Impact Grants
The Impact Grants program makes grants above $25,000 across the five target areas.
Overall, they express the Trust’s desire to make a significant contribution or to achieve impact through social investment in the particular area of current community need and priority.
Impact Grants may be provided over one to five years and are designed to fund a “stand alone” program, project or activity across the target areas that:
responds to a specific need
is developmental and/or innovative
is based on a significant body of knowledge or research
includes an outcome evaluation
details the strategy(s) for sustainability (if appropriate) beyond the grant period
In reviewing applications, the Trust seeks to develop an insight and understanding of the social issues, the target areas which are involved in the issue, and the evidence base that does or should exist for further support.
The first step in applying to the Trust is to determine whether the Trust will be able to consider your request. Please look at Eligibility to make sure that your organisation and your project are eligible to apply to the Trust.
Applications for Impact Grants are done through an Expression of Interest process. Your EoI may be declined or it may be selected for further development. If you wish to proceed, please download the Guidelines and Expression of Interest form and follow the instructions for submission.
We are always happy to discuss your proposal prior to submission. If you have any queries, please contact a member of the Grants staff on 03 8370 2699.