Funding Intelligence Layer
Move from directories to a funding system
23 grants and opportunities in the current funding search. Use one search surface to move between open grants, philanthropic funders, delivery organisations, and relationship tracking without starting again every time.
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Search live funding
Use grants first when you need open opportunities, deadlines, and application-ready pathways.
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Search philanthropic funders
Move from causes and places into foundations that already give in those areas.
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Search delivery organisations
Pressure-test who is already doing the work across charities and social enterprises before outreach.
Workflow
Start with need, not supply
Check place-level funding gaps, disadvantage, and community-controlled presence before you prioritise a funder or an application.
What strong users do here
Community organisations search grants, then trace back to aligned foundations and relationship targets.
Foundations search charities and social enterprises by cause, geography, and community signals before opening a round.
Corporate and philanthropic teams check place need and existing coverage before funding whoever shouts loudest.
Grants & Opportunities
23 grants
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2026 Regional Arts Touring Round 1
grantNSW Government — Create NSW
This grant round is open to individual artists, arts and cultural workers, and organisations who are touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW.
Up to $120,000
Closes 25 May 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartsregenerativearts cultureregionalOpen details →
2026 Cultural Access - Priority Area Projects for Individuals and Organisations
grantNSW Government — Create NSW
This funding supports individuals, groups and organisations that are led by and/or support ACFP Strategic Priority Area communities to develop and deliver a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences
Up to $100,000
Closes 25 May 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartscommunityarts cultureOpen details →
2026 Creative Steps - New Work
grantNSW Government — Create NSW
This funding supports creative development and presentation of new work by individual artists and arts and cultural workers. Applicants are encouraged to drive and develop partnerships with arts and cultural organisations to support their new works.
Up to $75,000
Closes 25 May 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartsaccessibilityarts culturecommunitydiversity inclusionregionalyouthOpen details →
2026 Creative Nations
grantNSW Government — Create NSW
The Creative Nations Program supports First Nations artists, cultural workers, organisations and communities through their artistic expressions that continue to sustain and strengthen First Nations arts and culture in NSW.
Up to $100,000
Closes 25 May 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyindigenousartscommunityaboriginalaccessibilityarts culturebusinessdiversity inclusionregionalyouthOpen details →
2026 Professional Development - Next Steps
grantNSW Government — Create NSW
This funding focuses on professional development for individual artists and arts and cultural workers to enable participation in skills development opportunities, workshops, courses and creative sector conferences and networking events.
Up to $10,000
Closes 25 May 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartsaccessibilityarts culturecommunitydiversity inclusionregionalyouthOpen details →
Strategic Opportunities Program 25/26
grantNSW Government — Screen NSW
The Strategic Opportunities Program supports innovative projects designed to strengthen the NSW screen and digital games industries.
Up to $50,000
Closes 29 May 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadytechnologyarts cultureOpen details →
Quick Response Fashion Grants
grantNSW Government — Create NSW
Quick Response Fashion Grants offer up to $10,000 for emerging designers, textile makers, and fashion businesses - prioritising First Nations, Western Sydney, and Regional NSW creatives.
Up to $10,000
Closes 29 May 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyindigenousartsenterpriseregenerativeaboriginalarts culturediversity inclusionregionalyouthOpen details →
Regional NSW Community Bands Program
grantNSW Government — Create NSW
The Regional Community Bands Program supports the work of community bands in regional NSW through an annual program providing small grants to support their activities.
Up to $2,500
Closes 19 May 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadycommunityregenerativearts cultureregionalOpen details →
News Innovation Fund
grantDepartment of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts — GO8222
The News Innovation Fund Grant Program will run over 2 financial years from 2026-27 to 2027-28. This program is part of .... Media and Communications
Amount not specified
Closes 4 June 2026
Empathy Ledger fitFederal / nationalNorthern TerritoryReadyartstechnologystoriesOpen details →
RADF Grants
grantFraser Coast Regional Council
Regional Arts Development Fund support for arts, culture, and heritage projects across the Fraser Coast.
