NSW Government Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants:
Grants of $50,000 to $300,000 in the following categories:
- Community: To support community infrastructure such as a multipurpose community hub or a service for an eligible community group.
- Arts & Culture: To support arts and culture infrastructure such as museums, art galleries or cultural centres.
- Disaster Readiness: To support disaster readiness infrastructure such as evacuation centres, capital equipment or a multipurpose community facility.
- Sport & Recreation: To support sport and recreation infrastructure such as sports centres, playgrounds and swimming pools.
Closes Monday, 17 August
Information & application
Contact: 9995 0992 or info@responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au
City of Parramatta Council 2027 Community Grants Program
The Community Round will focus on funding community projects by not-for-profits, community organisations and social enterprises and includes the grant categories:
- Community Capacity Building (up to $15,000)
- Growing Social Enterprise in Parramatta (up to $25,000)
- Community Events (Round 1) (up to $10,000 – matched funding)
Grant information sessions are available during August to learn about available funding opportunities and get practical tips for preparing a strong application:
Closes Monday, 7 September, 11.59pm
Information & application
Contact: grants@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
City of Parramatta Sport & Recreation Grant
Grants of up to $2,500 are available for projects that increase participation in local sport and recreation activities. This program is open all year round but assessed on a quarterly basis.
Quarter 1 closes Tuesday, 1 September
Information & application
Contact: Community Grants Team, grants@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au or 9806 5110
NSW Government 2026-27 Western Sydney Community Festivals Program
Grants of up to $250,000 to support existing Western Sydney arts and/or cultural festivals to strengthen their creative and cultural programming by supporting new or enhanced programming on top of the core festival activity already being delivered.
Closes Wednesday, 9 September, 2pm
Information & application
Contact: westernsydney@create.nsw.gov.au
NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust NSW Aboriginal Languages Week Grants Program
Grants of $1,000 to $6,000 for eligible Aboriginal Community organisations for activities and hosting events delivered between 18 October and 25 October 2026 to celebrate and promote Aboriginal Languages across NSW.
Closes Friday, 14 August, 5pm
Information & application
Contact: 1300 036 406 or grants@alt.nsw.gov.au
Creative Australia Matched Funding Pathways for Artists & Organisations
The funding programs are designed to support how small to medium arts organisations, artists, and artist groups raise private income over time. They provide matched funding alongside practical support, so participants can plan, deliver and improve fundraising activity.
Closes Tuesday, 15 September, 3pm
Information & application
auDA 2026 Community Grant Program
Grants of $50,000 for not-for-profit organisations and research institutions for community projects, education, and research activities that support under-served communities to establish an online presence. The program supports digital innovation and digital inclusion.
Closes Monday, 31 August, 5pm
Information & application
Contact: publicbenefit@auda.org.au
On Demand Webinar: Using Not-for-profit Law’s Fundraising Resources
Justice Connect Not-for-profit Law webinar on using and navigating their fundraising resources. It includes a refresher on how fundraising is regulated in Australia, and key things to know about fundraising laws.
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