Dementia Australia is providing grants of up to $10,000 to support local community groups and organisations to develop projects or initiatives which make their community more dementia-friendly.

associations, businesses, organisations, and groups to develop dementia-friendly communities projects that reflect community need, create local partnerships, and draw on in-kind contributions and existing resources. To date, Dementia Australia’s Community Engagement Program has funded more than 100 grassroots projects, bringing the total funding since 2018 to more than $1.16 million.

Each grant recipient is required to actively involve and include people living with dementia in the design and delivery of a community-focused project or activity.

Dementia Australia is very proud to support these projects and welcomes enquiries to find out more.

Grant applications for projects in 2025-26 are now open and close 16 February 2026

For more information or to apply please visit Dementia Australia | Community Grants