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Jemena Community Grants Program

First Nations Stream

Applications open for the First Nations round of Jemena's 2025 Community Grants Program from 9am Wednesday, 27 May 2025, and close 5pm Sunday, 14 June 2025 AEST. For questions, email community@jemena.com.au.

At Jemena, we believe in the power of community-led initiatives to create lasting, positive change. We are also committed to continuing our Reconciliation journey, where we build respectful and inclusive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the areas in which we operate.

Through our Community Grants Program we are committed to supporting organisations that are making a real difference in the lives of people across the regions we serve.

We are pleased to open the first round of our grants program for 2025, providing grants of up to $10,000 to organisations that provide support and services to First Nations people.

In 2026, we are looking to fund groups which:

  • support education, training and/or work opportunities that support people into jobs
  • help create jobs in communities, including social enterprises, or
  • provide support services or emergency assistance (for example, food pantries).

Scroll down to find out more about where your initiative needs to be located and other eligibility requirements, terms and conditions, and previous recipients.

How to apply for a Community Grant

Before you apply for a Community Grant please read the below Community Grants Guidelines carefully.

If your organisation and activity meets all criteria and you agree to the Terms and Conditions, complete an application form and submit it to community@jemena.com.au.

We don’t accept applications by post. 

The application form asks questions about the nature of your project, program or initiative, along with how it aligns with the grants categories and focus areas listed above and how the funds will be used. A good application will clearly state how the organisation, project, program or initiative will address, deliver on and measure its benefits for communities.

How to apply for a Community Grant

Before you apply for a Community Grant please read the below Community Grants Guidelines carefully.

If your organisation and activity meets all criteria and you agree to the Terms and Conditions, complete an application form and submit it to community@jemena.com.au.

We don’t accept applications by post. 

The application form asks questions about the nature of your project, program or initiative, along with how it aligns with the grants categories and focus areas listed above and how the funds will be used. A good application will clearly state how the organisation, project, program or initiative will address, deliver on and measure its benefits for communities.

Apply Now

Applications are now open for Jemena’s Community Grants Program.
Make a local impact: funding open for community-led initiatives until 3 August 2025.

Community Grants Guidelines

Previous Recipients

2025 - First Nations Stream

2024

2023

2022

 

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