrate a commitment to address the recommendations of the Regional Housing Taskforce at a local level before 31 December 2022.The funding is targeted at 21 councils categorised according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics classifications of local government and Office of Local Government groupings, which are based on broad demographic variables including population, location, size and economy.Metropolitan fringe council:Central CoastRegional city councils:BallinaBathurst RegionalBega ValleyBroken HillEurobodallaGoulburn
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Who can apply Eligible applicants must be local councils located in regional NSW, excluding Metropolitan Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Blue Mountains and Wollondilly (see Appendix A). Eligible applicants are encouraged to work with local community and business groups to identify priority events. Eligible applicants are encouraged to consider project partnerships, however, only eligible applicants can submit applications.Grants will be provided to eligible applicants to deliver eligible community events or festivals that will provide immediate positive economic and social benefits to regional
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Eligible activities must be associated with riverbank or wetland rehabilitation.Contractors will be expected to provide a report on completion of the project, detailing works done and advice for ongoing works.Landholders will be expected to enter into a 10 year management agreement and undertake agreed management activities relevant to the funding they receive. Who can apply Rural landholders in the Shoalhaven region. Types of projects funded under this grant Funded projects can include the following on-ground works:Weed control to restore and protect vegetation around riverbanks and wetlands.
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Projects must be located on private land within the WaterNSW Sydney declared catchment area and South East Local Land Services (SELLS) operational area.Projects must demonstrate value for money and produce water quality benefit.In general, funding will only be provided to properties running a minimum of 20 head of cattle, 200 head of sheep or equivalent stock type/numbers.Landholders need to demonstrate adequate capacity and capability to meet all contractual obligations including required timeframes. Who can apply Private land holders within the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment. Who can’t appl
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Who can apply Applicants must be an incorporated entity and hold an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), be registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 or incorporated under an Australian federal, state or territory Act of Parliament.Eligible Council Applicants: NSW Regional Councils, Regional Joint Organisations of Councils, Section 355 Committees of CouncilEligible Community Applicants: Community organisations registered as incorporated associations, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Lord Howe Island Board, Unincorporated Far Wes
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Who can apply Applicants must be an incorporated entity and hold an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or be registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 or another Act. Eligible applicants include:Local councilsJoint organisations of councils, or council groupings and associationsIncorporated not-for-profit organisationsCommunity organisations registered as incorporated associationsLocal Aboriginal Land CouncilsAn Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and/or Torres St
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Who can apply To be eligible for funding under the Accelerating Regional Innovation Fund applicants must:be an existing incubator or accelerator that can assist entrepreneurs, new businesses and start-ups in the focus industriesbe an existing incubator or accelerator that has been operational for at least two yearshave an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GSTbe financially viable and demonstrate they are likely to remain so over the duration of the projecthave the demonstrated skills and capacity to deliver relevant programs and supporthave at least $20 million public liab
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Who can apply Bayside CouncilBlacktown City CouncilBlue Mountains City CouncilBurwood CouncilCamden CouncilCampbelltown City CouncilCentral Coast CouncilCity of Canada BayCanterbury-Bankstown CouncilCumberland CouncilFairfield City CouncilGeorges River CouncilHawkesbury City CouncilHills Shire CouncilThe Hornsby Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Hunters HillInner West CouncilKu-ring-gai Council Lane Cove Municipal CouncilLiverpool City CouncilMosman Municipal CouncilNorth Sydney CouncilNorthern Beaches CouncilCity of Parramatta Council Penrith City CouncilRandwick City CouncilCi
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Who can apply Local councils in one of the eligible Local Government Areas listed below, that are identified as being mining or gas exploration affected communities. Eligible Local Government AreasBland Shire CouncilBlayney Shire CouncilBogan Shire CouncilBroken Hill City CouncilCabonne CouncilCessnock City CouncilCobar Shire CouncilGunnedah Shire Council*Lake Macquarie City CouncilLithgow City CouncilLiverpool Plains Shire Council*Maitland City CouncilMoree Plains Shire Council*Mid-Western Regional CouncilMuswellbrook Shire CouncilNarrabri Shire Council*Narromine Shire CouncilNewcastle City C
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Who can apply About the All Councils in the Greater Sydney Region are eligibleto apply, including:Bayside Council, Blacktown City Council, BlueMountains City Council, Burwood Council, Camden Council, Campbelltown City Council, City of Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Cumberland Council, Fairfield City Council, Georges River Council, Hawkesbury City Council, Hills Shire Council, The Hornsby Shire Council, The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill, Inner West Council, Ku-ring-gai Council, Lane Cove Municipal Council, Liverpool City Council, Mosman Municipal Council, North Sydney C
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Who can apply About the All Councils in the Greater Sydney Region are eligibleto apply, including:Bayside Council, Blacktown City Council, BlueMountains City Council, Burwood Council, Camden Council, Campbelltown City Council, City of Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Cumberland Council, Fairfield City Council, Georges River Council, Hawkesbury City Council, Hills Shire Council, The Hornsby Shire Council, The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill, Inner West Council, Ku-ring-gai Council, Lane Cove Municipal Council, Liverpool City Council, Mosman Municipal Council, North Sydney C
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Own or manage the property (managers should discuss this application with the owner before they apply).The project site is in the Snowy Monaro Regional Local Government Area.Be willing to enter into a 10 year agreement with Local Land Services.All on-ground works previously funded by Local Land Services and/or Catchment Management Authorities are complete.Agree to 50/50 cost sharing with Local Land Services for the project costs, at Local Land Services standard rates.The landowner must have no outstanding debts to Local Land Services.Any new fences funded by the project must be a minimum of 20
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Who can apply a local council recognised under relevant NSW legislation (excluding Greater Sydney Wollongong and Newcastle)regional joint organisation of councilsSection 355 Committees of Councils must apply in the name of the relevant Council and must have permission to applya not-for-profit and community organisations registered with the Australian Charities and not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)an association registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009an incorporated entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN)a Loca
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Who can apply To be eligible for funding under the Regional Events Acceleration Fund applicants must be the event owner (i.e. the applicant either owns or has secured the rights to host the event) and be one of the following entities: the event organiser or committeea local council or joint organisation of councilsa not-for-profit organisation, including business chambers, industry associations and charitiesa sporting body (i.e. NSW or national associations)a Local Aboriginal Land Council. Who can’t apply The list below is a guide to indicate the types of events not supported:community events
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Who can apply To be eligible for funding under the Regional Events Acceleration Fund applicants must be the event owner (i.e. the applicant either owns or has secured the rights to host the event) and be one of the following entities: the event organiser or committeea local council or joint organisation of councilsa not-for-profit organisation, including business chambers, industry associations and charitiesa sporting body (i.e. NSW or national associations)a Local Aboriginal Land Council. Who can’t apply The list below is a guide to indicate the types of events not supported:community events
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Who can apply To be eligible for funding under the Regional Events Acceleration Fund applicants must be the event owner (i.e. the applicant either owns or has secured the rights to host the event) and be one of the following entities: the event organiser or committeea local council or joint organisation of councilsa not-for-profit organisation, including business chambers, industry associations and charitiesa sporting body (i.e. NSW or national associations)a Local Aboriginal Land Council. Who can’t apply The list below is a guide to indicate the types of events not supported:community events
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Who can apply To be eligible for funding under the Regional Events Acceleration Fund applicants must:be the event owner (i.e. own, or have secured the rights to the event and have the relevant approvals for the event)be financially solventbe a sole trader, company, incorporated association or trust entityhave an Australian Business Number (ABN)have a minimum of $20 million public liability insurance and other relevant insurance cover.Applicants must also be one of the following entities:the event organiser or committeea Local Council or Joint Organisation of Councilsa not-for-profit organisati
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Eligibility for funding will be considered based on a range of criteria, including:proximity of the property to, and within the ARKSproximity of the property to an area of high biodiversity value (such as a national park or wildlife corridor)landholder’s demonstrated commitment to conservation and natural resource managementlandholders are required to provide co-funding or in-kind contributions (for example, labour for fencing) towards the projectsupport for restoration activities available to a maximum of $2000/halandholder's willingness and ability to maintain and monitor project sites, part
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Who can apply Owners of targeted properties that are:at least 200 hectaresmixed farming enterprises must have a minimum area of 200 hectares of permanent pasture. Who can’t apply You cannot apply if:you are not the owner of the landyour property is located outside of the Central Tablelands Local Land Services regionyou have overdue or non-compliant contracts with Local Land Servicesyou have outstanding debt, including rates, owing to Local Land Servicesyou do not meet the project standards and eligibility criteria. Types of projects funded under this grant drought lots or stock containment are
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Who can apply Applications are open to all organisations. Who can’t apply Individuals or groups of individuals. Types of projects funded under this grant Projects and programs that deliver positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes, while promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion.Projects must:have the support of the local communitybe managed by an organisation that has the capacity and capability to deliver the project or programhave development consent if they are infrastructure projects. What you can’t apply for Funds cannot be used for events but can contribu
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The grant funding is available to eligible regional councils and authorities to repair potholes on their regional and local roads up to an upper funding envelope, based on kilometres of road network managed in their local government area ($/km).For more information, refer to the program guidelines on the Transport for NSW website. Who can apply Only NSW regional local councils listed in the program guidelines are eligible to apply. Who can’t apply Any local council not listed in the guidelines. Types of projects funded under this grant Each council is entitled to apply for Pothole Repair Round
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Who can apply Applications for the MACS 2022 grants program must show how projects will deliver on the strategic objectives of the program.See the 'Address the eligibility criteria' section for detailed criteria. Who can’t apply You are ineligible to apply for MACS funding if:you are a government entity, including local governmentyou only offer wildlife servicesyour organisation cannot commit to operating a mobile animal care service for a minimum of 3 yearsyou or your organisation hold a criminal conviction for animal cruelty offences or are the subject of criminal proceedings that have comme
