Grants through the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund are aimed at reducing harm to people with disability and increasing their inclusion and participation. The objectives include disability responsive key professional workforces and improved community attitudes in relation to disability and barriers to the participation and inclusion of people with disability.
First Peoples Disability Network will be invited to apply for a grant up to $500,000 (GST exclusive) to test and implement key resources that build upon the Cultural Model of Inclusion to assess and improve an organisation’s cultural safety, inclusion and responsiveness to First Nations peoples with disability.
The grant can be used for research and costs associated with the development of tools, training and resources, including consultation and engagement of relevant expertise.
This Inclusion and Accessibility Fund grant opportunity will be open for application from the invited organisation only. The eligible organisation should read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and relevant supporting documentation.
Grant Opportunity Guidelines and other supporting documents will be published when the grant opportunity is open for applications.
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New grant opportunity coming soon!
Grants through the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund are aimed at reducing harm to people with disability and increasing their inclusion and participation. The objectives include disability responsive key professional workforces and improved community attitudes in relation to disability and barriers to the participation and inclusion of people with disability.
Australian Council of Learned Academies will be invited to apply for a grant up to $3,088,000 (GST exclusive) to pilot, apply and embed the key finding of the Enhancing Disability Responsiveness of Professionals report it delivered to the Department of Social Services in 2021.
The grant can be used for the development of sector-specific resources, knowledge and tools that can be integrated into existing curricula and/or continuing professional development programs for the relevant professions.
This Inclusion and Accessibility Fund grant opportunity will be open for application from the invited organisation only. The eligible organisation should read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and relevant supporting documentation.
Grant Opportunity Guidelines and other supporting documents will be published when the grant opportunity is open for applications.
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National Child and Family Investment Strategy – Innovation Fund: Targeted Grant Opportunity
The Australian Government is inviting organisations currently delivering or seeking to deliver child and family services in select locations in each state and territory to apply for funding under the Innovation Fund through a targeted competitive grant process.
The program is a priority action under Safe and Supported: The National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021-2031 and has been informed by the upcoming National Child and Family Investment Strategy due to be released in 2025.
Up to $8.573m over 3 years will be available to assist organisations:
test and prepare for the phased transfer of resources and funding for child and family service delivery to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs); and
shift service delivery focus to prevention and early supports for children and families.
As the Innovation Fund seeks to grow the ACCO sector, non-Indigenous organisations will be required to partner with an ACCO for this grant opportunity.
The grant opportunity is expected to be open in early 2025 for 4 weeks.
Grant Opportunity Guidelines and other supporting documents including eligible locations will be published when the grant opportunity is open for applications.
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Paid Employment Pathways Program – WorkFoundations Upcoming Grant Opportunity
The WorkFoundations grant opportunity will enable social enterprises and value aligned organisations to provide tailored, paid employment placements with integrated wrap-around services for eligible job seekers with complex barriers to employment. This 2 year grant opportunity will fund paid employment pathways, specifically designed to assist eligible jobseekers who are not yet competitive in the open labour market and need additional services to enter (re-enter) the workforce.
Who can apply
Social enterprises, particularly work integrated social enterprises
Value aligned organisations seeking to support vulnerable or disadvantaged people
Types of activities the grant can fund
Wages for job seekers undertaking a paid employment placement for up to 6 months
Wraparound services which could include vocational/non-vocational training and allied health services to improve work capacity and address employment barriers
Eligibility requirements applicants should be aware of
Social Enterprise applicants are required to provide evidence of their social enterprise status.
Value aligned organisation applicants are required to provide evidence of their commitment to the intent of WorkFoundations. For example
statements in their businesses charter or constitution, mission statement
performance measures
Reconciliation Action Plan etc
The draft Grant Opportunity Guidelines have been published on GrantConnect with this Forecast Opportunity.
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2024–25 Volunteer Grants Round
Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by reducing barriers for volunteers and increasing participation in volunteering.
Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Grants can be used to purchase communication or insurance items and/or purchase items or services to assist volunteers or volunteer-run activities that support the well-being and development of children (under 18).
The 2024–25 Volunteer Grants Opportunity is open for expressions of interest through Federal Members of Parliament (MP). Interested organisations should read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and contact their local Federal MP for details on how to submit an expression of interest.
Organisations nominated by their MP will be invited by the department to fill out an application form in February 2025.
Consultation open on Families and Children Activity programs
Consultation extended for Families and Children Activity programs.
The Department of Social Services conducted a review of 3 children, youth and parenting programs delivered under the Families and Children (FaC) Activity to determine their effectiveness. Consultation on our findings has been extended until 10 February 2025.
