Grants & Opportunities

Low cost loans between $6,500 and $10,000 for home improvements with term up to 4 years (4% p.a. for GLI members, 4.5% for non-members)

Small grants up to $15K (some to $50K) for Canberra community organisations. One-off or multi-year funding for local impact projects.

Commences in the 2025 academic year, providing $1,000 for successful completion of each academic year of full-time Cert IV or Degree courses lasting a year or more. Paid for the first qualification only, it is means-tested and requires applicants to be Central Australian Aboriginal.

Grants provided to Townsville Catholic Education schools to celebrate and support initiatives linking sustainability with Catholic Social Teachings.

This grant supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in remote areas of South Australia, focusing on conservation initiatives, community engagement, education, and cultural connection.

This program provides funding of up to $3,000 to community organisations in rural and regional Australia. It supports initiatives that strengthen community and social infrastructure in areas affected by drought or dryness.

The Community Giving program invites local grassroots organisations to apply for up to $5,000 to support Western Australian communities where Rio Tinto operates, focusing on thriving communities, environmental stewardship, creating opportunities, walking together, and caring for Country.

This program invites local grassroots organisations in Western Australia, including those near Rio Tinto's operations and regional FIFO communities, to apply for up to $5,000 to support community initiatives.

A 10-year, $37.5 million partnership between the Shire of Ashburton and Rio Tinto, renewed in 2022, to deliver infrastructure projects, local services, and public events aimed at fostering economic diversity and social connection in Tom Price, Paraburdoo, and Pannawonica.

The CommBank Staff Foundation's annual program awards $20,000 grants to community organisations across Australia, supporting local initiatives in areas such as mental health, homelessness, disability inclusion, education, and regional resilience.

Multi-year fund supporting programs that remove cultural and gendered barriers to education for girls in Uganda, addressing issues like early marriage, school drop-out, and providing infrastructure for girls' participation in education

This grant is for children and young people living with disabilities in South Australia whose needs are not fully covered by the NDIS. It aims to bridge educational gaps and ensure connection to learning and peers through innovative solutions.

This program invites local grass-roots organisations to apply for funding to support Western Australian communities where Rio Tinto operates and where its employees live and work, including neighbouring operations and regional FIFO communities.

The CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grants Program provides $20,000 grants to Australian community organisations for initiatives addressing social challenges. These initiatives often focus on areas such as youth mental health, homelessness, disability inclusion, education, regional resilience, Indigenous Australians, and environmental matters. Organisations are nominated by CommBank employees, and staff donations are matched by the bank.

The CommBank Community Grants program provides $20,000 grants to 180 community organisations across Australia annually. These grants aim to strengthen local resilience, inclusion, and wellbeing, supporting initiatives in areas such as mental health, homelessness, education, disability inclusion, regional resilience, and youth development. Organisations are nominated by CommBank staff members.

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) offers grants to not-for-profit organisations in the Kwinana and Rockingham region of Western Australia. The program supports Aboriginal community initiatives, STEM education, and environmental projects.

Weekly free art classes open to everyone, regardless of age or ability.

This program offers grants to primary schools and early learning centres across Australia for outdoor, hands-on environmental learning activities. It aims to promote sustainable food production, indigenous perspectives, improved waste management, and enhanced native habitats.

A gala event aiming to raise $100,000 net-profit to assist Manningham SES in purchasing a 4x4 Crew Cab Ute for multi-purpose response. The event is scheduled for August 16, 2025.

A prestigious $50,000 prize presented annually to an outstanding artist from the Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund cohort who has best leveraged their time in the program to innovate, collaborate, and broaden their practice.

Provides annual grants of $700 to children aged 18 and under with Alopecia Areata and their families to cover the costs of purchasing a wig and associated care items.

Partnership with Hands Across Canberra and John James Foundation. $1.94M across 63 projects (2024). Supports community belonging, disability inclusion, healthcare, First Nations communities, DFV prevention.

Grants for animal welfare and habitat protection organizations

A 10-week online program for high school-aged children to develop positive mental health, resilience, and personal strengths.

Support for computers and technological resources for indigenous communities.