Funding Intelligence Layer
Move from directories to a funding system
51 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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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.
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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
51 grants
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Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2026/27
grantNSW Government — Office for Veterans Affairs
The Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) provides funding to support the conservation of community war memorials across NSW.
Up to $15,000
Closes 25 June 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadycommunityarts cultureenvironmentregionalOpen details →
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 →
Location Scouts & Inbounds Program 2025/26
grantNSW Government — Screen NSW
The program offers long-form footloose productions scouting assistance for location surveys for eligible projects.
Up to $3,000
Closes 30 June 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyarts cultureOpen 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 →
Transport Access Regional Partnerships Grant Program 2025-2026
grantNSW Government — Transport for NSW
Support initiatives to improve services and outcomes for sections of the community that need improved transport.
Up to $250,000
Closes 30 June 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartscommunitysportregenerativeaboriginalaccessibilityarts cultureeventsdiversity inclusionhealthregionalsports recreationwomenyouthOpen details →
2025-26 International Travel Fund
grantNSW Government — Screen NSW
The International Travel Fund supports NSW screen practitioners for travel related to significant international festivals, markets, awards, industry trade missions and financing projects.
Up to $6,000
Closes 30 June 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyenterprisearts cultureOpen details →
NSW Digital Games Rebate 2025
grantNSW Government — Screen NSW
The NSW Government is offering a 10 per cent rebate for eligible digital games production. Games must have a Qualifying NSW Expenditure of at least AU$350,000 to be eligible.
Up to $5,800,000
Closes 30 June 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadytechnologyarts cultureOpen 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 →
2025-26 Development Program
grantNSW Government — Screen NSW
Screen NSW Development funding supports writers, directors and producers to develop fiction or unscripted (documentary) and online projects with distinctive ideas and ambitious stories.
Up to $50,000
Closes 30 June 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyarts cultureOpen details →
Arts and Culture Innovation Grant
grantPhilanthropy Australia — Cultural Development Stream
$15,000 – $50,000
Closes 30 June 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNationalNeeds verificationindigenouscommunityOpen 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 →
Strategic Investment and One-off Initiatives 2026
grantNSW Government — Create NSW
This funding round supports strategic investment in initiatives that contribute to the strength, sustainability and vitality of the arts and cultural sector in NSW.
Amount not specified
Closes 30 June 2026
Empathy Ledger fitState / territoryNew South WalesReadyartsregenerativearts cultureOpen details →
Indigenous Languages and Arts – Strategic Projects 2025-26
grantAustralian Government
The ILA Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to express, conserve and maintain their cultures through.... Indigenous Arts and Culture
Amount not specified
Closes 30 June 2026
Empathy Ledger fitFederal / nationalNationalReadyindigenousartscommunitytechnologyOpen 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 →
Healing at Home on Country, Aboriginal Elders & Mentors Grant Program on behalf of Corrective Services NSW
grantNSW Government — Department of Communities and Justice
Healing at Home on Country provides Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and for-profit Aboriginal businesses an opportunity to support culturally safe pathways for Aboriginal Adults returning home to their families and communities.
Up to $10,000
Closes 30 June 2026
Empathy Ledger possibleState / territoryNew South WalesReadyindigenousartscommunityenterpriseaboriginaleducationhealthOpen 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 →
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