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NEW SOUTH WALES
🎉 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund – Up to $40,000 [New South Wales] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF), managed by Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW, provides seed funding to improve community cricket facilities across NSW. This initiative supports grassroots cricket growth, inclusivity, and sustainability, offering financial assistance to clubs, schools, councils, and facility managers.
📢 Eligibility:
- Open to NSW cricket clubs, associations, councils, schools, and facility managers.
- Projects must align with Cricket Australia’s Community Cricket Facility Guidelines.
- Funding covers up to 50% of total project costs.
📝 How Drinking Water Stations (CIVIQ) Meet the Guidelines:
CIVIQ drinking water stations align with the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund’s objectives by enhancing cricket facilities with hydration solutions that promote player health, accessibility, and sustainability. Installing hydration stations at cricket venues, club facilities, and training areas ensures clean drinking water access, reduces single-use plastic waste, and supports active participation in cricket, contributing to inclusive and environmentally friendly sports infrastructure.
📆 Apply: https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/grants/acif
- Opens: April 2025
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🎉 Sustainable School Grants – Up to $5,000 [Randwick, New South Wales] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Randwick City Council Sustainable School Grants support environmental and sustainability projects in local schools. The program funds initiatives that enhance environmental learning, sustainability education, and climate action while promoting long-term sustainable behaviours. Grants are provided on a matching funds basis, meaning schools must contribute equal funding.
📢 Eligibility:
- Open to registered NSW schools located in the Randwick Local Government Area.
- Projects must align with sustainability and environmental education objectives.
- Schools must demonstrate how the project integrates with curriculum learning.
- The project must show measurable environmental benefits for the school and community.
- Schools must match the grant funding with their own contribution.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ drinking water stations support water conservation, sustainability, and student well-being by reducing single-use plastic waste, promoting reusable bottle use, and encouraging responsible water consumption. Schools can enhance their application by incorporating educational activities such as student-led sustainability projects, signage on water conservation benefits, and tracking plastic bottle reduction. By aligning with the Council’s sustainability goals, drinking water stations provide a practical, long-term solution for fostering environmentally responsible behaviours in students.
- Successful Applicants Announced: 30 April 2025
- Closes: 11 April 2025
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🎉 Green Schools Grants [North Sydney, NSW] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Green Schools Grants program supports North Sydney-based schools in implementing environmental and sustainability initiatives. The grants aim to reduce waste, conserve water, enhance biodiversity, and address climate change through innovative school projects. Schools are encouraged to involve students, teachers, and the community in their sustainability efforts.
📢 Eligibility:
- Open to preschools, childcare centres, primary, and high schools in North Sydney.
- Projects must focus on environmental sustainability (plastic waste, water conservation, climate action, biodiversity, etc.).
- Schools must engage students and the community in the initiative.
- Must obtain pre-approval from school management before applying.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ drinking water stations align with the Green Schools Grants by reducing single-use plastic waste, promoting water conservation, and encouraging sustainable habits among students. Schools can enhance their application by incorporating educational activities, such as student-led monitoring of plastic bottle waste reduction, conservation signage, and integration into science and sustainability curricula. This project supports climate action and waste minimization, making it a strong fit for the grant.
📆 Apply: https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/GreenSchoolsGrants
- Closes: Sunday, 30 March 2025
- Opens: Monday, 3 March 2025
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🎉 Stronger Communities Programme – Up to $20,000 [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 provides funding for small capital projects that deliver social benefits to local communities. Schools can benefit from this funding through their P&C Association or an eligible sponsor, supporting infrastructure like drinking water stations to enhance student health and sustainability.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be nominated by a local Federal MP
- Schools cannot apply directly, but they can apply through: Parents & Citizens (P&C), Associations, Local councils, and Community organisations
- Project must be completed by 31 December 2025
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Schools must first engage their Federal MP to discuss their project and secure a nomination. Since direct applications from schools are ineligible, they must partner with their P&C Association or a local non-profit to apply on their behalf. The application should highlight the health benefits of increased hydration, environmental impact by reducing plastic waste, and accessibility compliance of the drinking water stations.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-9
- Applications Close: 28 March 2025
- MP Nominations Begin: 14 February 2025
- Applications Open: 14 February 2025
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🎉 GrainCorp Grants – Infrastructure and projects (Up to $20,000) [Rural and Regional Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
GrainCorp’s Community Grants Program provides funding to support organisations and projects that enhance rural and regional communities in grain-growing areas.
📢 Eligibility:
- The organisation or project must be based within a GrainCorp operational region linked to grain-growing activities.
- The project must positively impact local communities in rural and regional areas.
- Projects must demonstrate a direct connection to community development and align with GrainCorp’s Community Foundation Pillars.
- Applications must be submitted online during the open funding rounds.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations align with GrainCorp’s funding objectives by enhancing community health and well-being through the provision of clean, accessible drinking water. The stations support community events, schools, and sports clubs by promoting hydration, reducing single-use plastic waste, and supporting inclusion through compliance with disability standards. They are ideal for community infrastructure upgrades that benefit residents in rural areas, particularly in regions experiencing geographic isolation.
📆 Apply: https://www.graincorp.com.au/community-fund/
- Round 1: 1 February – 29 February (notification by March)
- Round 2: 1 July – 31 July (notification by August)
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🎉 Community Support Grant Program – Up to $5,000 [Central Coast, New South Wales] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Community Support Grant Program by Central Coast Council provides up to $5,000 in funding to assist community organisations with minor projects or events that enhance local facilities, improve accessibility, and promote community well-being. The program aims to support community-driven initiatives that foster inclusion, safety, and environmental sustainability within the Central Coast region.
📢 Eligibility:
- Legally constituted not-for-profit organisations or those auspiced by such an organisation
- Must operate within the Central Coast area or demonstrate that the project benefits Central Coast residents
- Must meet the grant program eligibility criteria and address one or more of the expected program outcomes
- Only one application per project per financial year can be funded across any of Council’s grant programs
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Drinking water stations align with the Community Support Grant Program by contributing to the improvement of local facilities and promoting healthy, sustainable practices. Installing drinking water stations in community spaces or schools enhances public access to fresh drinking water, reduces the reliance on single-use plastics, and supports health and well-being. By framing the project as an infrastructure improvement that provides long-term community benefits, it meets the guidelines for minor infrastructure projects that enhance neighbourhood amenities.
- Close Date: The closing date for each assessment period is the last day of each month
- Open Date: Applications are open year-round
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🎉 Cumberland Community Grants Program – Up to $15,000 [Cumberland, New South Wales] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Cumberland Community Grants Program supports projects that enhance community participation, health and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and more within the Cumberland Local Government Area. This program aims to aid not-for-profit organisations in delivering impactful projects that benefit the diverse communities in Cumberland.
