Melbourne, 17 December 2024: Freemasons Foundation Victoria (FFV) has announced the recipients of its 2024/25 Community Grants, awarding $710,325 for 29 Victorian based projects.
“It’s always a privilege to announce funding for projects set to improve the lives and opportunities of Victorians,” said Garry James, FFV Chairman.
“So many Victorians are grappling with challenges like the rising cost of living and increasing mental health pressures. Charities are also being affected by these factors, as well as volunteer fatigue. So, the need for funding to support community initiatives has never been greater. These grants are a testament to the resilience and dedication of organisations working tirelessly to uplift Victorian communities when it’s needed most.
“With so many different areas of need coming through in the applications, it’s pleasing to be able to offer funding across a diverse range of program areas. This is only possible, thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the careful stewardship of our funds.
“Congratulations to all 29 Community Grant recipients,” Mr. James continued. “Our grants are more than financial contributions; they’re an investment in the future of Victoria. We’re inspired by the innovation and commitment shown by this year’s recipients and are proud to stand with them as they create meaningful change in the Victorian community.”
Grants have been awarded to a breadth of project areas including physical and mental health and wellbeing programs, youth development initiatives, enhancing food relief services, and digital upgrades to build capacity of not-for-profit organisations – supporting and enhancing important projects that offer great benefits to Victorians and their communities.
Full list of projects and organisations receiving grants:
Organisation name | Town | Project | Grant amount |
(it's no) drama Ltd | Fish Creek | A community performance project for people with disabilities and regional arts workers | $5,000 |
Australian Prostate Centre | North Melbourne | Purchase of clinical equipment for day to day patient care and equipment for ProsFIT exercise program | $46,704 |
Banksia Gardens Community Services | Broadmeadows | After-School program | $50,000 |
Big Group Hug | Thomastown | Building the capacity of Big Group Hug's volunteer workforce | $25,000 |
Christ Church Mission Inc | St Kilda | New equipment for community food relief program | $20,000 |
Epworth Foundation (trading as Epworth HEalthcare) | Richmond | Year 2 of the CONFIRM Trial: a better way to manage low grade prostate cancer | $50,000 |
Feed One Feed All | Wantirna | Fit-out of additional kitchen for food relief program | $50,000 |
Find A Penny Foundation Inc | Hampton Park | Purchase of titling pan to eliminate lifting of heavy post | $20,000 |
Glenelg & Southern Grampians Local Learning & Employment Network (GSGLLEN) | Hamilton | Young leaders mentoring and leadership development program for secondary students in rural Victoria | $11,500 |
Good360 Australia | Smithfield | Refurbished digital devices to financially disadvantaged Victorian residents | $25,000 |
Heathcote Dementia Alliance Incorporated | Heathcote | Accessible walking trails located at Reflections at Lake Eppalock | $33,390 |
Hope Bereavement Care | Geelong | Support After Suicide program | $30,000 |
Inspirational Quilts | Watsonia North | Quilts for children entering medical facilities | $5,667 |
Life Education Victoria | Eltham | IT Upgrade: Transforming the school journey for Healthy Harold programs | $10,000 |
M.H.S.N Australia | Mornington | Suicide prevention education | $20,000 |
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra | Southbank | Regional Tour 2025 | $20,000 |
Mercy Health Foundation | Richmond | Outdoor exercise area in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Services at Werribee Mercy Hospital | $25,000 |
Mums Supporting Families in Need | Seaford | Hampers for families in need | $25,000 |
Outside the Locker Room Charity Ltd | Geelong | Mental health education sessions for regional and rural communities | $25,000 |
Ronald McDonald House Charities Victoria & Tasmania | North Fitzroy | Continuation of the Early Years Empowerment Project | $20,000 |
Rumbalara Football Netball Club | Shepparton | Algabonyah Driver Mentor program | $20,000 |
Spinal Research Institute | Kew | Engage and Collaborate: a program for a healthier and stronger SCI community - Phase 3 | $48,860 |
St Mary's House of Welcome | Fitzroy | Program to assist medium to long-term homeless people into housing | $5,000 |
St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Limited - (SVHM) | Fitzroy | The Nurse Led Androgen Deprivation Therapy Clinic. Enabling men with metastatic prostate cancer to access new treatment options | $17,284 |
Starlight Children's Foundation | Richmond | Livewire wellbeing program at Royal Children's Hospital. | $25,000 |
TeamSports4All | Hampton | Aiding kids in financial hardship to participate in club sport | $20,000 |
The Project Rockit Foundation | Collingwood | Breaking Barriers: Empowering youth with civic and digital skills to tackle bullying | $20,000 |
The Think Pink Foundation | Docklands | Think Pink Living Centre Physical Therapies Support Program 2025 | $21,920 |
Youth Insearch | Sale | Empowering Latrobe's Youth: Mental health recovery through Youth Insearch weekend workshops | $15,000 |
