Australian Communities Foundation receives funding proposals from a wide range of organisations through our Granting Opportunties platform. See below for this month’s granting recommendations from our Grants Team.
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Granting ideas for August 2024
Agriculture for the Great Barrier Reef
Sustainable Table
Queensland, Regional
The Atherton Tablelands Integrated Collaboration (ATIC) is a program from Sustainable Table to enable and scale regenerative agriculture opportunities within the Atherton Tablelands, a major agricultural region located close to the fragile Great Barrier Reef system. This approach would enhance the landscape’s biological vitality and improve the quality of water flowing to the Great Barrier Reef.
What we like about this initiative
Sustainable Table is one of the few NFPs advocating for and enabling regenerative land management practices in the agricultural sector. This project has an innovative approach to stewardship of the Great Barrier Reef, starting at the source to address the quality of water flowing from the Atherton Tablelands down to the Reef.
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Combatting Anti-Trans Discrimination
Trans Justice Project
Nationwide
Trans Justice Project (TJP) has been a leader in combatting anti-trans disinformation campaigns that threaten the lives, rights, and health care of trans and gender-diverse people. Building on the success of its existing campaigns, TJP will continue to strengthen the responses of civil society, government, and media by launching an informative resource with the latest research and strategies on combating anti-trans disinformation.
What we like about this initiative
This is a timely and responsive initiative from Trans Justice Project to shift public perceptions and protect the welfare and lives of trans people. Read more
Sports and Homelessness
Streetsmart Australia
Nationwide
StreetSmart is using sport and recreation programs to create change for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and those experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or vulnerability, including children. These programs help build connection and resilience among those vulnerable to homelessness, improving health, wellbeing and social inclusion outcomes. They also help reduce the risk of children and young people becoming involved in petty crime and ending up in youth detention.
What we like about this initiative
StreetSmart has a successful track record of supporting high-impact, community-based projects that otherwise have limited fundraising capacity. This is a powerful initiative that leverages sport and recreation to provide connection and support for people experiencing homelessness and social isolation. Read more
Elevating Regional Narratives, Empowering Emerging Editors
The Suburban Review
Nationwide, Regional
The Suburban Review is strengthening its regional focus in 2024/25 by launching ‘The Regional Review,’ a publishing avenue dedicated to amplifying regional narratives and nurturing emerging editorial talent. The organisation plans to publish diverse works from at least 40 regional writers and artists with unique perspectives and artistic merit.
What we like about this initiative
With the decline in publishing opportunities and funding for regional stories in Australia, this project has the capacity to connect readers and underrepresented writers across geographic divides while strengthening the national socio-cultural fabric. Read more
Caring for Country Grant Round
Groundswell Giving
Nationwide
The Caring for Country Grant Round is a First Nations-run and led grants program that supports the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities focused on climate justice and caring for Country. Groundswell is raising funds to support 25 First Nations projects dedicated to protecting and caring for Country, culture and communities.
What we like about this initiative
This program engages First Nations community leaders to manage the decision-making process of the grant round, allowing First Nations people to address climate justice on their terms. This is a timely opportunity to empower First Nations self-determination. Read more
Looking for other granting ideas? Find a wide range of funding proposals on our Granting Opportunities platform. Filter by location, focus area and target population to find a project that aligns with your funding interests.