Australian Communities Foundation is a community of giving, powered by a courageous ambition: a fairer and more sustainable Australia. As a broker of change, we connect those who can give with the people and organisations leading the way.
We are dedicated to enriching Australian communities. Fostering a spirit of community involvement, the foundation supports a broad range of charitable projects with assistance and funding.
Born into a working class family in Sydney during the Great Depression in Australia, my family knew what it was like to struggle just to survive. Leaving school at 14, I worked pumping petrol and had multiple jobs until I started as an apprentice mechanic. During the early 1960’s, I borrowed money from relatives to [...]
Since the Brewery was founded in 1862 by Thomas Cooper, our family has supported the community in a variety of ways. In recent times, the Coopers Brewery Foundation was established to provide additional focus on our social commitment. As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of supporting families and individuals in their time of [...]
Greater Bank has a proud tradition of supporting charities and community organisations. The Greater Charitable Foundation formalises and takes this support to a new level. Established in 2011, the Foundation funds practical, life-changing initiatives which directly support families and communities. It does so by partnering with Australian-based charitable organisations, throughout Greater Bank's area of operations, [...]
The Micro Grants Program aims to provide financial assistance to community groups and associations that meet recognised community needs as identified in Council's Community Development Strategy 2020 -2023 or Bundaberg Region Sport and Recreation Strategy. The available financial assistance per micro grant application for eligible projects/events is up to $1,000. Applications for the Micro Grant Program are open twelve (12) [...]
The Tony Manicaros grant will fund an innovative project which utilises, extends or develops opportunities in ethnic community radio broadcasting. Up to $2,000 can be given to a project. The grant is open all year round so you can make an application at a time that suits your project. Any NEMBC member program is eligible [...]
The Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) provides relief from supply charges on electricity accounts that are used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes.
This grant is available as a contribution to supports people directly impacted by a disaster to meet their immediate needs where they have experienced loss of one or more essential services for more than 5 days.
Supports regional innovation leaders to collaborate with partners to unlock Queensland’s economic potential, whether by solving a significant problem or creating an opportunity for the regions. The program is part of the Queensland Government’s new $5 million Advance Queensland Regional Futures initiative, and has been developed with learnings from Advancing Regional Innovation Program (ARIP). The [...]