📢 Eligibility:
- Residents of the Cumberland LGA must be the primary beneficiaries.
- Applicants must be a legally registered and incorporated not-for-profit organisation (or group).
- Unincorporated groups may be auspiced by incorporated not-for-profit organisations.
- Applicants must have a current registered Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Applicants must be located in or delivering services within the Cumberland LGA.
- Proof of public liability insurance (minimum of $10 million cover) is required.
- Compliance with Working With Children Checks for child-related roles.
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
The installation of drinking water stations aligns with the grant’s objectives by providing a specific project that enhances community participation, promotes health and wellbeing through accessible hydration points, and supports environmental sustainability by reducing the use of single-use plastics. This project benefits the residents of Cumberland LGA and meets the eligibility and assessment criteria of the grant program.
📆 Apply: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/about-our-community-grants-program
- Round 3:
- Opening Date: 3 March 2025,
- Closing Date: 3 April 2025
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🎉 Capital Grants Program – Funding varies on a case-by-case basis [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Capital Grants Program (CGP) provides funding to assist non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve capital infrastructure, particularly for the most educationally disadvantaged students.
📢 Eligibility:
- Non-government schools that are members or prospective members of a Block Grant Authority (BGA)
- Schools in receipt of recurrent funding under the Australian Education Act
- Schools demonstrating financial need for the grant
- Schools with appropriate maintenance plans and compliance with relevant laws and standards
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
The installation of drinking water stations aligns with the CGP’s criteria for capital expenditure by upgrading water services infrastructure. Drinking fountains promote health and sustainability, support healthy, active lifestyles, reduce sugary drink consumption, and help schools meet their sustainability goals. The use of high-quality, stainless steel products made in Australia and custom art features further enhances the infrastructure, ensure compliance with disability standards and improve overall academic outcomes.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Capital-Grants-Program
- Applications may be made at any time.
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QUEENSLAND
🎉 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund – Up to $40,000 [Australia-Wide] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) supports the strategic development of community cricket facilities across Queensland. Queensland Cricket, in partnership with Cricket Australia, offers seed funding to clubs, schools, councils, and facility managers for projects that align with the Queensland Cricket Infrastructure Strategy 2023-2028. Funding aims to increase participation, create inclusive environments, and enhance facility sustainability and capacity.
📢 Eligibility:
- Open to Queensland clubs, associations, councils, schools, and facility managers.
- Projects must align with Queensland Cricket’s Infrastructure Strategy and Cricket Australia’s Community Cricket Facility Guidelines.
- Funding covers up to 50% of total project costs.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ drinking water stations align with the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund’s objectives by supporting sustainable, inclusive, and high-quality infrastructure at cricket facilities. Installing hydration stations at cricket grounds, clubhouses, and training areas ensures players, coaches, and spectators have access to clean drinking water, reducing single-use plastic waste and promoting healthy participation. Schools and clubs can strengthen their application by demonstrating how the water station supports inclusive participation, enhances sustainability goals, and contributes to player welfare.
📆 Apply: https://www.qldcricket.com.au/acif?
- Closes: Thursday, 10 April 2025
- Opens: Monday, 24 February 2025
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🎉 School Subsidy Scheme (SSS) – Up to $500,000 [Queensland, Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The School Subsidy Scheme (SSS) supports Queensland state schools with infrastructure projects that enhance student learning outcomes and community engagement. The scheme funds innovative projects that fall outside of other departmental programs.
📢 Eligibility:
- Queensland state primary, high, middle, and special schools
- Environmental education centres and distance education schools
- Projects valued at $50,000 or above
- Requires a co-contribution from the school (calculated based on location, enrolment, and project cost)
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations meet the eligibility by providing sustainable and health-focused infrastructure that enhances student wellbeing and supports active lifestyles. These Australian-made, stainless steel stations reduce sugary drink consumption and single-use plastic waste, supporting school sustainability goals. Their bottle refill features and customisable designs foster community engagement, and the stations meet disability access standards, aligning with the scheme’s inclusivity and learning enhancement objectives.
- Close: November of the prior year
- Open: Annual cycle (ongoing program)
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🎉 Variety – The Children’s Charity of Queensland: Organisation Grants (Up to Full Equipment Funding) [Queensland, Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
Variety Queensland provides grants to schools and organisations for purchasing equipment that promotes inclusivity and accessibility for children aged 0-17 years. The program supports children experiencing financial disadvantage, geographic isolation, or living with a disability or chronic illness. Funds go directly to suppliers, ensuring the purchase of tangible items such as hydration stations, technology, or mobility equipment.
📢 Eligibility:
- Schools and organisations based in Queensland.
- Supports equipment that benefits children aged 0-17 years.
- Does not fund retrospective purchases, installation, capital works, or administrative costs.
- Applicants must wait 12 months before reapplying after receiving a successful grant.
- Requires supplier quotes (less than 3 months old) for the requested equipment.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations align with the grant by promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and accessibility. The stations provide children with access to fresh water, encouraging healthy hydration habits while reducing sugary drink consumption. Customisable features and compliance with disability standards ensure that the stations meet the needs of diverse communities, including those with disabilities. CIVIQ can provide updated supplier quotes and documentation to support applications.
📆 Apply: https://www.variety.org.au/qld/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Organisation-Application-Guidelines.pdf
Close: 30 September 2025
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🎉 Stronger Communities Programme – Up to $20,000 [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 provides funding for small capital projects that deliver social benefits to local communities. Schools can benefit from this funding through their P&C Association or an eligible sponsor, supporting infrastructure like drinking water stations to enhance student health and sustainability.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be nominated by a local Federal MP
- Schools cannot apply directly, but they can apply through: Parents & Citizens (P&C), Associations, Local councils, and Community organisations
- Project must be completed by 31 December 2025
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Schools must first engage their Federal MP to discuss their project and secure a nomination. Since direct applications from schools are ineligible, they must partner with their P&C Association or a local non-profit to apply on their behalf. The application should highlight the health benefits of increased hydration, environmental impact by reducing plastic waste, and accessibility compliance of the drinking water stations.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-9
- Applications Close: 28 March 2025
- MP Nominations Begin: 14 February 2025
- Applications Open: 14 February 2025
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🎉 GrainCorp Grants – Infrastructure and projects (Up to $20,000) [Rural and Regional Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
GrainCorp’s Community Grants Program provides funding to support organisations and projects that enhance rural and regional communities in grain-growing areas.
📢 Eligibility:
- The organisation or project must be based within a GrainCorp operational region linked to grain-growing activities.
- The project must positively impact local communities in rural and regional areas.
- Projects must demonstrate a direct connection to community development and align with GrainCorp’s Community Foundation Pillars.
