Deadline: 12-May-23
Applications are now open for the MyState Foundation 2023 Grant Round to Provide young Tasmanians with greater opportunities.
Vision & Purpose
- Vision: To make a genuine difference to young Tasmanians; and
- Purpose: To help young Tasmanians reach their full potential.
Funding Information
- They provide grants from $1000 to $10,000 to eligible not-for-profit organisations working to empower young Tasmanians.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a MyState Foundation grant, your organisation must:
- Have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status (approved by the ATO)
- Be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
- Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Please note that MyState Foundation grants are only available for eligible organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.
- You will be asked to provide evidence of your organisation’s status as a DGR under Subdivision 30-BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
- If your organisation does not have DGR status, your application will not be accepted. If you’re unsure of your organisation’s status, check the ATO website or consult your accountant before proceeding with your application.
- Endorsement as an income tax exempt charity is not mandatory for applications.
Preference will be given to organisations that
- Benefit as many young people as possible in the Tasmanian community
- Demonstrate that funds will be retained in Tasmania
- Demonstrate a measurable long-term benefit and achievable goals
- Meet an identifiable need in the community
- Support programs which increase the capabilities of Tasmania youth
- Encourage a learning culture and increase opportunities for young people to further their education
- Build self-reliance, confidence and responsibility in young Tasmanians
- Improve health and wellbeing outcomes of young Tasmanians
- Support disadvantaged and at-risk youth in Tasmania
- Offer unique opportunities for young Tasmanians that aren’t currently provided elsewhere
Assessment Criteria
- Grant applications will be assessed by the MyState Foundation Board. When reviewing applications, the Board considers a number of key criteria, including:
- The outcome of this program/initiative aligns with the purpose, vision and vision of the Foundation focusing on disadvantaged youth.
- The program/initiative addresses a defined need in the Tasmanian community and creates impact
- Could the grant make a real difference and are the funds necessary for the program/initiative to occur?
- The applicants ability to successfully carry out the initiative?
Ineligible
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The Foundation does not award grants for:
- Individuals, foundations or organisations that are themselves grant-making bodies
- Fundraising events and campaigns
- Normal operating costs, administration etc., other than in exceptional circumstances
- Debt retirement or budget deficits
- Conference organisers or attendees
- Excursion based activities not part of a broader project focusing on MyState Foundation objectives
- Applications for funding that involve additional funds in future grant cycles
- Equipment purchased not associated with an ongoing project
- For an activity which began in the previous financial year.
For more information, visit MyState Foundation.