Coles Group Foundation
About
The Coles Group Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Coles Group, a major Australian retailer. It focuses on community-based initiatives across Australia, reflecting Coles' commitment to giving back to the communities it serves. The foundation's activities and grants aim to make a positive impact on Australian communities.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should demonstrate how their project will benefit Australian communities, aligning with the foundation's community focus. A clear, strategic plan and evidence of community engagement are likely to be viewed favorably.
Giving Philosophy
The Coles Group Foundation approaches giving with a focus on community, aiming to support initiatives that benefit Australians broadly. Its theory of change likely involves creating lasting impacts through strategic investments in community projects and programs.
Programs & Opportunities (9)
8 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 22 June 2026 (today)
Coles Graduate Program
A program offering learning, mentoring, and training across various career streams within Coles to shape future leaders, open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who have completed a bachelor's degree.
Coles Little Athletics Community Fund Sports Equipment Grants
These grants provide funding to grassroots Little Athletics Centres across Australia to purchase essential sports, safety, and volunteer equipment.
Coles Group Scholarship
Supports high-achieving domestic students enrolled in the Master of Property at the Melbourne School of Design with a living allowance to help them become leaders in Australia's property industry.
Coles Little Athletics Sports Equipment Grants
Provides sports equipment grants to Little Athletics centres across Australia to support grassroots community sporting programs and encourage healthy, active lives for young people.
Coles Group Scholarship (University of Melbourne)
Offers a living allowance to high-achieving domestic Master of Property students at the Melbourne School of Design, supporting their studies and aiming to develop future leaders in the property industry.
Redkite Dare to Dream Scholarships
Scholarships of up to $5,000 for young Australians affected by cancer to help them achieve their goals and ambitions, enabled by Coles' partnership with Redkite.
Coles Nurture Fund
This fund provides grants to small to medium Australian food and grocery businesses to support innovative and sustainable projects that drive efficiency, growth, and reduce reliance on imports.
Coles Little Athletics Australia Sports Equipment Grants
Coles provides sports equipment grants to Little Athletics centers across Australia to help young people live healthy, active lives. In FY25, Coles provided $150,000 in these grants.
Coles Little Athletics Community Fund
This fund offers grants to eligible Little Athletics Centres across Australia to purchase essential sports, safety, and volunteering equipment.