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Apply for an educational scholarship or community grant

We have a range of grants and scholarships available to support Limestone Coast people, communities and causes. Click on the links below to learn more.

Educational Scholarships

Educational Scholarships

Scholarship funding is available for individuals with a connection to the Limestone Coast, seeking financial support to achieve their educational goals in 2026. Scholarships are open to all ages and are available to support education from Kindergarten through to Tertiary and Trade based education.

Applications open: 
1 October 2025
Applications close: 
15 November 2025
Not currently accepting applications
Community grants

Community grants

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for charitable projects in the Limestone Coast, which have a focus on community health and well-being, education, welfare, the arts, inclusion, animal welfare, community development, religion and the environment.

Applications open: 
15 September 2025
Applications close: 
31 October 2025
Not currently accepting applications
“Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand like stone, Kindness in another’s trouble, Courage in your own.”
Adam Lindsay Gordon

Related news

Keep up to date with all the latest news at Stand Like Stone Foundation with everything from new sponsors to developments around grants and scholarships for the people and communities of the Limestone Coast, plus updates on our exciting events.

March 25, 2026

Back to School 2026 – Local generosity supporting Limestone Coast students

More than 500 Limestone Coast students started the 2026 school year with the essentials they need, thanks to community‑funded Back to School vouchers distributed through local schools.

March 12, 2026

Thai cave rescue hero to feature at unique fundraiser

Australian of the Year Dr Richard Harris to lead gala Coonawarra launch of regional environmental resilience fund.

February 25, 2026

Stars of Swinging with the Stars 2026 announced

It's time to reveal the eight local Stars who will take to the dancefloor for Swinging with the Stars 2026, the region’s much‑loved fundraising event celebrating courage, community and connection.

Our partners

Our sponsors are the backbone of our foundation, ensuring we have the necessary operational funding to continue to deliver outstanding outcomes for the Limestone Coast! Thank you to all our generous supporters.

We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the First Nations of these lands and waters of the Limestone Coast. We acknowledge the Elders, past, present and future, and we respect the ongoing deep feelings of attachment and relationships of First Nations people to country.

Artwork by Aunty Michelle Jacquelin-Furr depicting the waterholes, landforms and stones of the Limestone Coast.