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There are many avenues to search for both Government and philanthropic funding opportunities. These include: Print and media: 1. Newspapers - tenders and announcements sections - The Australian, The Courier Mail, local papers; 2. Newspaper articles - scan for articles relevant to grants on other projects. These are normally in Wednesday’s or Sunday’s papers; 3. Government information booklets; 4. Television and radio – listen to major announcements. A number of grants are announced via doorstop interviews with politicians. Government directories and 'wizards':
1. Grantslink – the database of Commonwealth government agency grants at www.grantslink.gov.au
2. QLD Government grants wizard – database of grants from QLD Government agencies at www.qld.gov.au/grants
3. Individual government department websites. 4. Local government websites – grant programs are usually found under the 'Communities' heading or by completing a search for 'grants' or 'funding'. Commercial services: 1. Our Community is a subscriber based grants information service at www.ourcommunity.com.au 2. Philanthropy Australia is another subscriber based grants and information service at www.philanthropy.org.au 3. Other? International grants? Corporate websites – Major financial institutions, health funds, food chains and multinational companies (pharmaceuticals, mining, industry etc) often have corporate giving and grant programs listed on their websites, often under 'corporate responsibility' or 'community' headings. E-lists, email discussion groups and your networks – ring around and follow the trail '.....I am trying to get some funding for.....do you know of anything that might help?' Political offices – ring your State and Federal Member's office and local Councilor. Other useful sources include other community groups (monitor their newsletters etc) and similar organisation's websites and media releases.