Community Development Grants in Australia

Funding under Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program is available from 1 July 2023 to support Eligible Funding Recipients to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia. LRCI Phase 4 continues the objective of the program to provide temporary, targeted support for creating and maintaining local jobs through road infrastructure and construction activities in communities across Australia. The intended outcomes of the program are to: deliver benefits to communities, such as improved road safety, accessibility and visual amenity; and create local short-term employment opportunities through funding construction projects Eligibility: Eligible Funding Recipients for Phase 4 are the same as for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the LRCI Program. Grant Activity Timeframe: Phase 4 project construction can only begin once funding recipients have in place an executed Grant Agreement and Approved Work Schedule. Total Amount Availa

A program that supports local councils to deliver projects improving perception of safety in public spaces and transport hub precincts, particularly for women, girls and gender diverse people. Funding is available in two tiers: Tier 1 for on-the-ground gender-inclusive placemaking projects and Tier 2 for strategic non-physical initiatives including strategies, behaviour change programs and public education campaigns.

This program provides funding to Aboriginal-owned small businesses to help them recover from the impacts of flooding associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in the Fitzroy Valley from 28 December 2022 onwards. Funding includes services and training grants up to $25,000 for non-capital costs, and equipment and asset grants up to $100,000 for specialist assets or items to undertake recovery works.

A funding program supporting placemaking projects in Canberra's City Centre and Braddon through various categories including art, events, marketing, place, and space initiatives. The program aims to create lively, engaging spaces that strengthen community connection to public spaces and encourage visitation through creative and design-led approaches.

This 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.

This grant provides funding for small businesses impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on 14 December 2025. Funding can be used to pay for clean-up, repairs, replacement of lost or damaged stock, or loss of income due to business disruption resulting from the attack.

The ACCGP Round 2 provides small grants to support local organisations and individuals in addressing local priorities including education, gender equality, disability, economic empowerment and grassroots sporting organisations in the Cook Islands. Funding is provided via small grants of approximately AUD 5,000 to AUD 15,000 each.

A grant for non-profit organisations whose assets have been significantly damaged as a direct result of an eligible disaster. Funding can be used to repair or replace assets that will bring future economic benefits to the organisation.

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.