Health and wellbeing
The below list is of grants available all year round for health and wellbeing.
Source
Goal
To provide funds for underprivileged people to reside in facilities necessary for convalescence after their discharge from hospital.
Grant
Various
Conditions
Applicants must be of protestant denomination, have a signed medical certificate, and be a member of one of the Foundations Target Groups.
Source
Goal
Supports seriously ill or disadvantaged children, homelessness and poverty.
Grant
Various
Conditions
The following exclusions apply: Areas considered to be the direct responsibility of government; general fundraising projects or appeals; travel, study or conferences; individuals; general objectives of other foundations, trusts and philanthropic organisations; intermediate fundraising agencies; mainstream school based educational work; funding deficits, political activities; religious bodies for religious purpose; laboratory based basic research; private schools or formal education; retrospective costs. Organisations based outside Australia or New Zealand.
Source
Honda Foundation
Goal
To support organisations who focus their activities on the disadvantaged, disabled or those suffering from long term or threatening illnesses. You must be an incorporated charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant.
Examples of successful applications are available on their website.
Source
Inger Rice Foundation
Goal
Foster activities and programs concerned with parent/child relationships in Australia. (Children up to and including age five years).
Grant
Various, considered every 6 to 8 weeks.
Conditions
Excludes: capital works, core operating costs, vehicles, general fundraising appeals, individuals, political organisations. No formal application - prefer a brief free-flowing application. Seven copies of an application are to be included. Phone enquiries only (02) 6295 7339.
Source
Goal
To provide funds for underprivileged people to reside in such facilities as may be necessary for convalescence after their discharge from hospital.
Grant
Various.
Conditions
Must be of Protestant denomination, signed medical certificate provided. Other circumstantial evidence may be needed.
Source
Goal
To address the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS by promoting independence and participation. Special emphasis on providing educational assistance to low income earners that meet the criteria.
Grant
Various.
Source
Law and Justice Foundation of NSW
Goal
Supports projects that improve access to justice, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged people.
Grant
Up to $5,000
Conditions
Preference is given to applications from community groups that have formed a partnership with an incorporated organisation.
Source
Goal
Providing funding for specialist breast care nurses primarily in rural and regional areas of Australia.
Grant
Various
Conditions
There must be no current funding or access to a full time breast care nurse. If successful, the funding is available for 3 years. Individuals or not for profit organisations.
Source
The Walter and Eliza Hall Trust
Goal
To provide financial assistance for almost any purpose considered necessary for the applicant's health and wellbeing, but the Trust is positioned as a provider of last resort.
Grant
Various
Conditions
Refer website.
This page last updated 16 February, 2012 12:10 PM
