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The Moree Plains Shire Council (Council) is seeking to provide partnership funding support for a range of local events. These events would have the primary aim of enhancing the amenity, wellbeing, and economic vibrancy of the Moree Plains Shire.

Eligible event organisers will be able to apply for a one-off maximum payment of up to $10,000. The money can be used on a wide range of events as outlined in these guidelines.

Targeted support for events has the potential to:

1. Build amenity and community resilience and make the community a more desirable place to live and work.
2. Lead to long term economic diversification and new employment opportunities.
3. Increase the visitor economy.

The end goal is to deliver a program that will have the greatest positive impact on the local community and the local businesses.

What the Funds Can Be Spent On

The grant money can be used on a wide range of small community events to enhance the amenity, liveability, wellbeing, and economic vibrancy of our local community. Events not included on the ‘eligible list’ could still be considered, providing justification demonstrates why this expense is relevant for community benefit.

Events funded by the Program include existing or new:

• Community markets
• Festivals and fairs
• Local business events and conferences
• Sporting events that will contribute to the visitor economy
• Food and leisure events
• Community classes and workshops
• Agricultural field days (run by community organisations)
• Touring events and theatre programs (both for Children and Adults)
• Community celebrations

Who Can Apply?

1. The community event must be, or proposed to be (new event), located within Moree Plains Shire.
2. An applicant must be an established local community organisation/business or an organisation/business undertaking operations/activities within the Moree Shire.
3. An individual may apply but in partnership with an entity noted in item 2 above. 

If your organisation has made a positive difference to the health, safety and wellbeing of its stakeholders, you are encouraged to recognise this achievement at Australia’s leading health and safety awards platform. Regardless of whether your safety initiative is big or small, if it has led to continuous improvement in performance, we want to hear about it. With ten categories for which to submit nominations there is a category for everyone.

The awards are open to any Australian operating business, organisation, alliance or individual in the public or private sector, with a workplace health and safety initiative that complies with one of the ten categories:

• Best Continuous Improvement of a WHS Management System
• Best Solution of a WHS Risk (Small to Medium Business: 1 - 199 employees)
• Best Solution of a WHS Risk (LARGE Business: 200+ employees)
• Best WHS Training Program
• Best Communication of a Safety Message
• Ian Chisholm Award for Best Individual WHS Achievement
• Best Safety Leadership Program/Initiative
• Best Health & Wellbeing Program
• Best Return & Recovery at Work System
• Best Solution for Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work
• Best WHS Commercial Product or Service Innovation
• Best Safety Team

Pinnacle Award - Award for Excellance in WHS

To support the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) commitment to gender equity, the Equity Governance Grants provide targeted support to women who face systemic barriers to leadership and board participation. While the program is open to all women, priority is given to women from under-represented groups, including First Nations women, women with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse women, LGBTIQ+ women and women living in regional and remote communities. 

The program supports women to access high-quality governance education and development opportunities, equipping emerging leaders with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to contribute effectively at the board table. By prioritising women who have historically been excluded from leadership pathways, the program aims to strengthen decision making, unlock diverse perspectives and support sporting organisations to build more inclusive, future ready boards that reflect the diversity of Australian communities.

To be eligible to apply, an applicant must satisfy all the following criteria:

• Be a woman aged 18 years or over
• While the program is open to all women, priority will be given to women from under-represented groups including:
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations women
• Culturally and linguistically diverse women
• LGBTIQ+ women
• Women living with disability
• Women living in regional and remote locations
• An Australian citizen or have permanent residence status
• Currently involved in a paid or volunteer capacity for either:
• A National Sporting Organisation (NSO) or National Sporting Organisation for people with Disability (NSOD), recognised by the ASC,
• Local Club or State/Territory Sporting Organisations (SSO) affiliated with an NSO or NSOD recognised by the ASC,
• The Australian Olympic Committee,
• Commonwealth Games Association,
• The National Institute Network (NIN),
• Australian Sports Foundation.
• Have completed the free Australian Sports Commission Director Education Course – The Start Line at time of application. The course is self-paced, delivered in five modules and takes approximately two hours to complete.
• Not be a current employee of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC)*,
• Not have received WLIS support for governance activities within the last two years.

In addition:

• The selected governance course/training must commence between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.
• The applicant’s supporting organisation is not named on the Workplace Gender Equality Agency website non-compliant organisations list.
• The applicant’s supporting organisation is not named in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, on its list of “Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme”,

The WLIS Organisation Grants support the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) commitment to gender equity by investing in initiatives that strengthen leadership pathways, elevate women’s visibility and influence, and address the structural and cultural barriers that limit women’s full participation in sport. In 2026, the program will prioritise projects that address gendered violence, promote and encourage male allyship, support women and girls from marginalised or under‑represented groups, and elevate the voice and visibility of women in leadership.

