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ANZ STAFF FOUNDATION GRANTS aims to assist communities to conserve resources and protect the environment

ARTS NEXUS has an online calendar, directory, forums and resources www.artsnexus.com.au

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL has funding for all genres of arts and culture, nationally www.ozco.org.au

ARTS QUEENSLAND is the State government body responsible for funding of arts and culture. Arts Queensland manages two major arts grants programs: The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports the professional development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland. RADF is a partnership between State Government, through Arts Queensland, and local government

Arts Queensland's Sector Project Grants which focus on three key themes: 1. promoting a diverse, dynamic, creative culture; 2. strengthening partnerships and collaboration and 3. capitalising on Queensland's unique strengths and characteristics. www.artsqld.gov.au

Australia Post Community Development Grant - Community groups, including local landcare groups across Australia, can now apply for yearly grants to help improve their local community and environment Landcare Website

Australian Bird Environment Foundation Grants -This foundation was established by the Bird Observers Club of Australia to provide grants to preserve Australian vegetation and to its assist its wildlife. Bird Observers Club of Australia

Australian Ethical Investment Community Grant -provides as part of a corporate citizenship provision within the company's constitution, 10% of its profits to non-profit charity, benevolent and conservation organisations. The Community Grants Program aims to promote environmental improvement and social responsibility. Australian Ethical Investment Website

Australian Government's Community Water Grants provides $200 million over five years to help communities make a real difference to the way water is used. This funding will provide grants of up to $50 000 to eligible community organisations to encourage wise water use. In some instances grants of $100 000 to $250 000 will be made available although strict eligibility guidelines apply. Australian Government's Community Water Grants

Australian Government Grants for Voluntary Environment and Heritage Organisations helps eligible community based environment and heritage organisations to value, conserve and protect Australia's natural environment and historic heritage by assisting with their administrative funding. Funds provided through the GVEHO programme may be used to assist with salaries and salary on-costs for executive and administrative staff; office accommodation rental; electricity, gas, phone and other similar charges; essential office supplies and equipment; staff and volunteer training; photocopying and printing costs; and travel costs incurred on behalf of the organisation. Department of the Environment and Heritage website.

Bi-Lo Junior Landcare Grant aims to provide young Australians the opportunity to participate in local Landcare projects on their schools grounds and /or within their local community/environment. Landcare Australia Website

Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefit Fund Grants was established in 1987 by the Queensland Government to allocate grants to non-profit community organizations in North Queensland which provide facilities or services to the community at large. The Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefit Fund

Coles Junior Landcare Land Grant aims to provide young Australians the opportunity to participate in local Landcare projects on their schools grounds and /or within their local community/environment. Landcare Australia Website

Community Awareness Grants aim is to raise community awareness of natural resource issues and their importance in our daily lives, and encourage people to play a part in securing our future. The grants will fund activities that strengthen community understanding of the importance of our natural resources and encourage people to become involved in natural resource management activities.

DEPT of COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY and the ARTS funds touring, exhibiting and community arts projects www.dctia.gov.au

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND YOUTH ASSISTANCE FUND - offers financial assistance to disadvantaged youth in fields of sport, secondary and tertiary education and the arts. www.fnqyaf.org.au

GAMBLING FUND COMMUNITY GRANTS will sponsor the purchase of capital expenditure items

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR VISUAL ARTS www.nava.org.au/awardrates

The Q150 Community Funding Program aims to give all Queenslanders the opportunity to celebrate and commemorate the State's 150th anniversary through activities and projects that reflect the unique culture, heritage and aspirations of their own community.

QUEENSLAND ARTS COUNCIL manage the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) which is a federally funded arts program, and touring programme www.qac.org.au

Queensland Community Arts Network has information on Award rates and conditions, resources, database, library and forums http://www.qldcan.org.au/

Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund

SCHOOLS Finding funding for school communities

TELSTRA ASSISTANCE FUND TO SUPPORT SPORTING CODES

The Telstra Assistance Fund provides assistance at the most fundamental level by providing much needed equipment to sport and community clubs, right across the country.

applications are being called for financial assistance for the following codes:-

Rugby League - All clubs can apply for financial assistance for equipment up to the value of $1,500 plus GST. Go to Telstra Assistance Fund Rugby League.

Football - Financial assistance for equipment up to the value of $1,000 plus GST. Go to Telstra Assistance Fund Football.

Swimming - Financial assistance for equipment up to the value of $5,000 plus GST. Go to Telstra Assistance Fund Swimming.

Surf Life Saving Australia - Individual club assistance for equipment up to the value of $11,000 per club. Go to Telstra Assistance Fund Surf Life Saving Australia.

Athletics - Individual club assistance for equipment up to the value of $5,000 per club. Go to Telstra Assistance Fund Athletics.

Australian Football League - individual club assistance for equipment up to the value of $1,000 plus GST. Go to Telstra Assistance Fund Australian Football League.

www.grants.org.au Information regarding grants and sponsorships

www.grantslink.gov.au Information regarding grants and sponsorships

www.grantsearch.com Information regarding grants and sponsorships

www.ourcommunity.com.au Lots of advice, referals and information regarding managing community groups

www.philanthropy.org.au/funding.htm National catalogue of philantrophic funds that will sponsor arts and culture

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