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Community Partnership Scheme

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Supporting positive influence in our community

As part of our commitment to delivering positive influence and supporting equitable community prosperity, we offer subsidised consulting services to Australian community organisations, not-for-profits and social enterprises for projects that contribute to positive social, cultural, economic or environmental outcomes.

Over the years, we have proudly partnered with more than 120 organisation through our Community Partnership Scheme (CPS). 

Partnering for sustainable success

To create shared investment in the success of the project and drive better, more sustainable outcomes, the CPS operates on a partnership approach whereby Nous and the client co-contribute towards the cost of the project.

Suitable consulting projects draw on our expertise in strategic planning, service design, program evaluation, market assessment, workforce planning and partnership development to support the client to increase their impact. Applications are assessed on criteria including the project’s alignment to Nous’ purpose of delivering positive influence that significantly improves people’s lives. 

Applying for the CPS

We run one annual round of applications each year. Applications for the 2025 round are now closed. The 2026 round will open in early September 2026 and the application form will be available on this page.  

CPS eligibility criteria 

To be eligible, the applying organisation should:  

  • be an Australian community organisation, not-for-profit organisation or a social enterprise (not-for-profit arms of for-profit enterprises are not eligible) 
  • financially contribute to the project ($21,000 or 35% of the project’s total value, whichever is higher).  

The project proposed in your application should:  

Projects outside the scope include: direct delivery of fundraising events; capital equipment grants and motor vehicles; purchase of land or buildings; refurbishment, renovation and fit-out; core operating costs; activities which collect funds for redistribution; overseas appeals; expeditions or overseas travel; sponsorships, including sponsorships of conferences, events and festivals.  

We assess all eligible applications based on the CPS criteria and projects are to be commenced within twelve months. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a video conference interview to further explore their needs and how we can offer value. 

 For general enquires, please email [email protected].