Deadline: 20-Sep-23
Schools and NFP organisations are invited to apply for a grant which will go towards the purchase of equipment to promote accessibility and inclusivity in the community for children aged 0-17 years with disability, chronic illness, financial disadvantage or geographic isolation.
They provide grants to Victorian schools and organisations for the purchase of equipment that will promote all-access and inclusivity in the community.
Funding Requests
- The applicant may only apply for one or more items as part of their grant request.
- The items must directly benefit children as per the eligibility criteria. Examples of grant requests are, but not limited to:
- Supplies such as decodable readers, musical instruments
- Equipment such as inclusive play equipment and sensory rooms and items
- Technology such as iPads, smart boards, hearing loops, c-pens
- The primary focus is to enhance the wellbeing and educational experience of children, so requests must align with these objectives.
Eligibility Criteria
- You are eligible to apply for a community grant provided that:
- The school or organisation:
- is based and operating in Victoria
- is not a private school or business
- directly services children under the age of 18 in one or more of the following areas:
- disability and/or chronic illness
- financial disadvantage
- geographic isolation
- Previous recipients will not be considered for another community grant until 2 years after the date listed on their outcome letter
- The school or organisation:
Ineligibility Criteria
- Grants they will not fund:
- Expenses that have already been initiated or have already occurred prior to submission or written approval
- Incomplete application forms
- Equipment from non-Australian distributors that cannot be invoiced directly to Variety or services outside Australia
- Capital works
- Installation costs
- Wages, training and seminars
- Research
- Insurance, service or maintenance costs
- Programs
For more information, visit Variety the Children’s Charity.