Grants & Funding
Grants & Funding
Supporting You to Create Amazing Unplugged Learning Spaces
Sometimes budgets aren't as big as you'd like...
Get creative and stretch your budget for playful learning resources with grants and other funding - and create the unplugged STEM/STEAM play space of your dreams!
We've done the searching for you, and are proud to offer a curated list of grants that align perfectly with Mud Kitchen's range of products. No matter your space, your project, or your goals, chances are there is a grant available to perfectly suit your needs!
Check out the list of grant opportunities below, find one (or more!) that fits, and click the link to discover the details.
* Please note these listings are for informational purposes only. Mud Kitchen is not affiliated with any external grant providers, and cannot take responsibility for the accuracy of listings. We encourage you to contact funders directly for the most complete information.
Remember... this is just a small sampling of grants available - search online for even more!
Not sure how to get started with grant writing?
It doesn't have to be hard, but there are some tips and tricks that can help. Try these from our friends at the Grants Hub to understand the basics and get more confident.
We're more than happy to have a chat about which products best suit a particular grant and why, provide formal quotes, and offer additional information to make your application stand out... get in touch!
Education & Youth Grants
Expand funding capacity for schools, preschools, early learning centres, P&C associations, OOSH programs, and special needs services.... redefining indoor and outdoor learning environments with equipment that sparks imagination, curiosity, and wonder.
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Several grants up to $5000 each to support not-for-profits and community groups that assist in a variety of key focus areas, including supporting youth development
Round 1 OPENING 14 March 2022
Round 1 CLOSING 15 April 2022
Round 2 OPENING 17 October 2022
Round 2 CLOSING 18 November 2022
For Non-government, community groups
DETAILS: https://www.raa.com.au/about-raa/community-programs/community-sponsorships/grassroots-giving
Funding to purchase equipment, that provide safe and inclusive environments for children of all needs and abilities across Victoria
CLOSING 15 March 2022
Open to non-profit and government early childhood centres
DETAILS: https://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/building-blocks-grants-inclusion
Events & Tourism Grants
Create amazing, inclusive, family-friendly community spaces with Big Blue Blue Blocks, Ramps, Rigamajig and more. Perfect for festivals, cultural precincts, portable playgrounds...
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Up to $10,000 to encourage communities to improve, enhance, or celebrate their local neighbourhood or business precinct. This program mainly works with community groups to support local events, services and projects.
CLOSING 15 Mar 2022
Open to wide variety of non-government applicants
DETAILS: https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community-support-funding/matching-grants
Up to $200,000 for financial support to eligible organisations to assist in the staging of events and festivals held within the City of Adelaide boundary that drive visitation, spend and vibrancy for the city.
CLOSING 30 April 2022
For Business, Non-Government, Non-Profits, Individuals, and more
Funding of $35,000 per Brisbane City Council Ward allocated to community events, projects, activities that contribute to Brisbane Vision for a friendly and safe, active and healthy, clean and green, or vibrant and creative city.
CLOSING 17 June 2022, or earlier if funding is fully allocated
Open to schools, community groups, and others
Community & Culture
Enhance clubs, community halls, and other public facilities with inspiring large-scale loose parts that are flexible, adaptable, innovative, and provide alternatives to traditional static, in-ground play equipment. Big Blue Blocks are a favourite for these type of grants!
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Up to $50,000 for community-led projects that will provide more opportunities for Victoria’s children and young people, and families, through food, art and play, .
CLOSING 17 March 2022
For Local Government, Non-Profits, Community and Sporting Associations, among others (see guidelines)
DETAILS:Â https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/Future-Healthy-JumpStart#overview
In partnership with Lend Lease, five grants of $2000 to support a variety of programs, including activating the public space of the King Street Precinct in Brisbane
CLOSING 29 April 2022
Open to non-profit community groups with a current ABN
DETAILS: https://www.communityenterprisefoundation.com.au/ (other grants listed here too)
Up to $10,000 for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities
Round 4 CLOSING 31 MAY 2022
Open to play groups, sporting groups, non-profit organisations serving communities with populations under 15,000
DETAILS: https://frrr.org.au/funding/place/strengthening-rural-communities/