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The NSW Government will deliver the EV destination charging grants to regional NSW across separate funding rounds between 2022 and 2024. A total of AUD $20m of grant funding is available, with AUD $7m available in round one.The grants will help co-fund the purchase and installation of select EV chargers and a 2-year software subscription for each charger installed. The funds are designed to support owners and operators ready and willing to support EVs at destination sites both now and in the future.NOTE: The total funding amount and timeframes for the grants may change at the discretion of the
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Applications must meet the below eligibility criteria to be considered for grant funding. In limited circumstances, the eligibility criteria may be waived by the department. Who can apply Applications must be submitted by project teams consisting of one access provider and one or more access seekers. Access providers must be carriers or eligible companies as defined by the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth)Access seekers must be mobile network operators (MNOs).Each of the access seekers and access providers must:have participated in Phase 1 of the Active Sharing Partnership, a 15-week design ph
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Who can apply To be eligible to apply for funding through Stream One of the Regional Investment Activation Fund, applicants must: Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)Be one of the following:A company incorporated in AustraliaA company limited by guaranteeAn incorporated trustee on behalf of a trustAn incorporated association or co-operativeAn Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.Be registered for GSTBe financially viable and able to demonstrate that they are likely to remain so over the d
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Who can apply To be eligible to apply for funding, applicants must:have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST).hold or commit to appropriate public liability insurance to the satisfaction of the department prior to executing a funding deed with the departmenthave an Australian Carrier Licence under the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth).Applicants can submit a joint application, but a lead applicant with an Australian Carrier Licence will need to be nominated. If the application is successful, the lead applicant will enter the funding deed and be
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Who can apply Local government authorities in New South WalesRegional Joint Organisations of councils, the Lord Howe Island Board and the Unincorporated Far West groupsNSW Office of Sport recognised NSW State Sporting Organisations (including National Sporting Organisations where the state body is part of a unitary governance model)Incorporated, community-based, not-for-profit sporting organisations (clubs and associations whose primary purpose is to organise sporting activities/deliver sport programs)Organisations providing sport and recreation programs that benefit the community, such as PCY
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Applications for invited festivals to apply for Flagship Festivals multi-year funding will be open from 2 November to 25 November 2022.Invitations will be made to regional festivals that can demonstratesuccessful delivery for at least a 3-year period strong audience engagement impactful and innovative programminglocal connections and partnershipengagement of local artistsbudget (Viability). Applications – by invitation only Applications to the Flagship Festivals Program are by invitation only. As an invited applicant your Festival has been deemed eligible for this program and you will be requi
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Who can apply Eligible organisations must be one of the following:an incorporated entity and hold an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), be registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 or incorporated under an Australian federal, state or territory Act of Parliament. a regional university or TAFE college.an eligible NSW Council, including:NSW regional councils (see Appendix A – Regional NSW Local Government Areas)NSW regional joint organisations of councilsSection 355 Committees of Council. Section 355 Committees of Councils must
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Who can apply NSW Office of Sport recognised State Sporting Organisations (including National Sporting Organisations where the state body is part of a unitary governance model)National Sporting OrganisationsNSW Institute of Sport, Australian Sports Commission (incorporating the Australian Institute of Sport) and NSW Regional Academies of Sport Australian Universities with NSW campuses NSW Department of Education operated specialist sports high schools NSW based professional sporting organisations competing in a national or state competitionNSW based sporting clubs and associations, with the ap
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Who can apply Eligible applicants for Stream one and two must be from Australian Government natural disaster declared LGAs listed below.Stream oneCouncils in an Australian Government natural disaster declared LGA listed below (including Joint Organisations or Regional Organisations of Councils where at least one member council is from an Australian Government natural disaster declared LGA listed below).Stream twoNSW Office of Sport recognised NSW State Sporting Organisations (including National Sporting Organisations where the state body is part of a unitary governance model)Incorporated, comm
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Funding will go to Traditional Owner groups in the South East Local Land Services region of NSW to:identify the ecological and cultural values of threatened speciespromote and strengthen connections to cultureembed Aboriginal cultural knowledge in caring for country planssupport capacity-building of ranger groups to implement diverse traditional and contemporary land management practices.You can apply for funding for more than 1 project. Who can apply Aboriginal community groups, such as Local Aboriginal Land CouncilsAboriginal land managersAboriginal community enterprises.The applicant must d
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Who can apply Funding recipients can be government or non-government organisations in eligible regional Local Government Areas (LGAs) such as:local councilscommunity groupsnot-for-profit organisationsLocal Aboriginal Land Councilschoolsneighbourhood centres.Please note, we have reached our funding cap for the below LGAs: Albury City CouncilArmidale City CouncilByron Shire CouncilRichmond Valley CouncilShellharbour City CouncilShoalhaven City CouncilWagga Wagga City Council Types of projects funded under this grant Programs that may be eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:commun
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Who can apply Applications are open to member organisations of the Hunter Regional Weeds Committee. These include:Australian Rail Track CorporationCessnock City CouncilCity Of NewcastleCrown LandsDefenceDepartment of Primary IndustriesDPIE-NPWSDungog Shire CouncilForestry Corporation of NSWHunter Valley Flood Mitigation SchemeHunter WaterLake Macquarie City CouncilHunter Landcare ConnectLocal Land ServicesMaitland City CouncilManning LandcareMid Coast CouncilNature Conservation CouncilNSW Farmers AssociationNursery and Garden Industry NSW & ACTPort Stephens CouncilTransport for New South Wales
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Every council and local authority in NSW (excluding State Government Agencies) responsible for managing the Local and Regional road network was entitled to apply for funding, provided that the following minimum criteria is met.Works must meet one of the following:Implemented within 12 months of signing the funding deed; orCompleted and open to traffic before 29 February 2024.Work must be completed on Local Roads and Regional Roads only.Council must be able to provide details of length of road network to Transport for NSW.Council must be able to report on expenditure* and ability to deliver ‘va
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Who can apply Eligible councils across Greater Sydney and regional NSW (see assessment criteria below). Who can’t apply Councils without Urban Areas as defined (for example areas with a population of greater than 10,000). Types of projects funded under this grant Pilot councils will develop temporary demonstration projects that use short-term, scalable, lower cost methods to quickly test how to make public spaces feel safer for women, girls and gender diverse people.Transport for NSW is contributing up to $1 million split across two financial years to each of the councils. What can’t you apply
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Who can apply Funding recipients can be government or non-government organisations in eligible regional Local Government Areas (LGAs) such as:local councilscommunity groupsnot-for-profit organisationsLocal Aboriginal Land Councilschoolsneighbourhood centres.Please note, we have reached our funding cap for the below LGAs: Central Coast CouncilDubbo Regional CouncilLake Macquarie City CouncilShoalhaven City CouncilTweed Shire Council Types of project funded under this grant Programs that may be eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:community events and social activitiessport and r
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Who can apply To be eligible to apply for funding, applicants must:have an Australian Business Number (ABN)be one of the following: a company incorporated in Australia a company incorporated by guarantee an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust an incorporated association or co-operativea partnershipa sole traderan Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006. be registered for GSTbe financially viable and able to demonstrate that they are likely to remain so over the duration of the projecthave
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The Fund is open tolocal governmentlocal tourism organisationsconvention organiserschambers of commercebusiness events industry operatorsindustry associations, sole traderscorporations and professional conference organisers looking to host a business event or deliver a new business event project in one of the seven NSW Destination Networks. Who can’t apply Political parties are ineligible to apply. What can’t you apply for The following items are not eligible for funding under any stream:Any general event and administrative costs required for the core delivery of the business event program tha
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To be eligible for funding under the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund, innovation projects must be able to contribute to achieving at least one of the NSW Government’s waste priorities and targets and be measurable.The Local Government Waste Solutions Fund will support innovative waste and recycling solutions that contribute to achieving at least one of the priorities and targets identified in the WaSM strategy and the NSW Plastics Action Plan. The eligible priorities and targets are listed below:reduce total waste generated by 10% per person by 2030have an 80% average recovery rate from
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Who can apply To be eligible for funding the organisation mustbe NSW-based Regional Arts Development Organisation (RADO);have an ABN; ANDhave been invited to apply for this stage of funding. Who can’t apply This funding is limited to NSW Regional Arts Development Organisations. Types of projects funded under this grant The funding can be used tosupport new and existing programs focused on developing and maintaining regionally based audiences*provide targeted support to individuals and groups in the ‘small-to-medium’ sector in regional NSW in recognition of their role as important generators of
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All applications will be assessed for eligibility and only eligible applications will be considered for funding. Who can apply To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that they:are a media or news gathering organisation with a primary focus of creating, producing, and distributing news and content to a readership or audience in regional NSWhave been trading for over 12 monthshave resources located in regional NSW, or that a significant portion of the organisation’s business is undertaken within regional NSW through other means such as remote work.Applicants must provide evidence that they
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Who can apply Applicants must be a legally constituted Australian-based entity. This includes:not-for-profit organisations, including community organisationsindustry bodies and the private sector working in partnership with the community or government on projects directly supporting women and girlslocal councils and shires, including regional organisations of councils and consortia of councils.social enterprises, defined as a business that trades primarily for a defined social purpose consistent with a public and/or community benefitNot-for-profit bodies are organisations that are registered a
