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Ecstra Foundation takes a systems approach to grant-making, focusing on partnerships, programs, and people to build financial capability and wellbeing. They evaluate and share outcomes and insights to drive effective financial education. The foundation supports consumer organizations, community legal services, financial counselling bodies, sector peaks, and front-line service providers to address structural barriers to financial inclusion. [17, 18] They also work directly in communities, schools, and other learning environments to design, deliver, and measure financial education initiatives. Ecstra advocates for the crucial role of financial wellbeing in overall health to influence policy and drive systemic change. [18] They prioritize accessible and inclusive programs, often focusing on those in lower socio-economic areas and regional/rural locations. [4, 19]

Energy Consumers Australia's grants program aims to support not-for-profit organisations in developing and implementing high-quality advocacy initiatives. These initiatives are intended to advance the interests of household and small business consumers within the National Electricity Market. The program focuses on building capability, expertise, and collaborative efforts to address consumer energy issues, ensuring that the specific needs and circumstances of residential and small business consumers are represented in advocacy efforts and policy development.