Grants

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Grants 

Are you looking for ways to boost your community or business? Do you need funding to support your innovative ideas and projects? Then, you should join Grant Guru! 

Grant Guru is a program that helps communities and businesses get the funding they need to make their dreams a reality. Whether you are a small business owner, a non-profit organisation, or a community group, Grant Guru can help you find the right grants and funding opportunities for your needs. 

By registering for Grant Guru, you will gain access to a wealth of resources and tools, including: 

  • A comprehensive database of grants and funding opportunities, updated daily
  • Personalised grant recommendations based on your needs and goals
  • Expert advice on grant applications and proposals
  • Access to webinars and workshops on grant writing and funding strategies
  • But that's not all! By joining Grant Guru, you will also be part of a vibrant community of like-minded individuals and organisations who are passionate about making a positive impact on their communities

We invite you to join us and take advantage of this unique opportunity to build your community or business. It's easy to register for Grant Guru – simply visit our website and sign up today, https://lismore.grantguru.com.au/

Together, we can create a better future for ourselves and our communities. Join Grant Guru and let's make it happen! 

If you have a Service NSW Business Profile, you can now log in to access the NSW Grants and Funding Finder – a one-stop shop for business owners to locate all the support you’re eligible for. Forty different grants, savings, rebates and budget relief initiatives from various government websites can be found in one easy-to-search hub.

Lismore City Council staff are also available to discuss projects and provide letters of support for grant applications where applicable. To arrange a time, email: 

business@lismore.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6625 0500. 

 

Grant Highlights

Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) – opening soon

This program aims to provide funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation and promoting accessibility and inclusivity. The 2023-24 ACIF program is focused on supporting projects that will help attract and grow participation in cricket, in particular 5 to 12-year-old participants. 

There are two categories of funding available:

  • Minor grants: Between $1000 and $15,000 (Up to 50% of the total project cost)
  • Major grants: Between $15,001 and $40,000 (Up to 50% of the total project cost)

Find out more HERE.

Local Sport Grant Program – open now

The Local Sport Grant Program aims to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation, host events, improve access and enhance sport and recreation facilities. Up to $4.65 million is available in 2023/24 to support sporting clubs and associations across NSW with $50,000 available in each electorate and grants of up to $20,000 available for individual projects.

Key dates:

  • applications open Monday, 23 October 2023
  • applications close 1pm on Monday, 27 November 2023
  • outcomes advised April 2024 onwards

For information on key objectives for grant funding, eligible organisations and projects, and application process, please visit: Local Sport Grant Program | NSW Government.