- Applications must be submitted online during the open funding rounds.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations align with GrainCorp’s funding objectives by enhancing community health and well-being through the provision of clean, accessible drinking water. The stations support community events, schools, and sports clubs by promoting hydration, reducing single-use plastic waste, and supporting inclusion through compliance with disability standards. They are ideal for community infrastructure upgrades that benefit residents in rural areas, particularly in regions experiencing geographic isolation.
📆 Apply: https://www.graincorp.com.au/community-fund/
- Round 1: 1 February – 29 February (notification by March)
- Round 2: 1 July – 31 July (notification by August)
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🎉 Community Grants Program – Up to $5,000 [Banana Shire, Queensland] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Banana Shire Council Community Grants Program supports local and regional initiatives that provide opportunities for residents to engage in recreational, cultural, environmental, community, and economic development projects and activities.
Banana Shire Council
📢 Eligibility:
- Not-for-profit community groups or organisations.
- Incorporated entities or those under the auspices of an incorporated body.
- Organisations with an established management structure.
- Groups based in the Banana Shire or those demonstrating significant benefit to the Banana Shire community.
- Entities with limited capacity to raise funds.
- Organisations holding a current bank account in Queensland in the organisation’s name.
- Applicants who have satisfactorily acquitted all previous grants from Banana Shire Council.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Installing drinking water stations aligns with the program’s objectives by promoting community health and well-being, encouraging outdoor recreational activities, and supporting environmental sustainability through reduced plastic waste. Such projects provide significant benefits to the community, fitting within the scope of initiatives the grant aims to support.
📆 Apply: https://www.banana.qld.gov.au/community-cultural/funding-and-grants/community-grants-program
- Applications are accepted throughout the year and assessed quarterly.
- Closing dates for the 2024-25 financial year are:
- 31 January 2025: For projects commencing after 14 March 2025.
- 30 April 2025: For projects commencing after 11 June 2025.
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🎉 Local Community Support Grant – Up to $5,000 [City of Moreton Bay, Queensland] 🎉
🤝 About:
The City of Moreton Bay’s Local Community Support Grant provides funding for community organisations to deliver cultural, sporting, and environmental initiatives that create opportunities for residents to participate in different cultures and life experiences. The grant aims to support projects that contribute to community safety, improved health and well-being, community connection, or environmental improvement.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be a not-for-profit organisation.
- Eligible organisation types include School or affiliated parent associations.
- Applicants must:
- Operate within the City of Moreton Bay.
- Provide a benefit to City of Moreton Bay residents.
- Have appropriate insurance.
- Be financially viable.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Installing CIVIQ drinking water stations in schools aligns with the grant’s objectives by enhancing community facilities and promoting health and well-being. The project contributes to improved health outcomes by encouraging hydration, reducing consumption of sugary drinks, and supporting environmental sustainability through the reduction of single-use plastic bottles. As a minor facility improvement, the installation of drinking water stations increases accessibility and inclusion within school communities, benefiting students and the wider community during school events.
📆 Apply: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Community-Support/Grants-and-Funding/Community-Grants
- Applications Open: From 15 July annually.
- Closing Dates:
- Round 3: Closes 30 April 2025
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🎉 Lord Mayor’s Community Fund – Up to $10,000 [Brisbane, Queensland] 🎉
🤝 About:
Brisbane City Council’s Lord Mayor’s Community Fund (LMCF) supports community projects that build stronger communities in Brisbane. The fund aims to contribute to the life of the city and address community issues by backing projects that align with the Brisbane Vision 2031 themes.
📢 Eligibility:
- Applicants must be eligible community organisations (e.g., not-for-profit entities, Parents and Citizens Associations).
- Projects must be for a community purpose and benefit the local community.
- Projects must align with one or more LMCF priorities, such as:
- Improving community facilities.
- Supporting community health and wellbeing.
- Enhancing environmental sustainability.
- Supporting community activities in recreation and sport.
- Projects must be implemented within 12 months of approval.
- Projects must be undertaken within the relevant Ward boundary in Brisbane.
- Schools can apply through their Parents and Citizens Association (P&C).
📝 How Drinking Water Stations (CIVIQ) Apply or Meet the Guidelines for This Funding:
Installing CIVIQ drinking water stations in schools aligns with the LMCF priorities by improving community facilities and contributing to the health and wellbeing of students and the wider community. The project promotes healthy, active lifestyles by encouraging water consumption over sugary drinks, reduces single-use plastic waste through bottle refill options, and supports environmental sustainability. By enhancing school amenities with accessible, high-quality water stations, the initiative fosters stronger, healthier communities in Brisbane.
- Closing Date: 13 June 2025
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🎉 Mayor and Councillors’ Community Benefit Fund Program – Up to $3,000 [Queensland] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Mayor and Councillors’ Community Benefit Fund provides grants to not-for-profit community-based organisations for small projects and initiatives that deliver a broad community benefit. Grants are available up to $3,000 for organisations, with the possibility of receiving increased funding for projects that benefit multiple council divisions.
📢 Eligibility:
- Not-for-profit incorporated associations
- Parents and Citizens (P&C) Associations, if the project demonstrates significant community benefit beyond the school
- School based projects must be undertaken in conjunction with other community based organisations.
- Projects must benefit the Redland City Council area
- Applicants must have no overdue acquittals for previous Council-funded grants
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Drinking water stations can be introduced as part of community health and sustainability projects, helping schools and P&C Associations promote healthier lifestyles and reduce single-use plastic waste. If partnered with a P&C Association, this initiative could demonstrate broad community benefit by contributing to the well-being of students and the wider community.
- Open Date: 10 June 2024
- Close Date: 31 May 2025 (or earlier if funds are fully expended)
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🎉 Sustainability Funding – Allocation Based on Assessment [Queensland, Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Sustainability Grant aims to assist Queensland state schools in embedding sustainability across their facilities and curriculum, saving resources and money for the school.
📢 Eligibility:
- All Queensland state schools
- Special schools
- Environmental and outdoor education centres
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
Drinking water stations are an excellent fit for this grant as they promote sustainability by providing efficient water usage solutions, reducing single-use plastic waste, and incorporating educational elements on water conservation. These stations help schools save resources and money while embedding sustainability practices into the school environment.
- Applications Due: February annually
- Payment Timing: Annually Term 1- March/April
- Adhoc payments for adjustments/new schools: In line with the monthly payment schedule
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🎉 Capital Grants Program – Funding varies on a case-by-case basis [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Capital Grants Program (CGP) provides funding to assist non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve capital infrastructure, particularly for the most educationally disadvantaged students.
