Australian Communities Foundation receives funding proposals from a wide range of organisations through our Funding Platform.
See below for this month’s granting recommendations from our Grants Team, including Granting Ideas for NAIDOC Week 2025.
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NAIDOC Week Granting Ideas
NAIDOC Week 2025 (6 – 13 July) marks 50 years of honouring and elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, cultures, and resilience.
The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, invites us to reflect on the enduring strength of First Nations Elders, the visionary leadership within communities, and the legacy being forged by emerging First Nations leaders.
The Centre for Public Integrity: Restoring integrity to Australia’s democracy
Nationwide
The Centre for Public Integrity (the Centre) is an independent think tank dedicated to restoring integrity to Australia’s democracy. Led by some of Australia’s pre-eminent jurists and legal academics, the Centre has four research pillars: Money in Politics – Eliminating the undue influence of money in politics; Executive Power – Ensuring the elected executive plays by the rules of Australia’s democratic system; Accountability Institutions – Protecting independence and funding of Australia’s accountability institutions; and Transparency – Ensuring transparency in the exercise of public power.
Why we recommend this initiative: The Centre is Australia’s only independent, expert-led democracy research institute. With the recent election of a majority government, the country faces a crucial opportunity to strengthen and future-proof our democracy – strong majorities can enable bold reform, but they also risk sidelining scrutiny. That’s why the Centre is focused on Australia’s four most pressing integrity challenges, ensuring this Parliament seizes the moment and drives forward reform for greater accountability, transparency and integrity in politics.
Turbans 4 Australia: Helping Aussies in need
Nationwide
Turbans 4 Australia (T4A) is a Sikh-led organisation specialising in providing emergency goods to Australians in need regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity. The organisation supports people experiencing financial hardship, food insecurity, homelessness and unemployment, including communities impacted by natural disasters.
Why we recommend this initiative: T4A has been in regional NSW , assisting communities impacted by the recent floods, including coordinating donations and delivering over 10,000 meals to those in need. By forming connections on the ground with people from all walks of life, T4A is breaking down the barriers of fear and misunderstanding, and promoting multiculturalism, social cohesion and religious tolerance.
Arid Lands Environment Centre: Defending Australia’s iconic desert country
Northern Territory
The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is Central Australia’s leading independent environmental organisation, with 45 years of experience advocating for the protection of Australia’s arid regions. Based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, ALEC works across landscapes of significant ecological and cultural value, including Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kati-Thanda (Lake Eyre), and the Channel Country. These regions make up approximately 70per cent of the Territory’s landmass, containing some of the world’s most intact desert ecosystems, and are home to First Nations communities who continue to hold deep connections to Country.
Why we recommend this initiative: The Northern Territory’s desert country for thousands of years. Today, it is under increasing threat from climate change, mining, harmful development and introduced species. ALEC’s approach is grounded in scientific research, knowledge-sharing, and community engagement. The organisation collaborates with Traditional Owners, recognising their leadership and expertise in land management and environmental stewardship.
Indelarts: Supporting Queensland artists who identify as disabled or neurodivergent
Queensland
indelarts is an inclusive theatre company that provides professional artistic and training opportunities for artists and community members who identify as disabled or neurodivergent. The company’s professional ensemble creates original work that communicates the lived experience of each artist across a range of performance modes to challenge the perceptions of audiences and industry alike.
Why we recommend this initiative: indelarts creates opportunities for artists and community members who identify as disabled or neurodivergent to express themselves, connect, and thrive. Through inclusive practice, the company fosters acceptance and understanding for those who may often feel excluded from more traditional arts practice and environments.
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