Challenge #2Closed
Resilience & Wellbeing Challenge
Challenge #2 backed initiatives that look after the people building WA's ecosystem — addressing burnout, isolation and mental health among founders, with a strong weighting towards women, regional, CaLD and First Nations entrepreneurs.
- 8
- Projects funded
- $142.8K
- Granted
- $17,846
- Average grant
- 8
- Organisations
What it backed
What this Challenge looked for
The eight funded projects ranged from peer huddles and group coaching to clinical mental-health support, most of them designed around a specific founder community rather than the ecosystem at large.
Peer support and connection
- Founder peer groups and huddles
- Facilitated cohort conversations
- Structured time away from the business
Coaching and mentoring
- Group coaching programs
- One-to-one mentoring pathways
- Sustainable leadership practice
Founders in regional WA
- Workshops outside the metro area
- Support for isolated operators
- Regional delivery partners
Under-represented founders
- Programs for women founders
- CaLD and First Nations entrepreneurs
- Social enterprise leaders
- Micro and solo operators
Timeline
Key dates
23 April
Applications open
11 June
Applications close
July 2026
Funding awarded
July 2026
Projects commence
Up to 6 months
Project duration
Eligibility
Who can apply
Lead applicants must be a Western Australian not-for-profit organisation — an ACNC-registered charity, an incorporated association, a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, a non-distributing co-operative, a not-for-profit Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation, a not-for-profit incorporated under statute or charter (such as a university), or a local government authority.
You also need to be a registered Meshpoints Partner. Registration is free and is formalised through a non-binding partner agreement. Eligible organisations can't apply on behalf of (auspice) an individual or an ineligible organisation.
Organisations registered for GST can apply for up to $20,000. Organisations that aren't registered for GST, or that are unincorporated, can apply for up to $15,000. At least 20% of the grant amount must be matched in cash from another source — this co-funding requirement is waived for initiatives supporting CaLD communities, women, regional communities and First Nations people.
All funded activity must be completed within six months of approval.
Funded projects
What this Challenge funded
The 8 projects funded through Resilience & Wellbeing.
| Sustainable Leadership & Wellbeing Initiative for Founders | July 2026 | $20,000 | |
| BOSS Innovation Huddles | July 2026 | $12,470 | |
 Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) | Mindfield | July 2026 | $20,000 |
| 20 Hours for 20Talk Founders Stream | July 2026 | $20,000 | |
 Creative Corner | Creative Ground - Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders | July 2026 | $20,000 |
 Reach Her Inc. | Grounded to Grow | July 2026 | $15,000 |
 WA Social Enterprise Council | Stay Grounded | July 2026 | $20,000 |
 Communicare | Together We Bloom | July 2026 | $15,300 |