A group of Champion Companies in the performing arts led by Theatre Network Australia and facilitated by Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund has been actively fundraising to provide emergency financial relief to artists in need. Our goal is for 1000 donors to each contribute $1000, allowing us to support 1000 artists!

The ACT Government is pleased to announce the opening of the 2020-21 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants Program (the Grants Program).

Are you representing an initiative that can improve the situation? For the sick, for the healthcare system, or for the billions of people whose lives are - or soon will be - affected? If so, let Action Against Corona support you.

The ANZAC Day Proceeds Fund provides practical support to the veteran community through the provision of funding for a range of welfare related activities. Funding is provided to assist organisations whose principal objective is to provide welfare to the ex-service community.

Google Cloud research credits can advance your research by giving you access to computing power that will make the next big thing possible. They’re funding projects from modeling the outbreak of COVID-19 to predicting sepsis and discovering new planets. They're looking forward to supporting the next big breakthrough!

Artist Relief Project is an initiative to help artist, musicians and performers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

The renewed Artists’ Benevolent Fund hopes to provide modest but useful one-off financial assistance to Australian visual artists in crisis as a result of fire, flood, storm, serious illness, major accident, declared state or national emergencies, or some other unexpected catastrophic experience.

A strong and vibrant arts and cultural sector is integral to the health and well-being of our communities. It will underpin the economic recovery of the Territory, achieved through providing opportunities to grow the creative and cultural economy, encourage artistic excellence and achievement and community participation in arts and culture.

Through the Arts & Cultural Quick Response Grants, the City will rapidly provide up to $5,000 in funding to activities and projects that support the arts and cultural sector to emerge from COVID-19 stronger than ever.

The Government has set aside an initial $1 billion allocation to support those regions and communities that have been disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of the Coronavirus, including those heavily reliant on industries such as tourism, agriculture and eduaction.

Australia Council for the Arts are directing approximately $5M to the Resilience Fund to provide immediate relief to the Australian arts sector.

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A time limited 15 month investment incentive to support business investment and economic growth over the short term, by accelerating depreciation deductions. This applies to eligible assets acquired from 12 March 2020 and first used or installed by 30 June 2021.

The Bennelong Foundation aims to enhance community wellbeing and provide opportunities for positive and lasting change in our community.

We hope you are staying safe and well during this unprecedented and uncertain time in our lives. As a global movement TOM has pivoted their activities to focus on identifying immediate challenges relating to COVID-19 and co-developing solutions.

Acute low-tech needs exist and they only grow as the crisis continues. TOM: Melbourne would like your help on co-developing open-source solutions to support the TOM: Melbourne community. If you have expertise in 3D modeling, biotech, medical devices etc., please describe your skills in the form below. They will contact you if we have a challenge for you to help solve.

The City of Bunbury provides funding for a range of programs, events and activities each year to enhance the community and economy. T

City of Geelong is offering a second round of the COVID–19 Community Quick Response Grants to help our community adapt to, and recover from the changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

In these challenging times, community is at its best when everyone works together. In a time when we have never been more physically distanced, The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is seeing examples every day of the community connecting in ways they never have before.

The Community Creativity Fund has been developed as part of the City of Stirling's Economic Stimulus and Community Recovery package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is aimed at invigorating our local art and cultural industries. Funding will be allocated to projects which support these industries and/or create opportunities for the wider City of Stirling community to connect and engage with the arts and culture.

The Community Groups Assistance Fund has been developed as part of the City of Stirling Economic Stimulus and Community Recovery package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is aimed at invigorating localised community capacity building programs and/or providing activation of the four Community Hub locations as well as local community centres.

As the COVID-19 virus rapidly spreads to more than 150 countries on six continents, public institutions are straining to keep up. To assist you in responding during this time of crisis, this collection of coaching videos has been assembled from those who have successfully responded to a crisis before by successfully using technology to engage with a larger “crowd” of volunteers.

Under the IAS, the NIAA considers grant proposals that address a need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Proposals must be developed with the community or group who will be impacted by the activity.

The Contemporary Music Touring Program (CMTP) supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original contemporary music.

The fund has been established by the Victorian Government to support Aboriginal Victorians to deliver community-led initiatives to respond to the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19).

City of Melbourne is offering grants of up to $5000 to help organisations and community groups support local communities affected by COVID-19.

Google want to help alleviate some of the cost for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to stay in touch with their customers during this challenging time. That’s why they’re giving our SMBs worldwide $340 million in ad credits, which can be used at any point until the end of 2020 across our Google Ads platforms.

The COVID-19 Aged Care Support Program will reimburse residential aged care, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program (NATSIFACP) and home care providers for eligible expenditure incurred whilst managing the direct impact of COVID-19 on either residents, staff or care recipients of the provider.

The Arts Sustainability Fund supports the arts and entertainment sector to continue its activities by providing necessary finance to plan a pathway for recovery from the effects of COVID?19. Funding will support employment and contribute to rebuilding Australia’s economy, as well as enhancing community wellbeing and access to cultural experiences across Australia.