📢 Eligibility:
- Non-government schools that are members or prospective members of a Block Grant Authority (BGA)
- Schools in receipt of recurrent funding under the Australian Education Act
- Schools demonstrating financial need for the grant
- Schools with appropriate maintenance plans and compliance with relevant laws and standards
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
The installation of drinking water stations aligns with the CGP’s criteria for capital expenditure by upgrading water services infrastructure. Drinking fountains promote health and sustainability, support healthy, active lifestyles, reduce sugary drink consumption, and help schools meet their sustainability goals. The use of high-quality, stainless steel products made in Australia and custom art features further enhances the infrastructure, ensure compliance with disability standards and improve overall academic outcomes.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Capital-Grants-Program
- Applications may be made at any time.
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VICTORIA
🎉 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund – Up to $40,000 [Australia-Wide] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF), managed by Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria, provides seed funding to enhance community cricket facilities across Victoria. The fund aims to increase participation, create inclusive environments, and improve cricket infrastructure for clubs, schools, councils, and facility managers.
📢 Eligibility:
- Open to Victorian clubs, associations, councils, schools, and facility managers.
- Projects must align with Cricket Australia’s Community Cricket Facility Guidelines.
- oval upgrades, sports lighting, pavilion upgrades, major refurbishments.
- Funding covers up to 50% of total project costs.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ drinking water stations support the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund’s objectives by enhancing cricket facilities with hydration solutions that promote player health, inclusivity, and sustainability. By installing hydration stations at cricket grounds, club facilities, and training areas, schools and clubs can provide accessible clean drinking water, reduce single-use plastic waste, and support active participation in cricket. This aligns with the fund’s focus on improving facility infrastructure and creating welcoming environments for players and spectators.
📆 Apply: https://www.cricketvictoria.com.au/clubs-support/grants/
- Closes: Sunday, 23 March 2025
- Opens: Monday, 3 February 2025
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🎉 South East Water Community Grants – Up to $10,000 [Victoria] 🎉
🤝 About:
South East Water Community Grants support local projects that enhance water security, environmental health, affordability, and community well-being. The grants help organisations promote water conservation, sustainability, and healthier communities.
📢 Eligibility:
- Registered associations, incorporated bodies, or not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee.
- Educational facilities or institutions.
- Organisations must be located within South East Water’s service area or support a community group delivering services in the area.
- Must have a bank account in the organisation’s name and a responsible management committee.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ drinking water stations align with the grant’s objectives by promoting water security, sustainability, and community health. These stations provide easy access to fresh drinking water in schools, reducing single-use plastic waste and encouraging healthier hydration choices. By supporting water conservation education and environmental well-being, the project meets the funding priority for water security and community liveability.
📆 Apply: https://southeastwater.com.au/about-us/community/grants/
- Closes: 21 March 2025
- Opens: 17 February 2025
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🎉 Stronger Communities Programme – Up to $20,000 [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 provides funding for small capital projects that deliver social benefits to local communities. Schools can benefit from this funding through their P&C Association or an eligible sponsor, supporting infrastructure like drinking water stations to enhance student health and sustainability.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be nominated by a local Federal MP
- Schools cannot apply directly, but they can apply through: Parents & Citizens (P&C), Associations, Local councils, and Community organisations
- Project must be completed by 31 December 2025
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Schools must first engage their Federal MP to discuss their project and secure a nomination. Since direct applications from schools are ineligible, they must partner with their P&C Association or a local non-profit to apply on their behalf. The application should highlight the health benefits of increased hydration, environmental impact by reducing plastic waste, and accessibility compliance of the drinking water stations.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-9
- Applications Close: 28 March 2025
- MP Nominations Begin: 14 February 2025
- Applications Open: 14 February 2025
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🎉 GrainCorp Grants – Infrastructure and projects (Up to $20,000) [Rural and Regional Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
GrainCorp’s Community Grants Program provides funding to support organisations and projects that enhance rural and regional communities in grain-growing areas.
📢 Eligibility:
- The organisation or project must be based within a GrainCorp operational region linked to grain-growing activities.
- The project must positively impact local communities in rural and regional areas.
- Projects must demonstrate a direct connection to community development and align with GrainCorp’s Community Foundation Pillars.
- Applications must be submitted online during the open funding rounds.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations align with GrainCorp’s funding objectives by enhancing community health and well-being through the provision of clean, accessible drinking water. The stations support community events, schools, and sports clubs by promoting hydration, reducing single-use plastic waste, and supporting inclusion through compliance with disability standards. They are ideal for community infrastructure upgrades that benefit residents in rural areas, particularly in regions experiencing geographic isolation.
📆 Apply: https://www.graincorp.com.au/community-fund/
- Round 1: 1 February – 29 February (notification by March)
- Round 2: 1 July – 31 July (notification by August)
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🎉 Loddon Shire Community Grants Program – Up to $10,000 [Loddon Shire, Victoria] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Loddon Shire Community Grants Program is a competitive funding initiative aimed at helping clubs and not-for-profit organisations enhance facilities, services, or activities that improve the quality of life for people within the Loddon Shire community.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be a not-for-profit organisation and an incorporated body (or be auspiced by one).
- Projects must take place within, or benefit, the Loddon Shire Council municipality.
- Possess Public Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of $20 million.
- Applicants must contribute financially to the project on a 2:1 funding ratio (Council provides $2 for every $1 contributed by the applicant).
- Projects should:
- Fulfill a demonstrated community need.
- Develop or improve existing facilities.
- Purchase equipment or fund programs that increase opportunities for participation.
📝 How Drinking Water Stations (CIVIQ) Apply or Meet the Guidelines for This Funding:
Installing CIVIQ drinking water stations in community-accessible areas within schools or public spaces in Loddon Shire can enhance existing facilities by providing fresh, clean drinking water. This project addresses a community need by promoting health and wellbeing, reducing single-use plastic waste through bottle refills, and increasing opportunities for community participation in health-oriented activities. If the school facilities are shared with the wider community (e.g., used for events, sports, or meetings), the project aligns with the grant’s objectives by benefiting all Loddon Shire residents.
📆 Apply: https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/For-residents/Community-support/Council-grants#Community%20Grants
- Applications Accepted: Ongoing; can be submitted at any time.
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🎉 Macedon Ranges Shire Council – Small Projects Grants – Up to $3,000 [Victoria] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Small Projects Grants program provides funding to not-for-profit community groups and schools in the Macedon Ranges Shire to support local needs that align with Council priorities, particularly around community connection and sustainability. Grants of up to $3,000 are available to eligible groups for programs and initiatives that benefit local residents and align with the Council Plan’s goals.
📢 Eligibility:
- Not-for-profit community groups and non-government/government schools
- Must operate or provide services within the Macedon Ranges
- Projects must have broad community benefit beyond the school or congregation
- Auspicing available for unincorporated groups
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Drinking water stations can be incorporated into school or community health initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and healthier lifestyles. Although capital infrastructure is excluded, framing the project as part of a public health initiative—reducing sugary drink consumption and promoting hydration—may align with the Council’s “Healthy Environment, Healthy People” priorities.
