Seaton Foundation Food Security Community Grants

Seaton Foundation Food Security Community Grants
OPENS
7 APRIL 2026 CLOSES
1 MAY 2026 ANNOUNCED
29 MAY 2026
The Seaton Foundation is inviting applications from community organisations working to improve food security in our region. We know that for many people and families, reliable access to nutritious food is not a given, and the groups doing something about it are often under-resourced.

This grant round is focused on practical, direct-impact work: making sure people and families have access to healthy nutritious food and meals, reducing barriers to food access, and building the capacity of the organisations making it happen.

Grants of between $5,000 and $25,000 are available.

We have created a grant pack to help you fill out this application. Please download the grant pack before completing this application form.
Download the grant pack PDFs before completing this application:
- Grant Pack PDF 1
- Grant Pack PDF 2
What we will fund

We are looking for projects with a clear, direct benefit to local people and families. The examples below are a guide only. If you don’t see your project listed here and feel it aligns with the goals of this grant round, we encourage you to apply.

Activity	Examples of what this includes
Community Meals	Regular community breakfast, lunch, or dinner programs
Food Pantries	Setting up or expanding free or low-cost food pantries, including equipment, storage, and operational costs
Community Gardens	Establishing or expanding community growing spaces to increase equitable access to fresh food, including tools, seeds, infrastructure, and coordination
Volunteer support & capacity	Training, equipment, or resources that help volunteers supporting food security efforts do their work more effectively and sustainably
Food rescue & redistribution	Local food rescue initiatives that reduce waste and redirect surplus food to people who need it

Who can apply
Applications are open to not-for-profit organisations with DGR-1 status based in the Northern Rivers region (NSW) with services benefiting local people.
What makes a strong application
We will assess applications against the following questions:
- Is there a clear description of the problem being addressed, and who it affects in your community?
- Is there a specific, practical plan for how the funds will be used?
- Does the budget show that the grant will make a meaningful difference?
- Does the organisation have the people and capacity to carry out the project?
- Is there some indication of how you will know the project has worked — even something simple?
A note on reporting
We keep our reporting requirements proportionate to the grant. All successful grantees will be asked to provide a brief progress update at the six-month mark, and a short final report within one month of completing their project. We are interested in what happened, what you learned, and whether anything changed for the people you serve.
Tips for applicants

Keep it straightforward	You don’t need to use specialist language or write like a grant-writer to be successful. Tell us what you’re doing, who it helps, and what the grant funding will pay for.
Be specific about the budget	A budget broken down into line items e.g. $400 for seeds and soil, $1,200 for a freezer, $600 for a coordinator’s time, is far more helpful than a round number with no explanation.
Show the community connection	The strongest applications come from organisations where the people running the project know the people who need it.

How to apply
Applications can be submitted by filling out this form from the opening date on 7 April 2026.

Applications close at 5pm on 1 May 2026.

Successful applicants will be notified by 29 May 2026.
Section 1: Contact Details
Name*

First NameLast Name
Position/Role*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Section 2: Your Organisation
Organisation Name*
Australian Business Number (ABN)*
Yes, our organisation holds DGR Item 1 endorsementNo, but we are applying through an auspice organisation that holds DGR Item 1 endorsementNo
Auspice Organisation Name
Only relevant if you are applying through an auspice organisation
Auspice Organisation ABN
Only relevant if you are applying through an auspice organisation
Tell us briefly about your organisation*

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Section 3: About This Initiative
Initiative name*
Where will this initiative take place?*
When do you plan to deliver this initiative?*
This grant round is focused on food security. What need or opportunity within this area is your initiative responding to? [150 words]*

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Who will this initiative benefit? [150 words]*

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Section 4: What You'll Do
What activities will you deliver? [300 words]*

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Will you be working with other organisations or groups to deliver this initiative? [150 words]*
Section 5: Outcomes You Are Hoping to Achieve
What positive changes (outcomes) do you expect to see as a result of this initiative? [200 words]*

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Why will the activities you have described lead to the changes you are expecting to see? [200 words]*
How will you know if you are making progress toward the changes you expect to see? [250 words]*
Section 6: Budget

What will the grant fund?*

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Project funding summary*

Rows	Amount ($)
Total project cost (Total project cost should equal Seaton Foundation request + any other funding + in-kind contributions.)
Amount requested from Seaton Foundation
Other confirmed funding (if applicable)
Other pending funding (if applicable)
In-kind contributions (if applicable)

If you have other funding (confirmed, pending, or in-kind), please provide details:
Section 7: Challenges and How You'll Manage Them
What might be challenging about delivering this initiative, and how will you approach those challenges? [200 words]*

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Section 8: Anything Else?
Is there anything else we should know about this initiative? [optional]
Section 9: Declaration
Declaration signature*

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By signing, I confirm that I have permission to submit this application on behalf of my organisation.
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Date*

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Seaton Foundation Food Security Community Grants

What we will fund

Who can apply

What makes a strong application

A note on reporting

Tips for applicants

How to apply

Section 1: Contact Details

Section 2: Your Organisation

Section 3: About This Initiative

Section 4: What You'll Do

Section 5: Outcomes You Are Hoping to Achieve

Section 6: Budget

Section 7: Challenges and How You'll Manage Them

Section 8: Anything Else?

Section 9: Declaration