Grassroots Capabilities
Supporting the core capacity and capability of grassroots organisations
Applications Open 4th August 2025
Applications Close 29th August 2025
The Jack Brockhoff Foundation's Grassroots Capabilities Grants aim to support the capability and capacity of small (annual revenue under $500,000 in the FY24 year and beyond) vital grassroots organisations that provide critical services in JBF's strategic priority areas:
Thriving Children
With a focus on breaking cycles, we invest in initiatives that support the first six years of a child’s life through early intervention and prevention. Our goal is to ensure that all children reach their full potential.
Safe, Secure, Connected Communities
With a focus on participation and connection, we invest in increasing access to secure housing and mental health support. Our aim is to ensure that Victorians, especially older Victorians, can remain connected and engaged with their families, friends, and communities.
Backing Big Ideas
Focusing on addressing complex problems affecting the health and wellbeing of Victorians, we invest in leaders and experts in community and social innovation. Our aim is to identify and implement innovative solutions to these intricate challenges.
View our past grant partners HERE
We provide one-off, flexible grants to meet the organisational and workforce needs of small grassroots organisations working in these areas.
Grants of up to $30,000 for one year only are available through an open grant round that will open in August 2025.
The initiatives or projects that funds are sought for should be practical in nature and can be for a range of one-off, discrete needs such as equipment, online system improvement or staff and volunteer training and development.
Find out more about our granting guidelines and eligibility criteria to confirm you are eligible to apply.
All prospective applicants should contact the Foundation at foundation@jackbrockhoff.org.au or 03 9006 1765 to discuss their funding need prior to submitting an application.