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What does Lottery Community fund?

Lottery Community grants may be one-off contributions or multi-year grant investments for up to 2 years, for:

  • ongoing operating costs for existing or expanded services and activities
  • projects beyond an organisation's day-to-day operations
  • minor capital works projects where the total project cost is $50,000 or less.

Lottery Community grants may be used to support:

  • development or preventative projects
  • welfare and support services
  • information or awareness-raising activities
  • projects that encourage people to take part in their community
  • projects that encourage community and/or cultural identity or understanding
  • activities that help develop organisations and their people, particularly those who volunteer.