Community grants

Applications open: 
15 September 2025
 (in [x] days)
Applications close: 
31 October 2025
 (in [x] days)
Grant closed - reopening around October 2026

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for charitable projects in the Limestone Coast, which have a focus on community health and well-being, education, welfare, the arts, inclusion, animal welfare, community development, religion and the environment.

Organisations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 for charitable projects that benefit the Limestone Coast communities.

How to apply

Applications to be provided by organisations through the Foundation’s online grant application process.

Below you will find a link directing you to the online application form.

Important: The form can be partially completed, saved and an email will be sent to provide a link to allow you to continue the application process over time. Ensure that you enter the correct email address for the link as applications cannot be recovered where incorrect information has been entered.

For those organisations who have received funding in the past and have not yet provided an acquittal for the project, this is required to be eligible for another grant. (If you have been in contact with us to discuss your project please disregard). Copy of the acquittal form is provided below.

Should you experience any problems or have any questions regarding the grant program or your application, please do not hesitate in contacting Sally or Jason on 08 7701 9259 or info@standlikestone.com.au.

Updated Guidelines for 2025 grants are available below, please read the guidelines prior to submitting your application.

A list of grant application questions are also available below to view prior to commencing the application process.

Guidelines 2025 / Download (PDF) 199 kb

List of Grant Application Questions / Download (Word) 254 kb

Grant Application Budget Template / Download (Excel) 28 kb

Grant Acquittal / Download (Word) 623 kb

Grant Acquittal / Download (PDF) 171 kb

Related news

Keep up to date with all the latest news at Stand Like Stone Foundation with everything from new sponsors to developments around grants and scholarships for the people and communities of the Limestone Coast, plus updates on our exciting events.

Celebrating Youth Generosity Across the Limestone Coast
December 13, 2024

Celebrating Youth Generosity Across the Limestone Coast

Stand Like Stone Foundation’s Philanthropic School Award Program launched in 2023 has become a cherished tradition across the Limestone Coast, recognising young people who embody kindness, courage and a spirit of generosity within their school communities.

Stand Like Stone Foundation celebrates it’s ‘20 Years of Giving Back’ anniversary
November 1, 2024

Stand Like Stone Foundation celebrates it’s ‘20 Years of Giving Back’ anniversary

The Stand Like Stone Foundation has celebrated 20 years of giving back to the Limestone Coast with a luncheon attended by 170 supporters from across the region.

Charlie continues Poppy’s legacy through memorial scholarship
February 26, 2025

Charlie continues Poppy’s legacy through memorial scholarship

Agricultural studies cut tragically short by the death of Tatiara student Poppy Crozier will be continued by her lifelong friend Charlie Hannemann, following his announcement as the first recipient of a Stand Like Stone Foundation memorial scholarship in her honour.

January 17, 2025

Community giving assists 15 community projects across the Limestone Coast

Just before Christmas last year the Stand Like Stone Foundation awarded $74,374 in grants for 15 community projects that will help support the region. Projects were varied and ranged from supporting school students from the Penola area to undertake accredited driving lessons, providing relief for families in need over Christmas.

January 31, 2025

Limestone Coast students provided with a funding boost for study in 2025

Stand Like Stone announces its annual educational scholarships. With the region’s students now back to school and university, Stand Like Stone are delighted to announce that 42 scholarships totalling $87,800 have been offered to students right across the Limestone Coast.

June 18, 2025

New CEO to drive impact of Limestone Coast’s dedicated community foundation

Jason Wallace has been appointed CEO of the Stand Like Stone Foundation, bringing extensive regional experience and a passion for community impact as the foundation enters a new phase of philanthropic growth.

“Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand like stone, Kindness in another’s trouble, Courage in your own.”
Adam Lindsay Gordon

We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the First Nations of these lands and waters of the Limestone Coast. We acknowledge the Elders, past, present and future, and we respect the ongoing deep feelings of attachment and relationships of First Nations people to country.

Artwork by Aunty Michelle Jacquelin-Furr depicting the waterholes, landforms and stones of the Limestone Coast.