Corporate Grants
Corporate grants turn business goodwill into funding for your mission, through company foundations, community programs and partnerships. We help you find the right fit and tell your story well.
What are corporate grants?
Corporate grants are funds offered by companies as part of their community, sustainability or social responsibility programs. Some run their own charitable foundations, some open annual community grant rounds, and some give through partnerships and staff giving.
Compared with government funding, corporate giving tends to be more relationship-driven and brand-aware. Funders are looking for a clear, genuine story of impact, and often an alignment with the causes and communities they care about.
Three ways companies give
Corporate funding reaches community organisations through a few different doors. Knowing which door to knock on is half the work.
Company foundations
Many large companies run their own charitable foundation with a clear giving focus. These make structured grants, often on an annual cycle, to organisations whose work matches their goals.
Community grant programs
Retailers and service companies often open community grant rounds for local groups near their stores and sites. These are usually smaller, quicker to apply for, and a great place to start.
Partnerships and staff giving
Sponsorships, matched giving and workplace volunteering turn a company relationship into ongoing support. These grow over time and can become multi-year partnerships.
Companies that run grant programs
Plenty of well-known Australian companies give back through foundations and community grants. Programs and priorities change from year to year, so part of our job is tracking what is open and what fits you.
How we help you win them
We match your work to the right corporate and foundation programs, shape a clear story of impact, and write applications that connect your mission to what the funder cares about. When you are funded, we can help with the reporting that keeps the relationship strong and opens the door to the next round.
Our engagements are fixed-fee and project-based, and kept affordable for the sector.
Corporate grants FAQ
Why do companies give grants?
Companies give to invest in the communities they operate in, to live up to their values, and to involve their staff and customers in something worthwhile. Community giving is also good for their reputation, so supporting strong local causes is a genuine win for both sides.
What do corporate funders look for?
They look for a clear community benefit, a good fit with their giving focus, and a story they are proud to be part of. A local connection, a well-run organisation and a simple, honest pitch go a long way.
How is corporate funding different from government grants?
Corporate funding tends to be more relationship-driven and brand-aware. Rounds are often smaller and faster than government grants, and the story of your impact matters as much as the technical detail.
How big are corporate grants?
They vary widely, from a few hundred dollars in a local community round to much larger foundation grants. The smaller ones add up, and a strong relationship can grow into repeat or multi-year support.
Do we need an existing relationship with the company?
Not always. Many companies run open community grant rounds that anyone eligible can apply for. That said, a genuine local connection or shared purpose helps, and we can help you build those relationships over time.
Let's find the corporate funders that fit your mission.
Book a free grant consultation and we will tell you honestly where your best funding opportunities are, before you commit to anything.