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October Board Meeting and Funding Decisions
In October the TCF Board visited the West Coast to meet and speak with the local community about their challenges, aspirations and issues in this amazing and unique part of our state.Their perspectives are important as we continue to engage and listen to our communities around the state.The Board also approved six community action and strategic initiative projects for funding, totalling $1.9M.Brighton Council has been awarded $889,000 for the Community Creators program, giving young people in the Brighton region voice, agency, a sense of belonging, so they can create solutions and drive change in community.Brighton Mayor Leigh Gray said they...
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October Board Meeting and Funding Decisions
In October the TCF Board visited the West Coast to meet and speak with the local community about their challenges, aspirations and issues in this amazing and unique part of…
Social Impact and Evaluation Grant Round
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) Board approved $74,000 of funding for seven organisations for Social Impact and Evaluation in October.Project funding was made available to not-for-profit organisations looking to boost…
2025 Annual Report
The TCF’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. Highlights for the year included:Awarding $6.9 million to 35 projectsSupporting 10 large projects focused on improving wellbeing through removing barriers to learningSupporting…
Last Chance for EoIs
There’s less than 3 weeks to go!Expressions of Interest for the 2026 Connected and Educated Children and Young People grant round close at 5:00pm, Saturday 15 November 2025. Funding of…
Let's Fly Together
Project North’s ‘Let's Fly Together 2025’, proved to be another outstanding success with community attending from all over Launceston’s Northern Suburbs to try their hand at kite flying – no…
TakeOver Burnie Video
Last month we attended the ABC’s Takeover Burnie gala evening where we saw the screening of 34 inspiring short videos created by young participants involved in the program.We made a…
Welcome Intern Director Ana
The Tasmanian Community Fund welcomes Dr Ana Klincic Andrews as the 2025/26 Intern Director, who joins with a wealth of experience across community development, corporate governance and international sustainability.A Tasmanian…
ABC Takeover brings youth voices to Burnie
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) was proud to be the principal supporter of ABC’s Takeover Burnie Program, which recently assisted young people in Burnie share their unique stories with Tasmania…
Building financial literacy on the West Coast
The University of Tasmania, supported by the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF), is helping embed long-term financial literacy skills amongst young people, aged 8 to 19, and their families through the…
Connected and Educated Children and Young People
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) is committed to supporting projects that remove barriers and help children and young people (aged 8 to 19) stay engaged with learning and connected to…
New funding an investment in the future of young Tasmanians
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) has announced its latest grants from the August board meeting, with $1.14 million directed to community-led initiatives across the state.This round placed a strong emphasis…
New Grant Round - Social Impact and Evaluation
The Tasmanian Community Fund is calling for applications from not-for-profit community organisations that increase organisation and community capacity through participation in social impact measurement and evaluation training.If you are part…
Community Conversations Burnie and Devonport.
Tasmanian Community Fund staff will be in Devonport on Tuesday 23 September and Burnie on Wednesday 24 September.This is an opportunity for groups who would like to meet with a…
Governance for Social Impact
The Centre of Social Impact through the University of New South Wales is again providing Governance for Social Impact training. This training was very well received by participants last year!If…
New podcast available now!
Have you heard our latest Breaking Barriers, Building Futures podcast?Tasmanian Community Fund Director and passionate far north west coast resident Mike Buckby interviews fellow Circular Head community champion Jodie Saville.They…
Loaves and Fishes update
We recently visited Loaves and Fishes in Devonport to see their team in action and hear about the construction of their new cool room.Loaves and Fishes helps feed around 16,000…
Have your say!
The Tasmanian Community Fund has supported over 3,260 projects with more than $144 million since 2000 - but we’re not stopping there.We’re listening. We’re learning. And we want to hear…
Story telling workshops
The Tasmanian Community Fund have partnered with The Funding Network to deliver free impact storytelling workshops around the state in October.It involves an in-person workshop plus an online interactive session…
Connecting with Purpose: Why We’re Listening to our stakeholders
By Kym Goodes, Chair – Tasmanian Community Fund BoardAcross Tasmania, community members – from the Huon to the Highlands to the Hellyer area - step up every day to make…
Welcome Carl
We're excited to welcome Carl Gallagher to the Tasmanian Community Fund team as our new Client Manager.Carl brings with him a strong background in social impact, strategy and community engagement,…
Governance for Social Impact training returns
We provided a grant to the Centre of Social Impact through the University of New South Wales to provide Governance for Social Impact training in Tasmania in 2024 and this…
Climbing the Peak
At the start of July, the Friends of St Valentine’s Peak witnessed the instillation of a pedestrian bridge that crosses a river on the St Valentine’s Peak walking track.The track…
Lights, camera, action!
We recently visited some of our funded organisations on the north west coast to see how their projects are progressing. We made some videos showing their work in action. You…
Master the art of storytelling
Tasmanian not-for-profit, community organisations and social enterprises have an opportunity build their story telling capacity with an exciting new initiative.The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) have partnered with The Funding Network…
Thankyou Maddy!
