Grants

A grant is a means of financial assistance given to an individual or organisation to help with things like:

• assistance in times of hardship
• study or career development
• developing community capacity
• implementing responses to identified needs
• developing or running a community program
• funding innovative ideas and initiatives.

Grants can be provided by federal, state and local governments, private businesses, trusts, foundations or philanthropic organisations.

Government grants

• GRANTassist has information about government grants for communities, clubs and individuals.
• Grants SA provides funding for community organisations to support local projects that strengthen communities.

Local councils

A variety of grants are available through local councils. Contact them direct for more information.