Bright Futures Fund - Tier 1

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at midnight (end of day) 2 August 2026 (AEST).

🌟 Bright Futures Fund – How to Apply🌟

(Tier One)

Funding up to $10,000 (excl. GST)

 

Step 1:  Read the Applicant Information Pack

Available on our website - www.tasnetworks.com.au/brightfuturesfund

Step 2:  Check you’re eligible

Before you apply, make sure your project:

✅ Takes place in one of these local government areas:
Burnie | Central Coast | Kentish | Meander Valley | Northern Midlands

✅ Benefits an identified community group
(e.g. local residents, young people, disadvantaged groups, a minority group)

✅ Supports at least one focus area
(see below)

✅ Reflects at least one core value
(see below)

✅ Is run by a not-for-profit organisation registered in Australia

❌ Is NOT for political, religious or personal gain

Step 3: Get your details ready

You’ll need:

  • Organisation name and ABN
  • Contact person details
  • Project name
  • Project start and end dates

Step 4: Describe your project

Keep it simple and clear. You’ll be asked:

🟢 What is your project?

What will you do and why is it needed?

🟢 Who will benefit?

Be specific about the people or community group who will benefit.

🟢 What difference will it make?

What will change because of your project?

🟢 How will you measure success?

How will you show it worked?

👉 Tip: Dot points are fine.

Step 5: Show where and who

You’ll need to tell us:

  • Which local government area your project is in
  • Which towns or locations will benefit
  • Which identified community group will benefit

Step 6: Link to focus areas

Your project must support at least one:

⏹️Emotional, mental and/or physical health
⏹️Preserve, benefit and enhance the environment
⏹️Community infrastructure and accessibility to community services, including transport
⏹️Community arts initiatives, including events
⏹️Skills, training and education
⏹️Encouraging a sense of community
 

👉 Explain briefly how your project fits.

Step 7: Show your values

Your project must reflect at least one:

⏹️Inclusion - supporting participation by, and delivering benefit for, the broadest, most diverse group of people possible
⏹️Accessibility- addressing participation barriers, such as physical access, language and literacy, amongst others
⏹️Lasting impact - generating ongoing benefits that continue after the initiative has been delivered
⏹️Environmental sustainability - delivery of the initiative to have regard for and address/limit its environmental impact.
 

Step 8: Add your budget

Tell us:

  • How much funding you’re requesting (up to $10,000)
  • Your project income and expenses

👉 Your budget must balance (income = expenses)

Step 9: Submit your application

You can also include:

  • Supporting documents (optional)
  • Up to 5 attachments

 

✨ Tips for a strong application

✔ Be clear about who benefits
✔ Keep your answers simple and direct
✔ Focus on impact, not technical detail
✔ Use real examples where possible

 

❔ Need Help?

Further information about the Program can be found on our website:
Bright Futures Fund - TasNetworks

Should you require assistance regarding the questions in the application form, please contact the Bright Futures Fund Team:

Phone:  1300 137 008
Email:  brightfuturesfund@tasnetworks.com.au