//Apply for Community Impact Funding

Available Funding Streams

Quick Impacts (Up to $5,000)

• Supports grassroots, youth focused and pilot initiatives.

• Ideal for workshops, events, mentoring activities and local engagement projects.

• Simple application process with fast turnaround and streamlined reporting.

Community Partnerships ($5,001 - $20,000)

• Supports collaborative community projects and targeted youth initiatives.

• Suitable for established organisations delivering measurable outcomes.

• Encourages partnerships and 6–12 month delivery projects

Strategic Innovations ($20,000+ or Multi Year Support)

• Supports transformational regional initiatives and cross-sector partnerships.

• Encourages youth-focussed, co-design and place-based approaches.

• Strong focus on evaluation, sustainability and regional impact.

Funding eligibility

Supported

• Transport

• Equipment and venue hire

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages

• Minor administration costs such as postage, phone, stationery, etc

• Purchase of minor equipment

• Publication costs of resources and material created through the project

• Consumable items

• Publicity, communications and marketing costs

• Consultants and facilitators

• Wages proven to be directly related to the project

• Infrastructure and capital equipment at the discretion of the Board

Not Supported

• Prizes and gifts, including cash

• Interstate and overseas travel

• Ongoing operating costs of the organisation or costs not directly related to project

• Retrospective costs (any money spent before a grant is approved)

• Projects involving fundraising, unless the funds raised are expended on the project

• Projects that duplicate an existing or similar project or service within the community

• Projects that are traditionally funded through other sources (e.g. school activities or sporting/cultural events)