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Who can apply AANSW Cultural Grants Program funding, where possible, is distributed to small, community-based Aboriginal-owned and controlled organisations. Cultural Grants funding will be allocated into two separate streams:Stream 1 – $700,000For small, community-based Aboriginal-owned and controlled organisations, unincorporated groups and businesses. These organisations represent or service a specific Aboriginal community or language group, or a group of communities connected geographically.Stream 2 – $300,000For larger regional and statewide organisations. These are organisations with a st
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Who can apply The program will be offered to all public land managers, including local councils (as well as regional organisations) and State agencies in Local Government Areas (LGA) that have been declared natural disaster zones in the 2022 floods. For the 2022 floods these eligible numbers are AGRN 1012, 1025, 1030 and 1034. Who can’t apply Any LGA that does not fall in the AGRNs 1012, 1025, 1030, and 1034 are ineligible. Funding is only able to be provided where the works are within the AGRN declared LGA areas. Works with an address outside the LGA boundaries will not be eligible for fundin
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Who can apply NSW Local Councils, as identified under the Local Government Act 1993 (that provide water supply and/or sewerage services under Section 56). Councils are required to co-fund projects as per the Safe and Secure Water Program subsidy levels, which requires a contribution ranging from 10% to 75%. Types of projects funded under this grant Utilising the results of the Water Loss Management Maturity Survey, successful Local Water Utilities will be aligned to and receive co-funding for, the following types of projects: Pressure management: Data loggingPRV maintenance Active leak control
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Who can apply Eligible applicants are:local councilsLord Howe Island Board (in its capacity as a service provider for an eligible location not covered by a local government entity)RDA Far West (in its capacity as a service provider for an eligible location not covered by a local government entity)joint organisations of councils, or regional organisations of councilsAustralian universitiesLocal Aboriginal Land Councils.Applicants must provide evidence that they are an incorporated entity by providing either an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN). Eligible orga
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The grant is a non-competitive one-off devolved grant.To be eligible for the grant:The grantee must be an existing project partner in the WILS projectThe grantee must have the capacity to deliver the WILS project and enter into a funding deed arrangement with the departmentThe grantee’s proposed works must directly contribute to activities in the WILS Project PlanThe grantee must have processes in place to appoint the WILS contractor. Who can apply WILS is a partnership between the Department of Regional NSW, and The Nature Conservancy, Australia and Eurobodalla Shire Council. Only these exter
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The Grants under the Regional Academies program is only available for the 11 recognised NSW Regional Academies of Sport and RASi. Who can apply The following Regional Academies of Sport: Central Coast Academy of SportHunter Academy of SportIllawarra Academy of SportNorth Coast Academy of SportNorthern Inland Academy of SportSouthern Sports AcademySouth West Sydney Academy of SportWestern Region Academy of SportWestern Sydney Academy of SportFar West Academy of SportSouth East Sports AcademyRegional Academies of Sport (NSW) Inc. (RASi) Who can’t apply The Grants under the Regional Academies pro
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Who can apply Landholder of project sites within the Hunter region of Local Land Services (LLS) that is rateable by LLS and has a Property Identification Code (PIC) Who can’t apply Landholders are ineligible if they have received funding in two or more LLS funding rounds as this program is designed to engage new applicants in sustainable land management. Only one Farm Makeover Program application will be considered per landholder Types of projects funded under this grant Improve stock water quality by planting native grasses, reeds and trees on a damEnsuring your pump-hole is cleaner and lasts
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Who can apply Rural landholders who;have suffered direct damage to their assets as a result of the storms and floods that occurred from 27 June 2022 onwards andare ineligible for declared natural disaster assistance because they do not meet the 50% of income from primary production requirementare not eligible for existing flood support programs (SDG, SCSG and other natural disaster assistance)have a holding of at least 10 ha and minimum primary production income of $20,000 per annum can apply. Who can't apply You will not be eligible for a grant if:you have received or are eligible to receive,
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Who can apply NSW landholders and oyster farmers impacted by severe flooding events that began on 4 August 2022 and also from 14 September 2022 onwards who are in a local government area declared for AGRN 1030 and/or AGRN 1034 and do not qualify for the primary producer Special Disaster Grant may apply for the Rural Landholder Grant to support recovery.To be eligible for the Rural Landholder Grant, you must:have suffered direct damage as a result of the disaster event (NSW flooding from 4 August or 14 September 2022 onwards – also referred to as AGRN 1030 or 1034) be in one of the disaster-dec
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Who can apply Rural landholders who:have suffered direct damage to their assets as a result of the storms and floods that occurred from 22 February 2022 onwards andare ineligible for declared natural disaster assistance because they do not meet the 50% of income from primary production requirementare not eligible for existing flood support programs (SDG, SCSG and other natural disaster assistance)have a holding of at least 10 ha and minimum primary production income of $20,000 per annum can apply. Who can't apply You will not be eligible for a grant if:you have received or are eligible to rece
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Who can apply To be eligible to apply for Farms of the Future grant funding, applicants must:have a primary production enterprise in any agricultural industry (see the Definitions section of the Grant Guidelines for the list of eligible ANSZIC Codes), however the program focus is on the livestock (beef and sheep), cotton, grains or horticulture (trees crops and vines) sectorsoperate the primary production enterprise in an eligible local government area: Armidale, Ballina, Byron, Cabonne, Carrathool, Griffith, Leeton, Lismore, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Orangehold an active ABN in respect of the p
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Eligible activities must be associated with farm dam enhancement.The landholder will be expected to enter into a 10 year management agreement and undertake agreed management activities relevant to the funding they receive.The landholder will be expected to provide access as required to the farm dam for educational workshops. Who can apply Applicants must berural landholders in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra region. Types of projects funded under this grant Dam enhancement could involverestricting livestock access with fencingproviding alternate water sources (troughs) or a hardened access routep
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Who can apply To be eligible to apply for funding through Stream Two of the Regional Investment Activation Fund, applicants must: have an Australian Business Number (ABN)be one of the following:a company incorporated in Australiaa company limited by guaranteean incorporated trustee on behalf of a trustan incorporated association or co-operativean Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.be registered for GSTbe financially viable and able to demonstrate that they are likely to remain so over the d
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Eligible applicants are those councils in identified consortia listed in Appendix A of the program guidelines. The consortia should develop and submit one application for the project, nominating a single council as the lead applicant. The consortia can nominate a Joint Organisation to be the lead applicant, provided that an eligible LGA in the consortium is a member of the Joint Organisation.Eligible planning types The funds must be used to develop a Regional Drought Resilience Plan and to support its implementation. The activities identified in the plans must be consistent with the program ob
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Who can apply All NSW councils outside of the ‘Six Cities region’ and councils in the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, Central Coast and Illawarra–Shoalhaven cities are eligible for funding. Refer to the program guidelines (PDF 641.63KB) for a list of eligible councils.A single council or groups of 2 or more councils, such as joint organisations of councils, may apply. We encourage regional collaboration on projects that address shared strategic planning needs or regional or subregional planning issues. For each round of funding, there is a limit of one application and one project for each
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Who can apply Applicants must:be a NSW Council which has not received Go FOGO funding. Eligible councils may wish to apply as a group and have a regional project co-ordinated (and grant submitted and administered) by a regional waste group, joint or regional organisation of councils. Councils are not eligible to apply for individual funding as well as part of a joint project.have an existing FOGO service that has been in place for at least 12 months before the application close. For group projects all participating councils must meet this requirement.process the collected FOGO at a suitably li
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Who can apply Eligible applicants must: be a Landcare NSW member organisation (currently paid) or a regional Landcare NSW body as listed in Schedule 1 of the Constitution Landcare NSW Limited (27 July 2022)be an incorporated entity or company limited by guaranteebe located within 1 of the 11 Local Land Services regions have $20 million of public liability insurance or are willing to obtain this before entering a funding deed, andhave an Australian Business Number (ABN). Who can’t apply Ineligible applicants include:Landcare NSW LtdLandcare Australia Ltd Landcare groups not based in NSW local c
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Who can apply Local government authorities in New South Wales*.Regional Joint Organisations of councils, the Lord Howe Island Board and the Unincorporated Far West groups*.NSW Office of Sport recognised NSW State Sporting Organisations (including National Sporting Organisations where the state body is part of a unitary governance model).Incorporated, community-based, not-for-profit sporting organisations (clubs and associations whose primary purpose is to organise sporting activities/deliver sport programs).Organisations providing sport and recreation programs that benefit the community, such
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Who can apply Projects must serve rural and regional NSW to be eligible for funding.Who can applylocal councils and authoritieswater utilitiesirrigation organisationsFirst Nations organisationsscience agenciesprivate corporations, where the project has multiple beneficiaries.Location that are eligible include Albury City, Armidale Regional, Ballina, Balranald, Bathurst Regional, Bega Valley, Bellingen, Berrigan, Bland, Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Byron, Cabonne, Carrathool, Central Coast, Central Darling, Clarence Valley, Cobar, Coffs Harbour, Coolamon, Coonamble, Cootamun
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The grant opportunity is an open and competitive grant.The opportunity is available to private and public land managers within and within close proximity (10km) of the target areas of the Southern Tablelands and Southern Highlands ARKS.Check if your address is in the area of eligibilityUse our interactive map.Map of the target areas, including 10km eligibility buffercrop_originalImage creditkeyboard_arrow_upSE LLSFor more detailed maps of the areas of eligibility, see:Applications for the Southern HighlandsApplications for the Southern Tablelands. Who can apply To be eligible for grant funding
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Who can applyTo be eligible for funding, eligible businesses must be operating within an eligible industry aligned with key NSW Government policies, priorities, and strategies, including:20-Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW2040 Economic Blueprintthe relevant Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS).Eligible industries are key industries that drive growth in regional economies and are typically categorised as ‘engine industries’, ‘emerging engine industries’, and ‘enabling industries’.Examples of eligible industries include:agribusiness and forestryresources and miningtourism (where re
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This grant program supported the work of locally-based groups in remote, rural and regional NSW that played a critical role in assisting their communities to navigate the impacts of COVID.
