Deadline: 31 May 2017
nib foundation is currently seeking applications for its Community Grant Program in order to support community initiatives which will make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of Australian communities, with a focus on the health of young people, and carers.
A Community Grant round is held each year and applications are invited from eligible organisations across Australia.
Funding Priorities
Program supports community based projects that improve the health and wellbeing of our two focal groups by:
- Supporting vulnerable and at risk individuals to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing
- Building capacity to cope with health challenges through improved resilience, social connectedness, mentoring and peer support
- Facilitating access to reliable, current and targeted health information and education
- Trialing new and improved ways of tackling entrenched health problems
Funds Available
Funding of $5,000 to $50,000 will be provided to 10-15 organisations each year to undertake projects that run for approximately 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
nib foundation is a Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) which means that to be eligible to apply for a grant an organisation must be:
- Endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 by the ATO, and;
- Endorsed as a Tax Concession Charity (TCC) by the ATO.
How to Apply
Interested organisations must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit Community Grant Program.