These priorities reflect the ASC’s ongoing work to ensure sport is a place where women feel supported and empowered to lead. They also align with broader national efforts to prevent violence against women, strengthen gender equality, and ensure equitable opportunities for all women — including First Nations women, women with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse women, LGBTIQ+ women, and women in regional and remote communities.

Through the WLIS Organisation Grants, the ASC continues to champion a sport system that not only welcomes women, but actively supports their leadership, amplifies their contributions, and recognises the critical role they play in shaping the future of Australian sport.

Program Objectives:

• Support sport organisations to develop and/or enhance policies, practices, systems and behaviours that lead to a sector that is more equitable and inclusive, particularly in the promotion and advancement of women leaders.
• Provide education and training opportunities for eligible organisations to advance their progress towards their gender equity goals and commitments. These opportunities should be grounded in an understanding of how people’s intersecting identities shape their experiences, including how power and privilege influences those experiences.
• Provide education and training opportunities that help eligible organisations progress their gender equity goals. All education and training should be grounded in intersectional principles, recognising how different identities affect women’s experiences and access to opportunities.
• Address systemic and cultural barriers to inclusion within the sport sector.

To be eligible you must satisfy all of the following criteria:

• Be a national sporting organisation, a national sporting organisation for people with disability, or be a state/territory sporting organisation of a national body that is recognised by the ASC, the Australian Olympic Committee or Commonwealth Games Association.
• Have the commitment of, and a letter of support from the Chair or CEO
• Organisation has no overdue WLIS acquittal or reporting requirements with the ASC
• Have not received a WLIS Organisation Grant through the WLIS program within the last 12 months (Please note: this does not include WLIS Executive Program)
• Organisation is not named on the Workplace Gender Equity Equality Agency website as declined to join or are unresponsive to the scheme.
• Organisation is not named by the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse on its list of Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme. 

The objective of this program is to provide support to regional town and village water supplies that are threatened by circumstances that could not be reasonably planned for, such as an extreme dry period or extreme water quality event.

Who can apply:

• Local councils and County Councils, as identified under the Local Government Act 1993 (providing water supply and/or sewerage services under Section 56).
• Water supply authorities (as identified in the Water Management Act 2000). 
• Joint organisations (as defined by the Office of Local Government). 
• Town water suppliers in unincorporated areas.

Who the grant is targeted towards:

The grant will only apply to essential domestic, commercial, industrial and institutional purposes in urban areas, or to essential domestic purposes in non-urban areas. The basis of subsidy for water cartage will be the actual cost of cartage, subject to Council targeting minimum essential quantities and implementing a high level of water restrictions that prohibits outdoor usage.

If water is carted for drinking purposes, the eligible organisation must follow NSW Health’s ‘NSW Guidelines for Water Carters’ document.

Types of projects funded under this grant:

Emergency financial grant assistance

Where water cartage is agreed as the most cost-effective means of maintaining essential supplies, the department may pay a subsidy based on eligible costs incurred.

Financial assistance can also be provided for the emergency provision of bottled water in exceptional circumstances.

Emergency infrastructure grant assistance

The cost of design and construction of approved water emergency works where the source of supply is at very high or imminent risk of failure or has failed as the result of an extreme event.

Organisations are invited to apply for up to $150,000 per annum for a total of $300,000 over the two-year investment period. 

Organisations must deliver the following services in support of First Nations editorial development:  

• provide opportunities for First Nations editors to work on a range of projects across genres in a publishing house or editorial environment
• develop the skills of First Nations editors within a culturally safe workplace
• provide opportunities for First Nations writers to work with First Nations editors on their writing. 

In addition to the mandatory deliverables listed above, other possible services and activities that may be considered for inclusion in your proposal, where appropriate, are:   

• professional development
• national and/or international industry networking opportunities
• collaboration with key literature organisations or relevant partners
• initiatives that will embed First Nations editorial expertise within the publishing industry
• other initiatives that will strengthen the capabilities of First Nations editors. 

Who can submit a proposal 

Organisations with a demonstrated track record of publishing works by First Nations writers are invited to submit a proposal for this opportunity. 

Creative Australia requires that organisations be registered under Australian law (for example, incorporated association or company limited by guarantee) or created by law (for example, a government statutory authority). 

• Organisations may be required to provide a certificate of incorporation or evidence of their current legal status. 