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Who can apply Screen NSW general eligibility requirements can be found in the Screen NSW Terms of Trade, which should be read in conjunction with the full guidelines available on the Screen NSW website. .At least one of the Key Creatives must be NSW-based.Screen NSW is committed to supporting increased participation in the industry of people from under-represented groups, as well as the diversity of screen stories. Priority will be given to teams including people from the following priority areas:Regional NSWWestern SydneyFirst Nations peoplePeople from culturally and linguistically diverse ba
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Who can apply Eligible applicants must:Reside within one of the Local Government Areas supported by Eastern Riverina ArtsHave an ABNHave an active (free) profile on CreativeRiverina.comYour proposed creative activity must substantially take place within the Eastern Riverina Arts region, or in the case of professional development, it must support an an artist that resides in our region.Location that are eligible include Bland, Coolamon, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional, Junee, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys, Temora, Wagga Wagga Types of projects funded under this grant Examples of eligible projects inclu
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Who can apply To be able to apply for Regional NSW Arts Touring funding, you need to meet the following criteria:Applicant typeYou must be:18 years and abovean Australian citizen oran Australian permanent resident ora group located in Australia with Australian citizen and/or permanent resident members ora small to medium independent arts and cultural organisation based in Australia -preference is given to NSW-based organisationsan NSW Local Government Authority (LGA)a professional artist or arts/cultural worker (including museum workers) with:a commitment to arts and cultural work as a major a
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Who is eligible to apply for the grant? Grants will be available to NSW high school students undertaking STEM-related activities between November 2023 and December 2024. Grant funding will be considered for students who identify with at least 1 of the following groups. For student teams, composition must reflect diversity, equity and inclusion which can include participants who identify with at least 1 of the following groups:experiencing financial hardshipfrom remote or regional areasfrom a low socio-economic backgroundAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderfrom any other background that might
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Who can apply This stream is for major illegal dumping projects (bushland or kerbside) for the following entities:Individual councilsGroups of councils e.g. ROCs, JOs, Regional Waste GroupState government public land managersApplicants must have baseline data on the illegal dumping problem in the project area. Individual councils and groups of councils must have baseline data on the participating LGAs.Funding of up to $120,000 per entity is available for projects to be completed within 24 months. Types of projects funded under this grant This stream is for major illegal dumping projects (bushl
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Who can apply Local Government, Not-for-profit, Business, Regional Waste Group Types of projects funded under this grant Not applicable
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Who can apply Applicants must be a legally constituted Australian-based entity. This includes:incorporated not-for-profit organisations, including community organisationsindustry bodies and the private sector working in partnership with the community or government on projects directly supporting women and girlslocal councils and shires, including regional organisations of councils and consortia of councils.social enterprises, defined as a business that trades primarily for a defined social purpose consistent with a public and/or community benefitNot-for-profit bodies are organisations that are
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Who can apply The following organisations are eligible to lead and apply for the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund:local councils that pay waste levies in the regulated area. This includes the 42 councils in the metropolitan levy area (MLA) and the 19 councils in the regional levy area (RLA). The names of these councils are defined by Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulationregional waste groups of councils in the Greater Sydney, Hunter and Illawarra regions that are supported by the EPA Regional Coordination Support Programvoluntary regional waste groups in the RLA, sup
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To be eligible for grant funding, an applicant must:have an Australian Business Number (ABN) acknowledge that funding will only be made available to the applicant on successful execution of a funding agreementeither currently hold public liability insurance of not less than $20 million per occurrence or better self-insurance to the satisfaction of the Department, or confirm willingness to obtain relevant insurance prior to executing a Funding agreement with the Departmentbe an eligible applicant. Who can apply To be eligible for grant funding, an applicant must meet each of the following requi
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Who can apply Local Government, NfP, Community Group, Business, Regional Waste Group Types of projects funded under this grant Not applicable
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Who can apply Local Government, NfP, Community Group, Business, Regional Waste Group Types of projects funded under this grant Not applicable
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Who can apply Local Government, NfP, Community Group, Regional Waste Group Types of projects funded under this grant Not applicable
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Who can apply Local Government, NfP, community Group, Regional Waste Group, Business Types of projects funded under this grant Not applicable
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Who can apply Local councils or public land managers with an illegal dumping baseline data and have not received more than one illegal dumping grant in the past 3 rounds.Individual councilsGroups of councils eg ROCs, JOs, Regional Waste GroupsState government public land managersFunding of up to $60,000 is available per project, which must be completed within 12 months. Types of projects funded under this grant This stream is designed to promote knowledge building and support trials and pilots for entities with limited experience in running illegal dumping projects.Funding of up to $60,000 is
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Who can apply Applicants must be a legally constituted Australian-based entity. This includes:Incorporated not-for-profit organisations, including community organisations. Industry bodies and the private sector working in partnership with the community or government on projects directly supporting women and girls. Local councils and shires, including regional organisations of councils and consortia of councils. Social enterprises, defined as a business that trades primarily for a defined social purpose consistent with a public and/or community benefit. Requirements for Not for Profits: Your or
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Who can apply Local Government, NfP, community Group, Regional Waste Group Types of projects funded under this grant Not applicable
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Who can apply All government and registered non-government secondary schools in regional NSW are eligible to apply (excluding Greater Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA). Event type Only one event per school will be eligible to receive funding.Events must:be endorsed by the school principalinvolve past students of the school sharing their career experiences with current students address the program purpose and objectivesbe delivered between 8 August 2023 and 14 June 2024be student led and/or students contribute to the planning and organisation of the eventinclude cost
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Who can apply To be eligible for grant funding, you must be a Local Control Authority for weeds as defined under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 and be a partner in the NSW Weeds Action Program 2020-2025 in some capacity from 1 July 2020. Who can’t apply Ineligible applicants include:an individualany business or organisation that does not meet the eligibility applicant criteriaany organisation that submits more than 1 application per LLS region. Types of projects funded under this grant Eligible activities should include activities that meet the Weeds Action Program investment priorities, that al
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Who can apply To be eligible for an Orana Arts CASP Grant you need to meet the following criteria: Applicant type. An individual (Australian citizen or permanent resident), not for profit incorporated body or a community group.Age. The named applicant, must be an individual 18 years and over. Location. You, or everyone in your community group/ incorporated body, must be an individual currently living and working in regional NSW **. ABN. You must have an ABN and provide this in your application. Project focus. Your project must be a clearly defined arts and cultural activity. Studio Co!Lab Memb
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Who can apply Screen NSW general eligibility requirements can be found in the Screen NSW Terms of Trade, which should be read in conjunction with the full guidelines available on the Screen NSW website. .At least one of the Key Creatives must be NSW-based.Screen NSW is committed to supporting increased participation in the industry of people from under-represented groups, as well as the diversity of screen stories. Priority will be given to teams including people from the following priority areas:Regional NSWWestern SydneyFirst Nations peoplePeople from culturally and linguistically diverse ba
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Who can apply Organisations providing Food Rescue and/or Food Relief support in NSW, and not-for-profit organisations, local councils, local government regional waste groups, and regional organisation of councils are encouraged to read the grant guidelines to check their eligibility. Types of projects funded under this grant The EPA are looking to support solutions that will increase the amount of rescued food in NSW. That is, different ways of collecting and using more good quality food from donors, rescuing it from being wasted and sent to landfill. When the project can start and end Project
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Who can apply Greater Sydney & Central Coast councils Types of projects funded under this grant Open space capital works and planning projects
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All councils in NSW including unincorporated areas in far west NSW and Lord Howe Island are eligible. Types of projects funded under this grant Eligible projects include but are not limited to:Regional/rural areas:physical barrier installation to prevent run-off-road and head–on crashesshoulder sealing and wideninginstallation of wide centre line and audio tactile line marking.Urban areas:roundabouts and raised intersectionsraised wombat crossings and other traffic calming infrastructureshared pathway and separated cycling infrastructure.Eligible works for the School Infrastructure su
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Transport for NSW and local councils, including unincorporated areas in far west NSW and Lord Howe Island are eligible for funding. Who can apply Transport and all local government areas within NSW can apply for funding under this Program. This includes the unincorporated areas in western NSW as well as the Lord Howe Island Board. Who can’t apply Organisations outside of Transport for NSW and local councils, including unincorporated areas in far west NSW and Lord Howe Island, are ineligible for funding. Types of projects funded under this grant Proposals must primarily focus on rural or urban
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Who can apply Projects must serve rural and regional NSW to be eligible for funding.Who can apply:Local government authoritiesWater utilitiesIrrigation organisationsFirst nations organisationsScience agenciesPrivate corporations (where the project has multiple beneficiaries)Location that are eligible include Albury City, Armidale Regional, Ballina, Balranald, Bathurst Regional, Bega Valley, Bellingen, Berrigan, Bland, Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Byron, Cabonne, Carrathool, Central Coast, Central Darling, Clarence Valley, Cobar, Coffs Harbour, Coolamon, Coonamble, Cootamund
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Who can apply We are inviting councils in 6 collection areas to submit nominations.We are also inviting Transport for NSW who operate across all the collection areas to apply.Central Coast CouncilShellharbour City CouncilWollongong City CouncilCity of NewcastleCessnock City CouncilLake Macquarie City CouncilMaitland City CouncilPort Stephens City CouncilBlacktown City CouncilThe Hills Shire CouncilCamden CouncilWollondilly Shire CouncilTransport for NSW Types of projects funded under this grant Applicants should nominate infrastructure projects that demonstrate the ability to support new housi
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Who can apply We are inviting councils in 6 collection areas to submit nominations.We are also inviting Transport for NSW who operate across all the collection areas to apply.Central Coast CouncilShellharbour City CouncilWollongong City CouncilCity of NewcastleCessnock City CouncilLake Macquarie City CouncilMaitland City CouncilPort Stephens City CouncilBlacktown City CouncilThe Hills Shire CouncilCamden CouncilWollondilly Shire CouncilTransport for NSW Types of projects funded under this grant Applicants should nominate infrastructure projects that demonstrate the ability to support new housi
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Who can apply A not for profit incorporated bodyAn individual / sole trader with current ABNGroups/Collectives (A lead Project Administrator must have an ABN)A group/collective with a nominated Funds Administrator (see Definitions at the bottom of this page)Location that are eligible include Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Nambucca Valley, Port Macquarie-Hastings Types of projects funded under this grant Projects including but not limited to:workshopsarts activities as part of community festivals or eventsactivation of community halls for arts events/activitiesartist-in-residence programspu
