Our focus is on grassroots charities — organisations embedded in their communities, responding to real needs with practical solutions.

What we fund

  • Youth Education

    Programs that help disadvantaged young people stay engaged in school and connected to opportunity — including support for school costs, mentoring, and participation in education.

  • Medical Research & Health Care

    Programs delivering early intervention, mental health support, hospital-based care, and research into under-funded or high-impact health conditions.

  • Aged Care

    Programs that improve quality of life for older Australians — including initiatives that support social connection, dignity, and dementia-friendly care.

  • Family & Community Support

    Community-based programs providing food relief, financial counselling, housing and crisis support for families experiencing hardship.

    Funding in this area supports organisations with strong connections to Christian organisations or partnerships with church-based communities.

Our grant streams

Sustainable Giving Grants

For $150,000 over three years

Best suited to established or high-potential programs requiring multi-year investment to achieve lasting impact.

Sustainable Giving Grant Guidelines

  • Our Sustainable Giving Grants are designed to support organisations delivering meaningful, long-term impact in their communities.

    These grants provide multi-year funding for established programs that address complex or persistent challenges — where consistent support can strengthen outcomes and create lasting change. We will also consider well-designed pilot programs where the need is clearly demonstrated and there is a strong case for future impact..

    • $150,000 over three years ($50,000 per annum)

    • Two funding rounds each year

    • Two-stage application process (Expression of Interest followed by invitation to submit a Full Application)

  • We prioritise organisations with a clear track record, strong community connections, and the capability to deliver measurable outcomes over time.

    This funding stream is best suited to programs that are well-developed, evidence-based, and ready to deepen or expand their impact with sustained support. We also welcome applications for pilot or early-stage initiatives where there is a clearly demonstrated community need, strong leadership, a credible delivery model, and a realistic pathway to long-term sustainability and impact.

General Giving Grants

For one-off funding up to $50,000

Best suited to one-off or short-term funding where a single grant can deliver immediate, practical outcomes.

General Giving Grant Guidelines

  • Our General Giving Grants provide flexible, one-off funding for organisations responding to immediate or emerging community needs.

    These grants support practical, on-the-ground projects where funding can make a direct and timely difference — whether that’s delivering food relief, supporting families in crisis, enabling access to essential services, or purchasing critical equipment required for service delivery (such as vehicles, tools, or program resources).

    • One-off grants up to $50,000

    • Two funding rounds each year

    • Two-stage application process (Expression of Interest followed by invitation to submit a Full Application)

  • We prioritise organisations delivering tangible outcomes, where funding translates directly into services, support, and improved quality of life for the people they serve.

    This funding stream is well suited to organisations seeking support for discrete projects, service delivery, or to respond to increased demand within their community.

  • All applicants must fulfil the below eligibility criteria;

    • Charity registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)

    • Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 endorsement by the Australian Tax Office

    • Annual income under $10million in the previous financial year

  • To ensure a fair and manageable assessment process:

    • Organisations may submit one Expression of Interest within any 12-month period, regardless of which grant stream they apply for

    • Organisations with a current Coopers Foundation Funding Agreement are not eligible to apply

    • Organisations may reapply 12 months after the completion of their project period, provided all reporting requirements have been met

    • Individuals

    • Political or religious lobbying

    • Programs that do not align with our focus areas

    • Projects outside Australia

    • Large capital or infrastructure projects (unless essential to service delivery)

    • Event sponsorship, raffle prizes, or product donations. Requests of this nature are managed separately by Coopers Brewery.
      You may wish to contact their Sponsorship team directly.

Submit a brief Expression of Interest to help us understand your organisation, the program you’re seeking support for, and how it aligns with our funding priorities.

Submit an Expression of Interest

We do not provide sponsorship for events, raffle prizes, or product donations. If your enquiry relates to these, please do not submit an Expression of Interest.

Please refer to the Grant Guidelines for important dates and grant round focus areas.

Shortlisted organisations will be contacted and invited to submit a full application.