The grants are hoped to encourage a greater sense of belonging and help create a more inclusive community.

Grants of $5,000 – $15,000 will be awarded to innovative projects focusing on the areas of youth at risk, families and children, homelessness, pathways to employment and migrant support and settlement.

Successful applicants will receive a grant to promote their project to the wider Sydney community, which should increase awareness of the project and gain higher levels of donor engagement.