Jemena Community Grants Program
At Jemena, we believe in the power of community-led initiatives to create lasting, positive change. Our Community Grants Program supports organisations that are making a real difference in the lives of people across the regions we serve.
In 2025, we provided funding to seven Indigenous-led projects that align with our Reconciliation Action Plan and deliver measurable social impact. These initiatives span literacy, mental health, cultural education, and employment pathways, and are deeply connected to Country and community.
2025 Grant Recipients
Each grant recipient received $10,000.
Warumungu Country – Tennant Creek, NT
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World Literacy Foundation
Literacy workshops for 85 Indigenous youth, in partnership with the local AFL club. Includes resources in Indigenous languages and mobile literacy tools.
Kalkadoon Country – Mount Isa, Qld
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Campfire Healing Indigenous Corporation
Business and leadership training for Indigenous-led social enterprises. Our grant helps supports logistics and venue hire for five sessions.
Dharawal and Darkinjung Countries – Wollongong and Central Coast, NSW
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Westbourne Cares Indigenous Corporation
Intensive preparation and cultural mentoring for young Indigenous adults seeking to enter the workforce. Our grant will support 8-10 young people.
Worimi Country – Port Stephens, NSW
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Jupiter – Space to Talk
Our grant will help deliver 60 mental wellbeing consultations for Indigenous youth aged 12–25, delivered by culturally safe counsellors. It is intended to support keeping young people in education and/or able to maintain employment.
Gadigal Country of the Eora Nation – Redfern, NSW
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Redfern Jarjum College
“Strong in Culture, Strong in Self” program offering cultural identity sessions, arts workshops, and excursions to 26 students and more than 50 family members.
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National Centre of Indigenous Excellence
Professional development for facilitators of the “Young, Fit and Deadly” program, which supports more than 100 young Indigenous participants.
Wiradjuri Country – Dubbo, Wellington and Parkes, NSW
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EM-power Foundation
Native foods education program for 90 Aboriginal high school students across four schools, connecting cultural tradition with career pathways.
What’s Next?
We’re excited to share that the next round of Jemena’s Community Grants program will be opening soon. If you’re a community organisation with a project that aligns with our values and service areas, we encourage you to apply. Email community@jemena.com.au for more information.
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.