Supporting Local Ideas for Lasting Impact
The Kyamba Foundation supports projects that align with its mission and values, and contribute to the wellbeing and vitality of the North-East Victorian communities and environment.
We welcome applications from individuals, organisations, and community groups working in one or more of our key focus areas:
Fostering Leadership – leadership, education, mentorship, and capacity-building
Creative Communities – creative expression and cultural enrichment
Health & Wellbeing – initiatives that support wellbeing and care
Caring for Nature & Wildlife – conservation, sustainability, and land stewardship.
Who Can Apply
We encourage applications from:
Local not-for-profit organisations
Community groups
Individuals with a clear plan, community benefit and association with a charitable organisation
Collaborations that bring together diverse skills and perspectives
Please note: Funding can only be provided to charitable organisations with DGR1 status. If you're unsure about your DGR status you can check it on the Australian Government ‘ABN Lookup’ website.
What We Look For
We prioritise projects that:
Reflect our values of integrity, innovation, leadership, personal growth, and self-reliance
Are practical, well-considered, and ready to implement
Lead to on-the-ground impact
Have clear goals and measurable outcomes
Strengthen community connections or capacity
How to Apply
The Kyamba Foundation considers grant applications primarily by invitation. That said, we’re open to receiving Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from organisations with impactful initiatives that align with our mission and values.
Timing & Process
EOIs are welcome at any time, but are typically reviewed annually in March.
In extenuating circumstances, we may consider EOIs outside this cycle - please flag this in your submission if relevant.
A small number of organisations whose EOIs closely align with our funding priorities will be invited to submit a detailed grant proposal, usually in April.
Funding decisions are made and communicated in May, with grant payments issued before 30th June.
What We Fund
We predominately fund whole, discrete projects - even small ones - where our support can make a clear and measurable difference.
We are open to seed funding projects to leverage other funding sources.
We will consider partial funding for larger initiatives, subject to scope and alignment.
The Foundation generally does not fund administrative or salary-related costs.
Expressions of Interest
To submit an Expression of Interest, please use the form below. You can also reach out to us via our contact form. We’re happy to answer questions and help guide you through the process.
