GRANTING
Philanthropy is not about charity; it’s about justice. We grant to dismantle injustice, defend rights, and drive bold action for people and the planet.
OUR FOCUS AREAS:
climate
democracy
rights
WE GRANT IN TWO WAYS:
Through a PAF
Fairground supports organisations with large grants via a private ancillary fund (PAF)
Under the Taxation Administration (Private Ancillary Fund) Guidelines, there are regulations on who, and how, we can fund. Importantly, only deductible gift recipients (DGRs) are eligible to receive funds.
Registered Charities with DGR status may be eligible for this type of funding.
With Direct Funding
Fairground also supports organisations through a more flexible, non-PAF vehicle.
We provide smaller grants to organisations who do not meet the requirements for a PAF
For example, newer organisations, those that do not have DGR1 status, and those that engage in political advocacy.
All of our partner organisations work in the areas of human rights, climate justice, and strengthening democracy.
Read more about our strategy here.
Partner Highlights:
The Grata Fund CEO Isabelle Reinecke walks alongside Uncles Paul and Pabai as they take the Australian Government to court over failing to protect their homelands and their culture from climate disaster in The Torres Strait. We proudly walk along side her and the Uncles in their fight for justice.
The National Justice Project, led by George Newhouse fearlessly fights injustice through strategic legal action to create a fair and equitable society free from discrimination. We are supporting their ambitious campaign to create an alternative first response option to assist mental health crisis and in turn save lives.
Parents for Climate worked tirelessly to stop fossil fuel greenwashing by putting pressure on EnergyAustralia to remove its misleading "carbon neutral" product for new customers and wipe it from their website.
The She Gives Campaign seeks to grow the power of women's giving and highlight the incredible work the women of Australia do silently towards accelerating social change. Deborah, our CEO was welcomed to Government House with many other generous female Philanthropists to discuss with the Governor General, the Honourable Sam Mostyn, how we can further expand this rich resource and celebrate all women who give.
The Bob Brown Foundation passionate activists put themselves on the line to protect native forests and stop logging. Native Forests are not only vital habitat for wildlife but also carbon sinks crucial for absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. We need them to live.gree
Greenpeace Australia tackles the biggest issues that are standing in the way of a green and peaceful future. They use peaceful protest and creative confrontation to expose the biggest environmental threats in our region and around the globe. They promote solutions and advocate for climate justice. They are passionate change makers.
Climate 200 supports independent, community-backed candidates who champion climate action, integrity, and gender equity. By helping level the playing field against major parties, they empower Australians to demand a better kind of politics—evidence-based, transparent, and focused on a safe, fair future.