Grant funds for regional or community development are usually provided by federal, state or local government; although there are an increasing number made available through philanthropic organisations. 

In the case of government grants, all funding must come from a particular program, with specific terms and conditions to ensure accountability for government. Most grant funding in Australia is competitive and each project will be assessed against many other applications. Many funding programs are often oversubscribed, so applications need to be of very high quality and evidence based to have the best chance of success. 

Some funding providers offer their grants in rounds. Most grants also have defined lifecycles. It is important to find a grant that suits your organisational context and the objectives of your project. 

Regional Development Australia (Northern Inland) has up to date lists of potential funding.