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Alternative Funding Opportunities

Current Grant Opportunities: October - November 2026

GrantStatusClosing DateAbout
Stronger Communities Round 10 - Rebekha Sharkie MP - Federal Member for MayoOPENExpressions of interest
to Round 10 will be accepted until 30 October 2026

This grant opportunity is intended to:

  • encourage and support participation in local projects
  • improve local community participation
  • contribute to vibrant and viable communities
South Australian Suicide Prevention Community Grants 2026-27 * Preventive Health SACLOSING SOONApplications close on
23 October 2026 

This grant program provides funding to eligible community groups and organisations
to deliver community-led projects that improve wellbeing, strengthen protective factors
and contribute to suicide prevention across SA.

Active Club Program | Office for Recreation, Sport and RacingCLOSING SOONRound 56
applications close on
14 October 2026 		Provides funding support to active recreation and sport clubs to further develop the programs and services they provide within the South Australian community.
Grants of either $1,500 or $3,000 will be available for each applicant based on the membership of the club.
Healing Arts South Australia - Small GrantsCLOSING SOONApplications
close on
18 October 2026

This small grants program provides one-off funding to eligible applicants for activities that align with at least one of the following Healing Arts SA themes:

* The art to growing up safe and happy
* The art to mental health in a changing world
* The art to connection through culture
* The art to ageing well

Small LGBTQIA+ Grants | Pride Foundation Australia

OPEN

Round 3 applications
close on
16 November 2026 		Supports projects that directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community.
Round 3 Funding Priority: Regional and Rural Communities
Strengthening Rural Communities – Prepare & Recover | FRRR

OPEN

Round 31
applications
close on 
3 December 2026

Supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia
to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters in the medium to long-term timeframe, generally one to ten years after the disaster. Grants up to $25,000 are available.

Strengthening Rural Communities - Small & Vital - Foundation for
Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)		OPENRound 31
applications
close on 
3 December 2026

Small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Grants are available in two funding tiers: Small Grants up to $10,000 Targeted Grants up to $50,000

SA Football Facilities Fund - SANFLOPENRound 4
applications
close on
8 February 2027 

The aims of this program include:

  • Provide fit for purpose, inclusive and accessible facilities that cater for a diversity of participants, particularly all genders and all-ability participants, that wish to participate in our game
  • Maximise available carrying capacity of existing venues and the quality/functionality of supporting infrastructure
  • Provide welcoming and functional facilities that enhance the experience for volunteers and spectators
Australian Lions Wellbeing Foundation -
Community Grant
OPENClosing Date
Not specified 		Community groups, and schools to share their ideas for local projects that promote wellbeing and connection.
Successful applications can receive up to $1,000 in funding with a matching contribution required.
Local Legends –
National Pies		OPENApplications to
each round
close on last
day of each month		This grant program awards $1,000 each month until February 2027 plus a major grant of $10,000 at the end of the program. Supports community groups and other not-for profit entities with a wide range of projects.
Country Arts SA -
Quick Response Grants		OPENApplications to
each round
close on last
day of each month

Quick Response Grants will fund professional development opportunities for artists and arts workers or small project opportunities.
The program supports immediate need that arises where the activity is unable to be planned for or supported in other funding rounds.

Individuals can apply for up to $3,000 and organisations or community groups can apply for up to $5,000.

Community Grant
Applications | Rotary Club of Strathalbyn		OPENApplications accepted on
an ongoing basis

The Rotary Club of Strathalbyn invites local community groups and organisations to apply for small grants of up to $1,000.

Applications will be considered from  groups in the local Strathalbyn district and surrounds
(including Langhorne Creek, Milang, Clayton Bay, Ashbourne and Woodchester).

Priority will be given to projects or activities that:

  • Attempt to meet needs within the local community.
  • Have a positive, social, economic, and environmental impact.
  • Stimulate community interest and enthusiasm.
Relief Fund - Rural
Business Support		OPENApplications accepted on an ongoing basis This program provides up to $1,500 in practical financial assistance to eligible South Australian primary producers
and rural small business owners who are facing, or at risk of, financial hardship due to impacts of drought.
  

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Alternative Funding Sources

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For more information on seeking funding from Australian Philanthropic trusts and foundations, visit the Philanthropy Australia website.