As COVID-19 continues to evolve and impact communities around the globe, the National Geographic Society is launching an emergency fund for journalists all over the world who wish to cover COVID-19 within their own communities.

The Australian Government is providing additional funding to support Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) service providers during COVID-19.

Information about emergency funding for CHSP providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

St.George Foundation is providing emergency payments of up to $5000 for approved charities who are experiencing immediate funding pressures as a result of COVID-19.

Covid-19 Emergency Relief Vouchers support charities already providing material aid in Darebin, Moreland and Yarra with vouchers at local businesses so that families and individuals can access food and other essentials.

The $5 million COVID-19 International Tourism Adaptation Grant program is a key element of the Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy: Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs to help accelerate the State’s recovery from COVID-19.

Australian Communities Foundation and Philanthropy Australia have partnered to provide a national funding platform to coordinate the philanthropic response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Golden Plains Shire Council has launched a new grant program to help the community respond to the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, following the easing of restrictions for events late last year.

Building a pool of funding to support strategic advocacy responses to the pandemic in Australia.

The Covid-19 Rapid Response Fund grant program will provide up to $1,500 for projects that directly respond to the impacts of Covid-19. All applicant organisations must be open and inclusive, actively engaged in community activity, and be significantly comprised of people who live, work, volunteer or study in Darebin, Moreland and Yarra.

The National Geographic Society recognizes that educators, who are among the many dedicated individuals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, are pioneering new ways of teaching so that students can continue learning.

New Rental Grant for households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ipswich City Council Small Business Funding Program has been extended for another round (Round 2) to continue the financial support for Ipswich based small businesses through and post the COVID-19 pandemic.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAFE NSW, in conjunction with the NSW Government, is offering a number of fee-free* short courses that can be completed in just days or weeks, offering practical skills and experiences across a range of industries.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Challenge Series aims to find several digital solutions that will help ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs) tackle a broad range of challenges as vaccines become available—from vaccine delivery and distribution, to public communication and education, to mobilization and monitoring of healthcare workers and volunteers, as well as safe and efficient administration of COVID-19 vaccines.

One Young World, the global forum for young leaders, is establishing a fund for young leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created intense financial hardship for artists, crew and music workers throughout the country. Many of you were the first to lose your jobs and your income, and the sector could well be the last to recover.

DRK is ready to find, fund and support the people and ideas that are tackling the most acute and time-critical social problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic right now.

The Women’s Economic Security Project Grant Round supports charities and social enterprises building financial wellbeing through innovative employment opportunities and tailored financial capability support for women across Australia.

Through the Events & Activation Quick Response Grants, the City will rapidly provide up to $5,000 in funding to events and activations that have widespread appeal, create feelings of safety and vibrancy within the city, encourage people to support local businesses, and enhance the city’s reputation as a great place to be.

The Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) competition is the world’s largest startup competition for entrepreneurs addressing global challenges. Drawing from the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, XTC connects innovators with a network of investors, corporations, and mentors to help them raise capital, launch corporate collaborations, and scale their world-changing startups.

Facebook know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. A little financial support can go a long way, so we are offering USD 100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time.

The Victorian Government has developed the First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund to support Victorian Aboriginal businesses that have been affected by trading restrictions introduced to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Photographer Fund. A $25,000 fund to help photographers impacted by COVID-19.

The COVID-19 Community Action Grants Program 2020–21 provides support to community organisations thatare experiencing hardship, as well as, offering assistance for programs that directly benefit the community.

GoodCompany University is an initiative to help charities through the COVID-19 challenge.

Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to offer funding for projects and events which build or strengthen Greater Shepparton communities through its Community Matching Grant Scheme.

Horsham Rural City Council is offering grants for individuals, businesses and community organisations to help prepare, respond and build resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Horsham Rural City Council is offering grants for individuals, businesses and community organisations to help prepare, respond and build resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Household Relief Loans Without Interest for anyone impacted by COVID-19 are available now. In collaboration with the Australian Government, they're providing no interest loans of up to $3,000 towards rent and utilities, repayable over 24 months.

COVID-19, which is caused by the novel coronavirus, has revealed the limits of the systems we take for granted in a very short period of time. Whether it’s the massive increase in demand for information during a time of crisis, educating children when schools are closed, or helping communities best distribute limited resources, technology has a pivotal role to play. Through Call for Code, you can see your idea deployed by a global partner ecosystem.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) has announced the nomination requirements, the Jury’s composition and evaluation of nomination files for 200,000 US dollar-worth ICESCO Prize for Fighting Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Do you have a solution that can reduce the severity of the coronavirus outbreak, but need help commercialising and rapidly deploying? The Black & Veatch COVID-19 Response Accelerator is designed for growing companies looking to scale emerging solutions to save lives, help communities cope, and protect the economy.

Income support payments and establishing a new, time limited Coronavirus Supplement to be paid at a rate of $550 per fortnight. Payments will commence from 27 April 2020.

IMCRC activate is a new initiative to help Australian manufacturers take action and gain a competitive edge in the post-COVID-19 world.

