Program Area
Community Wellbeing
Community Wellbeing grants are of two types. Applications for grants of less than $50,000 are intended to support community based organisations with strong volunteer components to deliver programs targeting disadvantage, poverty and the general wellbeing of the community. Applications for these grants should be made on the Community Wellbeing Application Form.
Applications for grants of $50,000 or more are intended to improve the life chances of individuals and families by supporting projects and programs targeted at the prevention of homelessness. Applications for these grants are received via an Expression of Interest process.
Grants submitted within this area may also be considered for an Alec Prentice Sewell Gift.
Applications for Grants
Under $50,000
PURPOSE
To enhance the wellbeing of members of the community suffering, or likely to suffer, significant disadvantage.
FUNDING OBJECTIVE
- To support community based organisations with strong volunteer components to deliver programs targeting disadvantage, poverty and the general wellbeing of the community.
Please note: Applications for funding for research projects, DVDs or promotional materials will not be encouraged.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please use the Small Grants Application Form for applications of up to $20,000 and our Community Wellbeing Application Form for applications between $20,001 and $49,999 .
Detailed information regarding the application process can be found on the How to Apply page.
Applications for Grants
$50,000 and over
THEME
PREVENTION OF HOMELESSNESS
To improve the life chances of individuals and families by supporting projects and programs targeted at the prevention of homelessness.
FUNDING OBJECTIVES
The Foundation believes that areas of disadvantage are best addressed through early intervention. It seeks to achieve its objectives by making grants that develop and impart best practices designed to prevent the development of problems, and will consider applications from community organisations that are seeking funding for programs that work with disadvantaged families, women, young people and children who are at risk of homelessness. Specifically, the Foundation welcomes applications from community organisations seeking funding for:
- Programs that attempt to prevent homelessness by addressing issues of substance abuse, family violence, mental health issues and/or poverty
- Education and employment programs and projects that assist disadvantaged young people to avoid becoming homeless
- Programs that seek to provide homeless young people with secure accommodation and support.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Refer to the Expression of Interest process.
Community Wellbeing
International Travel Grants
The aim of these grants is to assist senior managers and leaders in this sector to undertake focussed and comprehensive scoping tours of international centres of excellence. It is expected that when they return to Australia they will share the knowledge gained with their colleagues, with the intent of furthering the development of social welfare practice in Australia.
Grants up to $15,000 may be awarded to assist with the costs associated with the grantee visiting a number of international centres of excellence in the relevant field. Each scoping tour should last up to three months, and the grantee is expected to spend significant time in each centre.
EXCLUSIONS
Grants may not be used retrospectively for costs incurred during travel that has already been undertaken. An approved grant is to be used only by the person identified in the application.
Usually the Foundation will NOT award Community Wellbeing International Travel Grants for:
- Attendance solely at a conference or international meeting
- Travel involving short visits to multiple institutes
- International travel by hospital staff
EXLUSIONS continued:
- International travel by academic staff employed at a university or research institute
- Domestic travel within Australia
- Travel or research to be undertaken by undergraduate or postgraduate students
- Travel by junior staff in welfare agencies
- Research or fellowship placements at an international host institute.
