Grant types

We offer two types of grants to meet different community needs. Whether you’re responding to something urgent or planning something transformative, there’s a pathway for you. 

Quick Response Grants 

Quick Response Grants are designed to support activities and programmes that strengthen local communities, with a streamlined process 

Funding is flexible and may be used for: 

  • Seed funding 
  • Operational costs 
  • Programme delivery 
  • Equipment 
  • Capacity building 

What makes Quick Response Grants different: 

  • More frequent closing dates throughout the year 
  • A simplified application process 
  • Clearly defined priorities and assessment criteria 

Maximum grant amount: $10,000 

Noting that all applicants can only apply once within a 12 month period. 

Closing Dates 2026 

  • Monday 2 February 
  • Monday 2 March 
  • Monday 30 March 
  • Monday 4 May 
  • Monday 1 June 
  • Monday 29 June 
  • Monday 3 August 
  • Monday 31 August 
  • Monday 28 September 
  • Monday 2 November 
QUICK RESPONSE GRANT APPLICATION

Community Support Grants 

Community Support Grants are designed for organisations with a clear plan and a real vision for what they want to achieve in our community. 

Funding may be used for: 

  • Seed funding 
  • Operational costs 
  • Programme delivery 
  • Equipment 
  • Capacity building 

Grants range from $10,001 to $100,000. 

What to expect: 

  • Four funding rounds per year 
  • A thorough but straightforward application process 
  • Clearly defined priorities and assessment criteria 

Projects are funded in line with available budgets and our current priority areas. 

Noting that all applicants can only apply once within a 12 month period. 

Closing dates 2026 

  • 26 January  
  • 27 April  
  • 27 July  
  • 26 October  
COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT APPLICATION