Community Activation Grants of up to $25,000 are available.  

What we fund

We provide seed funding to support the most vulnerable and at-risk people and their communities across Australia focusing on:

• Social Vulnerability: Addressing higher levels of mental illness, disability, crime and violence and social exclusion.
• Economic Challenges: Supporting communities dealing with significant poverty, houselessness, homelessness and employment instability.
• Disaster Risks: Supporting areas prone to extreme weather events and hazards such as bushfires and floods, particularly those with low infrastructure resilience.

Grant details

• Amount: Activation grants of up to $25,000 are available for communities developing and implementing their resilience priorities using the Six-Step Model that support persons most in need.
• Funding Structure: Funds are released in stages to support the gradual implementation of your community’s initiatives aligned to the grant objectives.

Who can apply?

Any community within a that meets the eligibility criteria can apply.

Eligibility Criteria

Your community must:

• Be in a sponsored Local Government Area. *
• Have a trained Resilience Canopy Practitioner.
• Demonstrate notable social disadvantage and risk profiles.
• Create and maintain a Canopy Community profile on Canopy House.
• Comply with governance requirements for responsible funds management.
• Commit to the Six-Step Model to determine the priorities.

* Communities outside these areas may also be considered. Please contact our team to discuss your needs.

Applications now open

Grants are now open for rolling intake available until June 2026 or all funds are allocated, whichever comes first.

Applications must be submitted by Resilience Canopy trained Practitioners on behalf of their community - but are not the legal funds manager.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Connect with us to discuss your community's potential to access the grants.