To support the consultation, a Discussion Paper was published on 19 November 2024 to generate feedback and ideas which may inform the way the Australian Government makes future decisions about family and children supports.
The Discussion Paper is seeking your views on how to further strengthen the 3 children, youth and parenting programs:
Children and Parenting Support (CaPS)
Communities for Children Facilitating Partners (CfC FP)
Family Mental Health Support Services (FMHSS).
The Discussion Paper explores these programs’ intersection with key government actions and priorities. Consultation closes on 10 February 2025.
If you have any queries about the Discussion Paper or making a submission, please email [email protected].
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Multicultural Peak Body Funding Grant
This grant opportunity is a part of the Modernised Multicultural Grant Program, which will run over 4 years from 2024-25 to 2027‑28 as part of the Government’s response to the Multicultural Framework Review.
Multicultural peak bodies will be able to apply for 4 years funding of up to $400,000 per year.
Multicultural peak bodies will need to work in partnership with the Australian Government to strengthen Australia’s multicultural capacity and promote a greater understanding and acceptance of Australia’s inclusive national identity, civics and citizenship, and multicultural and multi-faith diversity.
They will also need to deliver projects and activities that enhance the multicultural sector, organisations and individuals to facilitate the participation and inclusion of both new and emerging communities as well as established community groups.
Successful applicants will be required to partner with the Department to establish an annual activity work plan, which will outline the activities they will be required to achieve, maintain and measure outcomes.
Please register your interest in participating in a future community forum on this grant opportunity by sending an email to: [email protected]
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Phase Out of Live Sheep Exports by Sea – transition support: Enhancing Market Demand Grants Program – Round 1
On 8 November 2024 applications will open for grants from the Phase Out of Live Sheep Exports by Sea transition support: Enhancing Market Demand Program – Round 1. This round will award grants totalling $2.0 million (exclusive GST) from 2024–25 to 2026–27. Round 2, opening at a later date, will award grants totalling $2.4 million (exclusive GST).
The objectives of this program are to explore the opportunities to maintain and develop:
interstate and overseas markets for Australian sheep products
markets for Australian agri-food in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The program will provide grants for projects that:
demonstrate broad support across relevant industry stakeholders and demonstrate application or benefit across industry/ies nationally
provide research and analysis products (for example, market and consumer analyses)
strengthen business relationships for the benefit of the Australian sheep industry or Australian agriculture and food industries nationally.
More information about the program will be provided in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines to be released on 8 November 2024.
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Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity Grant Opportunity: Financial Counselling for Gambling
The Australian Government is inviting organisations to apply for funding under the Financial Wellbeing and Capability (FWC) Activity – Financial Counselling for Gambling program, through an open competitive grant process.
Up to $31.2 million over 5 years will be available for these grants, nationally, from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030.
The Financial Counselling for Gambling program provides specialised financial counselling services in targeted locations to support eligible people experiencing financial stress or hardship as a result of harm from any form of gambling, including in-person, land-based gambling (such as electronic gaming machines) and online gambling.
The grant opportunity is expected to open in coming weeks, for 6 weeks.
Priorities for these grants include:
to provide safe, inclusive, culturally appropriate, timely and accessible financial counselling services to support people experiencing financial distress as a result of gambling harm.
to provide services that support the longer-term financial wellbeing needs and build the confidence and financial resilience of individuals and families affected by gambling harm.
the provision of a mix of face-to-face, phone and online services
participation in sector-wide financial counselling projects.
Further information will be included in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
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Financial Wellbeing & Capability Activity Grant Opportunity: National Debt Helpline
The Australian Government is inviting selected organisations to apply for funding under the Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity – National Debt Helpline (NDH) through a closed non-competitive grant process.
Up to $27.4 million over 5 years will be available for grants from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030. Grant funding is available in each state and territory, and will be based on previous funding allocations, aligned to demand.
The NDH is a national telephone service (1800 007 007) that provides access to financial counselling services to help people address their financial problems through the provision of information, advocacy and negotiation.
People can also access information at ndh.org.au and talk to a financial counsellor online through the NDH chat function on the website.
In addition to financial counselling services, the NDH also provides referrals to other supports that could include housing, mental health, addiction and family and domestic violence (FDV) supports.
The grant opportunity is expected to be open in coming weeks, for 4 weeks.
Priorities for the NDH include:
To provide safe, inclusive, culturally appropriate and timely access to financial counselling services
To provide people who access the NDH with a consistent, streamlined experience, including timely access to further financial counselling supports as needed, regardless of their location.
Further information will be included in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
