Climate Giving
Resource Hub
Impact Fund 2026
The Impact Fund is Australian Communities Foundation’s collective giving initiative, powered by people who believe that lasting change is something we create together. In 2026, the Impact Fund is focused on supporting meaningful efforts to address one of the defining challenges of our time: the climate crisis.
Together, we can back the people and movements working to drive the transition Australia needs – and ensure it is equitable, community-led, and built to last.
This hub brings together a curated set of organisations, tools and insights to support informed, impactful climate giving.
Whether you are looking to fund frontline advocacy, build your understanding of climate philanthropy, or take action alongside others, these resources are designed to support your journey.
Resources for climate giving
Watch
Pacific leadership through the climate emergency: In conversation with Dr Maina Talia
Tuvalu is on the frontlines of the climate crisis. On a recent visit to Australia with Climates, Tuvaluan Minister Dr Maina Talia spoke with us about the challenges facing the Pacific and the role philanthropy can play in supporting communities to lead solutions. Watch on Vimeo
Climates is a not-for-profit organisation supporting community-led climate resilience across the Australia-Pacific through their Micro Grants Program and capacity-building services. Learn more
Watch: Australian Communities Foundation CEO Andrew Binns in conversation with Dr Maina Talia, the Tuvaluan Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment
TIPS FOR BEST-Practice climate giving
Australian Communities Foundation
A resource developed with insights from the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN), 350 Pacific and world-renowned COP expert, Andrew Highham, offering best-practice tips for climate giving. Download
Climate Lens: A tool for all Australian funders
AEGN + Philanthropy Australia
Developed with leading climate and philanthropy practitioners, the Climate Lens helps funders assess and strengthen the climate impact of their giving across all grantmaking. Download
Climate Funding Framework
AEGN
Developed in close consultation with over 60 global experts in addressing climate change. The Framework outlines opportunities for strategic philanthropy in addressing the climate crisis in Australia. Learn more
Climate philanthropy research
Climateworks
ClimateWorks research delivers timely, actionable insights so funders and implementers can move faster and more collaboratively to ensure durable climate progress. Explore
Groundswell Impact Report
Groundswell
Collective giving for climate – connecting everyday people who want to make a difference with experts and organisations deploying climate solutions around the country. Explore
Just Futures Giving Circle
Just Futures Collab
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island-led giving circle activating resources for climate justice – shifting money and power to First Nations-led solutions that strengthen communities. Learn more
Good Giving Toolkit
Australian Communities Foundation
Developed with insights from decades of grantmaking experience at Australian Communities Foundation, the Good Giving Toolkit provides practical guidance for building your giving framework, with 17 supporting worksheets. While applicable to any area of philanthropy, the Toolkit is especially valuable for clarifying and strengthening your approach to climate giving. Download
Other resources for climate action
Project Planet
Turn climate concern into action with a collection of digital tools, a regular newsletter, and informative social media posts.
Climate for Change
Events, volunteer opportunities, and resources to support effective climate conversations and MP engagement.
Climate Council Action Tool Kit
A downloadable toolkit packed with ideas about how to confidently take action on climate change within your daily life.
Past Impact Fund climate grant partners
A round-up of iniatives supported through the Impact Fund in previous years that remain endorsed by ACF for high-impact climate giving.
Tomorrow Movement
A movement of young people fighting for a society with good jobs, great public services, and a safe climate for all. Mobilising communities to win a politics that works for everyone, not just big business.
Climate Justice Coalition
A coalition of climate and social justice organisations based in Australia and the Pacific. Started with a dream of a coal and gas free world, where First Nations people have the final say over what happens on country, and where all communities are safe from the impacts of climate change.
Farmers for Climate Action
A farmer-founded movement with the belief that climate-smart farming solutions and championing strong economy-wide climate policy can influence governments to implement climate policies that mitigate climate change and benefit rural communities.
Climate Council
An independent, evidence-led climate organisation powered by passionate people. Born of a crowdfunding campaign in 2013 to fearlessly advocate for the climate solutions Australia needs.
Environment Justice Australia
A public interest legal organisation for a radically better world. EJA uses the law to take on the biggest environmental justice challenges in the country – seeking justice for creatures and communities, for this beautiful continent we call home, and for everyone who comes next.
Renew
A national, not-for-profit that inspires, enables, and advocates for people to live sustainably in their homes and communities. Renew provides expert, independent advice on sustainable solutions for the home to households, government, and industry.
The Grata Fund
Grata builds a fairer world by harnessing the power of high impact strategic litigation to create structural change. Democracy works when people can exercise their right to have a voice, including in court, where facts prevail over spin. Grata breaks down these barriers in three key areas: climate justice, human rights, and democratic freedoms.
Our Island Our Home
Torres Strait Islanders are on the frontline of the climate crisis, and urgent action is needed to ensure they can remain on their Islands. Our Islands Our Home is a climate justice campaign led by Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners, knowledge keepers, storytellers and community leaders to protect their island homes.
Country Needs People
An independent not-for-profit committed to championing Indigenous land and sea management across Australia by supporting, advocating and amplifying the vital work of Indigenous Rangers, Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs), and Indigenous caring for Country.
Invasive Species Council
An organisation campaigning for better laws and protections for our native plants and animals from weeds, pests, and feral invaders. Invasive Species Council was formed in 2002 to seek stronger laws, policies and programs to preserve Australian biodiversity.
Australian Marine Conservation Society
The voice for Australia’s oceans and the country’s only national charity dedicated solely to protecting our precious ocean wildlife – a community of ocean lovers across the nation working for healthy seas.
Climate and Health Alliance
A coalition of healthcare stakeholders who work together to see the threat to human health from climate change and ecological degradation addressed through prompt policy action.
Meet the 2026 Community Advisory Group
The 2026 Community Advisory Group (CAG) is comprised of leaders from across the climate sector. They provide insights and consultation throughout the Impact Fund 2026 program.
Amy Gordon
350 Australia
Katie McQuaid
ClimateWorks Centre
Stephen pfeiffer
Groundswell giving
Kate Allsopp
Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network
Tamika Sadler
Common threads
Contact us
Got a question or want to discuss your support? Contact the team.
Carly Severino, Director of Philanthropy & Community
Laura Mannix, Philanthropy & Community Lead