This week’s roundup of grants and funding highlights NCOSS women’s leadership scholarships, Perpetual Wealth philanthropy grants, Closing the Gap funds, and STEM pathways.
NCOSS and Chief Executive Women (CEW) Harrison-Church Women’s Leadership Scholarship
Five women leaders from NCOSS member organisations will have the opportunity for a fully funded place in the CEW Leaders Program.
Small and medium-sized social service organisations rarely have the budget for this level of leadership development. The scholarship closes that gap, and connects sector leaders with peers well beyond the sector.
The scholarship is funded through a philanthropic donation to NCOSS, made possible by a legacy from Chris Harrison-Church.
Closes Sunday, 17 January, 11.59pm
Information & application
Contact: info@ncoss.org.au
Perpetual Wealth IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program (IPAP)
Grants of $10,000 to $100,000 for a wide range of projects at different developmental stages including (but not limited to) pilot and existing projects, capacity building and operational costs.
The Program creates meaningful connections between philanthropists and Not-for-Profit (NFP) organisations. It provides a platform for NFPs to showcase how they deliver improved outcomes for the communities they serve. The Program supports high-quality, sustainable impact by identifying organisations that demonstrate strong governance, capable leadership, strategic clarity, and a clear focus on measurable outcomes.
Closes Friday, 4 December, 5pm
Information & application
Contact: 1800 501 227 or philanthropy@perpetualwealth.com.au
NSW Government Innovation Fund (Closing the Gap) CtG Grant Round 2
Grants of $50,000 to $2,000,000 to improve access to culturally safe skills development for Aboriginal students, increasing training participation, retention, and completion. The fund supports sustainable pathways into employment and enables community-led, place-based solutions while strengthening the capability and growth of ACCOs and FNO organisations.
Closes Monday, 30 November
Fund information
Guidelines, FAQs & Application
Contact: NSA-CtG@det.nsw.edu.au
Australian Government Schools Pathways Program Open Competitive Round 2
Grants of $200,000 to $4,000,000 for projects to inform young Australians about the varied pathways and career opportunities within the defence industry and encourage engagement in STEM.
Closes Wednesday, 2 December, 5pm
Information & application
Contact: 13 28 46 or enquiries@industry.gov.au
Australian Government Australian Jewish Community Priority Projects Grant
Grants to fund initiatives that combat prejudice and promote understanding, tolerance and respect between Australian Jewish communities and other cultural, ethnic and religious groups, and that support Australian Jewish communities to participate in cultural, religious and civic life free from discrimination and hatred.
Closes Tuesday, 5 January, 5pm
Information & application
Contact: 13 28 46 or enquiries@industry.gov.au
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