Deadline: 1-Jul-24
The 2024 Australia Post Community Grants program is accepting applications for funding from not-for-profit organisations to support community-led, local projects that connect individuals and communities to improve mental health and mental wellbeing.
The Australia Post Community Grants program seeks to fund community-led, local projects that connect individuals and communities to improve mental health and mental wellbeing.
Funding Information
- Applicants may apply for grants up to $10,000. Organisations which are unsuccessful in obtaining the full grant of up to $10,000 may be considered for a smaller grant of $2,000. Applicants will be asked in the application process if they would like to be considered for this.
Project Timing
- Projects will need to commence after 1 October 2024 and be completed no later than 30 September 2025.
What they are looking for?
- They recognise that everyone has a role to play in maintaining mental health and wellbeing, however they are specifically looking for projects that meet all of the following criteria:
- The primary purpose of the project is to improve mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes of a community.
- The project will help people meaningfully connect in their local community for improved mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes.
- The project is a locally-led and locally-delivered project that aims to improve mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes of a community.
What they may fund?
- They’re looking to fund community-led, local projects that connect individuals and communities to improve mental health and mental wellbeing.
- Funds must be spent on activities/expenses with the primary purpose of directly improving connection and mental wellbeing of individuals within a community.
- Items and activities that may be funded include, but are not limited to:
- Communications, including website setup, online forums, newsletters and advertising
- Equipment, supplies or materials, including electronic equipment (e.g. tools, computers and tablets)
- Project evaluation
- Outreach and referral support
- Program coordination and facilitation
- Refreshments (excluding alcohol)
- Skills development, training and workshops
- Travel costs for participants
- Venue hire, including furniture hire/purchase
- They’re willing to fund reasonable project related administrative costs relative to the project, within the grant amount.
- Whilst they recognise the valuable role that sport and recreational activities can play in creating positive mental health outcomes, applications relating to sporting activities will only be considered where the project intentionally drives improved mental health and wellbeing that extends beyond regular programming.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications will only be considered if the applicant organisation meets all of the criteria below.
- Are an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
- Organisations are not required to have deductible gift recipient (DGR) status to apply.
- Unincorporated entities, individuals, sole traders, government entities and educational institutions are ineligible for this program.
- They do not accept auspice arrangements.
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) with the registration reflecting the organisation’s incorporated not-for-profit status
- Organisation details must be correct and up-to-date on the Australian Business Register on the date the application is submitted.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure its details are correct and up-to-date when the application is submitted. Organisations will be deemed ineligible if their ABN status does not demonstrate incorporated not-for-profit status on the date the application is submitted.
- Have an Australian bank account (corresponding to the ABN)
- Are located and provide services within Australia
- Are an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
For more information, visit Australia Post.