Welcome to our Community Grants Program page.
Each year, Rotary Adelaide invites eligible organisations to apply for grant funding from our Club. Together, the Community Grants and Ron Michell Grant (an annual bequest from the Michell family), directed $61,500 towards the improvement of hardship, safety, dignity, independence and care for many in our community.
The Grants are aligned with the Rotary Adelaide Charitable Trust Foundation’s focus on people experiencing hardship, culturally diverse communities and young people at risk.
The 2026 Grant process has closed and funds have been distributed to the following successful organisations:
Food on the Table
Food on the Table is a 100% not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to providing free, nutritious meals to South Australians in need. The organisation supports individuals and families experiencing homelessness, escaping family and domestic violence, living in temporary accommodation and facing food insecurity.
Habitat for Humanity SA
Habitat for Humanity enables individuals to achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and thrive! The organisation is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and to making decent, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. The Habitat movement was founded on the conviction that everyone should have a decent place to live in dignity and safety.
Photo 1: A happy recipient with some of the Habitat for Humanity team.
Photo 2: Kathleen Brannigan, CEO HforH (centre) with (L-R) RCA/CTF incoming Director Florian Ploekl, HfH Director Bill Waterhouse, CTF Director Trevor Stirlin and Guest Host, Carlos Cabado 28 October 2026 Lunch meeting.
Grandparents for Grandchildren SA Inc (trading as Grandcarers SA)
Grandcarers SA’s aim is to provide comprehensive support to Grandcarers (grandparents and kinship carers) through financial assistance, personal support, information provision and advocacy. Their aim is to empower Grandcarers to achieve positive outcomes for themselves and the children in their care.
Safe Pets Safe Families
Research shows that victims of domestic violence are more likely to delay leaving an abusive relationship if they own a pet. Recognising the lack of pet-friendly refuge facilities for these victims, Safe Pets Safe Families was born. Working with registered foster carers and boarding services, they ensure pets stay safe and at the same time, allow owners to get back on their feet before finally being reunited permanently with their beloved pets.
TLC for Kids (SA Support)
Since 1998, TLC for Kids has given relief and much-needed distraction to sick children and their families during stressful and traumatic situations. In 2004, they expanded the RAPID TLC and Distraction Box services to South Australia. More recently they have expanded the TLC Ambulance to benefit children and families across SA. Our services have been used over 17.5 million times and counting in hospitals across Australia. Grant funds will assist to keep the ambulance running.
Grant Application Process
Applications for 2027 Grants will open in early 2027 and more information will be available on this page when the application process opens. For further information and to assist your preparation for the next round of Grants to be advised in early 2027, please read the Grant Information and Grant Guidelines.
Please note Grant Guidelines are subject to change each year so carefully check the 2027 Guidelines when they become availabe when applying for 2027 grants.
For more information about the RCA Charitable Trust Fund, click here.
