Grant Opportunities

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Burnie City Council is dedicated to providing our community with the knowledge and opportunities to apply for grant funding as it becomes available.

On this page, you’ll find various local and national grant opportunities to benefit you, your business, or your community group.

If you know of a grant that would benefit the Burnie community that is not listed here, please email:

communications@burnie.tas.gov.au

Disaster Ready Fund - Closes 1 July. is the Australian Government’s flagship disaster resilience and risk reduction initiative, which will fund projects to support Australians to manage the physical, social and economic impacts of disasters caused by climate change and other natural hazards. Round Four (2026–27)

Australia Post Community Grants Closes 6 July 2026. Community Grants of up to $10,000 are available for locally led and delivered projects that help people meaningfully connect and improve mental wellbeing outcomes in their community.  There is also an additional $250,000 in grant funding to support projects that enhance mental wellbeing, and build resilience in disaster-impacted communities.

Building Digital Skills Round 18 grants closes 10 July. $3,000 – $20,500 funding to you can run a program to support the over-50s to be connected and get digital skills. A range of resources and support materials are available to help organisations deliver this program. This Be Connected program aims to support older people in Australia so they have the skills needed to participate fully in society.

Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program. Closes 13 July 2026.supporting urban and peri-urban communities across Australia to engage people in nature and regenerate the environment.Grants from $5,000–$25,000 are now available for: Community environmental groups (Landcare, Bushcare, Coastcare & more) ,Not-for-profits,Traditional Owners & First Nations organisations. Do you want to bring your project to life and make a difference in your local area? Apply by 13 July 2026, 5pm AEST.

Residential Land Rebate Program closes on 31 July 2026 and provides Tasmanian Government rebates supporting affordable residential land development and infrastructure.

On-Island Processing Grant – Round 2 closes on 31 July 2026 and is part of an $8.5 million program supporting Tasmania’s forestry sector and on-island timber processing capability.

Funding for Tasmanian Timber Processing Projects closes on 31 July 2026 and supports projects growing Tasmania’s plantation hardwood processing and sovereign manufacturing capability.

Local Para Champions – Round 1 (2025/26) closes on 31 July 2026 and provides financial assistance for athletes with disability, coaches and officials aged 12–24 attending championships.

Local Sporting Champions – Round 1 (2025/26) closes on 31 July 2026 and supports young athletes, coaches and officials aged 12–18 competing at higher-level championships. 

Residential Land Rebate closes 31 July 2026. The program is a Tasmanian Government initiative to help boost the availability of affordable residential land and improve housing availability. Grants will be for a total claim amount of up to $15000 per-lot, up to a maximum of 40 lots per application. Funding is available for developers to help cover the cost of power, NBN, water and sewerage infrastructure.

Harcourts Foundation Grant Round. Closes 3 August. Funding for community-based organisations delivering projects that benefit local communities.Grant Round 70 – 4 May 2026 to 3 August 2026.

TasNetworks Bright Futures FundCloses 2 August is a grants program focused on creating a positive, lasting legacy forcommunities located within the NWTD project area.

 

Harcourts Foundation Grant Round. Closes 3 August. Funding for community-based organisations delivering projects that benefit local communities.Grant Round 70 – 4 May 2026 to 3 August 2026.

TasNetworks Bright Futures Fund  Closes 2 August is a grants program focused on creating a positive, lasting legacy for communities located within the NWTD project area.

2026 Governance for Social Impact  close 21 August 2026. The executive education program will be delivered in a way that develops participants in an engaging and participatory way that will challenge participants' thinking and help them better understand and lean into the complexity of the social purpose landscape.

The Electric Vehicle Destination Charging Grant Program open on 3 July 2026, close on 31 August 2026. Supports small to medium tourism businesses to install destination chargers for visitors staying overnight. The program will be delivered in two rounds, with total grant funding of $125,000 available for Round 1 Grants of up to $2,500 per charger are available, for a maximum of four chargers per business

Building Digital Skills Round 19 grants August. $3,000 – $20,500 funding to you can run a program to support the over-50s to be connected and get digital skills. A range of resources and support materials are available to help organisations deliver this program. This Be Connected program aims to support older people in Australia so they have the skills needed to participate fully in society. (Round 20:  10 August to 4 September 2026)


2025:

Regional Arts Fund Project Grants Closes August 2025. You can apply for a Project Grant up to $30,000.

 


Closing Later

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups: closes 1 September 2026. Up to $50,000 for a range of activities and projects, both national and international, across all art practices.

