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Foundation closes the calendar year distributing $2 million in grants in December

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has announced 22 new grants totalling approximately $2 million to for-purpose and charitable organisations, as well as social enterprise, working across social justice, community support, homelessness, climate resilience and new economy models.

48 charitable fund accounts distributed more than $340,000 to 171 for-purpose and charitable organisations across Greater Melbourne.

  • Proactive Grants - Total $409,467
    Finance models for atypical, accessible, affordable homes - Centre for Equitable Housing
    Per Capita Australia Limited
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $50,000
    Grant Type
    Proactive 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Homelessness & Affordable Housing
     1.2 The supply of affordable, sustainable and healthy housing is increased.


    Sustainable development goals
    11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Community Tax Summit
    Per Capita Australia Limited
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $25,000
    Grant Type
    Proactive 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Inclusive, Sustainable Economy & Jobs
     2.3 Enable our transition to an inclusive and sustainable economy that serves people and planet.


    Sustainable development goals
    10. Reduced Inequality

    Fruit2Work Sustainability for Growth
    Seconds Out Round 2 Pty Ltd
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $100,000
    Grant Type
    Proactive 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Inclusive, Sustainable Economy & Jobs
     2.2 Quality jobs in clean, digital and caring industries are created for job seekers.


    Sustainable development goals
    8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

    Tik Tok Tax
    Think Forward
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $150,000
    Grant Type
    Proactive 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Inclusive, Sustainable Economy & Jobs
     2.3 Enable our transition to an inclusive and sustainable economy that serves people and planet.


    Sustainable development goals
    10. Reduced Inequality

    Progressing the Victorian Social Housing Targets and Insights project - SGS and the Victorian Housing Peaks Alliance
    Victorian Council of Social Service
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $9,467
    Grant Type
    Proactive 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Homelessness & Affordable Housing
     1.2 The supply of affordable, sustainable and healthy housing is increased.


    Sustainable development goals
    11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Affordable Housing Fund for Women's Housing
    Women’s Property Initiatives Ltd
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $75,000
    Grant Type
    Proactive 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Homelessness & Affordable Housing
     1.2 The supply of affordable, sustainable and healthy housing is increased.


    Sustainable development goals
    5. Gender Equality 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Scaling-Up Innovation Grants - Total $898,505
    Wellbeing Economy Learning Centre Pilot
    Castlemaine Institute Ltd
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $149,500
    Grant Type
    Scaling-up Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Inclusive, Sustainable Economy & Jobs
     2.3 Enable our transition to an inclusive and sustainable economy that serves people and planet.


    Sustainable development goals
    10. Reduced Inequality 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

    CALD Community-led Financial Resilience
    Financial Counselling Victoria Inc
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $149,005
    Grant Type
    Scaling-up Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Healthy & Climate Resilient Communities
     3.3 The health and community sectors can support community resilience to climate change and disasters, including pandemics and shocks.


    Sustainable development goals
    13. Climate Action

    Ask Izzy - electronic referrals for people experiencing hardship or homelessness
    Infoxchange
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $150,000
    Grant Type
    Scaling-up Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Homelessness & Affordable Housing
     1.1 Homelessness or entrenchment of homelessness is prevented.


    Sustainable development goals
    11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

    A Voice at VCAT for Renters and Family Violence Victim-Survivors
    Justice Connect
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $150,000
    Grant Type
    Scaling-up Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Homelessness & Affordable Housing
     1.1 Homelessness or entrenchment of homelessness is prevented.


    Sustainable development goals
    5. Gender Equality 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

    A City Portrait in Practice in Greater Melbourne
    Regen Melbourne Limited
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $150,000
    Grant Type
    Scaling-up Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Inclusive, Sustainable Economy & Jobs
     2.3 Enable our transition to an inclusive and sustainable economy that serves people and planet.


    Sustainable development goals
    11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Resilience In-House (RIH)
    Wyndham Park Community Centre Incorporated
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $150,000
    Grant Type
    Scaling-up Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Healthy & Climate Resilient Communities
     3.3 The health and community sectors can support community resilience to climate change and disasters, including pandemics and shocks.


    Sustainable development goals
    13. Climate Action
  • Seed Innovation Grants - Total $399,536
    Improving Social Housing Rents
    Community Housing Federation of Victoria Incorporated
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $50,000
    Grant Type
    Seed Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Homelessness & Affordable Housing
     1.2 The supply of affordable, sustainable and healthy housing is increased.


    Sustainable development goals
    11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Enabling Climate Resilient Development (CRD) in the East
    Eastern Community Legal Centre Inc
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $50,000
    Grant Type
    Seed Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Healthy & Climate Resilient Communities
     3.3 The health and community sectors can support community resilience to climate change and disasters, including pandemics and shocks.


    Sustainable development goals
    13. Climate Action

    Future Generations Policy Roadmap – Advancing Intergenerational Equity in Australian Governance
    Foundations For Tomorrow Ltd
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $50,000
    Grant Type
    Seed Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Inclusive, Sustainable Economy & Jobs
     2.3 Enable our transition to an inclusive and sustainable economy that serves people and planet.


    Sustainable development goals
    10. Reduced Inequality

    Learning about climate resilience from community & health organisations across Melbourne's West
    Jesuit Social Services Limited
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $50,000
    Grant Type
    Seed Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Healthy & Climate Resilient Communities
     3.3 The health and community sectors can support community resilience to climate change and disasters, including pandemics and shocks.


    Sustainable development goals
    3. Good Health and Well-being 13. Climate Action

    Linking Economic Resilience and Regional Transitions: A Practical Framework for Sustainable Development
    La Trobe University
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $50,000
    Grant Type
    Seed Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Inclusive, Sustainable Economy & Jobs
     2.3 Enable our transition to an inclusive and sustainable economy that serves people and planet.


    Sustainable development goals
    8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

    Settlement and Homelessness Strategic Partnership Program: Bridging Service Gaps for Migrants and Refugees
    MiCare Ltd
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $50,000
    Grant Type
    Seed Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Homelessness & Affordable Housing
     1.1 Homelessness or entrenchment of homelessness is prevented.


    Sustainable development goals
    11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Strengthening Voices: Enhancing Emergency Response in Multicultural Communities
    Neighbourhood Collective Australia Ltd
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $49,600
    Grant Type
    Seed Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Healthy & Climate Resilient Communities
     3.3 The health and community sectors can support community resilience to climate change and disasters, including pandemics and shocks.


    Sustainable development goals
    11. Sustainable Cities and Communities 13. Climate Action

    Aboriginal Independent Living pilot - Evaluation
    Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op Ltd
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $49,936
    Grant Type
    Seed Innovation 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Homelessness & Affordable Housing
     1.1 Homelessness or entrenchment of homelessness is prevented.


    Sustainable development goals
    11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Initiative Grants - Total $290,000
    Our Community, Our Voice: Building climate resilient communities
    Gender Equity West (GenWest) Inc
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $150,000
    Grant Type
    Initiative 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Healthy & Climate Resilient Communities
     3.3 The health and community sectors can support community resilience to climate change and disasters, including pandemics and shocks.


    Sustainable development goals
    13. Climate Action

    Transformative Climate Resilience in Action | Scaling-Up the Grow Green Community Garden
    Wellsprings For Women Incorporated
    Status
    Active grant
    Grant Amount
    $140,000
    Grant Type
    Initiative 
    Year
    2024/2025
     
    Healthy & Climate Resilient Communities
     3.3 The health and community sectors can support community resilience to climate change and disasters, including pandemics and shocks.


    Sustainable development goals
    13. Climate Action