HOW OUTBACK ARTS CAN HELP

Networks - by using relationships we have with funding bodies and other agencies and organisations to get your idea to the right people.  We can also put you in touch with people in your local community or region that can help

Advocacy – by supporting your project plans by speaking with or writing letters of support to funding bodies ‘vouching’ for your project.

Grant Writing Tools – including project planning and writing guides

One on one support – You can access our Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) by telephone, email, or by making an appointment to see her during her next visit to your town.

Outback Arts Cultural Fund.

Donations to this fund are fully tax deductible and all donations received  are used to fund  cultural and arts activities in your area. For more information contact the Executive Officer of Outback Arts on  02 6822 2484
Download the donation form HERE.

Regional Arts NSW – Guide to Writing Grant Applications (for not for profit community based organisations)

http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/guide.html

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Grant Categories

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Philanthropic Grants - Click Back

Philanthropy Australia - publishes the Australian Directory of Philanthropy online and in hard copy.  Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for philanthropy and is a not-for-profit membership organisation. Our members are trusts and foundations, families and individuals who want to make a difference through their own philanthropy and to encourage others to become philanthropists.

Info: W http://www.philanthropy.org.au/

ANZ Foundation -

Info: W http://www.anz.com/aus/aboutanz/Community/Programs/StaffFound.asp

AusCharity.org -  This site has been running since 1996 and is the gateway for information on major Australian charities and the publication - The Charities Book.

Info: W http://www.auscharity.org/

Community Foundations Gateway - A joint project of Philanthropy Australia, the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and Community Foundations of Australasia Inc; the Community Foundation Gateway is a comprehensive source of information for those involved in, researching, or interested in becoming involved in community foundations in Australia.

Info: W http://www.philanthropy.org.au/community/index.html

The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal - is a special initiative of the Sidney Myer Centenary Celebration in partnership with the Federal Minister for Transport and Regional Services and corporate Australia. FRRR aims to take a leadership role in assisting regional, rural and remote communities to respond to social, cultural and economic change. Info: W  http://www.frrr.org.au/

Grant Search - is Australia's original and most comprehensive funding database, detailing $8billion distributed to 18,000 recipients every year. Over 3,000 entries identify sources of financial support

Info: W http://www.grantsearch.com.au/index.html

Green Corps – Young Australians for the Environment – is an Australian Government youth development and environmental training programme for young people aged between 17 and 20 years. Green Corps provides young people with the opportunity to volunteer their time and effort to conserve, preserve and restore Australia’s natural environment and cultural heritage. Info: W http://www.greencorps.gov.au/

The Myer Foundation & The Sidney Myer Foundation - Our mission is to build a fair, just, creative, sustainable and caring society through initiatives that promote positive change in Australia, and in relation to Australia’s regional setting.  The objectives of Myer Family Philanthropy are; to enrich individual and civic life, to improve the lives of people impoverished from personal, environmental, social or cultural disadvantage, and to protect and strengthen democratic values and participation.

Info: W  http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/

National Foundation for Australian Women - NFAW is a feminist organisation, independent of party politics and working in partnership with other women’s organisations. A list of organisations that includes those committed to increasing support for women in Australia as well as those with a special interest in women's history. 

Info: W http://www.nfaw.org/index.html

NRMA communityhelp Grants - The communityhelp Grants program supports local organisations that are working to make our communities safer. Community organisations can apply to receive a grant of up to $5,000 (incl. GST) in the areas of crime prevention, injury prevention, emergency services or the environment.

Info: W http://www.nrma.com.au/pub/nrma/community/help-program/index.shtml

Perpetual Trustees Australia - Perpetual is trustee or co-trustee of nearly 400 charitable trusts valued at over $1 billion. Perpetual receives over 1,000 applications annually for funding from not-for-profit groups and distributes close to $40 million each year. Info: W http://www.perpetual.com.au/default.htm

The Ian Potter Foundation - provides grants for general charitable purposes in Australia. Our areas of interest are the arts, education, environment and conservation, health, social welfare, science and medical research. We also have a small travel grants program.

Info: W http://www.ianpotter.org.au/

Pro Bono Australia - has a two fold aim: to facilitate and increase the level of Philanthropy in Australia and to give Not for Profit organisations the resources they need to run effectively.

Info: W http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/

The Reichstein Foundation - funds projects which effect structural change to redress the disadvantage experienced by particular communities. Structural change projects are the priority. http://www.reichstein.org.au/

The Pamela Denoon Trust - The broad purpose of the Trust is to advance education in the community through promoting research into social issues affecting women. 

Info: W http://www.nfaw.org/about/denoon/trust.html

AMP Foundation Various closing dates or always open - it invests in the two key areas of community involvement and youth employment. AMP Foundation has been contributing to the Australian community for more than 150 years ...