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Who can apply To be eligible for the Engine and Emerging Industries Loan, the enterprise must:Be a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company managed and operating in regional NSW.Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and is registered for GST.Not be a public company under the meaning of the Corporations Act 2011 (Cth).Have, in at least 2 of the last 3 financial years, fewer than 200 employees.Have, in at least 2 of the last 3 financial years, not had turnover greater than $250 million.Operate in 1 of the following food and beverage manufacturing industries:food product manuf
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The project will train 80 allied health clinicians and students, deliver 40 individualised AT packages to people with TBI (with half targeting those over 40 years), and conduct 16 technology showcases across the regions. By building on existing rural rehabilitation services rather than creating new infrastructure, the model aims to be more feasible and sustainable in resource-constrained rural settings.AT-wRAP addresses the gap where people with TBI face cognitive challenges in attention, memory and executive function that can be effectively supported by electronic AT solutions, but rural clin
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RTRF funding is available under the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to:Cabonne Shire CouncilForbes Shire CouncilLachlan Shire CouncilParkes Shire Council.To meet the RTRF funding requirements, councils must have an eligible Immediate Reconstruction Works (IRW) or Essential Public Asset Restoration (EPAR) on an Essential Public Asset directly damaged by AGRN 1030 and AGRN 1034 floods in August and September 2022 to bring it back to the asset’s pre-disaster function.This is often referred to as Category B works delivered under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Who
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Who can apply Screen NSW general eligibility requirements can be found in the Screen NSW Terms of Trade, which should be read in conjunction with the full guidelines available on the Screen NSW website. .At least one of the Key Creatives must be NSW-based.Screen NSW is committed to supporting increased participation in the industry of people from under-represented groups, as well as the diversity of screen stories. Priority will be given to teams including people from the following priority areas:Regional NSWWestern SydneyFirst Nations peoplePeople from culturally and linguistically diverse ba
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Who can apply WHO CAN APPLY?• An Individual• A not-for-profit incorporated body• A local government authority• A collective with a nominated administering body (see FAQS below)• Applicants are required to have a current certificate of currency for Broadform Liability or ‘Public Liability’ Insurance• Applicants who have discussed their project with the relevant regional arts development organisation via phone 0493 316 463 or email [email protected]• The eligible local government area’s include:• Armidale Regional• Glen Innes Severn• Gunnedah Shire• Gwydir Shire• Liverpool Plains Shire• Moree P
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Who can apply Screen NSW general eligibility requirements can be found in the Screen NSW Terms of Trade, which should be read in conjunction with these guidelines.Applicants must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:The production must film on location in Regional NSW for a minimum of five shooting days in a single Local Government Area (LGA) (see LGA map).At least one of the Key Creatives must be NSW-basedThe production company must be registered in NSW and have its principal place of business in NSW unless the production has an eligible NSW Spend of at least $5 millionThe production mus
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Who can apply This program aims to encourage involvement in and completion of historical projects of significance to the community.Who is eligible to apply for a Create NSW Cultural Grant?RAHS Affiliated SocietiesLocal community or regional groups of New South WalesOrganisations incorporated on a non-profit basis, with a commitment to one or more aspects of historyIndividuals working alone are not eligible to apply and personal ABNs are not acceptable. However, individuals may partner with eligible community organisations to apply.Local government bodies or tertiary institutions partnering wit
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Who can apply Artists living and/or working on the South Coast of NSW within the Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven local government areas are eligible to apply.Artists living in the Eurobodalla or Southern Highlands should contact South East Arts and Southern Tablelands Arts for information regarding their CASP grants.Location that are eligible include Kiama, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven Types of projects funded under this grant Eligible artforms include but are not limited to:DanceLiteratureMulti-art formMusicTheatreVisual ArtsInterdisciplinary collaboration When the project can start and end Th
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The grant opportunity is an open and competitive grant.The opportunity is available to private and public land managers within and within close proximity of the target areas of the Southern Tablelands (20km) and Southern Highlands (10km) ARKS.Check if your address is in the area of eligibilityUse our interactive map.crop_originalImage creditkeyboard_arrow_upSouth East Local Land ServicesArea of eligibility maps for the Southern Tablelands Area of Regional Koala Significance. For use in the Koala Habitat Restoration and Protection Project only. Image credit: South East Local Land Services South
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Who can apply Eligibility - Who can apply:A not-for-profit incorporated bodyA local government authorityApplicants are required to have a current certificate for 'Public Liability' Insurance. In the case of individuals or group applicants, each individual/ sore trader involved/ paid as part of the funding will need to hold and show proof of their own 'Public Liability' Insurance.Location that are eligible include Balranald, Berrigan, Carrathool, Edward River, Hay, Murray River, Balranald 2715, Barham 2732, Berrigan 2712, Carrathool 2711, Deniliquin 2710, Finley 2713, Hay 2711, Mathoura 2710, M
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This grant assists eligible regional NSW businesses and councils by co-funding the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers at your site.
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Who can apply Local governments (councils and joint regional organisations)Incorporated community organisations including, Aboriginal Land Councils.Location that are eligible include Albury City, Armidale Regional, Ballina, Balranald, Bathurst Regional, Bega Valley, Bellingen, Berrigan, Bland, Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Byron, Cabonne, Carrathool, Central Coast, Central Darling, Cessnock, Clarence Valley, Cobar, Coffs Harbour, Coolamon, Coonamble, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional, Cowra, Dubbo Regional, Dungog, Edward River, Eurobodalla, Federation, Forbes, Gilgandra, Glen I
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Who can apply Applicants must be a legally constituted Australian-based entity from one of these three categories: Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO).NSW Local councils and shires (who must be listed on the Office of Local Government), including regional organisations of councils and consortia of councils. Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations, including community organisations.If successful, applicants must obtain appropriate public liability insurance (minimum of $10 million).Applications must provide a budget outlining proposed funding
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Who can apply Individuals are eligible to apply:Applicants must be 18 years or aboveLiving in NSW over the last 12 months. Groups are eligible to apply:Group members must be 18 years or aboveGroup members must all have lived in NSW over the last 12 months. The application must be submitted by an individual on behalf of the group. Note: this will count as an application for all nominated group members who will not be eligible to submit applications to other tours in this round. All applications must demonstrate that the proposal has a particular focus on arts and culture and directly benefits N
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Who can apply NSW-based organisations, including Local Government Authorities, are eligible to apply.Note: Non-NSW based organisations are eligible to apply. However, preference is given to NSW-based organisations. It is highly recommended that non-NSW based organisations discuss their application with Create NSW before applying. All applications must demonstrate that the proposal has a particular focus on arts and culture and directly benefits NSW artists and arts and cultural workers and/or NSW communities through arts led activities. Types of projects funded under this grant a Sydney-based
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Who can apply Grant funding will be considered for students who identify with at least one of the following groups. For student teams, composition must reflect diversity, equity and inclusion which includes participants who identify with at least one of the following groups:experiencing financial hardshipfrom remote or regional areasfrom a low socio-economic backgroundAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderliving with a disabilityfrom any other background that might need support.A student can only be included in one application per funding round/per year.You can only apply for one round within t
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Who can apply People or organisations whose residence or main place of practice is within one of the 12 council areas that make up the Arts OutWest region: Bathurst Region, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin.Not-for-profit organisations; *Groups (including collectives); A local government authority; Arts-based businesses; Individuals.Applicants are required to discuss their proposal with Arts OutWest staff before applying.Location that are eligible include Bathurst Regional, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow City, M
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Who can apply Local Government, Not-for-profit, Business, Regional Waste Group Types of projects funded under this grant Not applicable
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Who can apply The application process requires prospective towns to form a committee, propose a theme, and fill out the online EOI. All applicants will be contacted by the RWN for further discussion and next steps. The successful applicant to host a Gathering will be provided with a detailed Gathering Event Guide. The Rural Women’s Gathering Committee is the key group that plans and manages the event. The Committee is generally made up of local and regional individuals, organisations and businesses who have a passion for bringing new opportunities to their area and supporting regional, rural a
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Who can apply Please see the Screen NSW guidelines for full eligibility and program details. You must fulfil the following eligibility requirements:Be an emerging producer who currently resides in NSW.Identify from one or more of the following under-represented groups: Regional NSW Western Sydney First Nations people People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds People living with disability LGBTQIA+ people. Fulfil one of the following criteria measuring your experience: Have at least one credit as producer on a short film or web series that has screened at one of the festivals
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Who can apply Funding of up to $3,000 is available to support the development of arts and cultural activities across the Western Riverina Local Government Areas of Griffith, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Narrandera.To be eligible for a Western Riverina Arts 2024 CASP grant, the applicant will need to meet the following criteria:1. Applicant type:GroupA Not-for-profit Incorporated GroupA Local Government AuthorityThe applicant must have an ABN or have a demonstrated relationship with a Nominated Funds Supervisor/Auspicor* that can auspice grant funds. 2. The applicant must be located in the Western
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Who can apply The following applicants are eligible for the Murray Arts CASP round:A not-for-profit incorporated bodyA local government authorityAn individual or sole trader with an ABNA collective with a nominated administering/auspicing body (see further details regarding auspicing body below)Applicants who live within the geographical footprint of Murray Arts (Albury City, Federation, and Greater Hume LGA’s)Applicants are required to have a current certificate of currency for Broadform Liability or ‘Public Liability’ Insurance. In the case of individual or group applicants, each individual/
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Who can apply All NSW councils outside of the Greater Sydney region, including councils in the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, Central Coast and Illawarra–Shoalhaven cities, are eligible for funding. Refer to the program guidelines on the program website for a list of eligible councils.A single council or groups of 2 or more councils, such as joint organisations of councils, may apply. We encourage regional collaboration on projects that address shared strategic planning needs or regional or subregional planning issues. For each round of funding, there is a limit of one application and one
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Who can apply Local Government, non for profit organisation, business, regional waste group. Types of projects funded under this grant not applicable
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Who can apply Local Government, not for profit and regional waste groups Types of projects funded under this grant not applicable
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Who can apply Local Government, Not-for-Profit, Waste Regional Group Types of projects funded under this grant Not applicable Who can’t apply Not applicable
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Who can apply The following categories are eligible to apply: Individuals A collective with a Nominated Funds Administrator Incorporated Groups A local government authority A not-for-profit incorporated body Individuals can apply for up to $1000 Groups/Collectives/Organisations* can apply for up to $5,000 *Unincorporated groups or collectives will be required to have a Nominated Funds Supervisor/Auspice. Location that are eligible include Broken Hill, Central Darling, Unincorporated Far West, Wentworth Who the grant is targeted towards Individuals, groups and organisations located in Far West
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The 4-Year Multi-year funding provides core investment to the NSW arts and cultural sector to support sustainable growth of the industry, with a focus on all NSW citizens being given the opportunity to contribute to and experience arts and culture.
