ClosedNon-Profit2026 special round
COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026 — NSW
$50K – $100K available
Multicultural NSW
The COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026 fund not-for-profit projects in New South Wales that respond to the Bondi terrorist attack of 14 December 2025 and support whole-of-community recovery over two years. Grants support cross-cultural partnerships that empower communities and young people to build social cohesion and community resilience in response to hate and extremism.
Funding
$50K – $100K
Closed
29 May 2026
Duration
up to 2 years
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be an eligible not-for-profit organisation.
• Organisation must be currently located in and/or servicing communities in New South Wales.
• Eligible entity types include incorporated non-government organisations, registered associations, registered cooperatives, companies limited by guarantee, non-profit distributing companies limited by shares, other community-based not-for-profit organisations established under an Act, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander corporations or Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
• Applicant must have a valid ABN.
• Applicant must not have National Redress Scheme sanctions.
• Applicant must not be subject to a winding up order or have an appointed administrator.
• Applicant must not have a pending or ongoing legal case.
• Applicant must not be bankrupt.
• Applicant must demonstrate sound financial management and governance.
• Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to multicultural principles.
• Applications from individuals seeking personal payments are not eligible.
• Applications from for-profit organisations and commercial enterprises are not eligible.
Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organisations currently located in and/or servicing New South Wales communities. Eligible entity types include incorporated non-government organisations, registered associations, registered cooperatives, companies limited by guarantee, non-profit distributing companies limited by shares, other community-based not-for-profit organisations established under an Act, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander corporations or Local Aboriginal Land Councils. All organisations must have a valid ABN. Ineligible organisations include those with National Redress Scheme sanctions, those subject to a winding up order or administration, those with pending or ongoing legal cases, bankrupt organisations, organisations without sound financial management and governance, and organisations that do not demonstrate a commitment to multicultural principles.
What's Funded
Cross-cultural partnership projects delivered by eligible not-for-profit organisations to empower communities and young people, build social cohesion, and strengthen community resilience as a collective response to hate and extremism.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects are expected to support whole-of-community recovery in New South Wales, strengthen social cohesion and community resilience, participate in COMPACT Alliance activities, and provide progress reports, evaluations, and financial acquittals.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitcooperativeindigenous_organisation
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
social cohesioncommunity resiliencecommunity recoverycross-cultural partnershipsyoung peoplehate preventionextremism responseNew South Wales
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026?
The COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026 is a non-profit grant offered by Multicultural NSW in Australia, providing $50K – $100K in funding. The COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026 fund not-for-profit projects in New South Wales that respond to the Bondi terrorist attack of 14 December 2025 and support whole-of-community recovery over two years. Grants support cross-cultural partnerships that empower communities and young people to build social cohesion and community resilience in response to hate and extremism.
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How much funding does the COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026 provide?
The COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026 provides $50K – $100K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 2 years.
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Who is eligible for the COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026?
- Applicant must be an eligible not-for-profit organisation.
- Organisation must be currently located in and/or servicing communities in New South Wales.
- Eligible entity types include incorporated non-government organisations, registered associations, registered cooperatives, companies limited by guarantee, non-profit distributing companies limited by shares, other community-based not-for-profit organisations established under an Act, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander corporations or Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
- Applicant must have a valid ABN.
- Applicant must not have National Redress Scheme sanctions.
- Applicant must not be subject to a winding up order or have an appointed administrator.
- Applicant must not have a pending or ongoing legal case.
- Applicant must not be bankrupt.
- Applicant must demonstrate sound financial management and governance.
- Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to multicultural principles.
- Applications from individuals seeking personal payments are not eligible.
- Applications from for-profit organisations and commercial enterprises are not eligible.
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When does the COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026 close?
Applications closed on 29 May 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Cross-cultural partnership projects delivered by eligible not-for-profit organisations to empower communities and young people, build social cohesion, and strengthen community resilience as a collective response to hate and extremism.
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How do I apply for the COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026?
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