UPPER LACHLAN FOUNDATION

Community Helping Community

2025 OPEN GRANT ROUND

Open: 1st September
Closed: 30th September, 5pm

We’re excited to announce that the Upper Lachlan Foundation's Open Grants Round will open on 1st September 2025 more than doubling our impact with a total grant pool of $20,000 – and local organisations may be eligible to apply for a grant of up to $1,000!

This program supports not-for-profit organisations in the Upper Lachlan Shire, helping:

  • Equipment for local community benefit

  • Expenses that build the community organisations’ capacity to achieve their mission

  • Training or compliance obligations for organisations to achieve their mission

Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st September 2025
Close: 30th September, 2025 at 5pm
Funds will be distributed to successful applicants in November, 2025 for projects or purchased to be completed by September 2026.

*Above forms will become available on 1st September, 2025

  • The Open Grants round assists not-for-profit organisations in the Upper Lachlan Shire to execute projects or purchase equipment for the benefit of the local community, or to assist organisations to achieve their mission.

    This program is funded through the annual income earned from the ULF Open Fund held with the GreaterGood. As this fund continues to grow due to our generous benefactors, so does the amount of funding we have available to distribute.

    • Register your Not-For-Profit organisation to receive the application form directly to your inbox on the 1st September.

    • Download the PDF or Word Doc Application form (available from 1st September, 2025), and return it completed by the Closing date/ time to
      Secretary@upperlachlanfoundation.com

      or, PO BOX 242, Crookwell, NSW, 2583

  • Applicant organisations must be;

    • based in the Upper Lachlan Shire

    • a not-for-profit organisation with either an Incorporation Certificate and/or an ABN.

    • Project must be for charitable purposes and offer clear community benefit

    • Not-for-profit organisations with or without DGR-1 endorsement from the ATO are eligible

    • Have a bank account in the organisation’s name (we do not grant funds to individuals)

    • Organisations can only submit one application per grant round

    See Upper Lachlan Foundation – Grant Guidelines for eligibility requirements.

  • Organisations are encouraged to register with the Upper Lachlan Foundation to stay informed and receive direct communication about grant opportunities via the ULF Website. Registration is now open via the below form.


Register your organisation with us.

Register your organisation with the Upper Lachlan Foundation at any time throughout the year to receive direct communications about our Grant Rounds.

Better yet!  Become a member to support our work (not required to apply for our grants, but very appreciated!), and stay up to date with recent news, activities and current affairs of the Foundation.

COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY GIVING FOR A STRONGER UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE

Established in 2011, the Upper Lachlan Foundation (ULF) is a philanthropic foundation whose purpose is to improve the social capacity of the communities of the Upper Lachlan Shire. With a focus on providing a sustainable approach to addressing issues the community considers important, we achieve our mission by providing a secure platform and income stream for local community, health, sporting, educational, environment, religious and other groups, associations and bodies, through distributions via our named funds and annual grants programs.

more then

$401,000

injected into the community since 2011.

Membership & Donations

Take Action! Join the Upper Lachlan Foundation & start your philanthropic journey.
By becoming a member or making a donation you are investing in the financial sustainability of our community by building our perpetual funds and assisting with administration expenses.

Grant Funding

Have your not-for-profit organisation granted funds to assist with projects or purchases that support your mission and the good work you are doing to support the Upper Lachlan Shire community.

Our Funds

 We have a variety of named funds that have diverse areas of focus including mental health, emergency relief, education, aged care, health and Landcare.

You can contribute to any existing named funds, or establish your own fund. Your gift is treated as capital, which is preserved in perpetuity. The Public Trustee for the ACT invests all gifts, and income generated is distributed regularly to nominated causes.

  • What is a Community Foundation?

    Established by the community for the community, independent of government, community- run & community focused. A capital base, built up over time through philanthropic donations & bequests. These are invested in perpetuity to provide a permanent and growing financial resource to meet the needs of the local community

  • Our Board of Directors

    Run by a voluntary board of 9, our board of directors uphold values of the foundation by managing the affairs and wishes of our benefactors with integrity and professionalism. Their work strengthens the entire region, fostering a spirit of philanthropy and cooperation.

  • The Greater Good & ACT Public Trustee

    The Greater Good is a public charitable foundation established by the Public Trustee & Guardian for the ACT. All funds raised by the ULF are invested under this banner to generate capital growth and income. All funds are subject to stringent accounting and auditing requirements.

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Let’s work together.

Are you interested in getting involved with the ULF, or would like more information about any of our funds or grant programs? Get in touch.