Grants in NSW
First Nations Documentary Development
$20,000-$30,000
This grant supports First Nations practitioners to develop documentary projects, including features, series, and online productions. Funding is for creating strong written and visual materials to compete for production finance.
First Nations Feature Production
No set maximum per applicant
This grant invests in outstanding low-budget feature film projects by First Nations Australians. Funding supports production and post-production, aiming to develop key First Nations creatives and extend their vision and skills.
NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Low Carbon Product Manufacturing
(TBC)
The Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative helps NSW businesses and industries lead the transition to net zero by boosting competitiveness, attracting investment, and unlocking new growth opportunities. The Low Carbon Product Manufacturing (LCPM) stream supports clean manufacturing using low-carbon technologies.
NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Renewable Manufacturing
(TBC)
The Renewable Manufacturing stream focuses on building strong local supply chains for renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs). It is part of the NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, which underpins the NSW Government’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Green Iron Investment Fund – National Development Stream
The total funding pool is at least $500 million.
The Green Iron Investment Fund – National Development Stream supports early movers in establishing commercial-scale green iron production facilities across Australia. Its objectives are to de-risk early capital investments in green iron production, attract private investment into the industry, generate economic and employment benefits, and deliver community outcomes aligned with the Future Made in Australia Community Benefit Principles. The intended outcomes include transforming national, regional or local economies through the development of green iron capabilities, and contributing to emissions reduction across the steel value chain in line with Australia’s decarbonisation goals.
NSW Surf Club Facility Program 2025/26
Up to $100,000 for Category 2, and $1 million for Category 3
The Surf Club Facility Program supports Surf Life Saving Clubs across New South Wales to upgrade or develop facilities that are safe, inclusive and accessible. The program is designed to improve the quality of surf club infrastructure by encouraging best practice design principles. It seeks to increase the use of these facilities by both the public and community groups, while actively removing barriers to participation for underrepresented communities, including women and girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Additionally, the program aims to strengthen the financial and environmental sustainability of surf clubs, ensuring they remain viable and welcoming spaces for generations to come.
Rural Financial Counselling Service (2027-32) Grant Program
$104 million will be allocated over five years.
META Description: Federal funding to deliver rural financial counselling services across Australia from 2027 to 2032.
Future Drought Fund: Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program
Up to $2 million
The Future Drought Fund Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program provides $12 million to support First Nations-led, community-driven projects that build resilience to drought and climate impacts. Running from 2025–26 to 2027–28, up to six Delivery Partners will co-design and support place-based initiatives that strengthen connection to Country and empower communities. The program reflects the Australian Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap by investing in First Nations-led solutions.
Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant
up to $100,000
This grant supports wine or cider producers who add value by encouraging visitors to wine regions—driving wine tourism through physical cellar door experiences. It offers financial assistance proportionate to eligible domestic cellar door sales, with the objective of enhancing regional visitation and tourism.
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