Arts Tasmania - opens 1 June 2026,  closes 7 September 2026.
Organisations - Projects. enables organisations to deliver projects and activities
Organisations - Youth arts. support organisations to deliver activities that actively engage young people (aged 0 to 25 years) to develop their creative skills and enhance their social health and wellbeing.
Roving Curators - access to our museum professionals for up to 25 days.
Cultural heritage organisations - enable cultural heritage organisations to deliver projects or annual programs

Strengthening Rural Communities – Small & Vital

 24 Jun 2026 30 Sep 2026

SRC Small and Vital grants give NFPs the opportunity to access funds for a range of initiatives that benefit their communities.

 

Strengthening Rural Communities – Prepare & Recover

 24 Jun 2026 30 Sep 2026

SRC Prepare & Recover helps NFPs prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from previous disasters.

 

FDF Communities – RDRP Social Outcome Grants

 30 Jun 2026 26 Oct 2026

Strengthening community networks and capabilities that build drought preparedness.

 

FDF Communities – Small Network Grants

 30 Jun 2026 26 Oct 2026

Strengthening community networks and capabilities that build drought preparedness.

 

ANZ Seeds of Renewal

 01 Jul 2026 30 Jul 2026 27 Nov 2026

This program supports projects focussed on the environment, access to housing, improved financial wellbeing and community sustainability.

 

Nutrien Community Grants Program

 07 Jul 2026 06 Aug 2026 28 Oct 2026

Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants support meaningful projects, led by local NFPs, which contribute to the success, vibrancy and wellbeing of the community. 

 

FDF Communities – Community Impact Program

 14 Jul 2026 11 Aug 2026 26 Oct 2026

Funding to enable agriculture-dependent communities to identify and act on drought preparedness priorities at a grassroots level.

 

In a Good Place (IAGP)

 06 Jul 2026 18 Aug 2026 17 Dec 2026

Funding for community-driven projects, services, activities or initiatives that strengthen mental health, social / emotional health or wellbeing.

 

 

Solar Sunshot Round 1B  closesd 12 November 2026. ARENA has allocated $50 million to Round 1B: Solar PV Manufacturing Studies: feasibility studies and front end engineering and design (FEED). Round 1B was launched in August 2024 and will remain open to Full Applications until 12 November 2026.

Harcourts Foundation Grant Round. Closes 3 November. Funding for community-based organisations delivering projects that benefit local communities. Grant Round 71: 4 August 2026 to 3 November 2026.Grant Round 72– 4 November 2026 to 3 February

2026 Community Action Grant closes 15 November 2026.  not-for-profit community organisations for projects that support strong, vibrant, and resilient communities. This includes programs and activities that remove barriers to learning for 8–19-year-olds and build leadership capacity and capability across the community.

 

Industry Partnerships Program 2026 closes 31 December 2026. Support better quality training experiences for Tasmanian learners and strengthen the responsiveness of the training system to meet industry and business needs.

2026 Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund closes 31 December 2026. provides grants to Skills Tasmania-endorsed registered training organisations to subsidise the cost of delivering training and assessment and associated learner support services to Tasmanian apprentices and trainees. 

 


26Ten Get Ready Grants 2026. Closes 1 February 2027. 

  • support for organisations that are considering applying for a 26Ten Workplace Grant but are not sure where to begin
  • funding may be used to employ an Adult Literacy Trainer to assist them gather information required to write an application for a 26Ten Workplace Grant.

 

2025 Events Tasmania Attraction Fund. Close 31 May 2027.  The aim of the Fund is to secure mass participation events which will deliver strong levels of interstate visitation and substantial economic and social benefits for the state during the shoulder and winter months. 

  • must apply under Stage One at least four months (16 weeks) prior to event commencement
  • must hold an event between March and November in either 2025, 2026 or 2027
  • must be able to contribute at least 60 per cent of the overall event income budget.

 

PowerSmart for Small Business 2024-25. Closes 30 Jun 3028. The Tasmanian Government has launched the PowerSmart for Small Business program, providing grants of up to $1,000 to small businesses for energy efficiency audits. This initiative aims to help Tasmanian small businesses better understand their energy use, identify opportunities to reduce both energy consumption and costs, and implement energy-saving measures.

Cheaper Home Batteries Program. 2030. Provides households and small businesses with a 30% discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale solar battery.

 

 

 

Tourism and Events

One-off Assistance Grants provides funding to events being held in regional Tasmania outside of the peak tourism season. 

Championship grants of up to $10,000 are available for eligible competitions that bring more than 100 competitors and supporters to Tasmania, who stay in paid commercial accommodation for three nights or more, and are able to promote pre- and post-championship travel within the state as part of their event marketing.

Touring Grants Tasmania provides funding to organisers of auto, motorbike or walking tours held in Tasmania that encourage visitors to travel around the state.

Funding for mass participation events held in Tasmania This program provides funding to event organisers hosting large events in Tasmania.

Free mentoring support for First Nations tourism businesses. tailored and one-one-one mentoring services from experienced tourism industry professionals. 

