Open government and public tenders
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Facility subsidy grants. A pool of $15,375 is available and applicants can apply for a subsidy up to $1,100. We manage a wide range of community centres, halls and venues that are available for hire by the community. Rental fees for these facilities can limit opportunities for groups to access them. This program assists with hall hire to not-for-profit groups in our community. There are 5 categories for the 2025-2026 funding round: 1. Not-for-profit groups based in Banyule 2. Not-for-profit groups located outside of Banyule municipal borders 3. New and emerging not-for-profit groups or clubs based in Banyule 4. Banyule-based groups that do not receive formal funding 5. Regional, state or national events Key dates: • The current grant round is open throughout the 2025-2026 financial year. • Applications open on 19 July 2025. • Submissions close at midnight on 31 May 2026. • The grant round will close earlier if funds are exhausted prior to the closing date. Eligibility: Applicants must be either: • an incorporated association • an auspiced not for profit community group/ organisation or educational facility • a public company limited by guarantee (not-for-profit) or • a charity or benevolent trust. Applicants also need to: • have a formal structure including office bearers and a bank account • provide support, programs, or services to our residents or, where the applicant is not located in Banyule, a minimum of 75% of the group’s users / participants must be Banyule residents • have been established and operational for a minimum of 12 months, with the exception of applications for the new and emerging category • have public liability insurance up to $20M at the time of commencement and throughout the venue booking.
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
