Deadline: 17-Sep-21
The Mary MacKillop Today is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program to help create generational change through the teaching of practical life skills to women, men and children in Australia and beyond.
Mary MacKillop Today seeks to empower and transform lives through self-determination, access to education and the learning of practical life skills.
Purpose of Grant
- The Community Grants Program supports small but life-changing initiatives that provide opportunities for life-long learning in Australian communities.
- The Community Grants Program aims to help people in need by improving access to quality learning opportunities which allow people to realise their rights, achieve positive social outcomes, and make a difference in their lives and communities.
- Given the size and nature of their grants, preference is given to small or emerging organisations. They prioritise innovative and grass-roots projects which are targeted towards those at the margins.
Funding Information
Mary MacKillop Today provides grants of up to $10,000 AUD to deliver small, life-changing projects.
Eligibility Criteria
To see if your organisation is eligible for funding through their grants program, check if you meet the criteria listed below:
- Applicants must be a community organisation or charity with an Australian Business Number (ABN), and the project must be delivered within Australia. Individuals are not eligible.
- Given the size and nature of their funding, preference will be given to ‘Small’ and ‘Medium’ Charities as defined by the ACNC i.e. with annual revenue below $1,000,000. Organisations with higher revenue should demonstrate that they have limited alternative revenue streams to fund their community work.
- Applications must align with the mission and purpose of Mary MacKillop Today and the Community Grants Program.
- Applications are for a maximum of $10,000 AUD.
- Project activities funded by the Community Grant must be completed between 1 January and 31 December 2022 (although the project itself may continue after this date).
- New applicants must supply two available referees.
- Projects must be consistent with the main purpose of a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI); however, your organisation does not need to be a PBI,
- Previous Grantees can apply for either an existing or new project; however, it should be noted that they are unable to fund ongoing service delivery, and they encourage grantees to show how the funding will enhance the project and build sustainability.
- Applicants must be able and willing to comply with Mary MacKillop Today’s Policy Requirements in the delivery of the funded project.
For more information, visit https://www.marymackilloptoday.org.au/what-we-do/our-projects/grants/