Aviation Attraction Fund - International Aviation
A $5 million Aviation Attraction Fund, will increase domestic flights to and from Tasmania and enhance the potential for new international routes for locals and visitors alike.

 

Arts, Entertainment, Screen & Production

Funding and Resources for Tasmanian screen practitioners
Screen Tasmania Funding and Support provide screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of screen content.

Funding and resources for Australian screen practitioners
Screen Australia Funding and Support provides screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of Australian screen content.

 

Social Enterprise

Support for Tasmanian start-up social enterprises and impact-driven businesses
The Shift Lab provides new social enterprises and impact-driven businesses with support, structures, tools and resources.

Social Enterprise Capability Building Grants
This program provides funding to social enterprises to help them become more efficient and effective in delivering social benefits to vulnerable Australians.

 

Young People

Working it Out Grants. Supporting small community groups to run local events and activities that promote community connection and engagement. Grants up to $750 are available. Incorporation or auspicing not required.

Transition to Independent Living (Adulthood) Allowance (TILA)
The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) in a one-off government payment for young people aged between 15 – 25. It provides a financial contribution of $1,500 to assist young people with transitioning to independent living.

Mantana Foundation for Young People
The Mantana Foundation for Young People assists young persons from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds. The focus is on providing programs that target school retention and increased educational achievement, employment skills development and career pathways, and social and community connectedness, together with servicesin geographical areas where funding is difficult to source.

 

Residential

Residential Land Rebate - 31 July 2026

Cheaper Home Batteries Program. 2030. Provides households and small businesses with a 30% discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale solar battery.

 

Business Support

CSIRO Kick-Start is an initiative for innovative Australian start-ups and small businesses that provides matched funding for start-ups and small to medium enterprises to help access CSIRO's research expertise and capabilities to help grow your business.

Waste Resource Recovery Sponsorship Program - Tasmanian organisations are invited to apply for sponsorship funding for innovative projects, events, or initiatives that recover resources from waste and reduce landfill. Funding ranges from $1,000 to $10,000 per project. Applications close once funding is fully allocated, so interested businesses are encouraged to apply promptly.

PowerSmart for Small Business   provides Tasmanian businesses with funding to help them carry out energy audits on their operations and buildings to review energy use and find ways to reduce it. Expert energy auditors will visit business premises and carry out a number of tasks, including: analysis of electricity use and tariffs; identifying energy savings opportunities; calculating the financial payback for energy savings opportunities.

Small business training for people interested in self-employment
This program provides support to people interested in starting their own business or who need help to refocus an existing small business.

No interest business loans for low income Tasmanians
The No Interest Micro Business Loan provides low income earners with interest-free loans to support their new or growing business.

Growth programs for businesses
The Business Growth Programs provide businesses with access to expert advice and programs that will help them grow their business.

Tax deductions for small businesses to digitise their operations
This initiative allows small businesses to claim a 20% bonus deduction on technology expenditure to help digitise their business.

Pre-employment project opportunities to recruit new staff
The Launch into Work program is for businesses that want to use a pre-employment project to recruit new staff.

Financial incentives for businesses to hire new staff
Wage subsidies provide financial incentives to employers to hire and retain eligible participants in ongoing and sustainable positions.

Funding for workers with a disability
The Employment Assistant Fund provides workers with a disability with funding for workplace modifications, equipment or services they need to perform their job. 

 

Agriculture, Primary Production  

Funding for organisations to do rural industry research
AgriFutures Australia RD&E Investment provides funding for organisations to help conduct research that will improve the sustainability and profitability of new and established rural industries.

Support for farmers experiencing financial hardship
The farm household allowance program provides farming families experiencing financial hardship with assistance through planning and training for long-term financial improvements as well as income support for up to 4 years.

 

Tech & Advanced Manufacturing 

Network of specialised programs to support Australian technology companies to expand globally
Landing Pads provide start-ups with a workspace for up to 90 days in a global innovation hub, along with access to coaching, investors, customers, training and networking events.

Funding for businesses undertaking renewable energy projects
The Advancing Renewables Program provides businesses with funding or finance to develop renewable energy technologies.

Funding to support zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) technologies
This program provides funding to enable the demonstration and deployment of new zero emissions vehicle technologies.

Financial benefits for businesses that recycle oil
The Product Stewardship for Oil Program provides financial benefit for businesses that recycle oil or use recycled oil in their operations.

 

Export 

Financial help for Tasmanian businesses to move goods by sea
The Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme provides businesses and individuals with financial assistance to offset the costs of moving goods by sea.

 

Grant Alerts

  • The grants administered by Community Partnerships and Priorities provide information on a range of funding opportunities available to community organisations. To subscribe and stay updated, email: grants@dpac.tas.gov.au.

 

Grant Writing Support

 

Current grant opportunities can be accessed through the following websites: