One of the greatest challenges when planning and building a nature play space is finding funds, resources and people to support your dream. A few funding options that may be worthwhile to investigate include:
- Lotterywest - considers grant applications for community-based nature playgrounds (not schools). Click here for information on what you will need to consider before applying.
- Parliament website: Key Internet Links on Community Grants.
It is also worth noting that nature playgrounds can be cheaper to construct than you might think. Many natural and recycled materials are available for free or at low cost. Check out some examples for inspiration.
Aurizon Community Giving Fund
Website |
www.aurizon.com.au/community/community-giving |
Target Group | Communities in Perth and WA's Mid West, South West, Goldfields or Esperance regions. |
Amount | $1,000 - $20,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria | Projects that aim to improve health and wellbeing, community safety and education in the areas in which Aurizon operations and employees reside. |
Aussie Farmers Foundation
Website | www.aussiefarmersfoundation.org.au/ |
Target Group | Organisations with both Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. |
Amount |
$10,000 - $30,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria | Initiatives that will make a difference to the health and wellbeing of Australian rural and regional communities. |
Australia Council - Community Partnerships
Website | www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/ |
Target Group | Individuals, groups and organisations |
Amount | $20,000 -$35,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria | One-off community arts and cultural development projects that have public outcomes, particularly regarding regional Australia, disability, young people, cultural diversity, emerging communities, Indigenous people, remote Indigenous communities, and specific critical social and cultural issues. |
BUPA Health Foundation Grants Program
Website | www.bupa.com.au/about-us/bupa-health-foundation/about |
Target Group | • Not-for-profit organisations • Community groups • Incorporated associations • Cooperatives • Companies limited by guarantee |
Amount | Min:$100,000 Max:$500,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria | Funds new initiatives that provide a clear benefit to the Australian community in the key strategic areas of wellbeing, chronic disease, healthy ageing, and empowering people about their health. |
Cadbury Fundraiser Community
Website | www.fundraising.com.au/community-grants |
Target Group | Registered Cadbury fundraiser customers |
Amount | Up to $3,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria | Three grant categories: 1. Community engagement 2. Healthy living 3. Learning and development. |
Coca Cola Australia Foundation - Community
Website | www.coca-colajourney.com.au/packages/apply-for-a-grant |
Target Group | Charities with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, and local causes and charities connected to employees. |
Amount | Up to $25,000 (local causes) Up to $200,000 per annum (up to 3 years)(flagship partners). |
Key Assessment Criteria |
1. Flagship Partners: grants to charities with a clear and measurable program addressing an issue aligned with the CCAF mission, up to $200,000 per annum for up to three consecutive years. These grants are currently fully subscribed and will not be offered in 2018. 2. Employee Connected: grants to support local causes and charities connected to our employees, up to $25,000 as a one-off grant. |
Coles Junior Landcare School Garden
Website | www.landcareaustralia.org.au/junior-landcare/grants/ |
Target Group | Schools, kindergartens, daycare centres and youth groups seeking to educate young Australians about the environment. |
Amount | Up to $1000 |
Key Assessment Criteria | Eligible activities include: • Bush tucker/vegetable gardens. • Composting and green waste recycling activities. • Waterwise and carbon gardening activities. • Purchase of kids gardening equipment. |
Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund (SCF)
Website | www.commbank.com.au/about-us/opportunity-initiatives/opportunity-from-good-business-practice/community-grants.html |
Target Group | Organisations running programs that support children and youth up to 20 years old in Australia. |
Amount | Up to $10,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria | Supports the health and wellbeing of Australian children. (Runs in three year funding rounds). |
Department of Social Services - Strong & Resilient Communities (federal funding)
Website | www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/communities-and-vulnerable-people/strong-and-resilient-communities |
Target Group | • Schools • Non-profit foundations • Service clubs • Sporting bodies • Ethno-specific organisations • Youth organisations • Local government authorities • Universities/colleges of education |
Amount | $20,000-$150,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria |
Three new grant programs: 1. Community Resilience grants – to support projects in communities to address potential or early signed of low social cohesion and/or racial, religious and cultural intolerance. |
