The Seaton Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation based in Ballina, NSW, dedicated to fostering a connected and resilient Northern Rivers region. We provide intentional grants and scholarships, funding flexibly to support grassroots innovation and community-led solutions. With over a decade of experience, we understand that lasting change begins with local people who have the vision to drive progress from the ground up.
Together we can achieve our Vision for a connected and resilient Northern Rivers where community-focused solutions are supported to drive lasting change
IMPACT SNAPSHOT
$3.6 million
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INVESTED since 2014
GRANTS FUNDED
NFP ORGANISATIONS SUPPORTED
*As of May 2026
Recent Highlights
Grant Update: Innovation Round Closed for 2026
Applications for our annual Innovation Grant are currently closed.
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This year, rather than running an open funding round, we have redirected our grant funding into co-designing a high-impact capacity tool alongside a trusted partner to support small not-for-profits across the sector.
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The pilot program will kick off early next year. Please watch this space for updates on the rollout and future grant opportunities.
Empowering Northern Rivers: Food Security Grants Announced
Our latest Food Security Grant round has officially concluded, and we are proud to back the changemakers working directly on the frontlines to protect and secure the food security of the Northern Rivers. Congratulations to our grant recipients—Kyogle Together, Lord's Taverners Northern NSW, Wardell CORE, The Family Centre, Ballina Hot Meal Centre, and the Mend and Make Do Crew—whose grassroots initiatives are set to transform local food access. Thank you to everyone who applied, and we can’t wait to watch these incredible projects bring long-term resilience and relief to our communities.
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