The annual grant program supports initiatives that will make an impact in your community.

The project supports initiatives that provide sustainable, tangible and long-term benefits with positive outcomes for Australian rural, regional and remote communities. In turn this builds capacity, longevity, liveability and connection in the regions in which we operate.

Structured across six distinct pillars (referred to as the 'Community Giving Project Pillars') with a focus on sustainability, innovation, wellbeing, diversity, and safety, Elders will offer grants up to $20,000. There is a seventh pillar called the People's Choice, which will offer two additional grants of up to $10,000 each.

To be eligible, applicants: 

• must be a not-for-profit and non-government organisation with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate for Australia
  • Unincorporated organisations may be auspiced by an incorporated organisation and must provide a letter from the auspice organisation confirming that the auspice arrangement is valid and current 
  • Government preschools, kindergartens and schools in regional, rural and remote are eligible to apply, as these are often heavily underfunded
• must consider and outline the relevant permits, approvals, insurances or the like required for the initiative
• must not be affiliated with a political party or union or take an overtly political stance in the focus of its work
• may have a religious basis, but any program or initiative must not incorporate religious teaching into the delivery of the program or initiative
• are required to declare if the organisation is seeking funding for the same initiative elsewhere. If you are, any application will not hinder your application or possible success with this program
• must have the required and necessary insurances in place to provide and/or deliver the initiative (where applicable)
• must ensure that it meets all criteria prior to submitting its application, as incomplete and ineligible applications will not be able to proceed following initial consideration. Missing documentation will not be followed up or accepted after an application has been submitted.

• Website: https://elders.com.au/contact-us/