Grants for Good 2026 recipients
This year, 25 organisations across our network area share $145,043 in Grants for Good funding — our largest round to date. From electrification upgrades and community gardens to mental health programs and youth services, every project reflects what our communities care about most. We're proud to introduce our 2026 Grants for Good recipients.
Electrification Grants — Supporting the community-led switch from gas to electric
The Canopy | Cameron Park, Lake Macquarie | $15,000
Stage 1 electrification of the Cameron Park Community Centre, including an EV charger, solar expansion, and replacement of high-energy appliances.
Children's Discovery | Sydney | $15,000
Development and distribution of a hands-on model electric house experience to educate children and families on home electrification.
University of Newcastle | Newcastle | $11,500
Student engineering teams design and build advanced battery packs and charging systems for electric competition vehicles.
Sydney Community Connect Incorporated | Western Sydney | $10,000
Purchase of modern, energy-efficient commercial refrigeration to support food relief operations for vulnerable community members.
Raymond Terrace Community Church | Port Stephens | $10,000
Upgrade the main service board to accept an external generator, enabling the church to serve as a community hub during power outages.
The Groundswell Collective | Newcastle | $5,000
Transition volunteer garden maintenance to electric tools, supporting community gardens and Tiny Forests across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.
Copacabana Community Men's Shed | Central Coast | $5,000
Upgrade to electric tools to improve safety and efficiency, supporting community members including youth justice participants.
Tilligerry Men's Shed Inc. | Port Stephens | $5,000
Transition hand tools from corded to battery-operated to improve member health and safety.
TLK Youth College | Central Coast | $3,000
Installation of two electric cooktops and ovens to support daily meal provision and life skills programs for disadvantaged students.
Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) Central Coast Centre | Central Coast | $2,500
Installation of flood lighting to improve safety for volunteers, disabled children, and families at the horse riding centre.
Grassroots Grants — Backing causes our communities care about
Gujaga Foundation | Southern Sydney | $5,000
Cultural immersion experiences for Dharawal children at La Perouse to revitalise language and cultural identity.
Kurnell Public School P&C | Southern Sydney | $5,000
STEM resource hub with robotics kits and coding platforms, supported by professional teacher development.
Blackroo Community Indigenous Corporation | Upper Hunter | $5,000
Secure storage hub for donated goods supporting people experiencing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence.
Upper Hunter Where There's a Will | Upper Hunter | $5,000
Delivery of Mental Health First Aid programs to school students across the Upper Hunter and Muswellbrook LGAs.
KYDS Youth Development Service | Port Stephens | $5,000
Travel costs for volunteers supporting free youth mental health counselling, with a focus on First Nations and LGBTQIA+ young people.
Soul Hub | Newcastle | $5,000
Community safety, connection, and pantry accessibility for people experiencing homelessness and hardship in Newcastle CBD.
Breakthru | Central Coast | $5,000
iPads, electric kitchen equipment, and a POS system to build independence, life skills, and work readiness for people with disability.
GAPP (Glebe Assistance and Partnerships Program) | Inner West | $5,000
26-week Eat Well pilot to improve the nutritional quality of emergency food relief for people experiencing hardship.
The Shepherd Centre — For Deaf Children | Inner West | $4,000
Replacement of old fridges and microwave ovens used daily by families and staff at the Newtown centre for children with hearing loss.
Epping Rams Rugby Club | Northern Sydney | $3,500
Replace ageing canteen appliances with new 5-star energy-rated fridge and freezer units.
Auburn Swimming Club Inc | Western Sydney | $3,500
Backstroke start wedges and swim bridge buoys to improve training equipment at Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre.
Foenix Cruisers | Inner West | $3,000
International Women's Day event for this queer-led women's skateboarding collective, fostering community connection and wellbeing.
The Laptop Initiative | Sydney | $3,000
Power supplies for refurbished laptops donated free to refugees, asylum seekers, disadvantaged youth, and women escaping domestic violence.
Newtown Breakaways Incorporated | Inner West | $1,500
Game day equipment for this women-led, LGBTQIA+-inclusive AFL club to support broader community participation.
Floraville PS P&C Association | Lake Macquarie | $543
Portable clothing racks to support a second-hand school uniform shop, improving sustainability and affordability for families.