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Strategy 2030 aims to amplify impact, foster collaboration, and ensure Greater Melbourne is well-equipped to address the challenges and opportunities now and in the future.
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A just and equitable future for Melbourne's West
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The Greater Melbourne Foundation grants program supports long‑term, flexible solutions; research grounded in community; and, collaborative models that help communities thrive.
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Impact Areas
Climate Justice
Economic Justice
Housing Justice
Initiatives
A just and equitable future for Melbourne's West
Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE)
Learn about Strategy 2030
Give with us
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Give with us
Give today
Give to the Foundation
Join Impact100 Melbourne
Give to a Charitable Giving Fund
Give to a Community Charitable Fund
Get involved
Start a Charitable Giving Fund
Leave a gift in your Will
Read about giving stories
Partner with us - professional advisors
Start your philanthropic journey
Apply for a grant
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Apply for a grant
The grants program
Grantmaking approach
Grant opportunities
2026 Eldon and Anne Foote Trust Donor Advised Grants
Greater Melbourne Foundation 2026 Funding Round
2025 Impact100 Melbourne Grant
A just and equitable future for Melbourne's West Grants
Learn about Strategy 2030
About us
News
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Local giving for lasting change
Community foundations around Australia are playing an increasingly important role in supporting local communities. Many donors are choosing to give through these foundations to be part of a collective and support lasting local impact.
People often begin their giving journey by donating directly to organisations, but there is a growing shift toward community foundations as a more strategic, flexible, and long-term approach to giving.
Greater Melbourne Foundation’s General Manager Engagement, Giselle Pinto, says structured giving offers many benefits.
“Community foundations bring people together around shared interests to drive real, lasting change. People are seeking more effective philanthropic solutions, as well as a deep sense of community.”
The Foundation manages the administrative and governance requirements of structured giving, including regulatory compliance, and it supports donors with their grant making.
“By taking care of compliance, we allow donors to focus on the causes they care about, rather than the administration that often comes with private structured giving.”
“Giving can be built over time through donations to the Foundation, charitable giving funds, and gifts in Wills. Many donors also involve their family in their giving, building a culture of generosity and sharing the joy of giving across generations while honouring their legacy.”
“Greater Melbourne Foundation’s focus is on social justice and equity. We listen closely to community on existing and emerging challenges, building valuable knowledge that we share with our donors.”
By working closely with community partners, the Foundation ensures donor funds are directed where they can have the most impact. Our donors are part of something bigger and the Foundation’s collective approach to giving provides greater opportunity for change.
“There is something special about community philanthropy. By connecting local giving and working in partnership with communities, we are strengthening the collective effort to build a more fair and inclusive Greater Melbourne.”
To learn more about structured giving and the difference you can, please contact us today at
philanthropy@greatermelbournefoundation.org.au
or 03 9633 0033.
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