Ingrained Foundation has committed $184,000 in its 2025 Northern Rivers Grants Program 

Ingrained Foundation’s grant program is designed to support initiatives that generate social and environmental wellbeing - a strategy that aligns with its vision of a regenerative Northern Rivers defined by inclusion, resilience, flourishing ecosystems and community-led innovation. 

2025 Grant Recipients & Their Projects:

Agape Outreach – Agape Soup Kitchen (Lismore):
Providing nutritious meals and food security support to families facing homelessness, aiming to drive long-term community resilience
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Byron Youth Services – Future Forest Regeneration Project:
Restoring a community garden at The YAC to support youth development and climate education, while enhancing native wildlife habitats
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Coolamon Community Inc – Strong Beginnings:
Producing culturally significant care packages and video resources for Aboriginal mothers and babies, in collaboration with local health services
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Gungyah Ngallingnee:
Empowering remote Aboriginal communities through carpentry and home maintenance training, enabling greater self-reliance
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Miracle Babies Foundation – Nurture Program:
Delivering essential resource packs to families of sick or premature infants at Lismore and Tweed hospitals
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Northern Rivers for Refugees – Refugee Networking Pathway:
Facilitating resettlement through educational, employment, health, and community connection support, including veterinary care for pets of homeless refugees
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Pets in the Park:
Ensuring access to veterinary care for homeless individuals and their pets, reinforcing both mental and physical wellbeing
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Shara Community Gardens – Growing Space for All:
Upgrading garden beds to improve accessibility and productivity for users of all ages in community gardening spaces