Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) Grants Program

🏢 About Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) Grants Program

The Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) aims to promote a fair, inclusive, and vibrant community by fostering social inclusion and equitable access to community participation.

Vision

The vision of HBCF is to "benefit and strengthen the community of Hobsons Bay for present and future generations." The HBCF Committee collaborates with key local stakeholders to align priorities with the needs of the local community.

Focus Areas

The annual HBCF Community Grants Program supports activities that contribute to making the local community fair, inclusive, and vibrant.

In 2024, HBCF provided $65,312 in grants to 19 local projects, benefiting:

• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities
• Migrants and asylum seekers
• People with disabilities
• Communities at risk of social isolation
• Equal opportunities in education, employment, and the arts

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: June 21, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
• Category: Grants
• Opportunity Location: Australia
• Eligible Locations: Australia

🎁 Benefits

Grant applications between $500 and $10,000 will be considered, addressing one or more of the following categories:

• Access to food and housing security
• Equal opportunities for youth in education and employment
• Emergency aid
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) groups
• Refugees and asylum seekers
• People with physical or intellectual disabilities
• Socially marginalized cohorts
• Physical/mental health and wellbeing
• Positive aging
• A sustainable environment
• Arts and culture-based initiatives

Funding Amounts

A total pool of approximately $60,000 is available for the 2025 HBCF Community Support Grants. Grants range from $500 to $10,000. Applications exceeding $5,000 should first be discussed with a member of the HBCF Grants subcommittee.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include:

• Non-profits, clubs, groups, organizations, community centers, neighborhood houses, schools, and other entities delivering services or programs within Hobsons Bay.
• For-profit organizations delivering charitable projects or programs in partnership with non-profits or community groups (must contact the HBCF Grants subcommittee before applying).
• Community initiatives where the majority of participants are from Hobsons Bay.
• Sporting clubs, provided the activity is incidental to a charitable purpose.

❌ Who Can't Apply?

• Individuals
• Organizations or groups delivering projects outside Hobsons Bay
• Sporting clubs without a charitable purpose
• Proposals requiring operating or recurring costs (e.g., wages, utilities, rent, administrative costs)
• Capital projects
• General fundraising campaigns or annual appeals
• Proposals with alternative funding sources (e.g., sponsorships, service agreements, government funding)
• Organizations that previously received a grant but failed to provide a satisfactory Acquittal Report

📋 Application Process

Once submitted, your grant application will be reviewed by the HBCF Committee.

Assessment Process

1. Eligibility Check
2. Assessment and Recommendation: Recommendations are made to the Australian Communities Foundation (ACF), as HBCF is a sub-fund of ACF.
3. Review Panel

The HBCF Grants subcommittee ensures adequate dispersion and diversity of proposals across Hobsons Bay.

Outcomes

• Successful applicants must provide a report on project outcomes within the 12-month grant period.
• An authorized representative must complete an HBCF Electronic Funds Transfer authorization form.
• Approved recipients will receive a letter of offer from ACF, and grant monies will be disbursed upon acceptance.

📅 Application Deadline

June 27, 2025

📄 How to Apply

1. Download the Application Form: HBCF 2025 Grant Application Form
2. Submit the Completed Form: Email the application to grants@hbcommunityfund.org.au

🌐 Additional Information

For more details, visit the HBCF Grants Program Website.

• Grant applications of between $500 and $10,000 will be considered with needs aligning with but not limited to one or more of the categories below:
  • Access to food and housing security
  • Equal opportunities for youth in education & employment
  • Emergency aid
  • Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) groups
  • Refugees and Asylum Seekers
  • Those with a physical or intellectual disability
  • Socially marginalised cohorts
  • Physical/mental health and wellbeing
  • Positive ageing
  • A sustainable environment
  • Arts and culture-based