📆 Apply: https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/About-Council/Find-A-Grant/Small-Project-Grants
- Open Date: Ongoing
- Close Date: When annual budget is exhausted (apply early as it operates on a rolling basis).
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🎉 Community Strengthening Grants (Quick Response) – Up to $5,000 [Moira Shire, Victoria] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Quick Response Grants provide up to $5,000 to community organisations in Moira Shire for small projects or events that strengthen the community. These grants are designed to offer timely support for initiatives that promote social inclusion, health, environmental sustainability, and community well-being, aligning with the strategic objectives of the Moira Shire Council.
📢 Eligibility:
- Incorporated ‘not-for-profit’ community organisations with open membership to residents of Moira Shire
- Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or be auspiced by an organisation with an ABN
- Projects must directly benefit residents in Moira Shire or demonstrate significant community impact
- Must hold adequate public liability insurance to cover the project or event
- Must comply with all relevant local laws and regulations
- If you are a school: You must partner with an eligible community organisation to apply
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Drinking water stations align with the Quick Response Grants by supporting Moira Shire’s goals of enhancing community health and environmental sustainability. Installing drinking water stations in schools or community spaces encourages healthier hydration habits, reduces sugary drink consumption, and minimises single-use plastic waste. If you are a school, partnering with an eligible community organisation can position your project as a valuable infrastructure improvement that meets public health and environmental goals, making it a suitable candidate for this grant.
📆 Apply: https://www.moira.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-Grants
- Close Date: Applications accepted until funds are fully allocated or the round is closed
- Open Date: Ongoing
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🎉 Capital Grants Program – Funding varies on a case-by-case basis [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Capital Grants Program (CGP) provides funding to assist non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve capital infrastructure, particularly for the most educationally disadvantaged students.
📢 Eligibility:
- Non-government schools that are members or prospective members of a Block Grant Authority (BGA)
- Schools in receipt of recurrent funding under the Australian Education Act
- Schools demonstrating financial need for the grant
- Schools with appropriate maintenance plans and compliance with relevant laws and standards
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
The installation of drinking water stations aligns with the CGP’s criteria for capital expenditure by upgrading water services infrastructure. Drinking fountains promote health and sustainability, support healthy, active lifestyles, reduce sugary drink consumption, and help schools meet their sustainability goals. The use of high-quality, stainless steel products made in Australia and custom art features further enhances the infrastructure, ensure compliance with disability standards and improve overall academic outcomes.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Capital-Grants-Program
- Applications may be made at any time.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
🎉 Stronger Communities Programme – Up to $20,000 [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 provides funding for small capital projects that deliver social benefits to local communities. Schools can benefit from this funding through their P&C Association or an eligible sponsor, supporting infrastructure like drinking water stations to enhance student health and sustainability.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be nominated by a local Federal MP
- Schools cannot apply directly, but they can apply through: Parents & Citizens (P&C), Associations, Local councils, and Community organisations
- Project must be completed by 31 December 2025
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Schools must first engage their Federal MP to discuss their project and secure a nomination. Since direct applications from schools are ineligible, they must partner with their P&C Association or a local non-profit to apply on their behalf. The application should highlight the health benefits of increased hydration, environmental impact by reducing plastic waste, and accessibility compliance of the drinking water stations.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-9
- Applications Close: 28 March 2025
- MP Nominations Begin: 14 February 2025
- Applications Open: 14 February 2025
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🎉 Welcoming and Thriving Canning Grants – Up to $10,000 [City of Canning, Western Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Welcoming and Thriving Canning Grants support projects that create a connected, inclusive, and vibrant community within the City of Canning. Schools can apply for funding to enhance community participation, sustainability, and well-being through initiatives that align with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2021-2031.
📢 Eligibility:
- Open to incorporated community organisations, sporting clubs, and schools within the City of Canning.
- Schools must demonstrate a wider community benefit beyond students and staff.
- Activities should be open to the broader community or take place outside school hours if held on school grounds.
- A 50% in-kind or cash contribution is required (e.g., volunteer time, school resources, sponsorships).
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Schools can apply by demonstrating how drinking water stations contribute to a thriving, healthy, and sustainable community, aligning with the City of Canning’s Strategic Community Plan. The project should highlight benefits such as improving student hydration, reducing sugary drink consumption, minimizing single-use plastic waste, and enhancing accessibility through compliance with disability standards. Schools must ensure the water stations are accessible to the broader community beyond students and staff, either through public access points or use during community events. To meet the 50% in-kind or cash contribution requirement, schools can partner with P&C Associations, local businesses, or sustainability groups, ensuring the project’s success and long-term impact.
- Notification: ~6 weeks after the closing date
- Round 2 Closing Date: 4 March 2025
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🎉 GrainCorp Grants – Infrastructure and projects (Up to $20,000) [Rural and Regional Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
GrainCorp’s Community Grants Program provides funding to support organisations and projects that enhance rural and regional communities in grain-growing areas.
📢 Eligibility:
- The organisation or project must be based within a GrainCorp operational region linked to grain-growing activities.
- The project must positively impact local communities in rural and regional areas.
- Projects must demonstrate a direct connection to community development and align with GrainCorp’s Community Foundation Pillars.
- Applications must be submitted online during the open funding rounds.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations align with GrainCorp’s funding objectives by enhancing community health and well-being through the provision of clean, accessible drinking water. The stations support community events, schools, and sports clubs by promoting hydration, reducing single-use plastic waste, and supporting inclusion through compliance with disability standards. They are ideal for community infrastructure upgrades that benefit residents in rural areas, particularly in regions experiencing geographic isolation.
📆 Apply: https://www.graincorp.com.au/community-fund/
- Round 1: 1 February – 29 February (notification by March)
- Round 2: 1 July – 31 July (notification by August)
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🎉 Community Grants – Up to $5,000 [Shire of Dardanup, Western Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Community Grants ($1,001 – $5,000) category by the Shire of Dardanup supports not-for-profit community groups and organisations to undertake projects that foster inclusivity, activate public spaces, build community skills, and leave a lasting positive impact on the local community. Funding covers up to 50% of the total project cost, encouraging collaboration and co-funding.
📢 Eligibility:
- Not-for-profit incorporated community groups or organisations.
- Must be based within the Shire of Dardanup or demonstrate benefits to the Shire’s residents.
- Must contribute at least 50% of the total project cost (cash or in-kind support).
- Project must align with the Shire’s community objectives, such as activating public spaces, promoting inclusivity, or building community capacity.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations are a perfect fit for this grant category by providing infrastructure that activates public spaces, enhances accessibility, and promotes healthier lifestyles. By reducing single-use plastic waste and encouraging hydration, the stations leave a positive and lasting impact on the community, aligning with the Shire’s objectives for sustainable and inclusive community projects.
