Deadline: 30-Sep-22
The Hamer Sprout Fund has launched its Sustainability Grants Programs to build communities inspired to take action for a sustainable future.
Objectives
- Their aim is to support projects and organizations that:
- Promote innovation in environmental education
- Facilitate engagement in environmental action
- Advocate for environmental sustainability
- Foster collaboration between young people engaged in environmental leadership
Funding Information
- Funds for the Sprout Grants are raised through the fundraising activities of the Hamer Sprout Fund and the Hamer Family Fund.
- A total of $25,000 is available for the Sprout Grants each year. Up to $5,000 is available per project, however more (up to $10,000) may be awarded in exceptional circumstances.
- Groups or individuals may submit more than one application if they have a number of eligible projects. However, preference may be given to applicants that have not already been allocated a grant within the current funding round.
Eligibility Criteria
- You are eligible for a Sprout Grant if you are:
- An individual, organization and/or community group.
- Not-for-profit.
- Offering activities, programs, projects and events to the general community without discrimination or restriction.
- Demonstrating some level of fundraising and financial contribution to your activities, programs, projects and events (which may include financial or in-kind assistance that might be obtained from other parties in the form of support or sponsorship).
- Tax deductible – Grants can only be made to charitable entities which are endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as having “Deductible Gift Recipient s” (DGR) AND Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. The requirements for DGR status are set by the ATO.
Ineligible
- You are ineligible for a Sprout Grant if you are:
- A registered business and/or profit-making organization.
- Seeking retrospective funding for activities, programs, projects and events that have already started or have been completed.
- Request funding that would otherwise be covered by insurance.
For more information, visit https://www.thehamersproutfund.com/apply-for-funding
