Your Foundation, Your Community

Creating a lasting difference in Gippsland by investing in projects that promote well-being, resilience and involvement in our community

Your Foundation, Your Community

Creating a lasting difference in Gippsland by investing in projects that promote well-being, resilience and involvement in our community.

Current Opportunities

COMMUNITY BUSHFIRE RECOVERY GRANTS 2024

We have a further East Gippsland Community Bushfire Recovery Grant commencing on 1 March 2024.  Our application portal will be open from 8am on Friday, 1 March and close at 6pm on  Sunday, 7th April 2024. Priority will be to communities heavily impacted by the Black Summer Fires of 2019/2020 …

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THANK YOU FROM MATISSE DANIEL – THIRD YEAR Scholarship FUNDING RECIPIENT

Wonderful to hear the appreciation from one of our successful scholarship students. Matisse thank you 2024

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Business Partner Scholarships

EGCF is seeking Business Partners to assist in funding an East Gippsland resident’s tertiary education in a degree or training course that will directly assist your organisation with skill shortage requirements and build a lasting relationship with the region’s future workforce

Local solutions to local challenges

The Gippsland Community Foundation (GCF) is a philanthropic trust that was created in 2021 for the people of Gippsland.

It exists to make a positive and lasting difference to the Gippsland region, creating stronger and more resilient communities that are equitable, connected, forward-looking and sustainable.

Community foundations are uniquely placed to understand and respond to the immediate and longer-term needs of their communities. As the trustee of charitable funds, Gippsland Community Foundation works in partnership with donors, governments, local organisations and communities to benefit the region. It leverages and provides resources for community-led projects across our Gippsland footprint.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING 2024
 East Gippsland Community Foundation Board of Directors met this month to discuss our strategic plan for 2024.As well as planning the growth and direction of the ...
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BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS LAUNCH EVENT
Seeking business sponsors for our 2024 scholarship program. Lock in a scholarship recipient to part time employment in your business whilst they undertake their chosen ...
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When ‘grant application’ is a dirty word!
The East Gippsland Community Foundation (EGCF) was set up by the Victorian Government and the Community Enterprise Foundation to distribute $8.8M of Australian Disaster Relief ...
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