📆 Apply: https://www.dardanup.wa.gov.au/our-community/grants/community-grants.aspx
- Opening Dates: January and August (twice per year).
- Decision Timeline: Applications are assessed within six weeks of submission.
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🎉 City of Cockburn – Sustainability Grants – Up to $4,000 [Western Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The City of Cockburn’s Sustainability Grants Program offers funding for projects that align with six sustainability themes. It supports small businesses, schools, not-for-profits, and collective households in projects that aim to enhance sustainability, community resilience, and public health outcomes within the City of Cockburn.
📢 Eligibility:
- Schools and community groups
- Small businesses (fewer than 20 employees)
- Collective households
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Must be based in or provide services within the City of Cockburn
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Drinking water stations can contribute to sustainability goals by reducing single-use plastic waste, promoting healthy lifestyles, and supporting water efficiency. Schools and community groups in Cockburn can incorporate water stations into projects under the “Healthy Lifestyles” theme, encouraging students and the community to access fresh, clean water and reduce sugary drink consumption.
- The Sustainability Grants are open all year round.
- Applications are assessed and notified within two months from receipt of the application.
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🎉 Community Sustainability Grants – Up to $2,500 [Albany, Western Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The City of Albany’s Community Sustainability Grants program aims to support local initiatives that contribute to the city’s sustainability goals, including climate action, promoting sustainable transport, and conserving natural areas. The program provides small grants to community organisations, schools, and small businesses to help deliver projects that benefit the community and environment.
📢 Eligibility:
- Not-for-profit incorporated community organisations, schools and small businesses
- Schools in the City of Albany
- Small businesses with less than 20 employees based in the City of Albany
- Unincorporated groups can apply through a legally incorporated sponsor based in Albany
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Civiq drinking water stations can support the City of Albany’s sustainability goals by reducing single-use plastic waste and promoting healthy lifestyle choices within the community. These stations encourage the use of reusable bottles, which aligns with the funding priority of developing a low-waste, circular economy. Additionally, the stations help reduce water usage by providing efficient access to clean drinking water, which can be positioned as a step towards sustainable water management practices.
📆 Apply: https://www.albany.wa.gov.au/documents/14576/community-sustainability-grants-guidelines-2024-25
- Close Date: Applications will remain open until the grant scheme is fully subscribed
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🎉 Disability Access and Inclusion Grant – Up to $10,000 [Canning, Western Australia]🎉
🤝 About:
The Disability Access and Inclusion Grant supports projects, programs, activities, and the purchase of specialised disability equipment. The aim is to enable equitable access, inclusion, and participation of people with disabilities in local community and sporting activities. This grant aligns with the City’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
📢 Eligibility:
- Incorporated community organisations
- Community Groups/not-for-profit organisations
- Sporting clubs
- Schools
- Must operate within the City of Canning
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
The installation of Civiq drinking water stations meets the guidelines by providing accessible hydration infrastructure that supports the inclusion of people with disabilities. These stations are designed to be easily accessible, promoting health and hydration while ensuring that individuals with disabilities can equally benefit from the facilities, fostering a more inclusive community environment.
- Round Two – closes 4 March 2025
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🎉 Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) – Small Grants up to $200,000 [Western Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The CSRFF Small Grants program exemplifies the Western Australian Government’s commitment to developing sustainable infrastructure for sport and recreation across the State. This program provides financial assistance to community groups and local governments to develop basic infrastructure aimed at maintaining or increasing participation in sport and recreation through well-designed, well-utilised facilities.
📢 Eligibility:
- Local governments
- Not-for-profit sport, recreation, or community organisations incorporated under the WA Associations Incorporation Act 2015
- Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Clubs must demonstrate equitable access to the public on a short-term and casual basis
- Matching fund required: Yes.
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
Drinking water stations with bottle refill options, custom art, and high-quality stainless steel products made in Australia align with CSRFF Small Grants guidelines by promoting health and sustainability, supporting active lifestyles, and reducing single-use plastic waste. These stations can be incorporated into sport and recreation facilities, contributing to the well-being of participants and meeting accessibility standards, thus maintaining or increasing physical activity in the community.
- Open Date: July 2024
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🎉 Capital Grants Program – Funding varies on a case-by-case basis [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Capital Grants Program (CGP) provides funding to assist non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve capital infrastructure, particularly for the most educationally disadvantaged students.
📢 Eligibility:
- Non-government schools that are members or prospective members of a Block Grant Authority (BGA)
- Schools in receipt of recurrent funding under the Australian Education Act
- Schools demonstrating financial need for the grant
- Schools with appropriate maintenance plans and compliance with relevant laws and standards
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
The installation of drinking water stations aligns with the CGP’s criteria for capital expenditure by upgrading water services infrastructure. Drinking fountains promote health and sustainability, support healthy, active lifestyles, reduce sugary drink consumption, and help schools meet their sustainability goals. The use of high-quality, stainless steel products made in Australia and custom art features further enhances the infrastructure, ensure compliance with disability standards and improve overall academic outcomes.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Capital-Grants-Program
- Applications may be made at any time.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA
🎉 SA Water Community Partnerships Program – Up to $10,000 [South Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The SA Water Community Partnerships Program supports grassroots community projects and events that promote sustainability, healthy communities, and environmental leadership. Funding is up to $10,000 per partnership, with funds available from 1 July 2025.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be a South Australian not-for-profit organisation
- Project must promote sustainability, water conservation, or a healthy community
- The project must enhance a cooler, greener environment or showcase climate action
- Must provide community benefits where the impact is greatest
- Must allow SA Water staff engagement opportunities
- The event/project must take place between 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ drinking water stations support sustainability and healthy communities by promoting water conservation, reducing single-use plastic waste, and providing clean drinking water access. Schools and communities can strengthen their application by incorporating an education program on water sustainability, climate resilience, and public health benefits. The project aligns with SA Water’s vision by delivering trusted water services that foster a sustainable, thriving community.
- Project Completion: By 30 June 2026
- Closes: 4 April 2025
- Funding Provided From: 1 July 2025
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🎉 Stronger Communities Programme – Up to $20,000 [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 provides funding for small capital projects that deliver social benefits to local communities. Schools can benefit from this funding through their P&C Association or an eligible sponsor, supporting infrastructure like drinking water stations to enhance student health and sustainability.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be nominated by a local Federal MP
- Schools cannot apply directly, but they can apply through: Parents & Citizens (P&C), Associations, Local councils, and Community organisations
- Project must be completed by 31 December 2025
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Schools must first engage their Federal MP to discuss their project and secure a nomination. Since direct applications from schools are ineligible, they must partner with their P&C Association or a local non-profit to apply on their behalf. The application should highlight the health benefits of increased hydration, environmental impact by reducing plastic waste, and accessibility compliance of the drinking water stations.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-9
- Applications Close: 28 March 2025
- MP Nominations Begin: 14 February 2025
- Applications Open: 14 February 2025
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🎉 GrainCorp Grants – Infrastructure and projects (Up to $20,000) [Rural and Regional Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
GrainCorp’s Community Grants Program provides funding to support organisations and projects that enhance rural and regional communities in grain-growing areas.