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Who can apply Applicants must be a legally constituted Australian-based entity from one of these four categories: Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO).Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations, including community organisations.Social enterprises.NSW Local councils and shires (who must be listed on the Office of Local Government), including regional organisations of councils and consortia of councils. Applicants must be willing to obtain appropriate public liability insurance (minimum of $10 million) if successful.Applications must provide a bud
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Who can apply The following organisations are eligible to lead and apply for the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund:local councils that pay waste levies in the regulated area. This includes the 42 councils in the metropolitan levy area (MLA) and the 19 councils in the regional levy area (RLA). The names of these councils are defined by Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulationregional waste groups of councils in the Greater Sydney, Hunter and Illawarra regions that are supported by the EPA Regional Coordination Support Programvoluntary regional waste groups in the RLA, sup
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Who can applyNominations for black spot locations are invited from:local councilsCommunity groups, associations, road user groups, industry, and individuals who can submit suggestions to their local council. Councils are responsible for then submitting the nominations for Local and Regional Roads.Project eligibilityUrban:Must have at least three casualty crashes over a five-year period for locations less than three kilometres long.For locations three kilometres or longer, the average casualty crash rate must be at least 0.2 crashes per kilometre per year.Rural:Must have at least two casualty c
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Who can apply Owners of buildings and facilities used by community groups in the Bega Valley and parts of the Eurobodalla Shire Council areas can apply for the grants. These include: councils not-for-profit organisations, charities, and philanthropic organisations local Aboriginal Land Councils state government agencies may be considered eligible applicants when projects will deliver a clear public benefit. The owner will need to provide proof of a partnership with at least one community group which will benefit from the proposed project. Examples of buildings and facilities that could be elig
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Who could apply To be eligible for the Drought Infrastructure Fund, the applicant must have demonstrated that:they are the owner or operator of the farm business where the work is to be carried out the business operated as a sole trader, partnership, trust, or private company and trades agricultural productsthe business was registered with the Australian Taxation Officer as a primary producer and had an Australian Business Number (ABN)the owner/operator earns more than 50% of gross income from the primary production enterprise under normal seasonal circumstances; or the farm business is classi
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Who can apply Applicants must;Be a member of Southern Tablelands Arts (membership is free thanks to Create NSW and our contributing Local Councils)Have an Australian Business Number (ABN). If you need to get an ABN you can apply here at the Australian Business Register.For applicants who are registered for GST please note that the total project funding is GST inclusiveBe based within the Southern Tablelands Arts contributing council areas of Goulburn Mulwaree, Hilltops, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly, Upper Lachlan and Yass ValleyBe an individual, or arts-based organisationApp
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Who can apply Eligible applicants must:Reside within one of the Local Government Areas supported by Eastern Riverina ArtsHave an ABNHave an active (free) profile on CreativeRiverina.comYour proposed creative activity must substantially take place within the Eastern Riverina Arts region, or in the case of professional development, it must support an an artist that resides in our region.Location that are eligible include Bland, Coolamon, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional, Junee, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys, Temora, Wagga Wagga Types of projects funded under this grant Examples of eligible projects inclu
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Who can apply All applicants are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:be an eligible legal entity located in NSW, including:Local government organisations, including: NSW local councils operating under the Local Government Act 1993 (LG Act)Joint Organisations (s400O of the LG Act)County Councils (s383 of the LG Act)Regional Organisations of Councils (which are voluntary groupings of councils).Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) – these Applicants will be required to provide documentation to support their ACCO statusIncorporated organisation registered and approve
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Who can apply Eligible applicants must be one of the following entities:a company incorporated in Australiaan incorporated association or co-operative a Local Government organisation (Committees under section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) must apply via the relevant council) a NSW Joint Organisation of Councils or a Regional Organisation of Councilsa Regional Development Australia Committee an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006a Local Aboriginal Land Councilthe Lord Howe Island Boar
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Who can apply Projects must serve rural and regional NSW to be eligible for funding.Who can apply:local council / authority (including County Councils and Joint Organisations)water utilityirrigation water supply corporation or trustFirst Nations organisationscience agencyNSW Government Department; orprivate corporations, where the project has multiple beneficiaries.Location that are eligible include Albury City, Armidale Regional, Ballina, Balranald, Bathurst Regional, Bega Valley, Bellingen, Berrigan, Bland, Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Byron, Cabonne, Carrathool, Central
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Who can apply Grant funding will be considered for students who identify with at least one of the following groups. For student teams, composition must reflect diversity, equity and inclusion which includes participants who identify with at least one of the following groups:experiencing financial hardshipfrom remote or regional areasfrom a low socio-economic backgroundAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderliving with a disabilityfrom any other background that might need support.A student can only be included in one application per funding round/per year.You can only apply for one round within t
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Who can apply Individuals, are eligible to apply: Applicants must be 18 years or above Currently living in NSW (for the past 12 months) Partnerships, groups, unincorporated associations and organisations are eligible to apply: Applicants must be 18 years or above Currently located in NSW (for the past 12 months) Local Government Authorities must be a distinct business unit based in NSW Note: Non-NSW based organisations are eligible to apply. However, preference is given to NSW-based organisations. It is highly recommended that non-NSW based organisations discuss their application with Create N
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Who can apply Grant funding for round 3 will be available to Charge Point Operators (CPOs) that must:be either: an entity incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) a state-owned corporation or subsidiary of an Australian state or territory owned corporation provide a current ABN for their organisation and any other partner organisations in the application hold the following insurances: $20 million public liability Workers' compensation Types of projects funded under this grant Installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in priority zones as listed in the grants funding gu
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Who can apply Grant funding for round 3 will be available to Charge Point Operators (CPOs) that must:be either: an entity incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) a state-owned corporation or subsidiary of an Australian state or territory owned corporation provide a current ABN for their organisation and any other partner organisations in the application hold the following insurances: $20 million public liability Workers' compensation Types of projects funded under this grant Installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in priority zones as listed in the grants funding gu
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Who can apply Organisations that are eligible to apply include:Must be located in the Regional Levy Area (RLA) or the Non-Levied Area (NLA) and;NSW council (as defined in the NSW Local Government Act), or;Regional waste groups (RWG), Regional Organisations of Councils (ROC) or Joint Organisations of Councils (JOC). These organisations may apply and/or coordinate the project on behalf of several NSW councils within their regional group, provided each council nominates a contact person for the project. Types of projects funded under this grant Stream 1 – Consolidation and transformationGrants of
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Who can apply Organisations that are eligible to apply include:Must be located in the Regional Levy Area (RLA) or the Non-Levied Area (NLA) and;NSW council (as defined in the NSW Local Government Act), or;Regional waste groups (RWG), Regional Organisations of Councils (ROC) or Joint Organisations of Councils (JOC). These organisations may apply and/or coordinate the project on behalf of several NSW councils within their regional group, provided each council nominates a contact person for the project. Types of projects funded under this grant Stream 3 – Advisory Services and educationGrants of
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Who can apply To be eligible, an applicant must meet ALL of the following requirements:have an Australian Business Number (ABN)be able to demonstrate the project facility operates in a manufacturing industry through a relevant Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) code or Business Industry Code (BIC)have an operating manufacturing facility in an Eligible location (see below)be a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) business (employ between 20-200 full-time equivalent employees)hold or commit to obtaining public liability insurance of not less than $10 million per o
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Who can apply Applicants who are based in Bogan, Bourke Shire, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett, Warren Local Government Areas. A not-for-profit incorporated bodyA local government authorityAn individual or sole traderA collective with a nominated administering body Applicants are required to have a current certificate of currency for Broadform Liability or ‘Public Liability’ InsuranceLocation that are eligible include Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett, Warren Types of projects funded under this grant Projects including but not limited to:WorkshopsArts activities as par
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Applicant must reside in a regional, rural or remote NSW location. Applicant must be from one of the following institutions or organisations in NSW:o Universityo Medical Research Instituteo Local Health Districto Primary Health Networko General Practiceo Aboriginal Medical Serviceo Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisationo Community Organisation with a Registered ABN.Please contact Cancer Institute NSW if there are any questions about organisation eligibility. Applicants must submit an abstract for consideration and be the presenting author. Eligible Use of Funds The travel grant mu
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Who can apply Artists living and/or working on the South Coast of NSW within the Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven local government areas are eligible to apply.Artists living in the Eurobodalla or Southern Highlands should contact South East Arts and Southern Tablelands Arts for information regarding their CASP grants.Location that are eligible include Kiama, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven Types of projects funded under this grant Eligible artforms include but are not limited to:DanceLiteratureMulti-art formMusicTheatreVisual ArtsInterdisciplinary collaboration When the project can start and end Pr
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Who can apply NSW Councils, groups of NSW Councils Types of projects funded under this grant Applicants must:be a NSW Council. Eligible councils may wish to apply as a group and have a regional project co-ordinated (and grant submitted and administered) by a regional waste group, joint or regional organisation of councils. Councils are not eligible to apply for individual funding as well as part of a joint projecthave an existing FOGO service that has been in place for at least 12 months before the application close. For group projects, all participating councils must meet this requirementensu
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Who can apply To be eligible for grant funding, an applicant must meet all the following requirements:applicants must hold an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN) or be registered under the Associations Incorporations Act 2009.be one of the following entities: a company incorporated in Australiaa Local Government organisation (Committees under section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) must apply via the relevant council)a NSW Joint Organisations of Councils and Regional Organisations of Councilsa Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC)a Partnerships or trusta
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Who can apply A not for profit incorporated bodyAn individual / sole trader with current ABNGroups/Collectives (A lead Project Administrator must have an ABN)A group/collective with a nominated Funds Administrator (see Definitions at the bottom of this page)Location that are eligible include Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Nambucca Valley, Port Macquarie-Hastings Types of projects funded under this grant Projects including but not limited to:workshopsarts activities as part of community festivals or eventsactivation of community halls for arts events/activitiesartist-in-residence programspu
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Who can apply Regional councils in NSW with a public level rail crossing are eligible. This includes Newcastle, Central Coast and Wollongong.Refer to Program Guidelines for further information. Who the grant is targeted towards Local Government Types of projects funded under this grant The works proposed must be on a local or regional road.Proposed works must be on road approaches to operational level crossings.All minor works submitted for funding must focus on improving level crossing safety. When the project can start and end All projects must be complete by 30 June 2026 which includes a fi
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Who can apply The grant is open to eligible NSW Joint Organisations (JOs) and non-metropolitan (Regional Organisations of Councils) ROCs. A representative council may apply for the grant funding on behalf of a JO or ROC.To be eligible, the JO or ROC must:currently employ an Executive Officer or equivalent that leads the organisation;have processes in place to deliver projects (e.g. procurement, contract management); andbe financially stable to host an in-house resource for 18 months to deliver outcomes.In the interest of supporting the JO mechanism to deliver results for member councils, there
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Who can apply This program aims to encourage involvement in and completion of historical projects of significance to the community.Whois eligible to apply for a Create NSW Cultural Grant?RAHS Affiliated SocietiesLocal community or regional groups of New South WalesOrganisations incorporated on a non-profit basis, with a commitment to one or more aspects of historyIndividuals working alone are not eligible to apply and personal ABNs are not acceptable. However, individuals may partner with eligible community organisations to apply.Local government bodies or tertiary institutions partnering with
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These grants provide funding for the development of racing infrastructure across nine thoroughbred racecourses in regional NSW.
