RDA Northern Rivers seeks to support the Northern Rivers business community by featuring available grants and opportunities for the benefit of our local economy and community. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the grants that are available; it is a snapshot of currently open NSW Government grants and funding opportunities for business, individuals, local government and not-for-profits.
Current Opportunities
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Grant
Who it's for Business
Amount $500,000 to $5,000,000
Funding is available for businesses to pilot and demonstrate lab-proven clean technologies to accelerate their commercial readiness.
Status Open
Closes 08 September 2026
View grant detailsHousing Innovation Network Grant Program
Who it's for Business
Amount Not specified
Designed to support SMEs to pilot practical and innovative solutions to current challenges identified by Homes NSW.
Status Open
Closes 10 September 2026
View grant detailsCommunity Safety Investment Fund - Stream 1 - Round 2 - 2026-27
Who it's for Business, Individual, Not-for-profit
Amount $10,000 to $40,000
Provides opportunities for community organisations to design and deliver locally focused, community led solutions to prevent or respond to youth offending, strengthen families and improve community safety.
Status Open
Closes 11 September 2026
View grant details2026/27 Stronger Together Grants Program - Projects
Who it's for Not-for-profit
Amount $20,000 to $50,000
Multicultural NSW grant programs that aim to bring communities together, celebrate cultural diversity, support social cohesion and foster community harmony.
Status Open
Closes 14 September 2026
View grant details2027 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)
Who it's for Individual
Amount $30,000
Funding to assist NSW emerging visual artists to undertake a self-directed professional development program to support their personal, creative and career advancement.
Status Open
Closes 14 September 2026
View grant detailsRun My Way Grant Program 2026/27
Who it's for Business, Not-for-profit
Amount $5,000 to $100,000
Part of Transport for NSW's multi-year collaboration with the Office of Sport under the Safer Cities Program, aimed at increasing women, girls and gender diverse people's active and meaningful participation in running.
Status Open
Closes 14 September 2026
View grant detailsAdvice and Planning - 2026/27
Who it's for Individual
Amount Up to $20,000
A quick response grant for venues who demonstrate a commitment to increasing live music programming to undertake assessment reports, development applications, legal services, planning expenses and energy audits.
Status Open
Closes 17 September 2026
View grant detailsFirst Nations Creative and Professional Development - 2026/27
Who it's for Business, Individual
Amount Up to $30,000
Supports NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and acts to create, record and promote new and original contemporary music, undertake professional development and purchase equipment.
Status Open
Closes 21 September 2026
View grant detailsSource: nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding
Explore the full list of NSW Government grants and funding opportunities to find the right fit for you. New opportunities open regularly, so it's worth checking back often.
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