This grant program supports small scale, community-led projects that assist in meeting urgent needs in priority communities.
Our priority communities may experience heightened inequality and experience barriers to social, economic, cultural, political and environmental resources, services and support.
This program will support the immediate needs of these communities.
Funding available
Cash funding up to $5,000 for projects up to 4 months.
Value-in-kind in the form of venue hire is also available for organisations only.
Cash funding can be used for capital expenditure or equipment.
The cost of necessary insurance can be included in your application.
Funding priorities
Our funding will prioritise time-sensitive projects that support priority communities and those with the greatest need through:
- emergency support for community, cultural and sustainability projects
- resilience and readiness for communities to respond to shocks
- residents and teams representing the local area in sporting, academic or environmental fields
- minor capital works, equipment upgrades and acoustic upgrades for cultural venues.
We encourage applications from organisations, groups and individuals that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culture, including community-controlled organisations and networks.
Assessment criteria
Proposals are assessed against:
- evidence of how the project addresses an immediate need or emergency
- demonstrated connection, benefit to, and engagement with local priority communities
- your capacity and experience to deliver the project.
For more information, see the ‘What the assessment criteria means’ section under ‘Application tips’ in the grants and sponsorship program guidelines.
For the definition of priority communities, see the glossary/definitions section of the grants and sponsorship program guidelines.
Applications now open
This program is open all year for applications until the budget is exhausted.
Projects should start at least 4 weeks after submitting your application.
Projects should be completed within 4 months.
