The Melbourne Catholic Archbishop’s Charitable Fund Grants Program provides essential financial support to Catholic community agencies and service organisations that promote human dignity and foster positive change. These organisations work to overcome disadvantage, inequality, and social exclusion through charitable outreach and compassionate service.
The Fund responds to the needs of the homeless, the frail aged, children living in poverty, those with disabilities, people with mental illness, migrants and refugees and individuals and families experiencing trauma and loss. With Melbourne’s population in excess of 4,000,000 and growing, community needs are increasingly complex and extensive. The Fund encourages and supports our Catholic charities that are called upon to provide services to the individuals and families experiencing such circumstances throughout the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
It is my privilege to take up the appointment of Patron for the Melbourne Catholic Archbishop’s Charitable fund as it continues to deliver financial support to the valuable good works of our exceptional Catholic Charities. My sincere gratitude extends to the Melbourne Catholic community for their compassion and ongoing generosity; providing the opportunity for the Fund to achieve its mission of being instrumental in making a real difference to the disadvantaged individuals and families in the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. I am inspired and committed to share God’s love, bring hope, and continue the legacy of making a positive difference in our community. Thank you for your prayers and support.
† Peter A Comensoli
Archbishop of Melbourne
Our mission
To support faith-based organisations dedicated to the common good by providing financial assistance that enables them to carry out their charitable work.
Our vision
To continue empowering Catholic community agencies and service organisations as they promote the welfare of others and address issues of disadvantage, inequality, and exclusion within our Archdiocese.
Our purpose
To raise and distribute funds to registered charities within the geographic boundaries of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne that are aligned with Catholic values and committed to social justice.
What we do
Thanks to the generosity of the Catholic community, the Fund distributes annual grants to charities whose work reflects our Catholic tradition and a deep commitment to social justice. These grants help sustain and strengthen the delivery of vital services.
Program Support
- Research and development initiatives
- Capacity-building for community groups
- Seed funding for new initiatives or ongoing projects
Operational Support
- Core costs such as salaries, administration, or equipment
- Access to specialist expertise
- Professional development for staff
- Implementation of capacity-building technologies
Capital Support
- Purchase of equipment
- Renovation or refurbishment of facilities
What We Don’t Fund
The Fund generally does not support:
- Projects outside the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
- Individual applications for study, conferences, or academic research
- Retrospective funding for costs already incurred
- Ongoing operational expenses not directly benefiting service recipients
- General fundraising or commercial sponsorships
The next round of applications open in September 2025.
Contact us
St Patrick’s Centre
486 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone: (03) 9926 5686
Email: archbishopsfund@cam.org.au