🌟 Bright Futures Fund – Expression of Interest🌟

(Tiers Three and Four)

Tier Three - funding between $50,000 and $250,000 (excl. GST)
Tier Four- funding between $250,000 up to or exceeding $500,000 (excl. GST)

Thank you for your interest in applying for Tier Three or Tier Four funding under the Bright Futures Fund. 

For Round One 2026 we are accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for proposed projects under these tiers. This will allow applicants to receive initial feedback from the Panel to optimise applications without needing to provide a full project plan.

Proposals for these tiers will be expected to have broad reach and impact, and detailed delivery approaches, with staged funding to meet agreed milestones and/or key performance indicators.

Projects applying under these tiers must demonstrate alignment with all four core values of the program.

During Round Two of funding in late 2026, assessment will be conducted on the confirmed EOI's from Round One.

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)

✅ Supports at least one focus area
(see below)

✅ Reflects all FOUR core values
(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: Provide a summary of your project

Keep it simple and clear. 

🟢 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:

Step 7: Show your values

Your project must reflect all four:

Step 8: Add amount of funding you are requesting

Tell us:

• Will you require any partners to deliver your project

Step 9: Add any further information and submit your application

You can also include:

• Supporting documents - 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