Use the Early Years Community Grants form. If you lack DGR Item 1 status, discuss eligibility with the foundation before applying.
CAGES Foundation Early Years Community Grants
Aboriginal-controlled or Aboriginal-led organisations can request up to AUD $25,000 for one-off work supporting First Nations children aged 0–5 and their families. Applications are accepted throughout the year; funds are distributed three times annually.
- Funding (AUD)
- Up to $25,000
- Location
- Australia-wide
- Closes
- Rolling — check official source
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First Nations relevanceA program specifically supporting First Nations people, organisations or cultural projects.
Read the full eligibility rulesWhat it can fund
- Activities must have community endorsement.
About this opportunity
- Aboriginal-controlled or Aboriginal-led organisations can request up to AUD $25,000 for one-off work supporting First Nations children aged 0–5 and their families.
- Applications are accepted throughout the year; funds are distributed three times annually.
- DGR Item 1 status is required; organisations without it should discuss their circumstances with CAGES before applying.
- Priority goes to groups with limited access to philanthropy and established early-years or family work. This listing covers community grants, separate from the foundation’s longer-term partnership enquiries.
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- Confirm current availability and use the provider’s application process.
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