Grants for Nonprofits in Australia
Australian government and foundation grants available to nonprofit organisations - project funding, capacity building, operational support, and service delivery.
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Find Grants FreeFederal grant programs for nonprofits
Australian nonprofits can access federal programs through the Department of Social Services, the Department of Health and Aged Care, the Department of Home Affairs, and the Australia Council for the Arts. Key ongoing programs include the Community Development Program, Stronger Communities Programme, and the Families and Communities Program suite. Federal programs typically require ACNC registration and strong governance documentation.
State government grants for nonprofits
Every Australian state and territory runs grant programs for nonprofits through community services, arts, sport, and economic development departments. Programs vary significantly by state - from New South Wales Stronger Country Communities through to Victoria's Neighbourhood House Program and Queensland's Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Search for your state via the links at the bottom of this page or use Grant Finder Pro's location-based matching.
Foundation and philanthropic funding
Private foundations provide a significant share of Australian nonprofit funding. The Ian Potter Foundation, Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, Paul Ramsay Foundation, and Perpetual Trustees all operate grant programs accessible to nonprofits with appropriate eligibility. Foundation grants often have narrower focus areas but can fund activities government programs do not prioritise.
Eligibility requirements
Most Australian nonprofit grants require: incorporation as a nonprofit under state/territory or federal law; ACNC registration (for charities); alignment with the program's stated objectives; financial viability; and governance capacity to acquit funding. Some programs require DGR status. Eligibility is assessed by each funding body against their specific criteria - Grant Finder Pro matches are indicative only.
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