The GrainCorp Community Foundation has supported 55 community groups in Australia and New Zealand throughout 2024, making it the largest funding year to date.
The grants are awarded in March and September each year and are set to provide the communities with support to revitalise important community spaces, sporting clubs and education initiatives.
In this latest round, 29 community groups were chosen to join the 26 awarded earlier in the year, making 2024 the most impactful since the Foundation relaunched in 2021.
“Our grants program is about making a real difference in our communities by giving volunteer-led groups the boost they need to continue their important work,” says GrainCorp’s Community Engagement Manager, Kyle Docherty.
“This funding recognises and supports the tremendous efforts of these groups to keep their communities thriving, and we look forward to seeing their projects come to life.”
Preserving the Yurrandaali Dreamtime story
The Walhallow Local Aboriginal Land Council in Caroona, NSW, will use the funding to create an interactive animation to be shown in schools and community centres, that preserves and shares the cultural heritage of the Gamilaroi people.
The Dreamtime story of Yurrandaali, which holds immense spiritual and cultural significance, will be brought to life through modern animation techniques, to ensure it is preserved and accessible for future generations.
The Council’s CEO Jason Allen says storytelling through animation is a powerful educational tool.
“The program is a vital cultural project for the Gamilaroi people, and GrainCorp’s generous support will help ensure that this sacred story is preserved and shared for generations to come,” says Jason.
“By bringing the Yurrandaali story to life through animation, we not only safeguard our heritage but also promote cultural understanding and reconciliation across the broader community.”
Supporting Aussie farmers through mental health services
Since it was founded in 2014, Farm Angels (formerly known as Drought Angels) has provided crucial support to nearly 5,000 farmers and over 1,300 communities grappling with severe drought conditions in Australia.
Farm Angels will use the recent grant awarded by GrainCorp to expand its Angels on the Phone project, which offers personalised phone support from mental health first aid-trained support workers, who have a background in farming or rural life.
“These tailored conversations have proven effective in improving mental health and resilience among farmers, helping them manage the multifaceted challenges posed by natural disasters and other pressures,” says Farm Angels Head of Operations, Jenny Gailey.
“GrainCorp’s support allows us to maintain and expand our services, ensuring more farmers receive the emotional support and practical guidance they need to overcome the financial, environmental, and personal stressors affecting their lives.”
GrainCorp Community Grant recipients (July 2024)
| Organisation | Project/Program | Location |
| Apex Club of Goondiwindi | Shed Refurbishment | Goondiwindi, QLD |
| Are-able Limited | Are-able Mental Health First Aid Program | Hamilton, VIC |
| Boys to the Bush Ltd | Legacy of Care: accessible bathroom renovation | Forbes, NSW |
| Burren Progress Committee Incorporated | Burren Junction School of Arts Hall Museum and Accessibility Project | Burren Junction, NSW |
| Destiny Family and Community Services | Strengthening Program Support | Southern Queensland |
| Farm Angels Ltd | Angels on the Phone Supporting Aussie Farmers | Southern Queensland |
| Gadji Gadji Garden | Kamilaroi Women’s Language and Wellbeing Program | Boggabilla, NSW |
| Ganmain Show Society Incorporated | Kitchen Upgrade | Ganmain, NSW |
| Hautapu Sports Club | Netball Court Redevelopment Project | Cambridge, NZ |
| Henty Golf Course Improvement Association | Facility Upgrades | Henty, NSW |
| Kaniva Golf Club | Facility Upgrades | Kaniva, VIC |
| Lake Cargelligo ELC | Facility Upgrades | Lake Cargelligo, NSW |
| Lismore Rec Reserve | Facility Upgrades | Lismore, VIC |
| Little Things for Tiny Tots | Connecting Communities: Wheatbelt | WA Wheatbelt |
| Marrar Football & Netball Club | Facility Upgrades | Marrar, NSW |
| Moorilim Brigade of CFA | Moorilim Fire Water Tank Project | Moorilim, VIC |
| Mungindi Community Education Association | Facility Upgrades | Weemelah, NSW |
| Murrin Bridge Preschool Association | Facility Upgrades | Murrin Bridge, NSW |
| Narrabri & District Tennis Association | Solar Panel project | Narrabri, NSW |
| Natte Bealiba Football Netball Club | Facility Upgrades | Natte Yallock, VIC |
| Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) | PCYC Moree School Holiday Activities | Moree, NSW |
| Red Cliffs Community Resource Centre | Accessibility Improvements | Red Cliffs, VIC |
| The Aboriginal Literacy Foundation | Regional Victoria Aboriginal Junior Literacy Program | Regional Victoria |
| Tooleybuc Manangatang Football Netball Club | Facility Upgrades | Tooleybuc, NSW |
| Ungarie War Memorial Hall | Facility Upgrades | Ungarie, NSW |
| Walhallow Local Aboriginal Land Council | Yurrandaali Dreamtime Story Animation Program | Caroona, NSW |
| Werris Creek and District Preschool Inc | Facility Upgrades | Werris Creek, NSW |
| Westmere Fire Brigade (CFA) | Quick Fill Project | Westmere, VIC |
| Yarrie Lake Public Hall Land Management | Facility Upgrades | Yarrie Lake, NSW |
Want to learn more?
The GrainCorp Community Foundation’s grants program provides financial support to organisations and projects that support positive economic, social and cultural growth, with two funding rounds held per year in February and July.
Head to our Community Fund page to learn more.