Department of Communities (state funding)
Website | www.dlgc.wa.gov.au/GrantsFunding/Pages/All-grants-programs.aspx |
Target Group | Incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities. |
Amount | Various / program dependent |
Key Assessment Criteria |
Communities’ grants support community based initiatives to enhance the lives of children, young people, seniors and families. Specific assessment criteria are outlined in guidelines for each grant program as published on the Department's website. |
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal Grants
Website | http://www.frrr.org.au/enable_and_engage.php |
Target Group | • Communities with a population of 15,000 people or fewer. • Not-for-profit, community-based organisations • Local community groups • Parents and citizens committee. |
Amount | Up to $10,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria | Projects focused on creating education and employment opportunities in regional Australia. |
Harold Mitchell Foundation
Website | http://haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au/#!/grants/ |
Target Group | Organisations that have either Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) or Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. |
Amount | Up to $10,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria | Programs in health, education and the arts that make a difference in Australia. |
Healthway - Health Promotion Project Grants
Website | https://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/grants-programs/health-promotion-project-grants/apply-now/ |
Target Group | • Children and youth • Indigenous people • Rural and remote communities • People with disabilities • People from culturally and linguistically-diverse backgrounds. |
Amount | Up to $10,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria | Clearly defined health promotion activities and programs, particularly those focusing on Healthway priority health issues of tobacco control, reducing harm from alcohol, preventing overweight and obesity, and promoting good community and individual mental health. |
Ian Potter Organisation: Community Wellbeing
Website | http://www.ianpotter.org.au/what-we-support/community-wellbeing/ |
Target Group | Organisations with both Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. |
Amount | • Projects less than $20,000 • Projects more than $20,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria |
Early intervention programs in the community such as: |
IMB Building Society - The IMB Community Foundation
Website | https://www.imb.com.au/communityfoundation |
Target Group | Community organisations |
Amount | $1,000 - $3,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria |
The Foundation supports projects that reflect its objectives, which include enhancing the economic self-sufficiency of communities, as well as generating economic, social, cultural, environmental, tourism and educational benefits for those communities. |
Lotterywest - Community Spaces Outdoor
Website | http://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants/grant-types/community-spaces-outdoor |
Target Group | Local government authorities and not-for-profit organisations, ranging from small unincorporated groups to large multi-functional organisations. |
Amount | $1,000 upwards |
Key Assessment Criteria |
Outdoor community spaces grants help create spaces for people to come together and take part in activities that benefit their well-being. Whether it’s skate parks, playgrounds, memorials, and community gardens, they all play an important role in the WA community. |
Myer Foundation Small Grants
Website | http://myerfoundation.org.au/grants/poverty-disadvantage/small-grants/ |
Target Group |
Australian incorporated organisations that have been endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as Tax Concession Charities (TCC). |
Amount | Up to $50,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria |
Programs addressing:
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RAC Sponsorship - Community Partnerships
Website | https://rac.com.au/about-rac/community-programs/sponsorships |
Target Group |
• Not-for-profit organisation |
Amount | Up to $20,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria |
This program aims to support innovative and sustainable community initiatives that align closely with RAC's mobility themes. Theme of mobility should be safe, sustainable and accessible. |
Waste Authority: Community Grants Scheme
Website | http://www.wasteauthority.wa.gov.au/programs/grants/community-grants-scheme/ |
Target Group |
Community-based groups including local interest groups and environment groups. |
Amount | Up to $20,000 |
Key Assessment Criteria |
Small scale community projects that improve the management of waste in Western Australia. |
Please note: all information correct at time of publication. This list should be used as a guide only, and Nature Play WA cannot provide advice as to elegibility criteria for funding for individual projects.
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