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The Trustee For Community Enterprise Foundation

Low
Annual Giving
$1.1M
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Programs
2 (2 open)

About

The Trustee For Community Enterprise Foundation supports families and victims of disasters, focusing on community development in Victoria. It collaborates with the Community Bank network and corporates to enhance community wellbeing. The foundation manages grants, scholarships, and appeals to create a lasting difference.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should emphasize community-focused initiatives and demonstrate collaboration with local networks, highlighting the urgent need for support in disaster-affected areas.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation approaches its giving through collaboration with its Community Bank network and corporate partners, valuing community-focused initiatives and urgent support for impacted communities.

Notable Grants

Over $9 million for rural and regional community projects in FY2024
Over $9 million for urban community grants in FY2024
288 first-year and 98 second/third-year educational scholarships funded in FY2024
$2.3 million distributed for natural disaster recovery in FY2024
Support for 1,114 local organisations in FY2024

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.1M
$945K$4.7M$4.3M
FY2022
$16.9M
$1.4M$5.0M$4.5M
FY2021
$15.3M
$1.5M$23.8M$20.4M
FY2020
$14.1M
$46.4M$34.8M$34.2M
FY2019
$1.1M
$642K$2.0M$1.9M
FY2018
$877K
$860K$2.5M$2.5M
FY2017
$690K
$728K$2.5M$2.5M
7yr total$50.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (2)

2026 Benefit Geelong Community Grants Program (CEF)

Grantopen

Community grants program for the Geelong region.

Closes 27/03/2026Apply →

Scholarship Programs

Grantopen

Assisting young Australians with costs for secondary or tertiary studies.

Grants in Database (3)