Expressions of Interest for our Canberra Grant Round, through the Canberra Foundations Collaborative,
are open until 27 February 2026. To learn more and apply, visit canberrafoundations.org

Canberra sits at the heart of the Snow Foundation’s Our Place work. Here, we focus on backing community-led initiatives, strengthening organisational capability, and working in partnership to address shared challenges across the region.

Much of this work is delivered through the Canberra Foundations Collaborative — a partnership between the Snow Foundation, Hands Across Canberra and the John James Foundation. Together, we deliver an annual public grant round supporting for-purpose organisations working with and alongside the Canberra community.

Now in its fifth year, the Collaborative has supported 310 community projects since 2020, investing more than $6.8 million across the region. Each year, around $1 million is granted to organisations creating lasting, locally led impact.

The Collaborative brings funders together to align funding, streamline grant processes and reduce administrative burden for organisations. It also creates opportunities for shared learning, connection and capacity building, and is evolving to include participatory approaches that involve people with lived experience in funding decisions.

The Collaborative’s dedicated website includes information about current priorities, eligibility, key dates, and guidance to support applicants.