Cook Community Grants

  • 2024–2025: Cook Volunteer Grants Expressions of Interest

    CLOSES: 31 January 2025

    The Volunteer Grants opportunity is open for Expressions of Interest. Grants of $1,000 to $5,000 are available for eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers.   

    The funding can be used to purchase communication or insurance items, or to support volunteer-run activities that benefit the well-being and development of children.  

    Organisations nominated by their MP will be invited to apply in February 2025.  

  • Coles Nurture Fund 2025

    Closes: 14 February, 2025

    Coles Group has initiated Round 13 of the Coles Nurture Fund, offering grants up to $500,000 to Australian small and medium-sized businesses aiming to drive innovation and enhance sustainability. Eligible applicants should have been trading for at least two years, employ fewer than 50 full-time staff, and have an annual revenue under $25 million. Applications are open until 5 pm AEDT on Friday, 14 February 2025. Since its inception in 2015, the fund has provided over $33 million to nearly 100 businesses, supporting projects such as carbon-neutral bananas and advanced freezing technology to reduce food waste.

  • Westfield Miranda Local Hero

    CLOSES 13 March 2025, 7pm AEDT.

    Nominations are now open for the 2025 Westfield Miranda Local Hero program. This year will give $1.2 million in grants for our Australian and New Zealand heroes and finalists.

    Is there someone you know who positively impacts our community or the environment? Nominate your Westfield Local Hero today.