The Community Building Partnership (CBP) program provides grant funding to local community organisations and councils to strengthen the wellbeing of NSW communities through small local infrastructure projects. 

To be eligible to apply for funding, applicants must be one of the following organisation types:

• incorporated association registered with NSW Fair Trading
• Australian public company limited by guarantee
• Local Aboriginal Land Council
• Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations
• NSW local council
• council committee under section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993
• trust registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
• P&C Association registered by NSW Fair Trading
• P&C Association registered by the Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of NSW
• not-for-profit entity incorporated under an Act of Parliament
• non-distributing co-operative registered with NSW Fair Trading

Eligible applicants must also hold a valid and current Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of $5 million.

Types of projects funded under this grant

CBP will consider applications between $10,000 and $100,000 for 3 categories: 

1. Capital works 

Capital works are defined as ‘improvements to the land or building, or freestanding equipment that will be fixed or installed to the land or building’. This includes:

• construction of new community infrastructure.
• upgrade (refurbishment, repair and maintenance) to existing community infrastructure.
• any project component that requires fixed installation and would require permission from the owner of the building/land to commence works. This applies even if your organisation is the owner and/or other project components are freestanding equipment.

2. Equipment  

Equipment is defined as ‘freestanding equipment that does not require fixed installation and/or registration’. This includes:

• vehicles that do not require registration, e.g. tractors, utility task vehicles (UTVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),dragon boats, golf buggies, dinghies, powerboats or sailing boats less than 5.5 m long or with an engineless than 4.0 kW.
• Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Applications are limited to one package up to $3,000 per application, per project location, and will be deemed ineligible if it is for more than one AED package at one project location.

3. Vehicles 

Vehicles are defined as ‘vehicles that require registration’. This includes:

• purchase or modification of vehicles that require registration.
• on-road vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, and trailers.
• off-road or on-water vehicles such as motorised rescue vehicles and boats.

All projects must be delivered in NSW within the Electoral District for which funding is sought from.

Through the Westfund Community Grants Program, Westfund are proud to offer over $120,000 in annual grants to eligible community groups and organisations based in New South Wales, Queensland and The Australian Capital Territory.

The Westfund Community Program also includes our Here for Hearts program, which provides access to defibrillators for eligible organisations.

Eligibility and selection criteria

• Is your organisation a registered charity or not-for-profit?
• Is your organisations primary activity located in New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD), or the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
• Does the application align to one of the Westfund Community Grants pillars? – Can the organisation show how and why they are aligned to their chosen Program pillar (Health and Wellbeing, Family and Community or Fit for Life)?
• Does the project/event/program have a clear concept and concrete plan and objectives?
• Does the project/event/program meet a real need within the community? Is it an appropriate, clear and measurable response to this need?
• The knowledge and experience to get the job done: Does the applicant have the knowledge, resources and capacity to deliver on their proposed event, project or program?
• Promoting healthy communities: Is the project/event/program providing a significant health related benefit?

The Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) provides aids, equipment and modifications to help eligible veterans to live safely and independently.

The RAP supplies items (such as aids, equipment and modifications) to clients to:

• help them with an assessed clinical health care need
• minimise the impact of their disabilities or dysfunction
• improve their quality of life
• enable them to live safely and with independence
• facilitate their participation in the community
• be an adjunct to their health treatment or a rehabilitation plan.

 The RAP National Schedule of Equipment (RAP schedule) lists the aids, equipment and modifications that are available. These fall into the following broad categories:

• assistive listening devices and tinnitus devices
• speech and communication devices
• low vision appliances (non-optical)
• cognition and memory devices
• swallowing and feeding appliances
• bathing, toileting, continence and personal hygiene products
• diabetes products
• assistance dogs (psychiatric assistance dogs, guide dogs, hearing assistance dogs and mobility assistance dogs)
• alarm system / communication appliances/assistive listening devices
• respiratory home therapy devices, including oxygen and positive airway pressure machines, beds and related appliances
• chairs and other supports
• Lifting devices
• adaptive household appliances to help with doing everyday things around the house mobility devices to help with moving around, such as a walking frame, knee walkers, manual wheelchairs, electric scooters and wheelchairs
• orthoses and prostheses
• footwear not obtained through the Medical Grade Footwear Program
• rehabilitation exercise and treatment machines
• palliative care appliances
• home modifications – non complex
• home modifications – complex
• stoma appliances

 Clients may be eligible for the RAP if they have an assessed clinical need and either a:

• Veteran Gold Card
• Veteran White Card and the equipment is for an accepted condition

Further eligibility criteria applies to some items.

The Telstra Top Up program helps those experiencing vulnerability stay connected to the people and services supporting them by providing a $180 Pre-Paid mobile recharge with 70GB of data for six months.

