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
fab – Brianna Speight
Project 41 - February 2024. 15 artists exhibited work in Soft Fascinations at fab for the Fringe Festival, with funding dedicated to artist fees for their public debut.
Earth Jam – Charlotte Nitschke
Project 40 - November 2023. Earth Jam is a 1-day music festival energizing the environment movement in South Australia while platforming youth voices.
Dreamlife – Aud Mason-Hyde
Project 38 - August 2023. DREAMLIFE is a zine led by transgender, gender diverse and non-binary people, countering harmful anti-trans narratives through joy and resilience.
Deaf Gain – William Maggs
Project 39 - August 2023. Grant covered curator fee for William Maggs for Deaf Gain, an exhibition celebrating Deaf artists from South Australia and Victoria.
Not So Hospitable – Jamie Bucirde
Project 37 - June 2023. Not So Hospitable highlights sexual assault and harassment in the Adelaide Hospitality Industry, gathering 400 testimonies to drive industry-wide change.
Blind Sports Foundation
Project 36 - April 2023. SA charity helping blind and vision impaired people participate in sports, with funding supporting children's sports camps for team building.
Kaurna Narungga Womens Art Collective
Project 35 - April 2023. A collaboration between Kaurna Elder Aunty Margaret Brodie and Jennifer Eadie creating work to intentionally interrupt colonial narrative during Tarnanthi 2023.
Roxanne Adams – Bart's House
Project 34 - February 2023. Ripple Effect funded elements of Roxanne Adams' collaboration with First Nations community Point Pearce, building a dwelling for Uncle Bart.
Margot Mansfield – B.L.I.P.S
Project 33 - February 2023. Funding enabled first development for B.L.I.P.S, a solo circus and physical theatre show sharing personal stories about life's hardships and joys.
Marika Davies
Project 31 - August 2022. Funds supported curator Marika Davies and artist Natalie Austin to travel with families to attend the opening of their exhibition Memory of Water.
Youth Inc Work Venture Exhibition at ACE
Project 30 - May 2022. Youth Inc partnering with ACE Open to deliver creative skills development with 22 students exhibiting and celebrating their work.
Top Soil Garden Project
Project 29 - April 2022. Establishing a transformative approach to therapeutic horticulture and regenerative care in the Adelaide Hills supporting people experiencing mental ill-health.
Lion Hearts Learning
Project 28 - April 2022. SA charity providing free playgroup/pre-school to children impacted by cancer, offering face-to-face sessions, online alternatives, and education packs.
Blue Carbon: Seagrass Solutions for Climate Change
Project 27 - March 2022. Interactive event at Folklore Cafe teaching about underwater ecosystems combating climate change and conservation through creative activities.
The Dark Sky Project
Project 26 - February 2022. Grant enabled purchase of an anabat detector to monitor native micro-bats in Pine Gully, Seacliff and surrounding areas year-round.
Brad and Chloe Darkson, Moonrise Seaweed Co
Project 25 - February 2022. Funding kicked off regenerative seaweed farming in South Australia, producing versatile crops while reviving coastal economies.
Wattle and Wonder: Hannah Jones
Project 24 - February 2022. Creative environmental education business delivering guided bushwalks and nature journaling workshops, expanding to offer primary school excursions.
Kirsty Martinsen: Access Exhibition Event
Project 23 - December 2021. Artist with MS provided access opportunities including audio description and Auslan interpretation for exhibition at Praxis Art Space.
Keitha – The Seed Medicine Garden
Project 22 - December 2021. Keitha Thuy Young, folk herbalist, supported to develop workshop space and apothecary sharing traditional knowledge in seed saving and herbalism.