Harcourts Foundation’s Community Grants Programme (Australia)

The Harcourts Foundation provides financial support to community organisations in Australia for specific projects, events, or initiatives that deliver tangible benefits and enrich local communities.

Key Focus Areas

• Support for local community events, projects, or initiatives with a defined timeframe.

• Projects must be implemented by eligible charitable organisations holding Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status under Australian law.

• Funding is directed toward new initiatives, not retrospective costs.

Funding Sources

• Contributions come from Harcourts offices, business owners, staff, and sales consultants, including:

  • Set amounts from property sales

  • Salary sacrifice arrangements

  • Corporate fundraising events, prize auctions, and other initiatives

• Since inception, the Foundation has raised over $10 million globally to support community development.

Eligibility & Application Requirements

• Grants are for projects scheduled within four months of the upcoming decision meeting.

• Applications are assessed independently based on community impact and alignment with Foundation priorities.

• Funding is not available for completed events or previously purchased items.

• Supporting documentation such as quotes or references may be requested.

• Successful applicants are encouraged not to reapply within 18 months to ensure broad community support.

Conclusion

The Harcourts Foundation provides a structured opportunity for Australian community organisations to implement meaningful, timely, and measurable projects that positively impact local communities. By focusing on clearly defined initiatives, the Foundation ensures that grants create real, sustainable benefits for communities across the country.