Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
Closing date for this current Grant Round is 31.05.2018 View Grant Dates
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Impact Grants, 2018
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Impact Grants, 2018
Applications open:
10th April 2018
Applications close:
31st May 2018
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: Environment
Harnessing the power of citizen scientists to monitor climate change
Program: Arts and Culture
Building the capacity of Victoria’s not-for-profit sector to tell their stories digitally and connect with their target audiences.
Program: Health
Increasing access to mental health services for migrant and refugee women who have experienced violence
Program: Education
Children whose parents are employed have improved life chances
Program: Community
Empowering people to develop financial literacy and independence
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: