2026 Strategic Initiatives Grant Round

The Tasmanian Community Fund will make decisions about Strategic Initiatives grants throughout the year.

Funding awarded to date is included in the below  table.

Applicant NameProject TitleProject OutlineFunding AllocationLocation
Volunteering TasmaniaEmpowerEDTo support young people in Years 10 to 12, particularly those at risk of disengagement, to build confidence, connection and pathways beyond school through structured, curriculum-aligned volunteering embedded within school learning and supported by strengthened community and volunteer organisation partnerships.$1,203,681.03Statewide
West North West Working (Burnie Works Ltd)Building Youth Futures Together in Circular HeadTo strengthen education, training and employment pathways for young people aged 8 to 19 in Circular Head through a locally embedded bridging role and youth-led co-design process that connects schools, employers, community organisations and families around more coordinated, relevant and sustainable opportunities.$840,000.00Circular Head
COTA TasmaniaGenerations Connect: Tech TogetherTo re-engage young people aged 12 to 19 who are disengaging from education through a structured intergenerational digital mentoring program that builds confidence, communication skills, routine, belonging and pathway awareness while strengthening older Tasmanians’ digital inclusion and social connection.$1,440,072.00Statewide
George Town CouncilMade for MoreTo support young people in George Town to build confidence, leadership, learning engagement, employment readiness and community connection through targeted youth development and transition activities.$300,000.00George Town
   $3,783,753.03