QBE Foundation Seeking Applications for local grants Program in Australia

Deadline: 11-Mar-2022

QBE Foundation is seeking Applications for local grants Program to provide meaningful support for community initiatives addressing specific areas of need.

Categories

Charities who meet their eligibility criteria can apply for a grant in one of the following categories: Climate resilience or Inclusion.

• Climate resilience

  • Through this category, foundation aim to provide support and mitigation options for communities to become more resilient and prepared for climate impacts. Initiatives can be working to address environmental regeneration, climate change and disaster preparedness, resilience and recovery.

• Inclusion

  • Through this category, foundation aim to increase access to opportunities and resources for the groups in their communities who experience exclusion or are marginalised in society. Initiatives aim to ensure their “whole” community is acknowledged and has the opportunity to contribute and in doing that they all benefit. Initiatives may address reconciliation, accessibility, LGTBIQ+ inclusion, mental health and gender equality.

Funding Information

• Three grants of $40,000 will be awarded per category, with a total of $360,000 to be awarded in 2022.

Eligibility Criteria

• Charity eligibility

  • Must be a registered ‘not-for-profit’ (or non-profit) with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC)
  • Must have Australian Tax Office endorsement of DGR 1 or 2 status
  • Must not be affiliated with a political party or union, or take an overtly political stance in the focus of their work
  • May have a religious basis, but any program or initiative supported by QBE must not incorporate religious teaching into the delivery of the program or initiative
  • Must be based in Australia, although initiatives working in Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific will be considered.
• Note: Australia Pacific QBE Foundation charity partners and 2021 local grant recipients are not eligible to apply.

For more information, visit https://www.qbe.com/au/about/sponsorship-community/the-qbe-foundation/local-grants