Impact Projects
A bold new initiative which began in 2026, driven by the desire to deliver faster, more direct support to children in need.
The Impact Grant Program supports innovative, evidence-informed projects that improve the health, wellbeing, and life outcomes of children across South Australia.
It aims to fund practical, measurable initiatives that address emerging or persistent challenges facing children and their families that are grounded in research.
Each year, we will award Impact Grants of $100,000 for projects running 12 months.
If you are a South Australian not-for-profit, charity or community organisation working to benefit children in our state, this funding is for you.
We want to empower projects which:
- enhance child wellbeing
- reduce inequity
- foster innovation
- build local capacity
- promote evidence-based impact
Our thematic focus areas are:
Early Childhood Development
Access to early learning, parenting support, nutrition, and play-based education.
Adolescent Health & Mental Wellbeing
Youth mental health programs, peer mentoring, digital safety, and resilience.
Indigenous Children’s Wellbeing
Culturally grounded approaches, language preservation, and health equity.
Physical Health & Disability Inclusion
Physical literacy, chronic illness support, inclusion in sport, and recreation.
Family & Community Strengthening
Parenting programs, social connections, family safety, and intergenerational support.
Education & Lifelong Learning
Literacy, STEM engagement, creative learning, school-community partnerships.
Full information for applications coming soon.
Application process
01
Prepare your idea and the problem you’re addressing
Who will benefit, and what success looks like.
02
Complete the online application form
Including plan, budget, and evaluation approach. Must be submitted during application window (June – September).
03
Our experienced selection panel review and select our finalists
To be announced in November.
04
Projects commence
Starting in January, the approved projects begin.
Who can apply
We welcome applications from registered charities and community organisations based in South Australia delivering projects the primarily benefit children in South Australia.
Applications are currently closed.
What we fund
We’re looking to back practical projects that:
- improve children’s wellbeing, health, or education
- are grounded in research and show measurable outcomes
- have potential for long-term impact, sustainability, or scale beyond the initial grant period
