Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the community development sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
In New South Wales, new south wales is home to australia's largest state economy and one of the most comprehensive grant ecosystems in the country.
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8 totalThis grant provides financial assistance to small businesses impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on 14 December 2025. Funds can be used for clean-up, repairs, replacement of lost or damaged stock, or compensation for loss of income due to business disruption.
A grant providing financial support to eligible small businesses in the immediate area around Campbell Parade in Bondi Beach. The grant aims to assist businesses impacted by recent events in the community.
The NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Grant Program funds infrastructure improvements and participation initiatives for rugby union in NSW, leveraging the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup. The program supports eligible not-for-profit rugby clubs, associations, and local government authorities to build or upgrade facilities and expand programs, with specific focus on increasing participation among under-represented groups including women, girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
The Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund provides $100 million over three years to create and improve sports infrastructure across Greater Sydney, with grants between $500,000 and $5 million for new and existing facilities. The fund prioritizes investments that increase participation in sport at all levels and support equitable access to high-quality, female-friendly sports and active recreation facilities for women and girls.
The Centre of Excellence Fund provides up to $15 million in capital grants to improve elite performance sport infrastructure and talent pathways across all sporting codes in NSW. The fund supports facility development for talent identification and development, enhanced female programs, and community engagement, with a focus on inclusive facilities for women, people with disability, First Nations peoples, and culturally diverse communities.
The Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund provides grants between $1 million and $10 million to develop new and upgrade existing regional sporting facilities in NSW. The fund aims to increase the number and quality of regional sports infrastructure, improve participation and performance in sport at all levels, and establish regional sport hubs that serve as community focal points.
The Sport Priority Needs Program provides up to $12 million in funding to help eight highly impacted Local Government Areas in NSW recover from February-March 2022 floods by repairing, reconstructing, and building resilience into damaged sport and recreation facilities. The program supports eligible councils to undertake damage assessments, feasibility studies, designs, and construction projects that restore safe and accessible facilities for training and competition while promoting environmental sustainability.
A $10,000 grant for first home buyers purchasing or building a new home in NSW. Applicants must be buying or building a newly constructed home with a total value under $600,000, or land and dwelling combined value under $750,000.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.