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The following organisations are eligible to apply:local councilscounty councilsjoint organisations (established under an Act of Parliament)incorporated regional organisations of councils (ROCs). When multiple councils work together within the same coastal sediment compartment or estuary to prepare or implement a CMP, one council, joint organisation or ROC from within the area applies and must be the lead agency in terms of signing the funding agreement, managing monies and reporting on the project. Public land managers (such as a Crown reserve trust or a location-specific NSW government author
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Who can apply Please see the full guidelines on the Screen NSW website.Applicants must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:The production must film on location in Regional NSW for a minimum of five shooting days in a single Local Government Area (LGA) (see LGA map).At least one of the Key Creatives must be NSW-basedThe production company must be registered in NSW and have its principal place of business in NSW unless the production has an eligible NSW Spend of at least $5 millionThe production must film on location in Regional NSW for a minimum of five shooting daysAt least 50% of the to
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All Local Rescue Committees (LRC), Regional Rescue Committees (RRC) and member agencies of the State Rescue Board are eligible to submit an application and access funding. All applications submitted under the Program will need to include an exercise proposal that meets the Program Assessment Criteria of the Program Guidelines (PDF 663.28KB).Applications from an agency will not be considered unless supported by their agency's member on the Rescue Training Advisory Committee. Applications from a rescue committee will not be considered unless supported by the relevant committee chairperson. Note
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Who can apply Examples of eligible organisations are Local Councils or organisations with strong experience running large events. You will be asked to provide a Certificate of Currency and ABN or ACN. Who the grant is targeted towards Women living and working in communities from rural, regional and remote NSW. Types of projects funded under this grant This grant is specific to delivering the Rural Women's Gathering. Applications will be assessed against the published criteria.Gatherings are organised by local communities with support from the NSW Rural Women’s Network (RWN) and in collaboratio
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Who can apply Eligible applicants are regionally based organisations responsible for water supply services, including:Local councils as defined under the Local Government Act 1993 (Section 56), andWater supply authorities as defined under the Water Management Act 2000.To be considered eligible, the applicant must answer 'yes' to all of the following criteria:Eligibility Criteria 1: The organisation is a local council (under the Local Government Act 1993, providing water supply and/or sewerage services under Section 56), or a water supply authority (under the Water Management Act 2000).Eligibil
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Who can apply Eligibility - Who can apply:A not-for-profit incorporated bodyA local government authorityApplicants are required to have a current certificate for 'Public Liability' Insurance. In the case of individuals or group applicants, each individual/ sore trader involved/ paid as part of the funding will need to hold and show proof of their own 'Public Liability' Insurance.Location that are eligible include Balranald, Berrigan, Carrathool, Edward River, Hay, Murray River Types of projects funded under this grant WorkshopsArts Activities Artist-in-residence programs Public art and design
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Who can apply To be eligible for the Orana Arts 2025 CASP Grant you need to meet the following criteria: Applicant type. An individual (Australian citizen or permanent resident), not for profit incorporated body or a community group.Age. The named applicant, must be an individual 18 years and over. Location. You, or everyone in your community group/ incorporated body, must be an individual currently living and working in regional NSW **. ABN. You must have an ABN and provide this in your application. Project focus. Your project must be a clearly defined arts and cultural activity. Studio Co!La
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Who can apply WHO CAN APPLY?• A not-for-profit incorporated body • A local government authority• A collective with a nominated administering body• Applicants are required to have a current certificate of currency for Broadform Liability or ‘Public Liability’ Insurance• Applicants who have discussed their project with the relevant regional arts development organisation via phone 0493 316 463 or email [email protected]• The eligible local government area’s include:• Armidale Regional• Glen Innes Severn• Gunnedah Shire• Gwydir Shire• Liverpool Plains Shire• Moree Plains Shire• Narrabri Shire• Ta
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Who can apply Local governments (councils and joint regional organisations)Incorporated community organisations including, Aboriginal Land Councils.Location that are eligible include Albury City, Armidale Regional, Ballina, Balranald, Bathurst Regional, Bega Valley, Bellingen, Berrigan, Bland, Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Byron, Cabonne, Carrathool, Central Coast, Central Darling, Cessnock, Clarence Valley, Cobar, Coffs Harbour, Coolamon, Coonamble, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional, Cowra, Dubbo Regional, Dungog, Edward River, Eurobodalla, Federation, Forbes, Gilgandra, Glen I
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Who can apply Please see the full guidelines on the Screen NSW website.Screen NSW general eligibility requirements can be found in the Screen NSW Terms of Trade, which should be read in conjunction with these guidelines.Applicants must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:The production must film on location in Regional NSW for a minimum of five shooting days in a single Local Government Area (LGA)Please find the LGA map here.At least one of the Key Creatives must be NSW-basedThe production company must be registered in NSW and have its principal place of business in NSW unless the produc
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Who can apply The following entities are eligible:• Individual councils and individual council groups eg ROCs, JOs, Regional Waste Groups. Applicants must have baseline data of the illegal dumping problem within the LGA or the targeted project area (whichever is relevant), either in RIDonline or an alternative.• State government public land managers. Applicants must have baseline data for the illegal dumping problem in the project area Types of projects funded under this grant See EPA website for details Example projects See EPA website for details of previous grantee projects
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Who can apply Individuals, are eligible to apply:Applicants must be 18 years or aboveCurrently living in NSW (minimum12 months)Groups or other entities that do not have legal status:Applicants must be 18 years or aboveCurrently located in NSW (for the past 12 months)Organisations or partnerships with legal status:Local Government Authorities must be a distinct business unit based in NSWNote: Non-NSW based organisations are eligible to apply. However, preference is given to NSW-based organisations. It is highly recommended that non-NSW based organisations discuss their application with Create N
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Who can apply The following organisations are eligible to lead and apply for the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund:local councils that pay waste levies in the regulated area. This includes the 42 councils in the metropolitan levy area (MLA) and the 19 councils in the regional levy area (RLA). The names of these councils are defined by Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulationregional waste groups of councils in the Greater Sydney, Hunter and Illawarra regions that are supported by the EPA Regional Coordination Support Programvoluntary regional waste groups in the RLA, sup
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Who can apply Grant funding will be considered for students who identify with at least one of the following groups. For student teams, composition must reflect diversity, equity and inclusion which includes participants who identify with at least one of the following groups:experiencing financial hardshipfrom remote or regional areasfrom a low socio-economic backgroundAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderliving with a disability and/or disorderfrom any other background that might need support.A student can only be included in one application per funding round/per year.You can only apply for on
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Who can apply Food rescue and/or relief organisations, and coordinating organisations including not-for-profits, NSW councils, NSW local government regional waste groups or regional organisations of councils. Types of projects funded under this grant Eligible projects must:be submitted using SmartyGrants by 4pm on Tuesday 21 October 2025divert an increasing amount of rescued food (i.e., more than is currently rescue in a typical week) from landfill to the communityincrease capacity to rescue, store, process and/or redistribute rescued food that would otherwise be sent to landfillbe delivered i
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Who can apply Please see the Screen NSW guidelines for full eligibility and program details. You must fulfil the following eligibility requirements: Be an emerging producer who currently resides in NSW. Identify from one or more of the following NSW Government key priority areas: Regional NSW Western Sydney First Nations people People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds People living with disability LGBTQIA+ people. Meet one of the following experience criteria: Have at least one credit as producer on a short film or web series that has screened at one of the festivals on ou
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Who can apply Community groups and organisations.NSW local councils or council groups.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community groups.Small business associations.Regional alliances or networks.Not-for-profit organisations.Peak bodies or sector leaders.Organisations with trusted networks and capacity to engage vulnerable households. Who the grant is targeted towards Low-income households and social support recipients.Seniors and people with health/disability needs.Renters (especially low-income and private tenants).Families with
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Who can apply The following entities are eligible:• Individual councils• Groups of councils eg ROCs, JOs, Regional Waste Groups• State government public land managers Types of projects funded under this grant See EPA website for details Who can’t apply Ineligible entitiesThe following entities have received more than one grant under the past 3 rounds of illegal dumping grants, namely Round 7 of Waste Less Recycle More, or Round 1 and 2 of Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy.These entities are not eligible to apply for grants under Stream 2:Bathurst Regional Council (7, 1)Cessnock Council
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Who can apply To be eligible for the Rural Landholder Grant, you must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Program Guidelines (PDF 757.56KB) and summarised below:you are a rural landholder with property of at least 10 hectares, or you hold a Class A Aquaculture Permit authorising an aquaculture lease area of at least 1 hectareyou have a primary production enterprise with an Australian Business Number (ABN) that was active at the time of the eventthe enterprise is located in an eligible LGA declared under AGRN 1212 and suffered direct damage as a result of the disaster event (refer
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Who can apply All NSW councils outside of the Greater Sydney region, including councils in the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, Central Coast and Illawarra–Shoalhaven cities, are eligible for funding. Refer to the program guidelines on the program website for a list of eligible councils.A single council or groups of 2 or more councils, such as joint organisations of councils, may apply. We encourage regional collaboration on projects that address shared strategic planning needs or regional or subregional planning issues. For each round of funding, there is a limit of one application and one
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Who can apply The Low Cost Loans Initiative: Round 4 is open to all 95 regional NSW councils outside of Greater Sydney, including Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Lower Hunter-Newcastle and Central Coast councils.A single council or groups of 2 or more councils, such as joint organisation of councils, may apply. The Department encourages regional collaboration on projects that accelerate new housing supply.To be eligible for the Low Cost Loans Initiative, regional NSW councils must meet the eligibility criteria:Council has met the Office of Local Government key financial benchmarks and can access either
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Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:NSW Airports seeking new or expanded incremental services to the state.Routes serving the NSW priority markets of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, UK, Germany, France, USA, New Zealand, Canada, Vietnam and Interstate.For new routes, there must be a minimum of 3 weekly services.The additional capacity must commence prior to 30 June 2027.Applicants are required to match with cash the level of funding requested. Who can apply NSW Airports seeking new or expanded incremental services to the
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To be eligible for a Stronger Together Local Council Major Festival Grant applicants must:demonstrate how the Festival aligns with Multicultural NSW’s Strategic Planbe located within NSWhave audience attendance of more than 10,000 people in a regional area or 30,000 in metropolitan areasdemonstrate how they will measure outcomes of the Festivalhave acquitted all prior grants from Multicultural NSWwhere appropriate, partner with local multicultural organisationsdemonstrate that the Festival is cost effective and viable, with an accurate budgethave all appropriate insurances, licences and permit
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The Mobile Preschool Funding program provides funding for the provision of preschool education delivered for 3 to 5 year old children enrolled in mobile preschools in regional and remote NSW, where access to centre-based preschools can be limited.