Info: W http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2094.html

Holden Community Support Program Various closing dates or always open - check entry for dates There are many ways that Holden provides support. The company donates cash, goods and services in kind to community groups, non-profit organisations and educational institutions across Australia. Many of Holden's 8000 employees volunteer their time ... http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2340.html

Myer Foundation Grants Various closing dates or always open - check entry for dates Provides funding for programs responding to community needs and for the development of new ideas. There are currently six focus areas : arts and humanities; beyond Australia; G4 Fund; natural environment; philanthropy in Australia; and social justice...

Info: W http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2398.html

Sony Foundation Australia Various closing dates or always open - check entry for dates Provides assistance for young Australians under 25 years, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and gifted and talented individuals.

Info: W http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2245.html

St George Foundation Financial Assistance Various closing dates or always open - check entry for dates The St George Foundation provides financial support to charitable organisations throughout Australia to help them assist children and young people up to 18 years of age with special needs.

Info: W http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2240.html

Gordon Darling Foundation
Visual Arts Program aims to support Australia-wide activities of significant importance in the visual arts and to assist in the dissemination through Public Institutions of knowledge and enjoyment of all aspects of the visual arts to the widest possible audience. Funding: Average $10,000.  Who can apply: Public Institutions promoting the visual arts

Info: Ph 03 9820 3168 Fax 03 9866 3107

Nelson Meers Foundation Grants
You must be a charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant, the purpose of which is to foster innovative artistic and cultural expression by encouraging and supporting cultural organisations and projects that advance the visual, performing and literary arts.

Info: Samantha Meers Nelson E info@nmfoundation.net

W www.nelsonmeersfoundation.org.au/

Funding Programs with ongoing/various closing dates - Click Back

Foundation for Young Australians Funding Programs Various closing dates or always open - check entry for dates Each year The Foundation manages a portfolio of grants for initiatives that help provide young people with opportunities to reach their full potential and make a valuable contribution to the community.

Info: W http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2213.html

Indigenous Small Business Fund Various closing dates or always open - check entry for dates The Indigenous Small Business Fund has been set up with the objectives of fostering the development of businesses owned and run by Indigenous people and promoting lasting Indigenous employment opportunities.

Info: W http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2358.html

Rural Education Fund Various closing dates or always open - check entry for dates The Rural Education Fund (REF) seeks to ensure that quality education remains accessible to children in rural and remote communities regardless of climatic and economic conditions. Through collaboration with local agencies and sponsored partnerships...

Info: W http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2330.html

Unlimited Potential Software Donation Program Various closing dates or always open - check entry for dates The Unlimited Potential Software Donation Programme delivers software and technical support to registered non-profit organisations that provide services for disadvantaged groups or individuals throughout Australia.

Info: W http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2393.html

Cultural Heritage - Click Back

Heritage Grant Program and Funding Various closing dates or always open - check entry for dates Programmes such as Envirofund under the $3 billion Natural Heritage Trust and the Australian Government's Community Water Grants, with $200 million over the next five years, support groups that are taking on-ground action in their own backyards.

Info: W http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2335.html

Water Management Fund Various closing dates or always open - check entry for dates The Pratt Foundation generously donated $1m to the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to address the fundamental issue of water supply, its availability, distribution and, where necessary, desalination.

Info: W http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2326.html

Department of the Environment and Water Resources  National Heritage Investment Initiative, Indigenous Heritage Program, Regional Natural Heritage Program, National Trusts Partnership Programme, Commemoration of Historic Events and Famous Persons Grants-In-Aid Programme

Info: W http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/programs/index.html

National Library of Australia - Community Heritage Grants

Info: W http://www.nla.gov.au/chg/about.html

Foundation for Young Australians is a not-for-profit organisation committed to investing in excess of $3 million each year on providing opportunities for young people. 

Info: W www.youngaustralians.org Freecall 1800 252 316 or 03 9670 5436

Legs-up Grants for Volunteer Run Museums

Leg-up grants are available at any time through the year until all funds are expended. $100-$500 dollar-for-dollar matched grants are available for purposes such as attending a workshop, visiting another museum to gather information, hosting an event, travel assistance, attendance fees or speakers fees.

Info: 1800 114 311 or 02 9358 1760.

ABC Radio Regional Production Fund 
The ABC Radio Regional Production Fund commissions work from experienced radio producers and talented content providers who reside outside the major capital cities. They look for documentary features or series, music segments, drama, comedy, serials, short stories, history, poetry, discussion programs or creative broadcast events. You might have an idea for a complete and delivered program which fits within an existing ABC Radio format, an original script, a collection of oral histories or a series of songs.

Info: E leavitt.deborah@abc.net.au W www.abc.net.au/radio/rpf/default.htm
Deb Leavitt on (08) 9220 2781