Community Grants

The Scanlon Foundation provides support to organisations working to improve Australia’s social cohesion in areas where there is the greatest need. Since 2001, the Scanlon Foundation has been distributing grants to build Australia’s social cohesion and to support the transition of those who come to make Australia home.

At present the Foundation offers three categories of grants.

• Annual Community Grants Program

  With an aim to foster connections and strengthen communities by engaging local businesses with potential employees living in their area, applicants must address the four key criteria outlined below in their application:

  • Employment pathways
  • Local business engagement
  • Mentors
  • Community Input

• Direct to Community Grants
  Funding for projects and initiatives that contribute to social cohesion across Australia, supporting initiatives that enhance the Foundations vision and mission, available to any community organisations, associations or groups that are actively working in this space.

• African Australian Creative Media Grants
  Supports African Australian platforms, individuals and organisations that operate in screen media, visual arts, podcasting, radio and written media. Through this grant they seek to amplify the voices and stories of African Australia creatives.