Lottery Outdoor Safety Fund
Moderate detailA Lottery Grants Board fund supporting not-for-profit organisations with outdoor safety or water safety as their core business. Funds operational costs, projects beyond day-to-day operations, and minor capital works up to $30,000 including equipment and rescue craft. No upper limit on grant requests.
Grant Range
$5,000 - $100,000
What they fund
Who can apply
What they care about
Outdoor safety and water safety must be core business, not incidental. Priorities include collaboration within the safety sector, maintaining volunteer capability, and building community safety knowledge. Air-based rescue providers eligible only where search and rescue is significant to operations.
Common mistakes to avoid
Applying when outdoor safety is incidental rather than core business. Requesting funding for general accident prevention, road safety, vehicle purchases, insurance, or repairs and maintenance. Not providing two quotes for capital works items.
What makes a strong application
Demonstrate that outdoor or water safety is your core business. Show how the project builds community self-reliance, volunteer capability, and collaborative partnerships. Align with fund outcomes around equitable access to safe outdoor environments.
Required documents
- • Budget documentation
- • Two quotes for capital works
- • RealMe login credentials