Types of grant funding agreements

Capital grants are for one-off projects such as:

• construction of new facilities
• extension to or upgrading of existing facilities
• buying major equipment or assets.

They don't include general repairs and maintenance on existing assets.

If your grant falls under this category, the government agency issuing the grant will tell you.

Find out more about capital grants.

These are grants for organisations to provide a range of services to the community.

Organisations can be:

• non-government organisations (NGOs)
• for-profit organisations
• local government organisations.

Community and business grants are provided:

• under specific programs
• for specific target groups.

These grants are one-off and usually provided for a defined purpose that may include:

• buying minor equipment
• expenses related to an activity or event.

The process and eligibility is clearly stated as part of the program.