General resources:
26TEN 26TEN is a network of organisations and individuals working together to improve adult literacy in Tasmania. Links to grant application forms as available
Aboriginal home buyers assistance scheme Tasmanian Government provides the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC) with an annual grant for the purposes of providing duty assistance to Aboriginal first home buyers. Branch details where to send applications are provided
Arts Tasmania: Register of Peers arts@work seeks expressions of interest from contemporary artists to be included on the Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme Register of Peers. This is a database of artists who are interested in attending Selection Panel meetings, where artists are chosen for public art commissions under the Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme. Downloadable application form
Bushfires Recovery Loan Program 2013 Tasmanian Government initiative providing loan assistance to businesses in the Sorell, Tasman and Glamorgan-Spring Bay local government areas and the district of Ellendale that were directly affected by the 2013 bushfires
Climate Change: Community Grants The Tasmanian Government offers two grants programs (Earn Your Stars and ClimateConnect) to help communities to reduce their carbon footprint and adapt to climate change
COLLECT Art Purchase Scheme The scheme is a Tasmanian Government interest-free loan scheme for amounts between $750 and $7500 to enable the purchase of first-time sale artworks by contemporary Tasmanian artists, from participating Tasmanian galleries. The scheme is open to all Australian residents
Community Development Finance Fund The Fund is administered by the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts. It is aimed at creating jobs and assisting families with the rising cost of living
Conservation Funding Program Information on the Tasmanian Heritage Council's funding program which provides assistance to property owners for the conservation of properties listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register
Events Tasmania Grants Details of the annual grants available to support events in Tasmania that return significant economic, social and cultural benefits to Tasmania. Includes key dates, and links to application forms and guidelines when available
First home buyers (FHOG and FHBB) Overview of the taxation, grants and rebates that apply to the purchase of a first home, including details of the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) scheme and First Home Builder Boost (FHBB). Application information, forms and guidelines are provided
First home buyers' forms Department of Treasury and Finance application forms for first home buyers, including the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) application forms (established homes, and new homes)
Fishwise Community Grants Annual program providing funds for individuals and community groups to undertake small projects that contribute to improving the management of, and community education on, marine recreational fisheries
Gambling Support Program grants programs Department of Health and Human Services information on grants available to charitable organisations through the Community Support Levy. Links to guidelines and applications as available
Injury Prevention and Management Foundation (MAIB) Established by the Motor Accidents Insurance Board, the Foundation's purpose is to fund research, education, and development programs directed towards the prevention and improved management of motor accident injuries. Details of expressions of interest, and funding proposal applications are provided on the web site
Jim Bacon Foundation The Jim Bacon Foundation provides support to cancer patients and their families by making funds available to organisations that offer cancer treatment and palliative care services. The Foundation also provides annual scholarships for up to 3 university students studying the care and treatment of cancer, visual arts, or political science
Jim Bacon Foundation grants The Foundation provides grants to organisations that provide services related to cancer treatement and care. Organisations seeking assistance are invited to apply for grants
National Youth Week (Tasmania) Details of the annual National Youth Week events in Tasmania, with dates, links to grants information and applications, and reports on previous years' events
Recreational Boating Fund The Recreational Boating Fund, which is derived from boating registrations, is used to fund a range of boating projects around Tasmania
Renewable Energy Loan Scheme (RELS) Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts loans scheme to assist eligible businesses to purchase and install renewable energy generation facilities or manufacture renewable energy technology. Open until 30 June 2014 and subject to annual review
Renewable energy rebates Details of the range of Commonwealth and State Government rebate programs providing incentives for renewable energy use
School Transition Fund The Tasmanian Government has established the School Transition Fund (STF) to support and encourage school communities to innovate to achieve viable and improve the delivery of educational services in their local area. Includes current funding initiatives
Screen Tasmania: funding and support Overview of Screen Tasmania's funding programs for the development and production of film, television, and digital media projects, industry and professional development, and audience engagement (links to applications as available)
Social Enterprise Loan Fund The Fund is designed to assist social enterprises to establish, expand or diversify commercially viable ventures, with the principal objective of addressing barriers to social inclusion in Tasmania (links to application form and guidelines)
Spectacles Assistance Scheme (Department of Education) (PDF file) Details of the assistance available to eligible students for the purchase of standard frames and lenses for full-time students from kindergarten through to senior secondary level. Application forms are available from participating optometrists (list available online)
Spectacles Assistance Service The Department of Health and Human Services' Spectacles Assistance Scheme provides financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles to those people who meet the eligibility criteria
Sport and Recreation Tasmania grant programs Details of the range of grants available to Tasmanian organisations to improve opportunities for the public to participate in sport and recreation activities. Includes details of the Major Grants Program, the Trail and Bikeways Grant Program, Minor Grants Program, National Sport Championships Program, Trainee Subsidy Program, and State Grants Program
Tasmanian Early Years Foundation: grants The Foundation's Funding Program provides annual grants to government and not-for-profit organisations for projects that support and promote the wellbeing, development and learning of Tasmanian children up to the age of six years
Tasmanian Government concessions Guide to State Government concessions and discounts on the cost of government services, available to the broader community and to those on low or fixed incomes, those with a disability and their carers, seniors, veterans, widows, sole parents and students
Tourism grants and funding Tourism Tasmania information on grants and funding available to tourism businesses including the Tourism Industry Regional Development Fund (Links to application forms as available)
Workforce Participation Program The Tasmanian Government's Workforce Participation Program provides financial incentives to organisations for them to employ people who face barriers to employment, but who have workforce potential
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