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Acknowledgement of Country

The Healing Foundation acknowledges Country, Custodians and Community of the lands on which we live and work. We also pay our respects to Elders and to Stolen Generations survivors, of the Dreaming and of the here and now. We recognise the ongoing nature of trauma experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit each day to survivor-led intergenerational healing.

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2025-26 Collective Healing Grants

Grant Round Now Open - closes 21 November 2025

The Healing Foundation acknowledges the strong contribution you make to the lives of Stolen Generations survivors, their families, and communities. We want to continue to work alongside you in supporting their needs both now, and for generations to come.   

We are pleased to invite you to apply for the 2025-26 Collective Healing Grants.   

Please note these are for grants up to $100,000 (excluding GST) and are inclusive of commemorative activities funding for events including Apology Day and Sorry Day.  

If you are interested in applying, please read the Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions  and complete the Application Form at https://healingfoundation.smartygrants.com.au/SGO by Friday 21 November 2025.

·       If you have any questions please contact the Grants Team at funding@healingfoundation.org.au and we’ll be in touch. 

·       If you need a hard copy Application Form, please let the Grants Team know at funding@healingfoundation.org.au.  

There will be two webinar opportunities for applicants:

  • Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 3:00pm AEST
  • Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 12:00pm AEST.

To register, please email funding@healingfoundation.org.au  

Click here to commence the application form on SmartyGrants.

Further information:

Download the Collective Healing Grants Guidelines 2025-26 

Download the Collective Healing Grants 2025-26 FAQ 

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Healing Foundation acknowledges Country, Custodians and Community of the lands on which we live and work. We also pay our respects to Elders and to Stolen Generations survivors, of the Dreaming and of the here and now. We recognise the ongoing nature of trauma experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit each day to survivor-led intergenerational healing.