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Who can apply For full eligibility and program details, please see the Program Guidelines on the Screen NSW website. Stage 1We encourage First Nations people and people from low socio-economic backgrounds to apply.Applicants must be:18 years of age or olderA NSW resident (i.e., lived in NSW for at least 6 months immediately before the date of application)An Australian citizen or permanent residentAvailable to attend intensive training for their applied department (see dates in Department streams)Part of at least one of the following under-represented areas: Regional NSWWestern SydneyFirst Nati
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Who can apply To be eligible, an applicant must meet ALL of the following requirements: have an Australian Business Number (ABN) be able to demonstrate the project facility operates in a manufacturing industry through a relevant Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) code or Business Industry Code (BIC) have an operating manufacturing facility in an Eligible location (see below)be a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) business (between 10-200 full-time equivalent employees) hold or commit to obtaining public liability insurance of not less than $10 million per occu
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Who can apply Incorporated, community-based or not-for-profit organisations.NSW based professional sporting organisations competing in a national or state competition.Local government authority in New South Wales.Regional Joint Organisation of councils, the Lord Howe Island Board and the Unincorporated Far West groups.Private enterprise (company established under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), incorporated association established under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) or incorporated limited partnership established under the Partnership Act 1892 (NSW).an Aboriginal and/or Torres
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Who can apply Eligible applicants are:NSW local councilsNSW joint or regional organisations of councilsAustralian universities (higher education provider registered under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (Cth))companies incorporated in Australia (under the Corporations Act 2001)Australian trusts with a corporate trusteeincorporated associations (under the NSW Associations Incorporation Act 2009)co-operatives (under the NSW Co-operatives Act 1992)public or private organisations registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits CommissionLocal Aboriginal Land Council
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Who can apply Incorporated, community-based or not-for-profit organisation.NSW based professional sporting organisations competing in a national or state competition.Local government authority in New South Wales.Regional Joint Organisation of councils, the Lord Howe Island Board and the Unincorporated Far West groups.Private enterprise (company established under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), incorporated association established under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) or incorporated limited partnership established under the Partnership Act 1892 (NSW).an Aboriginal and/or Torres
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Who can apply Local Government, Not-for-profit, Business, Regional Waste Group Types of projects funded under this grant Stream 2 applications are not eligible in this Intake 5.
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Who can apply For full eligibility and program details, please see the Program Guidelines on the Screen NSW website. Stage 1We encourage First Nations people and people from low socio-economic backgrounds to apply.Applicants must be:18 years of age or olderA NSW resident (i.e., lived in NSW for at least 6 months immediately before the date of application)An Australian citizen or permanent residentAvailable to attend intensive training for their applied department (see dates in Department streams)Part of at least one of the following under-represented areas: Regional NSWWestern SydneyFirst Nati
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Who can apply Round one is available to the 53 metropolitan and regional NSW councils with housing targets above 1,000 dwellings. Implied dwelling demand for the Housing Accord period is used for councils in Regional NSW that have not been provided an LGA-specific housing target.Location that are eligible include Albury City, Ballina, Bathurst Regional, Bayside, Blacktown, Burwood, Camden, Campbelltown, Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown, Central Coast, Cessnock, City of Parramatta, Coffs Harbour, Cumberland, Dubbo Regional, Eurobodalla, Fairfield, Georges River, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Inner West,
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Who can apply NSW local councils (single or group of councils) with an existing or a planned FOGO service. Types of projects funded under this grant We are looking for a wide range of practical projects to demonstrate the diversity of FOGO compost use within metro and regional settings. A project should demonstrate how it:facilitates local circular economy opportunities to buy back and use FOGO compost in the communities where it was generatedstimulates potential new markets for FOGO compost through practical demonstration of its uses and benefitssupports increasing knowledge and awareness of
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Who can apply Eligible applicants are:a company incorporated in Australiaan incorporated association or co-operativelegally binding partnerships or trustsan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006incorporated Aboriginal community organisations (i.e. initiated by, controlled and operated by Aboriginal people and/or governed by a board or committee of Aboriginal people)Local Aboriginal Land Councilsincorporated not-for-profit organisationslocal councils, Section 355 committees of a local council or joi
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Check your organisation is eligible, refer to the eligibility criteria below or ‘Part 3: Eligibility’ in the program guidelines (PDF 796.13KB).Check your research project is suitable for this program. Refer to ‘Part 4: Funded research themes’ and ‘Part 5: Eligible and ineligible project activities’ of the program guidelines (PDF 796.13KB). Who can apply Organisations that are eligible to apply are:universitiesstate government agencies and statutory committeescommunity organisations or groupsincorporated associations and non-profit organisationsnon-commercial cooperativescouncilsregional organi
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Who can apply To be eligible, applicants must:have an Australian Business Number (ABN) for an entity that is registered in NSW.have a business account with an Australian financial institution.be one of the following legal entity types: an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trustan incorporated associationa joint (consortia) application with a lead organisation as the primary applicanta registered charity or not-for-profit organisation (except a charity or not-for profit which is an ineligible entity under section 2.2.2 below)a publicly funded research organisationa tertiary institution curren
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Who can apply Grant funding will be considered for students who identify with at least one of the following groups. For student teams, composition must reflect diversity, equity and inclusion which includes participants who identify with at least one of the following groups:experiencing financial hardshipfrom remote or regional areasfrom a low socio-economic backgroundAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderliving with a disability and/or disorderfrom any other background that might need support.A student can only be included in one application per funding round/per year.You can only apply for on
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Funding Period Successful applicants must use the funds to attend the ARCS conference on 11-12 June 2026 and/or the Australia-New Zealand Site Solutions Summit 2026 (24-25 July 2026). The funds will be paid to the Administering Institution by June 2026. Eligible Use of Funds Funds may be used for the following: travel expenses (flights and accommodation) conference registration.Applicant Criteria Applicant location:ARCS: Applicants must work in a regional, rural or remote NSW CTU. This includes public or private CTUs in any of the following Local Health Districts or equivalent geographic area:
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Who can apply To be eligible to apply for the Regional Event Fund Flagship Event stream, applicants must:be the event owner (i.e. own the rights to the event and hold the relevant approvals for the event) at the time of application and contractbe financially solvent or be financially viable and able to demonstrate that they are likely to remain so over the duration of the funding periodhave an Australian Business Number (ABN)be a sole trader, company, partnership, unincorporated and incorporated associations, or company trust entityhave at least $20 million public liability insurance, or be ab
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Who can apply To be eligible to apply for the Regional Event Fund Incubator Event stream, applicants must:be the event owner (i.e. own the rights to the event and hold the relevant approvals for the event) at the time of application and contractbe financially solvent or be financially viable and able to demonstrate that they are likely to remain so over the duration of the funding periodhave an Australian Business Number (ABN)be a sole trader, company, partnership, unincorporated and incorporated associations, or company trust entityhave at least $20 million public liability insurance, or be a
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Who can apply Please refer to the Program Guidelines on the Screen NSW website for full details on this program. Stage 1 We encourage First Nations people and people from low socio-economic backgrounds to apply.Applicants must be:18 years of age or olderA NSW resident (i.e., lived in NSW for at least 6 months immediately before the date of application)An Australian citizen or permanent residentAvailable to attend intensive training for their applied department (see dates in Department streams)Part of at least one of the following under-represented areas: o Regional NSW o Western Sydney o First
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Who can apply We will fund:incorporated associations, community organisations and non-profit organisationsnon-commercial cooperativescompanies limited by guaranteestate government agencies and statutory committeescouncilsregional organisations of councilsother organisations controlled by local governmentuniversities (only eligible to apply for funding for projects on their own land)local Aboriginal land councilsregistered Indigenous corporations.Options for ineligible organisationsUnincorporated community organisations can apply for grant funding only if they partner with an eligible organisat
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Who can apply Only public level crossings in regional NSW are eligible for funding. This includes Newcastle, Central Coast and Wollongong. Please see Attachment A in the Program Guidelines for a full list of eligible Councils. Who the grant is targeted towards Transport is seeking applications from councils for safety improvement projects that can be developed and delivered by councils (or council sub-contractors) on council-managed roads. Types of projects funded under this grant rectification of defects identified during an ALCAM assessment remediation of the level crossing surrounds to incr
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Who can apply Individuals: Applicants must be 18 years or above Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) or be administered at time of contracting (if successful) Currently living in NSW (minimum12 months) Groups or other entities that do not have legal status: The lead applicant must be 18 years or above, have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) or be administered at time of contracting (if successful) Majority of members must currently be located in NSW (for the past 12 months) Unincorporated groups must have a written/ signed agreement between all members outlining roles and r
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Who can apply Be one of the following entity types:a company incorporated in Australiaa partnershipan individual.If you are an individual, you must: be 18 years or older be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australiabe currently living in NSW (minimum 12 months) studying or working in the fashion industry.If you are applying as an organisation you must:be located in NSW.Applicants will need: an active Australian Business Number (ABN) a bank account with the same name as your ABN. Types of projects funded under this grant For a grant activity to be eligible it must meet the follo
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