Universal Charitable Fund Small Grants - 2025

The Universal Charitable Fund (UCF) makes grants to small and medium sized Australian charities making a big difference in the lives of people in need both in Australia and overseas. Their focus is on community projects that positively contribute to the alleviation of poverty, disadvantage, marginalisation and distress while building both individual and community capacity. They want their contribution to inspire others to share in making a difference by supporting people in need and building a better future for all.

UCF focuses its grant making on supporting the work of small and medium sized charities (e.g. income up to $1m pa) which are registered with the ACNC and endorsed by the ATO with Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR1).

Their priority is to fund charities which fit into one (or more) of the following areas and with a focus on alleviation of poverty, distress, disadvantage or marginalisation.

• Education
• Health
• Building self-sufficient communities (sustainable)
• Children and youth

Any programme asking for funding must be able to be completed within 12 months and have a clear charitable purpose consistent with its tax-deductible gift status.