Community Grants Program | Sisters of Charity Foundation

More than $11,089,980 given to 1,094+ community projects tackling disadvantage and isolation since 2000

In the 2023–2024 financial year, $482,018 was given to organisations that help people affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

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Community projects with impact

Community Grants are aimed at helping groups who already make a huge difference to those in need, so they can have an even bigger impact. These groups might struggle to access funding through other avenues but are meeting very real needs in clever ways.

Our grants have been used to support a wide range of people, including those facing poverty and disadvantage, people living with disabilities, at-risk youth, refugees and asylum seekers, First Nations people, those experiencing homelessness or domestic violence, elderly people, and those who have been incarcerated or affected by substance abuse and their families.

How do I apply for a Community Grant?

We want to support organisations that have great ideas and creative strategies to drive real change in their communities. It’s not easy to get funding for such projects, which is why we’re here to support smaller charities and initiatives that miss out on government and other large funding opportunities.

The 2025 grant round is now closed. The 2026 grant round will open mid next year. The link to the online application form will be posted here when a grant round is open. Learn more about applying for a Community Grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation, or view our application guidelines here.

How can I support the Community Grants Program?

We rely on the generosity of our supporters to help fund our Community Grants Program.

You can donate online using the form below. Select ‘Community Grants Program’ and your contribution will go toward funding incredible community projects around Australia.

If you would like your donation to help a specific group of people, for example, children with disabilities or survivors of domestic violence, please phone (02) 9367 1211 or email info@sistersofcharityfoundation.org.au.

How do I apply for a Community Grant?

How can I support the Community Grants Program?

We rely on the generosity of our supporters to help fund our Community Grants Program.

You can donate online using the form below. Select ‘Community Grants Program’ and your contribution will go toward funding incredible community projects around Australia.

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Recent community projects that received funding

Anika Legal: supporting vulnerable Victorian renters

Open Table's community pantry and free lunches

Bridge It: accommodation for care leavers

Life-Gate: counselling, mentoring, life-skills training, financial assistance and food relief

Hotel Etico’s hospitality training program for young people with intellectual disability

The Men’s Table: grassroots men’s mental health support groups

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