Grants & Opportunities

The Ballarat Women's Fund Grants support initiatives that create long-term benefits for women and the wider community in Ballarat. It focuses on primary prevention and early intervention initiatives addressing family violence, promoting gender equality, and improving women's participation, opportunity, and inclusion by addressing systemic barriers.

Rio Tinto has committed A$250 million to this Western Australian Government initiative, supporting iconic infrastructure projects in areas such as education, training, health, Aboriginal wellbeing, and energy decarbonisation.

This program provides grants of up to A$5,000 to local grassroots organisations in Western Australia where Rio Tinto Iron Ore and Dampier Salt Limited operate, including regional FIFO communities, focusing on thriving communities, environmental stewardship, creating opportunities, walking together, and caring for Country.

Grant supporting Jewish education initiatives

Short-term practical financial support for students needing help with instruments, camp equipment, uniforms, tutoring, psychologist sessions

Designed for smaller grassroots organisations and organisations new to the foundation. Maximum request is $25,000. Focus areas include mental health, education equity, homelessness, family violence, addiction, food insecurity, disability inclusion, and arts/culture.

The Foundation supports projects that promote and strengthen Scottish cultural heritage within Victoria. Funding is available for not-for-profit individuals, groups, and organisations undertaking primary activities in Australia.

Delivered via FRRR partnership - Small & Vital grants up to $10,000 and Larger Leverage up to $25,000 for remote and regional communities

This program invites applications from youth-focused community organizations across Australia to support the health and well-being of Australian youth up to 21 years old.

One-off financial aid grant of up to $600 for individuals financially impacted by cervical cancer, including costs for medical services, medications, counselling, transport, rent, groceries, and recreational activities

Grants for groups supporting Western Australian children in need or causes aligned with Foundation's Funding Guidelines

Grants provided to groups supporting Western Australian children in need or causes that align with the Foundation’s Funding Guidelines. Applications are accepted year-round and assessed in May (Round 1) and November (Round 2).

Provides specialized training focusing on the development of First Nations People and Women, offering Certificate II or III qualifications for entry-level or semi-skilled roles.

Four-year programs providing hands-on technical experience to earn a nationally recognized trade qualification, crucial for the seamless and safe operation of Rio Tinto's assets.

These grants specifically support the production of specialist radio programming, including content for Ethnic, Indigenous, and Radio Print Handicapped (RPH) communities.

These grants aim to enhance the long-term sustainability, governance, and operational capacity of community media organisations across Australia. They contribute to media diversity, social cohesion, and the development of a skilled and resilient broadcasting sector.

These grants support the creation of compelling content to increase and diversify voices in Australian media, fostering community participation, amplifying diverse cultures and languages, and building audiences through creative and innovative storytelling.

For businesses with 3+ years operation and turnover under $10M, open to migrants (born overseas, Australian citizens or permanent residents)

An annual event to raise funds for secondary victims of domestic violence homicide

Program to enhance technical capabilities across the region

A fully-funded 10-week in-person program supporting women and children to overcome abuse and build self-esteem and resilience.

Leadership activities in 12 drought-sensitive regions including National Impact Forum, Networked Leadership Program, and Regional Impact Forums

Financial assistance for students in Years 7-12 to access Catholic education at St Joseph's College, with priority for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students and those from refugee backgrounds

For established businesses with turnover over $10M, open to migrants

The grants focus on supporting three priority categories: Aboriginal community engagement, Science, technology, environment and math (STEM) education, and Environmental initiatives. Our program offers grants of between $2,000 – $5,000 for not-for-profit organisations in the categories listed above.