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

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.

Rio Tinto committed an additional $10 million to the Shire of Ashburton for the Minna Oval Development Project in Tom Price, which includes a clubhouse, sports viewing areas, changerooms, and a playground, enhancing sports and recreation facilities.

Small grants for staff and community initiatives across PNG provinces

A $15,000 prize awarded to one recipient from the yearly Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund cohort who has shown resilience, innovation, and courage in delivering their project and sustaining an arts career.

Provides up to $4,000 yearly to assist people with MND in financial hardship for medical equipment and supplies.

Offers up to $5,000 yearly for respite assistance to families of individuals living with MND.

Low cost loans up to $6,500 for general purposes with term up to 2 years (3% p.a. for GLI members, 3.5% for non-members)

Low cost loans between $6,500 and $10,000 for home improvements with term up to 4 years (4% p.a. for GLI members, 4.5% for non-members)

Small grants up to $15K (some to $50K) for Canberra community organisations. One-off or multi-year funding for local impact projects.

Commences in the 2025 academic year, providing $1,000 for successful completion of each academic year of full-time Cert IV or Degree courses lasting a year or more. Paid for the first qualification only, it is means-tested and requires applicants to be Central Australian Aboriginal.

Grants provided to Townsville Catholic Education schools to celebrate and support initiatives linking sustainability with Catholic Social Teachings.

This grant supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in remote areas of South Australia, focusing on conservation initiatives, community engagement, education, and cultural connection.

This program provides funding of up to $3,000 to community organisations in rural and regional Australia. It supports initiatives that strengthen community and social infrastructure in areas affected by drought or dryness.

The Community Giving program invites local grassroots organisations to apply for up to $5,000 to support Western Australian communities where Rio Tinto operates, focusing on thriving communities, environmental stewardship, creating opportunities, walking together, and caring for Country.

This program invites local grassroots organisations in Western Australia, including those near Rio Tinto's operations and regional FIFO communities, to apply for up to $5,000 to support community initiatives.