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Grant Watch

Clubs as not for profits can often be reliant on funding and one of the ways in which a club can seek to boost its funding is via grants. Grants can be a great potential resource for clubs to assist with improving such things as their workforce, systems or facilities. 

Clubs often ask about potential grants and other funding assistance that they could utilise and where to find them and to assist with this, below is a list of grant and other funding opportunities that may be relevant for a club in South Australia. Before applying for any grants however a club should ensure that they carefully read and understand all the requirements and what the grant can be used for. Some grants will require specific eligibility criteria to be met and these could require a significant investment of time and resources to achieve.

Clubs should also note that whilst we will endeavour to keep this page reasonably updated this may not be a complete list of all the grants that may be applicable to a club in South Australia. Clubs can also find a number of different grant search engines and grant assistance tools on the following sites: 

Clubs can also have a look at Clubs SA's / Independent Gaming Corporations (IGC's) Clubs for Communities Sponsorship Assistance Program here.

Clubs should also approach their local council about potential grants they may have on offer currently or in the future.

 

Grants & Funding List

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Automated External Defibrillators (AED's)

 

South Australian Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Grants Program

To help businesses meet their obligations under the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Act 2022 that will require most if not all Clubs SA members to have at least one AED on their premises, Preventive Health SA is providing grants of $1,000 to assist eligible not-for-profit community and sporting organisations with the cost of purchasing AEDs.

Clubs situated on non-Crown owned land have until 1 January 2026 to comply with the legislation and the obligation is on the owner of the land e.g. if a club owns the land they are situated on then they have to ensure compliance.

All clubs that do not currently have the required amount of AED's in place are encouraged to check their eligibility and apply.

Further information can be found here.

Applications close at 5:00pm on 30 April 2025.

 

Business Assistance

 

Energy Bill Relief for Small Businesses on Embedded Networks

Where a business is on an on an embedded network, such as located in a shopping centre, industrial park or office building, they could be eligible for support through the Energy Bill Relief Fund.

Eligible businesses can receive a one-off rebate of $325 from their embedded network operator and the embedded network operator will need to apply to the retailer for the energy bill relief on the businesses behalf.

The period for this relief is for bills from 31 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Further information can be found here.

 

Small Business Fundamentals Program

Small businesses can register to receive information on the Office for Small & Family Business's Small Business Fundamentals Program.

The program aims to help small businesses build on their knowledge and capabilities in areas such as finance and investment, management, strategic planning, marketing and communications, human resources and more.

The program will be delivered through such means as workshops, seminars, mentoring and training sessions.

Further information can be found here.

 

Community 

 

IKEA Community Sponsorship

IKEA provides sponsorship and support to local communities that are situated near one of their stores. 

As well as needing to be near a store, to receive sponsorship an organisation will have to align with IKEA's stated vision:

  • Does the program match well with our IKEA vision?
  • Is the organisation registered as nonprofit or charity?
  • Does the program support many local children and encourage diversity?
  • Does the program support the local community or the environment?
  • Can we use our design know-how and IKEA products?
  • Can we involve our energetic IKEA coworkers?

Further information can be found here.

 

Indigenous Advancement Strategy Grants

Funding is available for eligible programs that have a positive impact on Indigenous Australians via such things as education, employment and social inclusion.

Currently grant opportunities are available under six programs:

  • Jobs, Land and Economy
  • Children and Schooling
  • Safety and Wellbeing
  • Culture and Capability
  • Remote Australia Strategies
  • Research and Evaluation 

Incorporated associations can apply but clubs should note however that the process and requirements are extensive including the need to clearly align with eligible activities, need to have a COVD-19 Risk Management Plan etc.

Further information can be found here.

 

Macca's Sponsorships

McDonalds Australia offers sponsorship to organisations that help children live a balanced, active and enriched lifestyle, such as sporting clubs.

Any application will need to reflect a grassroots and community focus.

Further information can be found here.

 

Multicultural Festival Grants

Grants are available to support eligible multicultural community organisations participate in SA's annual Multicultural Festival which will be on Sunday 23 November in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.

If a club believes they can be deemed a "multicultural community organisation" and would like to participate in the festival then they apply for the following grants, with a max 1 application per grant type:

  • Performance grants up to $500
  • Activity grants up to $500
  • Stall grants up to $250

Further information can be found here.

Applications will close at 11pm on Sunday 18 May 2025.

 

National Pies for Local Heroes

National Bakeries Tasmania is accepting applications for grants for any registered Australian community group, sporting club or not-for-profit organisation. 

Grants of $1,000 are awarded each month, beginning in March 2024 with a major grant of $10,000 being awarded at the end of the program.

Further information can be found here.

Applications for rounds of monthly grants will close at 11.59pm on the last day of each corresponding month.

