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Guiding future change
The Bennelong Foundation funds initiatives that increase pathways to economic empowerment and social cohesion. Our focus is on projects that break down barriers to participation in education, employment and community sport.
Community Grants
Twelve-month funding for community-led projects taking practical action to build pathways at grassroots levels. Awarded at an annual, open grant round. The 2024 round is now closed.
Catalyst Grants
Multi-year partnerships for initiatives taking progressive action to grow or broaden pathways. Expressions of interest open periodically.
Learning for Life Grants
Flexible partnerships for initiatives seeking to transform teaching and learning pathways for better education and social outcomes. Expressions of interest open periodically.
Guiding future change
The Bennelong Foundation UK funds initiatives that increase pathways to social inclusion. Our focus is on projects opening pathways for new arrivals to the UK experiencing hardship, and families facing barriers to accessing food and education.
Social Inclusion Grants
One-year funding for community-led projects opening pathways to social inclusion.
The change we want
to see
Participation
More opportunities to participate in society, both social and economic.
Inclusion
Barriers that cause social exclusion are being broken down.
Cohesion
Greater willingness among members of communities to cooperate with each other in order to prosper.
Connection
To have a voice and more opportunities to learn, work and connect with others.
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Stories of impact
Learn how our partners in Australia and the UK are leading positive change.
Sydney East Community College
Banksia Gardens
First Australians Capital
Happy Brain Education
Australian Spatial Analytics
Media Diversity Australia
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FAQs
Find answers to common questions about the Bennelong Foundation and our work.
To apply for a grant, you can visit our grants page and review the application process. Make sure to check the eligibility criteria and submit all required documents.
Our ambition is to give every person the opportunity to shape their future and chase their goals.
We aim to increase pathways to economic empowerment and social cohesion and inclusion.
You can find more information on each of our funding areas here.
Yes.
Australian not-for-profits can apply for one of our 12-month Community Grants in our annual, open grant round.
Periodically, the Foundation invites organisations to apply for multi-year Catalyst Grants or Learning for Life Grants, or to take part in our annual Pitch In events.
Every year, the Bennelong Foundation UK invites a small number of charities to apply for one of our 12-month Social Inclusion Grants. Learn more here.
The application process involves submitting an expression of interest (EOI) via our website. Successful EOIs will be invited to submit a full application form. More details can be found on our grants page.