Community grants
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for charitable projects in the Limestone Coast, which have a focus on community health and wellbeing, education, welfare, the arts, inclusion, animal welfare, community development, religion and the environment.
Grant Round Now Open
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 organisations that have previously received funding, please note that submission of your project acquittal is required to be eligible for future grants. (If you have already contacted us to discuss your project, please disregard this reminder.) A 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 2026 / Download (PDF) 199 kb
List of Grant Application Questions / Download (Word) 254 kb
Grant Application Budget Template / Download (Excel) 28 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.
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Swinging with the Stars 2026 raises more than $176,000 for Limestone Coast community
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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.
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.
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.
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.
