In May, our grant search at The Grants Hub was hit more than 42,500 times, 2,600+ people viewed grants, and there were more than 30,700 individual grant views across the Directory. That's a lot of grant searching, and an increase across the board from April.
Here are the grants that stood out from the crowd in May.
Topping the list for the second month running, Bank of Sydney's Grant For Good program continued to attract strong interest from Australian not-for-profits and community organisations. The annual $20,000 grant supports projects promoting social inclusion, health and wellbeing, sports, and other initiatives that benefit Bank of Sydney communities. With the current round closing 11 June 2026, you don't have long left to apply!
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What makes Grant For Good special:
Current round: Opened 20 April 2026, closes 11 June 2026
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Grant For Good's continued popularity reflects its appeal to smaller organisations that are often shut out of larger, more competitive programs. One winner, a clear purpose, and a straightforward application process — it's an attractive option for community-focused not-for-profits that meet the eligibility criteria.
Jumping to second place in May, the IMB Bank Community Foundation Grants program drew significant attention from community organisations across NSW, ACT, and Victoria. With grants ranging from $500 to $30,000, the Foundation has been empowering local communities for 26 years and has donated over $13 million to more than 1,100 grassroots projects since 1999.
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The Foundation funds projects across six themes: social inclusion, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, education, community development, and community connection. It particularly values innovation, strong community support, and evidence of self-help — applications that show the organisation has already committed its own time, resources, or effort to the project are especially encouraged.
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Rounding out the top three, the Westpac Social Change Fellowship captured strong interest from social impact leaders across Australia. Unlike most grants, this fellowship invests in the individual rather than the organisation — offering up to $50,000 in personal development funding to leaders who are driving meaningful social change.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply directly via Westpac Scholars Trust
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The Fellowship's popularity signals strong demand for development opportunities that invest in the people behind social change, not just the projects. For leaders who feel ready to step up but need the time, resources, and networks to do so, this is one of Australia's most distinctive funding opportunities.
The Collier Charitable Fund generated significant engagement in May but closed on 31 May 2026. It's well worth bookmarking for next year's round, which typically opens in April.
Beyond the top three, several other grants that attracted strong interest in May remain open for applications:
The philanthropic arm of Revo Fitness, the Revo Foundation offers $2,000–$10,000 grants year-round to charities and community initiatives focused on health and wellbeing, mental health and resilience, and youth empowerment. Applications are reviewed quarterly, making this a flexible option for eligible organisations that don't want to wait for an annual round.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply via Revo Foundation
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A newer program attracting growing interest, the Mibilla Foundation's Grow Grant supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned and operated businesses, community organisations, and non-Indigenous organisations working in genuine partnership with First Nations communities. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for organisations looking to expand programs, build capacity, or reach more people — not to maintain existing operations.
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An always-open program from the Coopers Brewery Foundation, General Giving grants of up to $50,000 provide flexible, one-off funding for grassroots charities responding to immediate or emerging community needs. The Foundation prioritises youth education, medical research and health care, aged care, and family and community support — particularly organisations with strong connections to church-based communities for the latter category.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply via Coopers Brewery Foundation
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An always-open program for community organisations across Australia, Coles Community Support offers gift cards, volunteer support, store tours, and fundraising space at the front of local Coles stores. While not a cash grant, it's a practical and accessible form of in-kind support for local charities, schools, sporting clubs, and community groups of all sizes.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply via Coles
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One of Australia's most prestigious philanthropic funders, The Ian Potter Foundation's Community Wellbeing Grants program opened its Expression of Interest round on 28 May 2026. Offering grants from $100,000 for multi-year projects, the program focuses on supporting people with disabilities and marginalised individuals in securing employment pathways. Importantly, applicants must speak with the Program Manager before submitting an EOI.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply via The Ian Potter Foundation
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The Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Grants program, funded by the Australian Government's Department of Social Services, continues to attract interest from social enterprises across the country. Round 2 opened on 8 May 2026, with rolling grant rounds anticipated through to early 2027. Grants of up to $120,000 support social enterprises to purchase business and impact capability building services — think financial services, evaluation, business consulting, and legal advice.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply via Impact Investing Australia
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May's engagement data reveals some interesting patterns in how Australian organisations are approaching their funding search as we move into the middle of the year.
Bank-backed community grants remain consistently popular: Grant For Good topped the list for the second consecutive month, and IMB Bank Community Foundation Grants jumped to second place. Community foundations backed by financial institutions are clearly resonating with grant seekers — likely because they combine institutional credibility with a genuine grassroots focus and relatively accessible eligibility criteria.
Individual fellowships are generating significant interest at this time of year: The Westpac Social Change Fellowship's appearance in the top three is notable because it funds people, not projects.
Always-open grants provide a vital alternative to competitive annual rounds: Revo Helping Hand Grants, Coopers Brewery Foundation, and Coles Community Support all attracted consistent traffic in May. For organisations that miss annual deadlines or can't wait months for a result, always-open programs offer a practical and lower-pressure pathway to funding and support.
First Nations-focused funding attracts consistently strong interest: The Grow Grant Program's appearance in the top ten signals that both First Nations-led organisations and non-Indigenous organisations working in partnership are actively seeking funding in this space. As more programs emerge with a specific First Nations focus, this is a category worth watching closely.
Large philanthropic programs require early preparation: The Ian Potter Foundation's Community Wellbeing Grants appeared in the top ten despite only opening its EOI round at the end of May — a sign that organisations are tracking and planning for these rounds well in advance. The requirement to speak with the Program Manager before applying means those who start early have a real advantage.
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May 2026's grant activity highlights the breadth of what's available to Australian organisations - from a $2,000 health and wellbeing grant reviewed quarterly, to a $50,000 individual fellowship, to six-figure multi-year philanthropic funding. The diversity of what captured attention this month is a reminder that there's rarely a single 'right' grant to pursue; the best fit depends on your organisation's size, sector, location, and stage of development.
What's consistent across the most popular grants in May is that funders are looking for genuine community connection, clear outcomes, and organisations that are serious about their work. Whether you're a grassroots volunteer-run group or an established social enterprise, that foundation matters.
With several of May's top grants closing in mid-June, now is the time to review eligibility and get applications underway.
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