TechKids Grant Program for Kids to Provide Assistive Technology (Australia)

Deadline: 6-Mar-23

The Variety has launched its TechKids Grant Program.

Funding Information

You can select one or more item as part of your Variety TechKids Grant request, as long as it is within the capped request limit. The items must be directly related to your child’s diagnosis or condition and the intended outcomes supported by a relevant professional.

Technology

• Eligible Items:
  • Tablets (iPad etc).
  • Laptop / computer.
  • C-Pen / scanning pen.
  • Software.
  • GPS watches.
  • Accessories.
• Request Limit: $1,200.
• Household Limit: $90,000pa.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this grant you are required to meet the following criteria:

• Child is residing in WA.
• Child is aged 0-17 (must be under 18 at time of submission).
• Child has a disability or sickness (long-term health condition).
• The family household income is below the guide.
• The equipment is not available via government funding or alternative sources.

Ineligible 

• Equipment where funding is available from the government or other grant funds.
• Individuals 18 years of age and older.
• Projects that require recurrent funding.
• Expenses considered to be part of an individual’s typical cost of living.
• Warranties, insurance, maintenance, service agreements, batteries orrepairs.
• Subscriptions or plan costs.
• Services or training costs.
• Retrospective expenses.
• Incomplete application forms.

For more information, visit Variety.