 

SA Water - Community Partnerships

SA Water offers funding to support grassroots community events and projects run by not-for-profit organisations. Projects have to fall within the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Funding of up to $10,000 is available per partnership and applications will have to demonstrate they align with key criteria.

Further information can be found here.

 

SilverChef Community Grants Program

The SilverChef Community Grants Program is open to eligible Australian community groups, including registered not-for-profit organisations, that use hospitality or food services to help disadvantaged or under-served members of their local community.

Grants of $5,000 are available for a 75/25 mix of equipment and cash.

Further information can be found here.

Applications for the current round run from 1 January to 31 March 2025.

 

Strengthening Rural Communities - Small & Vital

Grants are available for not-for-profits for a range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit a local community. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly.

Focus is on rural communities that have fewer than 15,000 people and funding will need to be for projects that align with one or more specified charitable outcomes e.g. improving community health and social wellbeing, enhancing places where communities gather etc.

Further information can be found here.

Applications for the current round of funding close at 5pm AEST on 27 March 2025.

 

Stronger Communities Program

The Stronger Communities Program provides grants up to $20,000 for community projects to strengthen and benefit local communities.

The objective of the program is to deliver infrastructure projects that provide social benefits for local communities, by supporting one or more specified benefits including:

  • support or encourage interstate or international tourist
  • support or celebrate Indigenous Australians
  • commemorate Australians killed or injured in war or who contributed to Australia’s war efforts
  • address gender inequality or discrimination in access to public infrastructure or sport

The intended outcomes of the program are to:

  • encourage and support participation in local projects
  • improve local community participation
  • contribute to vibrant and viable communities

Clubs need to carefully check the eligibility criteria to see if they are a club that can apply.

Further information can be found here.

Applications for the current round of funding close at 5pm AEDT on 28 March 2025.

 

Council Community Grants

NOTE: When a club is looking at potential grants they should contact their local council to enquire about what grants they may have on offer and when. The below are just some examples of councils that are currently offering grants but it should certainly not be relied upon as a comprehensive list of all SA councils that have grants available.

 

City of Adelaide

The City of Adelaide has opened up their quick response grant for clubs to put towards uniform and/or equipment costs.

$500-$1,000 is available from a pool of $10,000 with a process time of 15 days.

Further information can be found here.

Applications for the Quick Response Grant - Equipment & Uniform are open until 30 June 2025.

 

Renmark Paringa

Renmark Paringa Council offers grants of up to $4,000 to community organisations to assist with projects that will be deemed to benefit the wider community. Any applicant will however have to show a commitment to providing a contribution of 50% towards the project either in cash and in-kind or in cash only.

Further information can be found here.

 

Salisbury

The City of Salisbury offers community grants of up to $5,000 for incorporated groups. Applications are on an ongoing basis and can be utilised for projects relating to sport/recreation, education and training, disability support etc.

Further information can be found here.

 

Employment & Apprentices

 

Apprenticeship Wage Subsidies & Hiring Incentives

Subsidies and incentives may be available for an Australian business that hires, trains and keeps apprentices particularly where an apprentice is hired in a deemed “priority occupation”.

Further information can be found here and through an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider e.g. MAS National & MEGT.

 

Disability Australian Apprentice Wage Support (DAAWS)

If an employer hires an apprentice with a disability they can receive $104.30 each week for:

  • the apprenticeship journey if the individual has a long term or permanent disability
  • the length of the temporary disability

Apprentices must meet the disability criteria specified.

Further information can be found on this page and from your clubs Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider.

 

Launch into Work

This new initiative is for businesses who want to look at utilising a pre-employment project to recruit new staff. These projects would look to prepare an eligible person for specific entry-level roles with a business (e.g. those that don’t require a degree or higher-level vocational qualification).

All projects must meet certain requirements such as having training tailored to the position, practical activities and mentoring etc.

Further information can be found here.

 

Hiring Incentive

If an employer hires an apprentice who is not on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List they may still be eligible to for a hiring incentive, being a one off payment made after 6 and 12 months of employing an apprentice:

  • $1,750 for full time apprentices
  • $875 for part time apprentices

Further information can be found on this page and from your clubs Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider.

 

Priority Hiring Incentive

Certain apprenticeships will be listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List and employers may be eligible to receive a Priority Hiring Incentive of up to $5000 in the first year of an apprenticeship, paid over two instalments of

  • $2,000 at 6 months and $3,000 at 12 months (full- time) 
  • $1,000 at 6 months and $1,500 at 12 months (part-time)

As of 15 October 2024 the list includes a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery as well as number of horticultural qualifications.

Clubs can view the Priority List here.

Further information can be found on this page and from your clubs Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider.

 

Priority Wage Subsidy

A wage subsidy is available for employers who hire an apprentice that is on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List at a certificate III or higher. 

