Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
Next open date for applications is 06.08.2019 View Grant Dates
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One-off Grants, 2019
Impact Grants, 2019
Multi-year Grants, 2019
Check if you are eligible for one of our grants in this round
All grant rounds close at 12pm midday.
One-off Grants, 2019
Applications open:
6th August 2019
Applications close:
19th September 2019
Impact Grants, 2019
Applications open:
16th April 2019
Applications close:
6th June 2019
Multi-year Grants, 2019
Applications open:
15th January 2019
Applications close:
21st February 2019
For 2-3 year projects that deliver good, practical outcomes. The application process is straightforward and the turnaround time is quick.
Amount funded: $31,000 to $90,000
Programs available for funding:
For initiatives of up to three years that deliver positive long-term social impact, supported by a sustainable business model. With a longer and more complex application process, these grants are highly competitive and few are awarded. An initial consultation with HMSTrust is essential before an application can be made.
Amount funded: $91,000 to $200,000
Programs available for funding:
For smaller projects that deliver good, practical outcomes, usually over one year. The application process is straightforward and the turnaround time is quick.
Amount funded: Up to $30,000
Programs available for funding:
For major initiatives that redefine current practices. By invitation only at the Trustees' discretion.
Amount funded: More than $200,000
Programs available for funding:
The vertical axis represents our five key objectives.
Your project is required to match at least three of the five objectives.
The Grants Matrix features in all of our case studies, highlighting how the project’s objectives align with our key objectives.
The horizontal axis represents our five programs.
Select the program which clearly fits your project. You can apply in one program only.
Each program has three focus areas which represent the Trust’s current areas of interest. Your project is required to fit with at least one focus area.
Ensure that your project matches at least three of the Trust’s five key objectives.
A graphic representation of our matched objectives.
Program: Arts and Culture
The first time that an Indigenous-led organisation has been a resident company at a major performing arts venue in Australia
Program: Education
A highly successful pilot resulted in a second grant from HMSTrust to build on the outcomes of our initial funding
Program: Community
Empowering people to develop financial literacy and independence
Program: Regional Resilience (past program)
From little things, big things grow: Uncovering potential and creating opportunities with strategic planning
Program: Environment
Maximising environmental impact through leverage, passion and partnerships
For 2-3 year projects that deliver good, practical outcomes. The application process is straightforward and the turnaround time is quick.
Amount funded: $31,000 to $90,000
Programs available for funding:
For initiatives of up to three years that deliver positive long-term social impact, supported by a sustainable business model. With a longer and more complex application process, these grants are highly competitive and few are awarded. An initial consultation with HMSTrust is essential before an application can be made.
Amount funded: $91,000 to $200,000
Programs available for funding:
For smaller projects that deliver good, practical outcomes, usually over one year. The application process is straightforward and the turnaround time is quick.
Amount funded: Up to $30,000
Programs available for funding:
For major initiatives that redefine current practices. By invitation only at the Trustees' discretion.
Amount funded: More than $200,000
Programs available for funding: