The Adam Scott Foundation - Supports disadvantaged and underprivileged youth. To apply for a grant post an introductory letter and your proposal to: The General Manger, Adam Scott Foundation. PO Box 671, Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212.

ANAT Grants - The Australian Network for Art & Technology Grants Program has been suspended. More details: Phone 08 8231 9037.

Sportscover Sponsorship Fund - Amateur sports men and women are invited to apply for $1,000.00 grants. Previous successful applicants came from netball, cricket, equestrian clubs and footballers. Sportscover is one of the world’s leading specialists sports and leisure insurers. The next round opens on 1 August 2010 & closes 30 September 2010. More details: Phone Sportscover on 03 8562 9100 or visit their web site.

Active Inclusion Program QLD - Grants up to $50,000.00 are available to state schools, sport & recreation clubs/bodies, Councils and not-for-profit associations.

Eligible initiatives include:	Eligible projects include:
Participation.	Community Projects.
Education and training.	Not-for-Profit sport & recreation clubs/organisations.
Volunteer development & recruitment.

The next round of funding opens 1 September and closes 15 October 2010 more details: Phone the Department of Communities 1300 656 191 or visit their web site. Click here for help in writing your Project Plan. Writing a project plan is the first thing your group should do when preparing to get on with the task of undertaking a project.

Special Event Funding – QERDP Grants QLD - Government grants are available to event organisers to support the growth and development of events in regional Queensland. There are six grants programs including the Major Regional Events Scheme with grants up to $100,000.00 and Core Funding with a maximum grant of $30,000.00. More details: Phone 1800 552 008.

State Sport & Recreation Organisation Development Program 2011 - 2013 QLD - This is a Queensland government grants program that makes available funding to State Sport and Active Recreation Organisations. Funds up to $300,000.00 per state organisations can be applied for to promote and support the development of healthy and inclusive communities through sport and recreation activities and programs. More details: Ph 07 3237 9685 or 1300 656 191

Ian Potter Foundation Grants - The Foundation is one of Australia’s leading private philanthropic organisations. It makes grants available in a number of programs including the Small Grant Application program. Funds up to $20,000.00 are available for priority areas such as education, community wellbeing, environment and conservation. Closing date is 13 September 2010. The General Grant Application provides funds for projects above $20,000.00. More details: Ph: 03 9650 3188

Local Sporting Champions Program - Grants for teams $3,000.00 and individuals $500.00. This is an Australian Government initiative that provides financial assistance for juniors towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state or national sporting competition or a School Sport Australia national championships. More details: Visit the Australian Sports Commission web site.

Google Grants - The grant provides for an in-kind online advertising account which can be used to promote your organisation’s website. It can be used for fundraising, recruiting volunteers or for other purposes. The grant is limited to ATO registered charities. More details: Visit the Google website grants page.

Sabemo Trust Grants Program - Supports projects that help children and young people especially during their pre-school years. Preference is given to projects that use a community development model. Maximum grant amount is $50,000.00. Closes October 1 2010. More details: Contact the Trust at P.O.Box 1163 Crows Nest NSW 2065

F.R.R.R/ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program 2010 - Funding up to $15,000.00 is available to communities with a population of 15,000 or fewer. The program is administered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and supported by ANZ. Among the funding priorities are the creation of education and employment opportunities. Closes September 3 2010. More details: Free call 1800 170 020.

Solar Sport & Community Groups Grant ( Qld only) Update - For the duration of the solar prioritisation programs community groups can apply for solar panels or solar a HWS under this program and in the same round make an application to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund for a different project. Next round closes August 31 2010. More details: Contact the GCBF free call 1800 633 619 (o’side Brisbane) or 07 3247 4284.

Lotterywest Grants (W.A. only) - Community Development initiatives and assistance to not-for-profit organisations are among the objectives of the grants program. Applications are open now. More details: 1800 655 270 or 08 9340 5270.

2010 Kids Helping Kids Awards - The Award recognises excellence in philanthropic fundraising in schools. The Best of the Best Award winner receives a $10,000.00 cash prise. There are other prises from Microsoft. Open now and closes September 15 2010. More details: Ph: 02 8904 0566 or visit the Awards website.