Amount not specified
Closes 11 May 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNorthern TerritoryReadyartsOpen details →
Artist Applications (for WOMADelaide Festival)
grantWomadelaide Foundation Limited — Artist Applications (for WOMADelaide Festival)
An opportunity for artists to apply to perform at the annual WOMADelaide festival, showcasing diverse music, arts, and dance from around the world, including indigenous cultures.
Amount not specified
Closes 31 May 2026
Empathy Ledger fitFoundationsGeo unclearNeeds verificationartsindigenousOpen details →
Local Heritage Grants
grantRedland City Council
Providing funding towards initiatives that serve to protect, restore or reinstate local heritage values
Up to $5,000
Closes 31 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleState / territoryNorthern TerritoryReadycommunityartsenterpriseregenerativeOpen details →
Community Celebration Grant
grantRedland City Council
Supports local events that celebrate cultural diversity, seasonal traditions, and community spirit
Up to $15,000
Closes 9 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleState / territoryNorthern TerritoryReadycommunityartsenterpriseregenerativeOpen details →
Community Support Grant
grantRedland City Council
Support for collaborative projects that deliver meaningful social, cultural, recreational, or environmental outcomes
Up to $20,000
Closes 25 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleState / territoryNorthern TerritoryReadycommunityartsenterpriseregenerativeOpen details →
2026 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quarter 3 Payments
grantNSW Government — Department of Education
Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor construction and specialised equipment or furniture to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.
Up to $20,000
Closes 22 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartscommunityregenerativeeducationdiversity inclusionOpen details →
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 3 Payments
grantNSW Government — Department of Education
Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
Up to $16,542
Closes 22 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartscommunityeducationdiversity inclusionOpen details →
Local Priorities
grantNSW Government — Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
The NSW Government has established the ARC - Local Priorities Stream 3 with funding of up to $10 million to expand the activities of community organisations that contribute to the wellbeing, social or economic participation of residents.
Up to $100,000
Closes 22 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartshealthcommunityenterpriseeventsOpen details →
EV Fleets Incentive Kick-start funding FY26
grantNSW Government — Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Kick-start funding is designed for eligible businesses that are interested in piloting a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey.
Up to $1,200,000
Closes 29 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartsenterprisebusinessenvironmentinfrastructureOpen details →
Strategic Funding Program 2025-2026
grantNSW Government — Create NSW
Supports delivery of NSW Government-endorsed plans and sector strategies for the creative industries. Eligible applicants demonstrate a proven track record delivering programs and services that achieve sector outcomes.
Up to $650,000
Closes 29 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartsbusinessOpen details →
Rural Financial Counselling Service Program 2027 to 2032
grantDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — GO8291
The Australian Government is inviting applications through an open process to apply to deliver services under 1.12 Rural.... Rural Development
Amount not specified
Closes 14 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleFederal / nationalNorthern TerritoryReadyOpen details →
Market Adjustment Program
grantAustralian Government
The Market Adjustment Program grant opportunity builds on the Government’s existing Market Adjustment Program which supp.... Aged Care
Amount not specified
Closes 30 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleFederal / nationalNationalReadyartshealthenterpriseOpen details →
Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) 2026-27 Grant Round
grantAustralian Government
The Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) offers annual grant funding to support projects that promote the AKF objectives: in.... Public Diplomacy
Amount not specified
Closes 13 May 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleFederal / nationalNationalReadyartsOpen details →
Robert Shannon Foundation Grant Program
grantRobert Shannon Foundation Incorporated — Robert Shannon Foundation Grant Program
Provides financial assistance to individuals under 30 for the purchase of specialist tools, actual restoration work costs, or contributions towards TAFE or other tertiary fees, all related to the restoration and preservation of historic vehicles (over 30 years old).
Amount not specified
Closes 1 June 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleFoundationsGeo unclearNeeds verificationeducationcommunityartsOpen details →