Our Grants
Empowering Communities
The Big Feed Community Grants are awarded to a grassroots project that tackles food insecurity, builds disaster resilience, supports single mothers or carers in rural and remote Australia.
Grant Focus Areas
Food Security: Projects that improve access to healthy, affordable food for communities experiencing food insecurity.​
Photo: Mulan Community East Kimberley WA
2026 Grant Winner
Single Mothers: Programs that deliver food & financial literacy education, equipping single mothers with the skills to improve the health and wellbeing of their families.
Photo: Food Education Australia
Home Carers & Support Workers: Initiatives that offer support to home carers or workers, ensuring they have access to the resources and knowledge needed to support those under their care.
Photos: All Things Equal Cafe Helena (trainer) and Harley
Disaster Preparedness: Initiatives that build community resilience to natural disasters by ensuring sustainable and accessible food systems and emergency response plans.​​
Photo: Sikh Volunteers Australia
Youth Engagement Requirement
All projects must engage young people, offering them opportunities to participate in or benefit from the initiatives, ensuring they play a role in shaping future community food practices and resilience.
Geographic Focus
The grants are targeted at rural and remote communities across Australia, where access to food, economic stability, and disaster preparedness pose unique challenges.
