Make a Difference
What to do
Community Grants Program application process
Make sure you are eligible to apply for funding. Read the Community Grant Application Guidelines.
The 2026 grant round is now closed and the 2027 grant round will open in July 2027. The link to the online application form will be posted here when a grant round is open.
Selected EOIs will then be invited to submit a full online application.
Photo: Grant recipient Tradeswomen Australia works to educate, encourage, recruit, and retain more women in trade careers.
Get in touch
Do you need assistance with your application?
If you are unsure about whether your program meets the eligibility criteria, or if you are having problems completing the online application, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
Email: info@sistersofcharityfoundation.org.au
Phone: 02 9367 1211
All information provided will be treated as confidential.
Photo: Grant recipient Coffee Brigade serves hot drinks, sandwiches, fruit and other treats to people in Brisbane experiencing homelessness or disadvantage.
2026 Grant Application Key Dates
| EOI submissions open | 1 July 2026 |
| EOI submissions close | 31 July 2026, 5:00pm AEST |
| Applicants notified of the outcome of their EOI, with successful applicants invited to submit a full application via SmartyGrants |
16 September 2026 |
| Stage 2 applications due | 5 October 2026, 5:00pm AEDT |
| Successful applicants notified | 9 November 2026 |
| Funds dispersed | mid December 2026 |
| Acquittal reports due | No later than 3 months post the project finish date stated in your application. |
