More than $9,900,000 given to 1,000+ community projects tackling disadvantage and isolation since 2000
Christmas Appeal
In the past financial year $429,129 was given to community projects helping people experiencing economic disadvantage.
Practical assistance in action
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.
Our aim is to provide practical and meaningful assistance where it’s most needed.
FAQs
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.
There will be two grant rounds in 2024:
- January 2024 grant round: Opens 1 December 2023 / Closes 22 January 2024
- July 2024 grant round: Opens 8 July 2024 / Closes 31 July 2024
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 fund our Community Grants Program.
You can donate online using the form below. Select ‘Community Grants Program’ and 100% of 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 [email protected].
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.
There will be two grant rounds in 2024:
- January 2024 grant round: Opens 1 December 2023 / Closes 22 January 2024
- July 2024 grant round: Opens 8 July 2024 / Closes 31 July 2024
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 fund our Community Grants Program.
You can donate online using the form below. Select ‘Community Grants Program’ and 100% of 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 [email protected].
Recent community projects that received funding
Past Community Grants Awarded
2023: February grant round and July grant round to be announced.
2022: February grant round and July grant round.
2021: March grant round and July grant round.
2020: March grant round and September grant round.
Past projects that received Community Grants:
2019 Projects ∙ 2018 Projects ∙ 2017 Projects
2016 Projects ∙ 2015 Projects ∙ 2014 Projects
Make a Donation
We need your help to change the lives of Australians who are disadvantaged or isolated.
Select ‘Community Grants Program’ from the drop-down menu and 100% of your contribution will go toward funding incredible community projects around Australia.
All donations above $2 are tax-deductible.
