Funding opportunity

CommBank Next Chapter Innovation

Reviewed 14 October 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.

Opened
1 Oct 2026
Closes
2 Nov 2026
Funding
$100,000 - $200,000
Category
Business

Overview

The purpose of the Program is to support organisations to deliver innovative projects, over a 12 month period, that will help to prevent, identify and respond to the financial abuse of older
people.

Successful applicants will be selected to become Next Chapter Innovation Partners and receive a payment of either $100,000 or $200,000 (dependent on amount awarded).

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to be a Next Chapter Innovation Partner, applicants must:
- Be an Australian-based charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, or a company registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, or an established social enterprise that holds a current Social Traders Certification which delivers programs that drive positive impact, supports social issues and strengthens the wellbeing of communities
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Operate and direct funding received under Next Chapter Innovation to Australian-based programs only
- Hold a current bank account in Australia in its own name
- If the application is from a consortium, nominate one organisation to be the primary applicant for the purpose of the grant
- Be able to deliver the project fully within 12 months of receiving funding
- Demonstrate that the project will support the prevention, identification and response to the financial abuse of older people.

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