Social Enterprise Growth Fund Opportunity (Australia)

The key focus areas of this funding opportunity are supporting organisations to scale their operations and increase their social, cultural, or environmental impact, as well as enabling the development of new social enterprise models or the expansion of emerging businesses that prioritise positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This funding program offers a total pool of $15,000, with individual applicants able to request up to a maximum of $3,000, encouraging a diverse range of projects to be supported across the community. The initiative is designed to ensure equitable distribution of resources while fostering meaningful community impact.

Eligible applicants include organisations that meet the definition of a social enterprise, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander businesses certified with either the Kinaway Chamber of Commerce or Supply Nation, certified social enterprises registered with Social Traders, and Australian disability enterprises. Applicants must be incorporated or have appropriate auspice support and must also provide services, programs, or support to people living in Banyule.

Applicants are required to hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) or be willing to provide a statement by supplier. They must also submit a current and detailed profit and loss statement, or an up-to-date financial statement, or a detailed business plan with financial projections if they are a start-up. Bank statements are not considered appropriate for submission.

This funding round is aimed at strengthening community impact by enabling organisations to grow sustainably, innovate their service delivery, and deepen their contribution to social and environmental wellbeing across local communities.

For more information, visit Banyule City Council.