Funding
There is approximately $10 billion in funding available each year in Australia.
BIEDO can help access these funds via:
1 dedicated fund writer for the North Burnett
1 dedicated fund writer for the South Burnett
"Heads Up" a monthly hit list of where to go for funding
How to Write Successful Submissions Workshops in each community
A community-based, trained fundwriters network for each community
Fund Edit, Fund Search and Fund Writing services from BIEDO
NB- Every fund has strict eligibility criteria.
Got a project? Need funding? Contact us!
Funding Links
Below is a list of some of the most commonly used grant sites. If you have a project that needs funding, feel free to contact BIEDO on 07 5484 1652 or e-mail biedoresearch@burnett.net.au for a free funding search.
Grants Link - http://www.grantslink.gov.au
Description: This site provides FREE access to a searchable database of all Commonwealth government grants. Grants Link also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms.
Grants Search - http://www.grantsearch.com
Description: This site offers a Subscription service to a interactive search of the 3,000 grants listed in the popular book Australian publication, 'Grants Search.' You can subscribe for a little as 7 days for $32.95.
Description: This site contains a PDF document containing details on all
grants provided by
Grant World - http://www.grantworld.com
Description: This website offers FREE access to a comprehensive database of National and Queensland-relevant grants and provides and easy search facility. You can also sign up for their free grants newsletter.
Funding and Resource Directory - http://www.nrmboard.org.au/funding/search/search.do
Description: Created by the Wet Tropics NRM Board and designed to assist community-based natural resource management groups, this interactive directory allows you to search a huge number of grants.
Funding Directory - to subscribe, email: Rachel.w@znet.net.au
Description: Created by the Burkekin Dry Tropics NRM Board, this directory is updated and emailed out monthly and is designed to assist community-based natural resource management groups, source funding opportunities.
Art of Giving Website - http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/art of giving guidelines.asp
Description: This website aims to match arts and cultural organisations to Private Foundations and other benefactors. Once you have completed your registration, your details will appear on the Art of Giving website and will be promoted to potential benefactors. If a benefactor is interested in developing a relationship with your organisation, they will contact you directly.
The Funding Resource Manual - http://www.qcoss.org.au/
Description: The
Arts e-newsletter - http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/community/cic/ebulletin.asp
Description: The free e-newsletter contains a wealth of information on the
Cultural Grants - http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/grants/
Description: Find Australian cultural grant programs and services useful to the cultural sector. Search by keyword and/or combinations of keywords and drop down selections.
SPIN Database - http://australia.infoed.org/
Description: The SPIN resource helps Australian researchers gain access from their desktop PC to information about funding opportunities from all Australian grant providers. This database is available for staff at most Australian universities.
Negotiating the Funding Maze - http://www.youth.qld.gov.au/resources/grants.htm
Description: This publication is online and can be viewed by category and printed out. It contains information on public and private funding sources for programs and services that support young people and their activities.
Zen and the art of Grantmanship - http://www.mindspring.com/~bozartmt/zen in.html
Description: If you have had enough of grants from the left-side of the brain, wander through this laid back, but pretty accurate guide to the Zen of Grants.
Email Surveys - http://www.zoomerang.com
Description: Need to do a quick survey of volunteers, community members or your support network, try a short-sharp and free email survey. the site helps you design the survey and collate the results.
Free Email - http://www.yahoo.com
Description: Tired of using your personal email for the work of your group or organisation. Then why not get a free email address at Yahoo! This web-based email has very good Spam filtering and will help keep your two lives separate.
Fundraising Ideas - http://www.fia.org.au/Content/NavigatorMenu/Resources/Related_Links/Fundraising_Ideas/Fundraising_Ideas.htm
Description: The Fundraising Institute provides members and volunteers with information about the issues which impact on fundraising and they also include a list of links to their favourite small group fundraising ideas.
Online Training Courses - http://www.extension.uwa.edu.au/online/6week.shtml
Description: Online Six-Week Courses on the A to Z Grantwriting and Writing Effective Grant Proposals
The Australian Directory of Philanthropy 2004/2005 - Publication
Details:
Description: The 12th edition of this popular book provides an extensive list of private, family and corporate trusts and foundations that provide grants to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
Commonwealth Regional Information Directory 2002/3- Publication
Details: Commonwealth Regional Information Service (2002), Department of
Transport & Regional Services,
Description: This free book is produced by the Commonwealth to present and describe the grants and funding programs available through all their departments. The next edition is due out in April 2004. Usually in your local Council or Library, if not, ask them to get a copy.
The Grant Search Register of Australian Funding 2004/5 - Publications
Details: Summers, J. (2003) GrantSearch Publishing,
Description: This book presents an exhaustive list of over 3000 grants available from Australian government and private organisations. It is updated annually.
A Grant Seeker's Guide - Publication Details: Grehan, B. (1998).
Description: This publication seeks to provide practical guidance for both grant seekers and grant givers. It covers the fundamentals of preparing and presenting a grant application for grant seekers and assists grant makers in developing and maintaining a grant application process.
Fundraising Case Studies - Vol 1 - Publication Details: (2002). Civic
Chamber
Description: Manual of 99 best ever fundraising and earned income ventures for nonprofits and charities.
The Networking Survival Guide - Publication Details: Darling, D.
(2003). McGraw Hill,
Description: An excellent resource when seeking funding opportunities. This book gives you the tools and skills to make the most of your people networks.
Project Planning & Funding Workbook - Publication Details: Dalley, E.
Pippen, J. and McKirdy,
Description: A workbook for groups planning and preparing funding applications and submissions.
Successful Submission Writing: Business and Non-Profit Organisations
- Publication Details: Roberts, J. (1990). The Business Library,
Description: This book does an excellent job of explaining the planning and preparation steps required by groups considering external funding.
Gambling Community Benefit Fund -
http://www.gcbf.qld.gov.au
Description: These grants are given to non-government organisations to strengthen their capacity to provide community services and activities. There are four funding rounds each year. The closing dates for these are 31 March, 30 June, 30 September, and 31 December.
Casino Benefit Funds -
http://www.srq.qld.gov.au/funding/other_funding_sources/Breakwater_island_casino_benefit_fund.cfm
Description: These grants are given by Queensland Casino (Jupiter's, Breakwater, Reef Hotel) benefit community groups in their area.
Volunteer Small Equipment Grants -http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/aboutfacs/programs/sfsc-sml_equip_grants_2004.htm
Jupiter's Casino Community Fund - http://www.jccbf.org.au/home.htm