Youth and community programs

Community program grants for churches

A church may be an eligible not-for-profit while a worship activity is not an eligible project. Describe the community need, the people served and the public outcome without disguising the organisation’s identity.

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Projects that may fit

Start by separating the fundable work.

  • Youth, family and social connection
  • Food relief and practical support
  • Inclusion and multicultural events
  • Equipment for open community programs

Questions before you shortlist

Rules that commonly change the answer

  1. 1Is participation open beyond the congregation?
  2. 2What evidence shows the local need?
  3. 3Are religious instruction or worship costs excluded?
  4. 4Who will deliver and safeguard the activity?

Prepare once

Evidence worth organising now

  • Write a one-sentence community outcome
  • Estimate participant numbers honestly
  • Document partners and permissions
  • Plan measurement without collecting sensitive data