Community Grants Program - 2026

Every year the Sisters of Charity Foundation provides grants of up to $20,000 to incredible community projects and programs that break down social isolation and alleviate the impact of poverty on individuals and families.

Community Grants are aimed at helping groups who already make a huge difference to those in need, so they can have an even bigger impact. These groups might struggle to access funding through other avenues but are meeting very real needs in clever ways.

The grants have been used to support a wide range of people, including those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity or domestic violence, disadvantaged families with babies and children, at-risk youth, people living with disabilities, Indigenous people, older people, and those who have been incarcerated or affected by health issues and their families.

The Foundation favours projects that:

• Provide compassion, hope and immediate, practical assistance.
• Are strongly aligned with one or more Foundation goals: to improve financial wellbeing, promote social inclusion, strengthen wellbeing and stability during times of crisis, foster awareness and understanding, and empower marginalised communities.
• Do not receive significant government and philanthropic support.
• Are not associated with well-established organisations with significant reserves.