Those who hire an apprentice on the list who is a certificate III or higher could be eligible to receive:

  • 10% of your apprentices wages paid to you for the first 24 months (up to $1500 per quarter)
  • 5% of your apprentices wages paid to you for the third 12 month period (up to $750 per quarter)

Clubs can view the Priority List here.

Further information can be found on this page and from your clubs Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider.

 

Travel & Accommodation Allowance

Rural and regional SA businesses who incur costs where an apprentice is required to travel long distances to a Nominated Training Organisation (NTO) may be eligible for funding.

Further information can be found here.

 

Wage Subsidies for Ongoing Jobs

Wage subsidies of up to $10,000.00 may be available for businesses who hire eligible people for ongoing jobs.

To potentially be eligible however an account with Workforce Australia will ne necessary and hire someone through a provider, being either:

  • Workforce Australia
  • ParentsNext
  • Transition to Work

Further information can be found here. 

 

Environment

 

Grassroots Grants

Not-for-profit community based organisations, volunteer groups and individuals who run local projects supporting environmental resilience and sustainability in their regions can look to apply for grants to assist with these projects.

The funding differs across a number of Landscape Board areas and an applicant will have to select the area their club is in which includes but is not limited to:

  • Murraylands and Riverland
  • Eyre Peninsula
  • Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu
  • SA Arid Lands
  • Green Adelaide

Applicants can utilise funding to assist with projects that look at weed treatment, pest management, erosion management and revegetation.

Further information can be found here.

Please Note: Application closing times differ depending on the Landscape Board area.

 

Natural Disaster Recovery

 

Financial Counselling Support - River Murray Floods

Employing and non-employing small businesses that were impacted by the River Murray Floods could receive up to 30 hours of financial counselling support which can include initial meetings, recovery planning sessions and analysis of business development/redevelopment.

Further information can be found here.

 

Sport & Recreation

 

Growing Cricket for Girls

Commonwealth Bank has provided funding to Cricket Australia for a Growing Cricket for Girls Fund which aims to support the growth and nurturing of current and future generations of female players at community clubs across Australia. 

Cricket and Sports Clubs that want further information need to contact community@cricket.com.au. 

 Further information can be found here.

 

Sports Vouchers for Families

Sports vouchers are available to help ease the cost of sport, dance and learn-to-swim fees on families. Families can look to apply for the $100 voucher for children from reception to year 9 and a sporting club could look to suggest this to any family that may be facing difficulties with paying for their child to play at the club.

Further information can be found here.

 

Tax Deductions

  

Small Business Energy Incentive

Small businesses (annual turnover of less than $50 million) can receive a 20% bonus deduction for the cost of eligible assets and improvements that support more efficient use of energy.

The incentive will also apply to eligible expenditure that results in improvements to existing assets that were incurred during the 'bonus period' being from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. 

Up to $100,000 of total expenditure will be eligible for the incentive, with the maximum bonus tax deduction being $20,000.

Further information can be found here.

This applies to eligible expenditure on assets between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.

 

Small Business Skills & Training Boost

Small businesses (annual turnover of less than $50 million) will be allowed an additional 20% tax deduction for external training courses which are delivered by registered training providers.

Further information can be found here.

This applies to eligible expenditure incurred from 7:30pm AEDT on 29 March 2022 until 30 June 2024.

 

Technology

 

Manufacturing Technology Adoption Program

Grants of $50,000 in matched funding are available to support the adoption of productivity-boosting technologies.

This is open to those with less than 200 full-time employees (equivalent) and will be focusing on technologies that enable advanced manufacturing, decarbonisation, or circular economy systems.

Eligible technologies include (but are not limited to):

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Augmented and virtual reality
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Advanced composite materials
  • Robotics and automation
  • Machine learning and data analytics
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Blockchain
  • Optics and photonics
  • Quantum technologies
  • Other Industry 4.0 technologies supporting new manufacturing processes for sustainability

Only $500,000 worth of funding in total is available for the application period so there will be a max of 10 successful applicants.

Further information and the full guidelines can be found here.

 

Veterans

 

Veterans SA Capacity Building Grant Fund

Ex-service organisations can seek grants of up to $5,000 for projects that help strengthen their governance to lead, develop, support and advocate for their communities. A maximum of $25,000 in grant funding is available for distribution in the 2024-2025 financial year.

Projects that are eligible includes leadership and governance training for board members, training and skills development and development of a website.

Further information and the full guidelines can be found here.

Applications are currently open until 31 May 2025 unless funds are exhausted prior.

 

Veterans SA Commemorative Services Grant Fund

Ex-service organisations can seek grants of up to $1,000 (ex GST) for expenses that directly relate to the coordination, management and delivery of commemorative services within South Australia.

A maximum of $15,000 in grant funding is available for distribution in the 2024-2025 financial year and can be used for expenses such as venue hire, catering, security and advertising.

Further information and the full guidelines can be found here.

Applications are currently open until 31 May 2025 unless funds are exhausted prior.