The program is available to community service organisations that utilise the Infoxchange Client & Case Management service and support vulnerable women, youth and families, First Nations communities or refugees, or community members impacted by homelessness, natural disaster, domestic and family violence, mental health, disability, financial difficulty or food insecurity.

The Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) advances Australia's engagement with Japan by supporting people-to-people links through programs and partnerships aligned with the Australian Government's priorities.

The AJF 2026-27 Grant Round invites grant applications for projects in the following priority areas:

• activities that promote cooperation on bilateral, economic security and broader geostrategic issues
• activities that expand Japanese literacy in Australia and/or an understanding of Australia in Japan 
• arts, culture, sport, and youth engagement 
• activities that advance cooperation in key emerging sectors, including energy transition, critical minerals, resilient supply chains, agriculture, artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and advanced technologies.

The intended outcomes of the grant round are:

• delivery of impactful and well-promoted activities that catalyse new, and deepen existing, bilateral, institutional and community partnerships and collaborations based on shared strategic goals.
• increased public engagement and understanding and awareness of shared interests between Australia and Japan.
• increased recognition in Japan of Australian excellence and expertise.
• greater involvement of emerging leaders and youth in shaping the future of bilateral cooperation.
• visible inclusion of diverse voices and communities.
• creation of digital assets that can be used to promote the activity and contribute to AJF’s broader communications efforts.

To be eligible you must:

• Be one of the following
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN)
  • an Australian consortium with a lead organisation
  • an Australian registered charity or not-for-profit organisation
  • an Australian local government body
  • an Australian State/Territory government body
  • a corporate Commonwealth entity
  • an Australian statutory authority
  • an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
  • a Japanese citizen or organisation
• be located in Australia or Japan
• be aged at least 18 years if you are submitting an application as an individual or if you are the primary contact of the organisation that is submitting an application

Venues that demonstrate a commitment to increasing live music programming may apply for grants to support advice from consultants and experts to create fit-for-purpose venues. 

Advice may include:

• assessment reports to support infrastructure development (e.g. soundproofing, ventilation, accessibility)
• development application and planning expenses
• legal services and licensing consultants
• energy efficiency audits

There will be two iterations of this grant program. Assessments will take place in December 2025 and May 2026.

• Round 1 – applications received between 21 November 2025 and 22 December 2025.
• Round 2 – applications received between 30 March 2026 and 4 May 2026.

This funding aims to:

• Increase the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues in NSW
• Increase sector knowledge and expertise in best practice sound management and sustainable live music programming
• Reduce sound impact on neighbours, leading to less complaints and increased business viability
• Increase diversity of live music offerings for improved audience and visitor experience.

The Clunies Ross Technology Innovation Awards recognise contributions by dedicated individuals, or teams, who have shared their vision and knowledge with others to apply technology for the benefit of Australia, and beyond.

The selection criteria for the Clunies Ross Technology Innovation Awards are:

1. A significant contribution to the advancement of industry and/or the community and/or the environment through the application of science, technology and engineering for the economic, social and/or environmental benefit of Australia.
2. Evidence of outcomes and impacts of the technology-based innovation in Australia.
3. Promotion of innovators and contribution to community awareness of technology-based innovation and evidence of mentoring the next generation of technology innovators.

The Para Athlete Barriers Fund is a one-off grant program to support categorised athletes to overcome individual barriers to their progression or performance in Para sports.

To be eligible to apply for the Para Athlete Barriers Fund you must, at the time of application:

• be an athlete categorised by a recognised National Sporting Organisation (NSO) or National Sporting Organisation for people with Disability (NSOD) in a para sport
• be categorised into one of the following disciplines as per the Athlete Categorisation Framework:
  • Podium
  • Podium Ready
  • Podium Potential
  • Developing
  • Emerging

• be actively participating with a recognised NSO/D in training and competition within their para sport;
• have no anti-doping rule violations any time; and
• have no match fixing offences at any time.

Whitehaven Coal takes great pride in long-standing links with local communities, and are pleased to support a range of charities and community organisations.

Following community feedback, they’ve developed an approach to community investment that is structured and open and involves community representatives in the funding allocation process.

They provide support to initiatives across:

• Economic prosperity and resilience – town liveability, community services, facilities and infrastructure
• Environment – climate, environment and water (supply, drought and water treatment)
• Education, training and employment, – jobs for locals, upskilling, future of work, career pathways for local youth
• Community health and wellbeing – through services, availability of staff and liveability
• Indigenous engagement – support and promote initiatives that collaborate with Indigenous Peoples