How it works:

1. If you apply with a proven idea…
– Access funding and guidance to start proven ideas, designed by a community of social innovators
– Choose an idea from the list (Mental Health Community Connect, Sidewalk Talk, OpenSeat Mindful Meals), and apply to create your project page
– Complete a 30 Day Challenge to unlock funding
– Receive the first portion of funding and use it to make your project happen!
– Share the impact of your project to unlock the final portion of funding
– Funding is allocated to those who successfully complete the challenge on a first-come, first-served basis.

Funding is allocated to those who successfully complete the challenge on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. If you apply with your own project…
– Apply by January 15, 2026 (AWST).
– Wait for your application to be reviewed. You’ll know if it was successful by February 26, 2026 (AWST)
– If successful, complete some simple steps within 30 days before starting your project
– Receive the first portion of funding and use it to make your project happen!
– Share your project’s impact to unlock the final portion of funding.

Organisations must be legally registered in the country where they operate, they often include non-profits, schools, libraries, and other legally registered community groups.

Eligibility criteria
– Projects must address the theme of mental health
– Projects must take place in Australia
– Applicants must be at least 18 years old or have the permission of a guardian to apply for funding.

Funds can be used to cover:
– Direct costs for the set-up or maintenance of the project, e.g., space rental, insurance fees, seeds and planting materials, tools, training fees
– If applying with your own project, some funds may be used to pay those working on the project.

Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider’s website.