Funding sources for our community
Every community needs money to start and complete projects beneficial to the residents of the community.
Fortunately there are a number of sources for funding, some from government at all levels, some from corporations and some from other private organisations.
Here is some info to help you source grants for your projects - Jodi Bjorksten.
State Government
Attached is a "Grants Matrix" [pdf file about 80 kb] that is located on the State Government's Department for Planning and Community Development website - www.dpcd.vic.gov.au or www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au.
It contains a list of all DPCD grants and is a valuable resource when sourcing funding for a range of projects. It is updated regularly so is worth a regular check.
Federal Government
The Federal Government website - www.grantslink.gov.au is also worth a regular look as it is the central point for Federal Government funding and is also updated regularly.
There doesn't appear to be a matrix like on the State Government site but is relatively easy to navigate.
"Our Community"
You may also wish to take out a subscription to "Our Community" - www.ourcommunity.com.au. For $45 per annum, your community group can get a monthly email newsletter which provides information on hundreds of grants, both government and philanthropic.
The website says:
"Our Community is a world-leading social enterprise that provides advice and tools for Australia's 700,000 community groups and schools, and practical linkages between the community sector and the general public, business and government.
Our major offerings include:
- www.ourcommunity.com.au - Australia's most useful website and publishing house, encompassing the nation's largest and most diverse membership base and 12 Knowledge Centres - accelerating the impact of Australia's 700,000 community organisations
- Australia's Giving Centre - Helping individuals and businesses give in every way
- Australian Institute for Community Practice and Governance - practical and accessible certificated training delivered locally through our training Institute
- Institute for Best Practice in Grants Management - the unique suite of grants management services for government
- Australian Institute for Corporate Responsibility - cutting edge corporate responsibility resources for large, medium and small business and community organisations "
The following list of funding sources will be updated as the notices become available
Funding details | Closing date |
| Goulburn Murray Catchment Management Authority | various |
| Booklet of opportunities [pdf file about 400 kb] | various |
| Funding for Arts and Cultural Development Projects | 30/6/08 |
| Community Grants Program | 29/8/07 |
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