The Ripple Effect
Monthly micro-grant program to boost local grassroots projects. We believe in the power of community in a big way. And the shift happening around our studios can have a major ripple on effect.
Applications for Ripple Effect grants are on a rolling basis.
The Power of Community Investment
The Ripple Effect aims to see, acknowledge and support the people in our community doing good in their own communities. It connects Human.Kind with wider circles of positive action throughout Adelaide.
Ripple Grants fund transformational projects that build and shape communities at local scale. The process is competitive, with an emphasis on projects that are clear, achievable and have impact. Micro-grants of $1500 are awarded to a different project every second month, as decided by our incredible group of donors based on the applications received over the previous 8 weeks.
Ripple Effect grants are easy to apply for. We will keep in contact to enjoy the projects and outcomes but there’s no post grant administration or acquittal. you can see the amazing diversity of projects we’ve previously funded here.
RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECTS…
Create an impact
Build or nurture communities
Have a healthy or conscious living focus
Creative projects that are helping to shift the mind
Support leaders in change in the community
Or support people who are leading the way for positive change to take the next steps towards realising projects further
Want to become part of the Ripple Effect Team?
The Ripple Effect trustees are wonderful, generous souls from both within our community and others who just love being a positive impact in the world. If you’re interested in becoming part of this group, read on.
You’ll meet with other like minded people from our community to have meaningful discussions over the projects available, vote for the projects that speaks to your heart, and see the positive effects of funded projects rippling out into the community.
The trustees each donate $100 per month for a seat at the table. We are keep it around 10 Trustees for a minimum commitment of 6 months. Human.Kind puts in $500 each month to bring the project funding to $1,500 per month.
As well as warm fuzzies from directly supporting inspiring projects, it’s a great way to bond with like-minded humans, and have a direct connection with the community you love.
If you would like to be on the Trustee team please get in touch via hello@humankindstudios.com.au
Got a great project you think we could fund?
Past recipients
Liz Sanders / The Food Embassy Inc.
Project 21 - September 2021. TFE received funds to adapt Food Matters curriculum engaging young people aged 16-30 in building awareness about the food system's climate impact.
Freedom Machine Workshop by The Bike Kitchen
Project 20 - July 2021. Adelaide Bike Kitchen's Freedom Machine is a bike-maintenance workshop for women, non-binary, gender-diverse and trans people.
Bike Kitchen
Project 18 - May 2021. Adelaide Bike Kitchen, a not-for-profit community bike workshop, relaunched Freedom Machine as exclusive space for marginalised gender identities.
Post Dining
Project 17 - April 2021. Post Dining adapted immersive theatre concepts into curriculum-linked educational workshops inspiring school-aged children on sustainable food practices.
Lot 50 Regeneration
Project 16 - March 2021. Funding supported purchase of plants, fertilizers, mulch and supplies for the 10-year regeneration plan at registered Aboriginal heritage site.
Lived Experience Studio Drop-In Care Space
Project 15 - February 2021. The Lived Experience Studio created Drop In Care Space in Adelaide CBD, a peer-run community space for young adults' wellbeing and connection.
BioR Frahns Farm Planting Festival
Project 14 - January 2021. Bio R Australia's Planting Festival supported hundreds of volunteers planting over 10,000 plants across 6 days with community celebration.
Kaurna Cronin and The Hutt Street Centre Writing Group
Project 13 - December 2020. Kaurna Cronin and The Hutt Street Centre Writing Group.
Climate-Proof Food
Project 10 - August 2020. Social enterprise building connections between plate and planet, empowering young people to understand sustainable food choices.
Greenhill Living Program
Project 9 - July 2020. Offered complementary seasonal garden sessions and full days to 4 kindergartens, connecting children to food growing and nature.
Villagehood's Gift It Forward Fund
Project 8 - June 2020. Villagehood received funding for Gift It Forward Fund providing childcare and 'me time' support to mothers experiencing financial pressure.
Jenny Berry
Project 7 - May 2020. Artist Jenny Berry painted a fenced garden where acute mental health patients reside, bringing hope, joy and calming environment.
#treeposefornature
Project 6 - April 2020. The Gaia Movement's social media fundraising and tree-planting campaign inviting creative engagement with sustainability and climate themes.
D-Cycle 3D Printed Waste Recycling
Project 3 - December 2019. Closed-loop recycling program collecting 3D printed plastic waste through 126 recycling bins across South Australia for filament conversion.
Crispin Boxhall Beekeeping for Beginners
Project 2 - November 2019. Crispin received assistance improving access area for mobility-challenged individuals to attend beekeeping classes on his Adelaide Hills farm.