Welcome to the Geelong Community Foundation

The Geelong Community Foundation exists to make a lasting difference to people in the Geelong Region.

The Geelong region has needs which are not being met from other funding sources. The Geelong Community Foundation encourages individuals, families, corporates and other organisations to make donations to meet these needs, now and in the future.  Donations are retained as capital by the Foundation to build a perpetual and substantial fund for philanthropic purposes, with only the income from this capital used to make local community grants. The local programs funded aim to benefit the most disadvantaged in our region, helping to create a stronger, more resilient community.

In 2011, $500,000 was granted to 30 organisations across Geelong, Queenscliffe, the Surf Coast and Golden Plains shires. Grants cover a range of community needs and interests such as education, training, research, community wellbeing and support for the aged, families, health, youth and the arts.