The Tasmanian Community Fund Board and staff thank Maddy Way for her work as the TCF’s Intern Director in the past year.Maddy kindly provided some reflections on her time with…
Huon visit and new projects funded
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) Board recently spent two days in the Huon Valley to assess funding applications and spend time learning the needs and opportunities of this amazing community.Five…
Supporting local ideas through Community Conversations
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) is heading to the North and North-West in June to connect with local organisations through Client Conversations.This program involves a series of free, 30-minute sessions…
Upcoming grant writing workshops
The Tasmanian Community Fund, in partnership with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Clubs Tasmania, is offering a series of free grant writing workshops in June for…
Project Presentation Days shine a light on community projects
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) recently hosted two gatherings in Campbell Town with representatives from funded organisations to check in on their project progress.These project presentation days are valuable opportunities…
TCF April Funding Announcements
In the latest round of TCF funding, the Board allocated over $1.8 million to six projects, all of which aim to break down barriers to education for young Tasmanians and…
Have you listened to our podcasts?
The Breaking Barriers, Building Futures podcast series sees our Fund’s Directors in conversation with people who bring insights, expertise and real-world experience around reducing barriers to learning for children and…
Goodbye Abi
The TCF’s board and staff wish to express their deepest gratitude to Abi Binning for her work as Client Manager.Abi’s last day working with the TCF was 17 April and…
Free grant writing workshop in Waratah!
If you are in the Waratah area and want to learn more about writing quality grant applications, come along to the TCF’s free workshop on Saturday 17 May.Whether you are…
Material Institute Kitchen Launch
Representatives from the TCF were thrilled to attend the launch of the Material Institute’s new education kitchen, located in Bridgewater at the 24 Carrot Gardens homebase.Founded in 2021, the Material…
Crewative Arts Connect showcase
Crewative Arts Connect recently held its Youth Crewative showcase and Youth Week celebration at Bucaan Community House in Chigwell.Funded by the TCF and assisted with the support of partners, Crewative…
New Podcast drops
TCF Director Ric de Santi recently recorded a Breaking Barriers, Building Futures podcast with General Manager of The Smith Family Lesley Mackay and her colleague, Team Leaders (Southern Tasmania) Ben…
Community Action Grants
Did you know that the TCF is still accepting Community Action Grant applications? This year, applications are open until December 31st.The Community Action Grants are for not-for-profit community organisations that…
Final Emerging Community Leaders Graduation
In March, the 2024 Emerging Community Leaders participants gathered to meet as a group for a final time.It was a day of mixed emotions, with a celebration of the amazing…
Strategic Initiatives Project Presentation Day
In mid March the TCF staff and Board joined seven funded organisations in Campbell Town for our first Project Presentation Day for the year.There were some familiar faces from projects…
New podcast out now!
Have you listened to our podcasts?The Breaking Barriers, Building Futures podcast series sees our Fund’s Directors in conversation with people who bring insights, expertise and real world experience around reducing…
Bequest Report asks - what will happen to your stuff when you’re gone?
In Hobart this month we co hosted an event with Philanthropy Australia and JBWere to present ‘The Bequest Report.Over 100 attendees from the no-for-profit and legal sector came together to…
Board visits Devonport
The TCF Board met in Devonport in February. It was the first official meeting with new Directors Mat Greskie, Mike Buckby and Chairperson Kym Goodes.Along with having important discussions around…
Become a Raise Mentor
Do you have two hours a week for two school terms to mentor a teenager in their school through the Raise program?The TCF is funding the mentor program in the…
Welcome new Directors
We welcome Kym Goodes as our new Chairperson. With an extensive background in social policy, research, leadership and management, Kym has held influential roles across government, private and community sectors.…
Important dates for 2025
Community Action grants ($5,000 to $50,000) will be open all year with decisions made at each Board meeting. Applications will need to be submitted by 15 January, March, May, July,…
Philanthropy though leadership
We are proud to be partnering with Philanthropy Australia and JBWere for a special event and learning opportunity – The Bequest Report - passing more than just assets.Hear from John…
Merry Christmas
The Tasmanian Community Fund Board and staff thank you for your support throughout the year and wish you a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.The Tasmanian Community Fund Office…
Dates for next year
Community Action grants ($5 000 to $50 000) will be open all year with decisions made at each Board meeting. Applications will need to be submitted by 15 January, March,…
TCF Funding Recipients December
At the December Board meeting, the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) allocated over $1.5 million for 12 programs for community groups and not-for-profit organisations.Included in the funding is an outdoor kitchen…
Farewell Sally and Alex
Former board directors, staff and friends of the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) gathered at the TechnoPark earlier in December to celebrate Sally Darke and Alex McKenzie’s time at the Fund…