Deadline: 7-May-21
MyState Foundation is offering Building a Brighter Future for Young Tasmanians to support not-for-profit organisations that work towards empowering the youth of Tasmania.
The Foundation helps young people access opportunities they might not otherwise have access to by supporting a range of charitable programs and activities.
Mission, Vision & Purpose
- Mission: Provide young Tasmanians with greater opportunities;
- Vision: To make a genuine difference to young Tasmanians; and
- Purpose: To help young Tasmanians reach their full potential.
Funding Information
The Foundation provides grants from $1000 to $10,000 to eligible not-for-profit organisations
Preference
Preference will be given to organisations that:
- Benefit as many young people as possible in the Tasmanian community
- Demonstrate that funds will be retained in Tasmania
- Demonstrate a measurable long-term benefit and achievable goals
- Meet an identifiable need in the community
- Support programs which increase the capabilities of Tasmania youth
- Encourage a learning culture and increase opportunities for young people to further their education
- Build self-reliance, confidence and responsibility in young Tasmanians
- Improve health and wellbeing outcomes of young Tasmanians
- Support disadvantaged and at-risk youth in Tasmania
- Offer unique opportunities for young Tasmanians that aren’t currently provided elsewhere
The Foundation does not award grants for:
- Individuals, foundations or organisations that are themselves grant-making bodies
- Fundraising events and campaigns
- Normal operating costs, administration etc., other than in exceptional circumstances
- Debt retirement or budget deficits
- Conference organisers or attendees
- Excursion based activities not part of a broader project focusing on MyState Foundation objectives
- Applications for funding that involve additional funds in future grant cycles
- Equipment purchased not associated with an ongoing project
- For an activity which began in the previous financial year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a MyState Foundation grant, your organisation must:
- Have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status (approved by the ATO)
- Be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
- Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN)
For more information, visit https://mystate.com.au/about-us/community/mystate-foundation/