📢 Eligibility:
- The organisation or project must be based within a GrainCorp operational region linked to grain-growing activities.
- The project must positively impact local communities in rural and regional areas.
- Projects must demonstrate a direct connection to community development and align with GrainCorp’s Community Foundation Pillars.
- Applications must be submitted online during the open funding rounds.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations align with GrainCorp’s funding objectives by enhancing community health and well-being through the provision of clean, accessible drinking water. The stations support community events, schools, and sports clubs by promoting hydration, reducing single-use plastic waste, and supporting inclusion through compliance with disability standards. They are ideal for community infrastructure upgrades that benefit residents in rural areas, particularly in regions experiencing geographic isolation.
📆 Apply: https://www.graincorp.com.au/community-fund/
- Round 1: 1 February – 29 February (notification by March)
- Round 2: 1 July – 31 July (notification by August)
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🎉 City of Salisbury Sustainability Community Grants – Up to $7,000 [South Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The City of Salisbury Sustainability Community Grants Program supports clubs, groups, organisations, and residents in delivering outcomes that align with the Council’s strategic objectives, specifically focusing on sustainability. Grants aim to encourage community involvement in environmental care, support a circular economy, reduce waste, and enhance climate resilience.
📢 Eligibility:
- Community Groups
- Sporting Clubs
- Not-for-Profit Organizations may include schools
- Businesses
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
The drinking water stations project aligns with the Sustainability Community Grants by reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental sustainability. Installing these stations in schools encourages reusable water bottles, decreases single-use plastic waste, and supports the community’s sustainability goals. It also provides an educational component on the importance of environmental stewardship.
- Applications open: Year-round
- Applications assessed: Monthly by the Community Wellbeing and Sport Committee
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🎉 Capital Grants Program – Funding varies on a case-by-case basis [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Capital Grants Program (CGP) provides funding to assist non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve capital infrastructure, particularly for the most educationally disadvantaged students.
📢 Eligibility:
- Non-government schools that are members or prospective members of a Block Grant Authority (BGA)
- Schools in receipt of recurrent funding under the Australian Education Act
- Schools demonstrating financial need for the grant
- Schools with appropriate maintenance plans and compliance with relevant laws and standards
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
The installation of drinking water stations aligns with the CGP’s criteria for capital expenditure by upgrading water services infrastructure. Drinking fountains promote health and sustainability, support healthy, active lifestyles, reduce sugary drink consumption, and help schools meet their sustainability goals. The use of high-quality, stainless steel products made in Australia and custom art features further enhances the infrastructure, ensure compliance with disability standards and improve overall academic outcomes.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Capital-Grants-Program
- Applications may be made at any time.
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NORTHERN TERRITORY
🎉 Stronger Communities Programme – Up to $20,000 [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 provides funding for small capital projects that deliver social benefits to local communities. Schools can benefit from this funding through their P&C Association or an eligible sponsor, supporting infrastructure like drinking water stations to enhance student health and sustainability.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be nominated by a local Federal MP
- Schools cannot apply directly, but they can apply through: Parents & Citizens (P&C), Associations, Local councils, and Community organisations
- Project must be completed by 31 December 2025
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Schools must first engage their Federal MP to discuss their project and secure a nomination. Since direct applications from schools are ineligible, they must partner with their P&C Association or a local non-profit to apply on their behalf. The application should highlight the health benefits of increased hydration, environmental impact by reducing plastic waste, and accessibility compliance of the drinking water stations.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-9
- Applications Close: 28 March 2025
- MP Nominations Begin: 14 February 2025
- Applications Open: 14 February 2025
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🎉 GrainCorp Grants – Infrastructure and projects (Up to $20,000) [Rural and Regional Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
GrainCorp’s Community Grants Program provides funding to support organisations and projects that enhance rural and regional communities in grain-growing areas.
📢 Eligibility:
- The organisation or project must be based within a GrainCorp operational region linked to grain-growing activities.
- The project must positively impact local communities in rural and regional areas.
- Projects must demonstrate a direct connection to community development and align with GrainCorp’s Community Foundation Pillars.
- Applications must be submitted online during the open funding rounds.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations align with GrainCorp’s funding objectives by enhancing community health and well-being through the provision of clean, accessible drinking water. The stations support community events, schools, and sports clubs by promoting hydration, reducing single-use plastic waste, and supporting inclusion through compliance with disability standards. They are ideal for community infrastructure upgrades that benefit residents in rural areas, particularly in regions experiencing geographic isolation.
📆 Apply: https://www.graincorp.com.au/community-fund/
- Round 1: 1 February – 29 February (notification by March)
- Round 2: 1 July – 31 July (notification by August)
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🎉 Capital Grants Program – Funding varies on a case-by-case basis [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Capital Grants Program (CGP) provides funding to assist non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve capital infrastructure, particularly for the most educationally disadvantaged students.
📢 Eligibility:
- Non-government schools that are members or prospective members of a Block Grant Authority (BGA)
- Schools in receipt of recurrent funding under the Australian Education Act
- Schools demonstrating financial need for the grant
- Schools with appropriate maintenance plans and compliance with relevant laws and standards
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
The installation of drinking water stations aligns with the CGP’s criteria for capital expenditure by upgrading water services infrastructure. Drinking fountains promote health and sustainability, support healthy, active lifestyles, reduce sugary drink consumption, and help schools meet their sustainability goals. The use of high-quality, stainless steel products made in Australia and custom art features further enhances the infrastructure, ensure compliance with disability standards and improve overall academic outcomes.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Capital-Grants-Program
- Applications may be made at any time.
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TASMANIA
🎉 Stronger Communities Programme – Up to $20,000 [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 provides funding for small capital projects that deliver social benefits to local communities. Schools can benefit from this funding through their P&C Association or an eligible sponsor, supporting infrastructure like drinking water stations to enhance student health and sustainability.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be nominated by a local Federal MP
- Schools cannot apply directly, but they can apply through: Parents & Citizens (P&C), Associations, Local councils, and Community organisations
- Project must be completed by 31 December 2025
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Schools must first engage their Federal MP to discuss their project and secure a nomination. Since direct applications from schools are ineligible, they must partner with their P&C Association or a local non-profit to apply on their behalf. The application should highlight the health benefits of increased hydration, environmental impact by reducing plastic waste, and accessibility compliance of the drinking water stations.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-9
- Applications Close: 28 March 2025
- MP Nominations Begin: 14 February 2025
- Applications Open: 14 February 2025
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🎉 GrainCorp Grants – Infrastructure and projects (Up to $20,000) [Rural and Regional Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
GrainCorp’s Community Grants Program provides funding to support organisations and projects that enhance rural and regional communities in grain-growing areas.
