Community Grants Program
Harnessing the power of connection to boost mental wellbeing? That's the goods.
Applications for our 2023 Community Grants program have now closed. Successful recipients will be announced in mid September.
Australia Post Community Grants support projects that connect people and improve mental wellbeing in local communities.
Local community groups create positive change in countless people’s lives. To help them deliver for their communities, we award Community Grants of up to $10,000 each year to fund community led, local projects. Projects are eligible where:
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Granted
$4,822,197
Projects funded
750
How to use a Community Grant to ease loneliness and disconnection in your community
Learn how The Men’s Table used their Community Grant to help improve men’s mental health and wellbeing in regional Australian communities—and how a Community Grant can help your not-for-profit, too.
Community Grants: 8 tips for successful grant applications
Grant funding is crucial for your community group, so you want to make your Community Grant application the best it can be. Here are our top grant writing tips.
How walking groups can use an Australia Post Community Grant to connect people in their local community
Walking is a powerful way to boost mental wellbeing and get to know other people in your community. We found out how walking groups have been using their Australia Post Community Grants to create meaningful connections.
Have a simple idea like ‘connect over a cup of tea’? An Australia Post Community Grant could help
When applying for a Community Grant, it’s tempting to think your project should be huge. But sometimes the simple ideas are best. We look at how simply enjoying a cup of tea together can help a community connect.
Want more information?
To contact our grants team, email grants@auspost.com.au.
