At Australian Communities Foundation, we provide support and expertise to our giving community to assist with all aspects of grantmaking.
ACF provides support through tailored granting advice, recommended organisations and projects to support, co-funding opportunities and regular events.
Granting advice #
Fund Advisors can contact our Grants Team at any time to seek advice on grant processes, issue areas or organisations to fund. Our team provides more tailored advice in Fund Reviews – a yearly meeting to explore every aspect of your giving.
Additional support is available through ACF Advisory, which designs bespoke solutions ranging from light touch to full-service packages. ACF Advisory can assist with things like developing a philanthropic strategy from scratch or designing and running a grant round.
Grantmaking Fundamentals #
Our Grantmaking Fundamentals guide, based on the expertise and experience of our Philanthropy Team, covers the essentials of good grantmaking.
Granting opportunities #
Our Funding Platform on our website promotes the work of not-for-profits across Australia, supporting you to find organisations and initiatives aligned with your interest areas. Browse the directory and filter by location, focus area and target population to find a project that aligns with your interests. The ACF Grants Team has performed compliance checks on all proposals on the platform. We also regularly send recommended granting opportunities to your inbox.
Co-funding opportunities #
We provide opportunities for you to give together with like-minded donors and maximise your impact, primarily through the ACF Impact Fund.
The Impact Fund is a way for you to get involved in best-practice collective giving. Backed by a growing community of funders and changemakers, the Impact Fund supports the boldest solutions to the biggest issues facing Australia.
Learning Circles and other events #
Our calendar of Learning Circles and other events provides opportunities for you to hear from the ACF Team and sector experts on best-practice giving and the latest issues across different cause areas. Event invitations are sent to Fund Advisors via email, and upcoming events can be found on our website.