📢 Eligibility:
- The organisation or project must be based within a GrainCorp operational region linked to grain-growing activities.
- The project must positively impact local communities in rural and regional areas.
- Projects must demonstrate a direct connection to community development and align with GrainCorp’s Community Foundation Pillars.
- Applications must be submitted online during the open funding rounds.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations align with GrainCorp’s funding objectives by enhancing community health and well-being through the provision of clean, accessible drinking water. The stations support community events, schools, and sports clubs by promoting hydration, reducing single-use plastic waste, and supporting inclusion through compliance with disability standards. They are ideal for community infrastructure upgrades that benefit residents in rural areas, particularly in regions experiencing geographic isolation.
📆 Apply: https://www.graincorp.com.au/community-fund/
- Round 1: 1 February – 29 February (notification by March)
- Round 2: 1 July – 31 July (notification by August)
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🎉 Capital Grants Program – Funding varies on a case-by-case basis [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Capital Grants Program (CGP) provides funding to assist non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve capital infrastructure, particularly for the most educationally disadvantaged students.
📢 Eligibility:
- Non-government schools that are members or prospective members of a Block Grant Authority (BGA)
- Schools in receipt of recurrent funding under the Australian Education Act
- Schools demonstrating financial need for the grant
- Schools with appropriate maintenance plans and compliance with relevant laws and standards
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
The installation of drinking water stations aligns with the CGP’s criteria for capital expenditure by upgrading water services infrastructure. Drinking fountains promote health and sustainability, support healthy, active lifestyles, reduce sugary drink consumption, and help schools meet their sustainability goals. The use of high-quality, stainless steel products made in Australia and custom art features further enhances the infrastructure, ensure compliance with disability standards and improve overall academic outcomes.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Capital-Grants-Program
- Applications may be made at any time.
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
🎉 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund – Up to $40,000 [Australia-Wide] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) supports the development and enhancement of community cricket facilities. Cricket Tasmania and Cricket Australia, in partnership with the Grassroots Cricket Fund, are offering grants to clubs, associations, schools, councils, and facility managers to improve local cricket infrastructure. Projects must focus on growing cricket participation and creating inclusive environments.
📢 Eligibility:
- Open to clubs, associations, councils, schools, and community facility managers.
- The project must support community cricket participation and provide welcoming, inclusive environments.
- Projects must comply with Community Cricket Facility Guidelines.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ drinking water stations align with the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund’s objectives by enhancing cricket facilities with hydration solutions that support player well-being, inclusivity, and sustainability. Installing hydration stations at cricket grounds, club facilities, and practice areas ensures that players, coaches, and spectators have access to clean drinking water, reducing single-use plastic waste and fostering a more sustainable and inclusive sporting environment.
📆 Apply: https://www.crickettas.com.au/community/facilitiesandfunding
- Closes: Midnight, 26 March 2025
- Opens: Monday, 24 February 2025
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🎉 Stronger Communities Programme – Up to $20,000 [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 provides funding for small capital projects that deliver social benefits to local communities. Schools can benefit from this funding through their P&C Association or an eligible sponsor, supporting infrastructure like drinking water stations to enhance student health and sustainability.
📢 Eligibility:
- Must be nominated by a local Federal MP
- Schools cannot apply directly, but they can apply through: Parents & Citizens (P&C), Associations, Local councils, and Community organisations
- Project must be completed by 31 December 2025
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
Schools must first engage their Federal MP to discuss their project and secure a nomination. Since direct applications from schools are ineligible, they must partner with their P&C Association or a local non-profit to apply on their behalf. The application should highlight the health benefits of increased hydration, environmental impact by reducing plastic waste, and accessibility compliance of the drinking water stations.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-9
- Applications Close: 28 March 2025
- MP Nominations Begin: 14 February 2025
- Applications Open: 14 February 2025
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🎉 GrainCorp Grants – Infrastructure and projects (Up to $20,000) [Rural and Regional Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
GrainCorp’s Community Grants Program provides funding to support organisations and projects that enhance rural and regional communities in grain-growing areas.
📢 Eligibility:
- The organisation or project must be based within a GrainCorp operational region linked to grain-growing activities.
- The project must positively impact local communities in rural and regional areas.
- Projects must demonstrate a direct connection to community development and align with GrainCorp’s Community Foundation Pillars.
- Applications must be submitted online during the open funding rounds.
📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for this funding:
CIVIQ’s drinking water stations align with GrainCorp’s funding objectives by enhancing community health and well-being through the provision of clean, accessible drinking water. The stations support community events, schools, and sports clubs by promoting hydration, reducing single-use plastic waste, and supporting inclusion through compliance with disability standards. They are ideal for community infrastructure upgrades that benefit residents in rural areas, particularly in regions experiencing geographic isolation.
📆 Apply: https://www.graincorp.com.au/community-fund/
- Round 1: 1 February – 29 February (notification by March)
- Round 2: 1 July – 31 July (notification by August)
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🎉 Capital Grants Program – Funding varies on a case-by-case basis [Australia] 🎉
🤝 About:
The Capital Grants Program (CGP) provides funding to assist non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve capital infrastructure, particularly for the most educationally disadvantaged students.
📢 Eligibility:
- Non-government schools that are members or prospective members of a Block Grant Authority (BGA)
- Schools in receipt of recurrent funding under the Australian Education Act
- Schools demonstrating financial need for the grant
- Schools with appropriate maintenance plans and compliance with relevant laws and standards
📝 How drinking water stations (Civiq) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:
The installation of drinking water stations aligns with the CGP’s criteria for capital expenditure by upgrading water services infrastructure. Drinking fountains promote health and sustainability, support healthy, active lifestyles, reduce sugary drink consumption, and help schools meet their sustainability goals. The use of high-quality, stainless steel products made in Australia and custom art features further enhances the infrastructure, ensure compliance with disability standards and improve overall academic outcomes.
📆 Apply: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Capital-Grants-Program
- Applications may be made at any time.
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Why upgrade your school’s or local park’s drinking fountains?
- Healthier hydration: Encourage students and community members to ditch sugary sodas. Make tap their preferred drink and stay hydrated with fresh, clean water.
- Meet your sustainability goals: Reduce single-use plastic bottles and promote reusable containers.
- Create a vibrant space: Water bottle refill stations with cool and vibrant art enhance your environment and encourage social interaction.
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