Transurban Community Grants Program:
Grants of up to $10,000 for projects bringing road safety, financial inclusion and environmental benefits to communities located near Transurban’s roads (see website for eligible LGAs in greater Sydney).
Grants are open to a wide range of organisations and initiatives, and inclusion, diversity of thought and innovation are encouraged. At least one grant in each eligible state will be awarded to a First Nations organisation or initiative.
Closes Friday, 9 October, 11.59pm
Information & application
Contact: grants@transurban.com
NSW Government 2026-27 Western Sydney Strategic Partnerships Program
The Program aims to establish partnerships and programs that strengthen the arts, culture and creative industries in Western Sydney by creating positive outcomes for identified beneficiaries. The Program will achieve this through the following focus areas:
- skills development
- organisational capacity building
- audience development
- development of partnerships
- investment sourcing
- creative activation of spaces
Closes Monday, 28 September, 2pm
Information & application
Contact: westernsydney@create.nsw.gov.au
Australian Government Visions of Australia – Round 23
Funding to support the development and touring of quality exhibitions by Australian arts and cultural organisations, to increase audience access to cultural material and encourage curatorial partnerships across the collections sector.
Closes Friday, 2 October, 5pm
Information & application
Contact: 1800 590 577 or visions@arts.gov.au
Australian Institute of Company Directors First Nations Foundations of Directorship Scholarship 2026/27
This scholarship offers First Nations leaders and directors the opportunity to enrich their understanding of organisational governance. Scholars receive enrolment into the Foundations of Directorship course plus an invitation to Community of Practice sessions to connect and share experiences.
Closes Monday, 28 September, 11.59pm
Information & application
Contact: scholarships@aicd.com.au
Australian Government Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Place-Based Funding
By providing targeted funding, the program will enhance local capacity for FASD screening, diagnosis, and ongoing monitoring, while fostering greater community awareness. Available through two streams: FASD Diagnostic Services and Innovative Models of Care.
Closes Monday, 26 October, 2pm
Information & application
Contact: Grant.ATM@health.gov.au
Australian Government Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Place-Based Treatment
Grants to support evidence-informed AOD treatment services to reduce harm and support recovery. Supports withdrawal management, rehabilitation, aftercare, and treatment pathways that improve access to care, respond to individual needs, enhance social inclusion, and strengthen connections to health and social supports.
Closes Monday, 26 October, 2pm
Information & application
Contact: Grant.ATM@health.gov.au
Australian Government Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) National Prevention, Early Intervention, Treatment and Workforce/System Enablers
Grants to prevent and minimise the health, social, cultural, and economic harms of AOD use among individuals, families, and communities. Funding is available through four nationally focused streams: Prevention, Early Intervention, Treatment, and Workforce or System Enablers.
Closes Monday, 26 October, 2pm
Information & application
Contact: Grant.ATM@health.gov.au
Australian Government Promoting Stillbirth Education and Awareness Activities Grants
Grants to raise awareness and strengthen education on stillbirth prevention amongst priority cohorts. It supports delivering evidence-based education using culturally appropriate approaches, co-designing resources, understanding practical prevention actions, and encouraging innovative delivery models to reduce the risk of stillbirth.
Closes Monday, 2 November, 2pm
Information & application
Contact: Grant.ATM@health.gov.au
In Brief
– Public money, political advantage? Community infrastructure grant program raises serious integrity concerns – The Centre for Public Integrity
– Discussion Paper: Reforming Australia’s Settlement Grants Programs – Australian Government
and more…