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Opportunities to help grow your business and make the most of the support available from both the public and private sectors. Don’t miss out!
Click on the links below for more information on how to apply:
Lendlease Community Grants: Lendlease, in partnership with Bendigo Bank Community Enterprise Foundation, is offering 10 x $10,000 grants for organisations supporting those affected by Domestic and Family Violence. If you’re a small to medium-sized not-for-profit or charity, this could be your opportunity. Applications open from April 1 to May 2, 2025
Grassroots Grants Green Adelaide´s initiative is now open for Round 6. With $1 million in funding for projects that improve the environment in metropolitan South Australia. Grants ranging from $2,000 to $200,000 are available for individuals, community groups, schools, and other local organizations. These grants aim to support projects that contribute to creating a cooler, greener, and wilder Adelaide. Apply by May 7th, 2025.
Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) grants of up to $120,000 each to support social enterprises in increasing effectiveness and social impact. Apply by December 2025
Social Enterprise Loan Fund (SELF): The Social Enterprise Loan Fund (SELF) provides flexible loans from $100K to $500K to help social enterprises grow and create employment opportunities. With interest rates starting at 6.5% and terms up to 7 years, it’s a unique opportunity for enterprises bridging the gap between grants and traditional finance. EOI Applications are now open!
The Awesome Foundation, every month, $1,000 is available to fund innovative, purpose-driven projects through a unique microphilanthropy model. Rolling applications.
Funding and Financing Options
Impact Investing Australia provides a extensive list of incubators and accelerators, plus intermediaries that can assist you source the 'right fit' social finance for your social enterprise.
Social Enterprise Finance Australia (SEFA) lending focuses on under-resourced sectors - not for profits and other enterprises with social, cultural or environmental objectives.
Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA) offers a range of grants, strategic partnerships and opportunities to eligible applicants and organizations.
Grants SA - A place for information on SA Government grants and assistance.
If you're doing business in Australia, the Grants and Programs Finder—an SA Gov tool—will help you discover grants, funding, and support programs from across the government.this guided search will help you find grants, funding and support programs from across government.
If your social enterprise creates impact that aligns with the Department of Human Services, you can also apply for their grants.
Raising capital for your social enterprise? Get to know these types of investors listed in a great article by Social Change Central.
Crowdfunding Options
Crowdfunding is a way to finance your business through, loans, donations or exchanging money for rewards or shares in your business. You generally do this through a crowdfunding website. You can learn more about crowdfunding and the different types of crowdfunding at www./business.gov.au/finance/funding/crowdfunding and StartSomeGood
Understanding Impact Costs
There is an additional impact cost for social enterprises that traditional businesses generally do not have to wear. To help understand more about impact costs and how to factor these into your financial planning, check out this research report published by the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne in 2023.
Community Generated Resources
Community generated list of questions for founders and funders to prepare for funding conversations. This list was co-created as part of an activation (Both Sides Now) at the Business for Good Conference, June 2024.