Funding

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.

Nature play space in Denmark WA

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. 2. Inclusive Communities grants – to improve the social and economic participation of vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals to enhance overall life-time wellbeing and community belonging. 3. National Research grants – for research and advice projects that address emerging issues or provide innovative solutions to issues of national significance which impact upon community resilience and integration in Australia.

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: transitioning from detention under the justice system; reducing long-term unemployment with a focus on youth; and assisting families at risk of, or experiencing, family violence to improve financial skills and maintain suitable, safe accommodation.

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: communities experiencing social and economic exclusion with particular emphasis on Indigenous Australians, asylum seekers and refugees, and people living in isolated rural and remote areas of Australia, children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who lack the opportunity to improve their wellbeing.

RAC Sponsorship - Community Partnerships

Website	https://rac.com.au/about-rac/community-programs/sponsorships
Target Group	• Not-for-profit organisation • Registered charity • Local government • School • Community group
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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