Activation grants of up to $25,000 are available.  

What we fund

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

• Social Vulnerability: Addressing higher levels of mental illness, disability, domestic violence, and social exclusion.
• Economic Challenges: Supporting communities dealing with significant poverty, houselessness, and employment instability.
• Disaster Risks: Supporting areas prone to 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.
• Funding Structure: Funds are released in a staged drawdown approach to support the gradual implementation of your community’s initiatives.

Who Can Apply?

Any Australian community within a sponsored Local Government Area (LGA) that meets the eligibility criteria can apply. Applications must be submitted by a trained Resilience Canopy Practitioner.

Eligibility Criteria

Your community must:

• Be in a sponsored Local Government Area.
• Have a trained Resilience Canopy Practitioner.
• Be registered as a Canopy Community.
• Be able to accept and manage grant funds through an incorporated body.
• Demonstrate notable social disadvantage.
• Commit to the Six-Step Model to determine the priorities.

In special circumstances, communities outside these criteria may also be considered. Please contact our team to discuss your needs.

When are grants open?

Grants are made available to communities with a Resilience Practitioner committed to undertaking the process. Ensure you are subscribed to our e-newsletters to receive updates on when the grants are open.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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