Grants & Opportunities

Grants for WASH projects connecting skilled volunteer tradespeople to communities in need of water and sanitation and/or irrigation and water solutions to food insecurity. Currently prioritising disaster relief in Australia and Texas, USA.

Funds design and architectural projects that enhance public spaces.

Empowers young people through a series of structured sports-based and educational programs.

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.

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.

The foundation aims to enhance the quality of life, resilience, and development of the Jewish community in Victoria and Israel through grants that support immediate and long-term needs, build capacity, and foster long-term change. Funding is provided for projects enriching health, welfare, education, and arts and cultural activities within the Jewish community.

This program supports projects in theatre, dance, music, and visual arts that aim to strengthen and enrich the community, promote education, innovation, and audience development, and extend cultural opportunities. It also provides funding for catalogs, commissions, exhibitions, publications, and symposia.

A 10-year, $37.5 million agreement between Rio Tinto and the Shire of Ashburton to deliver key infrastructure projects, local services, and public events in Tom Price, Paraburdoo, and Pannawonica, Western Australia, focusing on town amenity, infrastructure development, and community resilience.

A 12-week Summer Internship Program (November to February) for university students, offering hands-on experience and practical insights, with potential for a graduate position.

A two-year program for recent graduates, focusing on foundational and future skills, with opportunities for rotations and career development in various business areas across Australia and New Zealand. It aims to foster diversity and provides real-life exposure to a large organization.

An annual funding opportunity for independent mid-career artists in Western Australia to explore and create new work across any art form, offering project grants and residencies. It also provides additional stipends for primary carers and professional documentation.

Funds initiatives supporting economic equity, safety, and justice for women and girls.

Funds projects and programs aimed at supporting cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment.

Supports projects focused on cancer prevention and increasing cancer awareness and understanding.

A gala event aiming to raise $100,000 net-profit to assist Manningham SES in purchasing a 4x4 Crew Cab Ute for multi-purpose response. The event is scheduled for August 16, 2025.

A youth recognition award for academic achievement in Legal Studies, providing a grant to the highest achiever in Legal Studies Units 1 & 2 from secondary schools in Hume.

Workshops aimed at training educators and caregivers on supporting individuals with learning difficulties.

Participants in this contest can win over $20,000 in prizes by submitting nature-themed photographs.

Studio space for artists at the Convent precinct

The Environment Grants Program funds projects dedicated to conserving land and threatened species, protecting the integrity of water resources management, and advocating for climate action. It also co-funds initiatives that enable and empower communities and First Peoples to safeguard land, habitats, and ecosystems.

These grants support initiatives focused on sports participation.

This grant supports innovative projects, such as those delivering nutritious school lunches and cooking programs for children and families in Ballarat.

Provides grants to charities across causes like mental health, social inclusion, food security, and environmental sustainability.

Funding for projects that enhance community engagement and development.

Occasional award for exceptional quality reports from overseas study tour recipients