Deadline: 11-Apr-23
Metro is seeking applications for its Community Grants to support not for profit organisations doing important work to help improve people’s mental health.
Focus Areas
- Projects must fall into one of the following focus areas:
- Wellness – preventative care to reduce the risk of poor mental health.
- Education – activities that inform and promote awareness of good mental health.
- Support services – assistance like counselling, psychiatric support or crisis care that directly supports people experiencing mental health challenges
Funding Information
- Organisations can apply for one of three funding categories:
- $5,000
- $10,000
- $20,000
- With a total grant pool of $100,000 they support projects of all sizes right across Melbourne.
Types of activities they will support
- Mental health is such a complex challenge and tackling it may come in many different forms. Some examples might include:
- Promotional campaigns to raise awareness of mental health and direct people to appropriate support services.
- Activities to encourage healthy eating and positive body image amongst teenagers.
- Support services, such as food vouchers, accommodation or education/training, for those experiencing mental health challenges.
- ‘Train the trainer’ programs to educate community leaders about dealing with mental health challenges in their communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Not for profit organisations located in, or servicing, metropolitan Melbourne can apply for a Back on Track grant.
- Applicants may be one of the following organisations.
- Deductible gift recipient (DGR) status organisations.
- Not-for-profit entities, including charitable organisations and incorporated associations.
- Schools or universities.
- Applications must only be submitted by someone with the authority to do so. Evidence of this authority may be requested by Metro trains as a pre-requisite of funding.
- National organisations or organisations based outside Melbourne may apply but must clearly demonstrate that any grant funds will be spent supporting people in or around metropolitan Melbourne. Organisations based outside of Melbourne should provide a letter of support from a local partner with their application.
- All applicants are required to nominate a ‘local station’ closest to the where the project will be delivered.
For more information, visit Metro.