Picking a Project: Project Ideas

Picking a Project: Project Ideas

Want to apply for a grant, but need some project inspiration? 

This is a list of grant projects, in no particular order, included in Group/formation applications during the 2024-2025 financial year. Use the list to kick start your brainstorming. Make sure your projects are tailored to your Group's needs and the requirements of the grant program.

Idea
Equipment Projects

  1. Personal camping equipment (sleeping bags, stretchers, etc.)
  2. Tents - standing and hike
  3. Gazebos
  4. Air purifier
  5. Trailer
  6. Canoes and paddling gear
  7. BBQ
  8. Patrol boxes and cooking equipment
  9. Devices (tablets, laptops, printers)
  10. Sporting/free time games and equipment
  11. Climbing and crate stacking equipment
  12. Stand up paddle boards
  13. Defibrillator 
  14. Compasses and GPS
  15. Uniform and badges
  16. Hike packs
  17. Archery and hatchet throwing
  18. Camp lighting
  19. Camping hot water system
  20. Two-way radios
  21. Personal flotation devices (life-jackets)
  22. Bikes
  23. Adaptive adventure gear 
  24. Notice boards
  25. Property maintenance tools and equipment 
  26. White-goods (including fridges, dish-washes, ovens etc.)
  27. AV equipment 
  28. Unit/team merchandise (such as hoodies)
  29. Cash-drawer and EFTPOS machines
  30. Tables

Idea
Program Projects

  1. Venue hire
  2. Activity with local indigenous education group
  3. First aid training including basic provide first aid skills, CPR, wilderness first aid, youth mental health and general mental health
  4. Community events
  5. Group camp
  6. Major event fee subsidy
  7. Adventurous Activity training for Leaders
  8. Scouts ATD Leader training 
  9. Diversity training
  10. Environment and nature education
  11. Zoo trips
  12. Community gardens
  13. Adventurous Journeys 
  14. LeaderBuild
  15. Chainsaw training 
  16. School holiday program
  17. Holiday celebration events
  18. Open day
  19. End of year celebration
  20. Historical document digitisation 
  21. Group birthday celebration
  22. Snow camp

Idea
Property Projects

  1. Security systems
  2. Lighting upgrade
  3. Roof replacement
  4. Adding insulation
  5. Kitchen upgrade
  6. Emergency evacuation signage upgrade
  7. Flooring replacement
  8. Conduit installation 
  9. Carpet replacement
  10. Air-conditioning 
  11. Entrance upgrade
  12. Acoustic panels
  13. Solar panels and batteries
  14. Den upgrades/re-decorations 
  15. Ramp installation 
  16. Accessible bathrooms
  17. Community gardens
  18. Vegetation control and replacement
  19. Heating
  20. Fencing
  21. Lone pines
  22. Reflection spaces / memorials 
  23. Notice boards
  24. Re-painting 
  25. Storm water drainage 
  26. Double-glazing
  27. Driveway and carpark resurfacing 

Idea
Other

  1. Wifi
  2. Fee subsidies
  3. Fuel subsidies
  4. Insurance 
  5. Website domain 

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