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To receive notification when a new grant round opens for Wide Bay groups, please sign up to my grants advice mailing list. Or you can use the form below to let me know what your organisation needs, and one of my staff will be in touch to discuss possible funding opportunities.

The GrantConnect website also has a comprehensive list of funding opportunities, and is updated regularly. Should further funding opportunities become available, information can be found there.

 

If you would like to receive email alerts when new Federal grants are released in Wide Bay, please submit your details below.

Federal Grants in Wide Bay

A range of Federal Government grants are available to organisations in the electorate of Wide Bay electorate, covering a wide variety of needs and community interests.

Volunteer Grants Program 2023-24

The Volunteer Grants Program 2023-24 is open, and eligible not for profit groups are invited to apply for a grant of between $1,000 and $5,000 to:

  • Purchase portable, tangible, small equipment items to help their volunteers;
  • Contribute to the reimbursement of fuel costs for volunteers;
  • Promote volunteering opportunities;
  • Contribute to the reimbursement of transport costs incurred by volunteers with disability; and
  • Contribute to the cost of training courses and/or undertake background screening checks for their volunteers.

To be nominated to receive a Volunteer Grant you must lodge an Expression of Interest by Friday 1 September 2023.

Volunteer Grant guidelines are available below.

2023-24 Volunteer Grants – Grant Opportunity Guidelines

Securing Faith Based Places Grant Program

The Securing Faith-Based Places grants program provides $40 million over 4 years to improve security at religious schools and pre-schools, places of worship, and faith-based community centres.

Eligible organisations can apply for grants between $25,000 and $500,000 for security infrastructure upgrades, including fencing, lighting, security cameras, traffic barriers, alarm systems, access controls, and engagement of security guards.

Applications for funding can be submitted until 5pm AEST on 11 September 2023.

Further information on the Securing Faith Based Places Grant Program is available below.

Securing Faith-Based Places Grant Opportunity

Some popular grant programs include:

Growing Regions Program https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/growing-regions-program-round-1

Local Sporting Champions https://www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding/local_sporting_champions 

Veterans Grants, including Saluting Their Service https://www.dva.gov.au/about-us/overview/consultations-and-grants/grants-and-bursaries/saluting-their-service-sts

To receive notification when a new grant round opens for Wide Bay groups or individuals, please join up to my grants mailing list. Or you can use the form below to let me know what your organisation needs, and one of my  staff will be in touch to discuss possible funding opportunities.

The GrantConnect website www.grants.gov.au  also has a comprehensive list of opportunities, and is updated regularly. Should further  become available, information can be found here.

If you are applying for a grant and would like a Letter of Support, please fill out the form below, giving as much notice as possible to ensure your letter is produced in time.

Referee requests for Community Gambling Benefit Fund grants can also be made below. Letters of Support or written references from Mr O’Brien are not required for Community Gambling Benefit Fund applications as they are conducted by telephone.

Request a Letter of Support or Grants Reference

WELCOME TO WIDE BAY

In the spirit of Australia, I acknowledge all citizens who contribute to making our nation the greatest on earth.

I acknowledge our defence force personnel, past, present, and emerging, for their service to our nation, and particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of Australia.

I also acknowledge the Australian taxpayers who, through their hard work, pay for the infrastructure, health, education, and emergency services that keep our proud nation healthy, safe, and prosperous.