COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants 2026 – 2028
The COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants is a special round of grant funding under Multicultural NSW’s flagship Community Partnership Action (COMPACT) Program.
This grants round responds to the Bondi terrorist attack of 14 December 2025 and supports whole-of-community recovery over the next two years.
Grant funding will support youth-led solutions for social cohesion, strengthen cross-cultural connections and nurture empathy for victims of hate and extremism.
Applications are now invited for grants valued from $50,000 to $100,000 (excl. GST) per year for up to two years.
Successful projects will commence from 1 July 2026 and be completed by 30 June 2028 or sooner.
Applications have now opened
Read the COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grant Guidelines
Read the COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants Information Guide here.
COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grants range from $50,000 to $100,000 per year for up to two years.
Applications for projects delivered between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2028 are now open.
Applications close at 4pm on Friday 29 May 2026.
Register for an online information session on 14 May to learn more. You can also contact our COMPACT Grants Officer on 02 8255 6779 during business hours.
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More about this grant round
The COMPACT Social Cohesion and Community Resilience Grant round is a special round of funding under the Community Partnership Action (COMPACT) Program.
This grants round responds to the Bondi terrorist attack of 14 December 2025 and supports whole-of-community recovery over the next two years.
