Grants & Opportunities

Funds the establishment of micro-businesses in remote Aboriginal communities.

Funds partnerships between high-performing metropolitan schools and remote schools to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

This program provides scholarship assistance to First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, and Taribelang Bunda tertiary students (University, Cert IV, and Diploma) to support their higher education, health, economic wellbeing, and ability to contribute to their community.

This grant supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in remote areas of South Australia, focusing on conservation initiatives, community engagement, education, and cultural connection.

Partnership with Hands Across Canberra and John James Foundation. $1.94M across 63 projects (2024). Supports community belonging, disability inclusion, healthcare, First Nations communities, DFV prevention.

Annual grant program for First Nations musicians and visual artists. Funds music video production, merchandise, vinyl manufacturing, EP recording, live performance development, and tour support. Amounts range from $4,000-$7,000 per recipient.

Community Spirit Grants up to $2,000 and Community Growth Grants up to $15,000 for regional and remote Queensland community-led initiatives.

A bespoke program funded by Ecstra that helps social enterprises embed financial education into their support models, aiming to help people gain confidence and skills to control their finances.

Launched in 2020, this initiative provides scholarships to selected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes within their regional communities. It includes one-on-one tutoring and mentorship, school equipment and stationery, a placement with a JMF-partnered football club, football equipment, and travel support to foster talent and positive change.

An award-winning program established in 2012 that harnesses the power of football to positively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, typically aged 2-18, across remote and regional communities in NSW, NT, and QLD. It focuses on improving health, education, wellbeing, and connection to Country.

These fellowships are designed to support entrepreneurs who are dedicated to creating opportunities and strengthening resilience within communities. The program aims to foster innovative solutions for social impact.

Funds research projects promoting First Nations cultural heritage and knowledge.

Scholarship for resources, energy and sustainability students

These fellowships provide unrestricted, tax-free grants over two years to early to mid-career Australian artists, creatives, and cultural leaders, recognizing their outstanding talent and exceptional courage.

Funds postgraduate studies at international universities.

School-based traineeship positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students going into year 11, providing Certificate II and III in health support services with potential for ongoing employment

Annual education support for Prep to Year 6 students from the five Traditional Owner Groups, covering book packs, uniforms, school fees and equipment. Requires report cards and school attendance confirmation.

These grants aim to enhance the long-term sustainability, governance, and operational capacity of community media organisations across Australia. They contribute to media diversity, social cohesion, and the development of a skilled and resilient broadcasting sector.

Projects must result in sustainable benefits related to caring for Country, supporting cultural practice, renewal or cultural education, and/or development of First Peoples art forms. Thematic priorities for 2025/26 include cultural knowledge transfer and practices (intergenerational), and truth telling in historic or contemporary contexts.

Projects must focus on First Peoples personal and/or collective healing and wellbeing, ideally scalable and/or of national significance. Thematic priorities for 2025/26 include truth telling leading to healing, and social and emotional wellbeing for young people.

Provides financial assistance to individuals under 30 for the purchase of specialist tools, actual restoration work costs, or contributions towards TAFE or other tertiary fees, all related to the restoration and preservation of historic vehicles (over 30 years old).

This scholarship covers full HECS fees for up to four years for graduating Year 12 students from Catholic colleges within the Diocese of Cairns who are pursuing a full-time, four-year Bachelor of Education degree, and guarantees a teaching position for two years within the Diocese upon completion. First Nations students are strongly encouraged to apply.

This scholarship is for new girls entering Year 7 from disadvantaged or low socio-economic backgrounds, with priority given to students from under-represented communities, such as First Nations students or those with a refugee background, who demonstrate academic competence and enthusiasm for school activities.

These grants support charitable programs and the provision of equipment that directly benefit the medical, health, wellbeing, and social welfare of sick, vulnerable, and disadvantaged children (0-17 years) in Western Australia.

Capital grants for technology, equipment, and infrastructure supporting cancer research.