About Us

ACCEPTING GRANTS FOR 2023

We're the Adelaide Chapter of the Awesome Foundation!

The Awesome Foundation is microphilanthropy in action. Ten people contribute $100 each to make $1000 available each month to fund awesomeness. Since 2014 the Adelaide chapter has given more than $80,000 to changemakers, creatives, community organisations and individuals who want to make a difference (even if it is just to bring joy to a group of people).

Let us know what you are planning, why it's awesome and how you plan to spend the money. This grant process is designed to be as simple as possible and there are no strings attached to receiving funding. Applications for metropolitan Adelaide and surrounds are preferred, though grants have been awarded for regional projects.

Due to difficulties in actually giving money to certain types of organisations, we are no longer accepting applications from people working in government organisations (who have a role in funding communities directly), including schools. We will also never fund an application outside of South Australia – you can try your local chapter instead (there are dozens of us globally).

Your need for the $1000 can be your catalyst for the bigger picture. But it won't fund:

• marketing for already established projects
• any travel or catering expenses
• submissions that don't show how the money will be used.