Our Global Network of Volunteering Leadership organisations are on the frontlines of helping their communities respond to COVID-19.

The ISTAT Foundation’s mission is to support individuals and institutions that promote the advancement of commercial aviation and humanitarianism.

The JobKeeper payment is intended to provide wage subsidies to businesses that are significantly affected by COVID-19.

LaTrobe University is offering support to businesses and individuals facing the challenges of COVID-19 through a free online leadership development program delivered by the highly regarded LA Trobe MBA.

Lotterywest Building Community Grant Program is to support the longer term recovery of Western Australia and to create opportunities for the whole community to come together as a means of enhancing community connection, strengthening social capital and encouraging community to repair, rebuild and recover from the pandemic.

Lotterywest is here to help organisations assist people currently in crisis related to COVID-19 and avoid entrenched disadvantage.

Lotterywest Supporting the Most Vulnerable Grants can help organisations assist people currently in crisis related to COVID-19 and avoid entrenched disadvantage.

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Melton City Council is committed to supporting the local community through the global COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund is intended to provide support for the Melton community in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 crisis.

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is an innovative philanthropy proving small grants to boots-on-the-ground, get-your-hands-dirty, in-the-field species conservation projects for the world’s most threatened species. Through innovative micro-financing, the MBZ Fund empowers conservationists to fight the extinction crisis instead of bureaucracy and red-tape. To date the Fund has awarded over 2000 grants to a diverse range of species across the world.

Mozilla announced the creation of a COVID-19 Solutions Fund as part of the Mozilla Open Source Support Program (MOSS). Through this fund, they will provide awards of up to $50,000 each to open source technology projects which are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in some way.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Multicultural Media outlets have helped with the broad distribution of accurate and timely information in community languages, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of our State.

The NSW Government is providing much-needed support to help communities with a $500,000 Community Support Grant Program.

The Nature-based Tourism Co-investment Fund is a pilot grant program designed to assist eligible businesses and organisations to partner with the South Australian Government to deliver sustainable, quality tourism experiences in South Australia.

NCOSS would love to share your organisation's innovative practices. Send your story if you would like to be featured in a fortnightly COVID-19 Update.

Charitable Grants will only be offered to organisations responding directly to COVID-19.

The Regional Performing Arts Touring program (Playing Australia) supports performing arts to reach regional and remote communities across Australia.

The COVID-19 pandemic is having significant impacts on population mental health. Preliminary data, clinical and lived experience insights suggest that Australia is beginning to see higher levels of reported anxiety and psychological distress in the general population.

The Re-imagine: Sector Recovery Initiatives fund is offered in acknowledgement of the significant forces of change and evolution facing the cultural and creative industries. This investment will support the sector to re-imagine practice and operations, and test ideas and models for a more resilient, equitable and thriving future.

The Queensland Government’s Responding to COVID-19 in the sexual, domestic and family violence sectors grants program offers one-off grants to support domestic and family violence (DFV) services to respond to the challenges and additional complexities posed by COVID-19.

The RISE Fund is supporting the arts and entertainment sector to reactivate. The program is targeting funding towards the arts and entertainment sector organisations who are seeking to restart, re-imagine or create new activities. The program is intended to assist by providing finance to assist the presentation of new or re-shaped cultural and creative activities and events.

Scaling Impact is an accelerator that helps social enterprises and purpose-driven startups grow their business and prepare for future impact investment.

The objective of this program is to support small businesses subject to closure or highly impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown restrictions announced by the Queensland Government, to adapt and sustain their operations, and build resilience.

The City of Perth aims to engage and work with businesses in the City of Perth local government area who are contributing to Perth’s vibrancy, sustainability, growth and employment prospects.

COVID19 Community Grants will provide funding to support the delivery of community and creative projects that will help the community to respond to and recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

The COVID19 Community Support Package offers funding support for suitable community and not-for-profit organisation/s, operating within South Gippsland.

Victoria Together is an online hub to support Victorians through the coronavirus response.

The world has been shocked by the devastating effects of COVID-19. COVID-19 is placing an enormous medical and financial burden on the music community and Sweet Relief are actively taking steps to provide assistance where it’s needed most. Due to massive cancellations, artists are struggling to find the means to make ends meet during these unprecedented times.

The Difference Incubator is offering support through continuity coaching and new idea prototyping workshops.

The COVID-19 Learning Pathway aims to enable humanitarians, including local responders, to be best equipped to respond to the global pandemic COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Is the coronavirus crisis affecting you financially? The Salvation Army is here to help!

Upwork is giving $1 million in talent grants to support businesses working to counter the impact of COVID-19.

The Volant Trust accepts applications from charities in the UK and internationally that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Applications for medical equipment and the production or distribution of PPE will also be considered.

The Women’s Economic Security Project Grant Round supports charities and social enterprises building financial wellbeing through innovative employment opportunities and tailored financial capability support for women across Australia.

The Worker and Wellbeing Fund can help you if you have lost your job or your income has been reduced because of coronavirus (COVID-19) and you are not already receiving financial and/or wellbeing support, including Centrelink benefits.