GRANTS

We are a Private Ancillary Fund. We do not solicit funding requests from the public, but we do make annual grants. We are interested in learning about great initiatives or programmes that align to our purpose and focus areas.

 

GRANTS TIMING

The foundation has two grant rounds annually running from September to December, and February to June each year. The foundation will make four to six grants in each grant round in the range of $50,000 to 90,000.

 

GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Grant Guidelines – in pdf format

Summary of purpose We want to leave the world a better place than it is today. To create enduring, positive and meaningful multi-generational change that improves the world. A better world for our children and their children.
Funding areas Nurturing Nature

  • Environment
  • Flora and Fauna
  • Climate Change

Overcoming Disadvantage

  • Education
  • Health
Values
  • Innovation
  • Passion
  • Leadership
  • Relationships
  • Opportunity
  • Enduring, Sustainable Benefit
Funding Preferences The Foundation will give preference to projects:

  • Which are expected to make an enduring and sustainable difference
  • That are not likely to receive funding from alternative sources and would not occur without the Foundation’s grant.
  • Co-funding with other foundations will be considered.
  • Projects that are incorporate a gender lens
  • Projects that aid capacity building within a community
Geographic scope National and International
Beneficiaries Nurturing Nature
In acknowledging our inter-dependency, we seek opportunities that support preservation and protection of the natural environment. Our granting is focused on supporting community leaders and developing in-place capacity and by considering the measurable impact projects have on the most vulnerable populations of plants and animals.

Overcoming Disadvantage
We wish to recognise the capabilities that all individuals have by providing support to increase their capacity to live their life to the fullest. We wish to aid those that are experiencing disadvantage, whether it is because of health, socio-economic circumstances or access to education.
Grant eligibility The Foundation can only accept applications from organisations that are:

  • Endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR – Item 1)
  • Registered as a Charity with the Australian Charity and Not for Profit Commission
  • Endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Tax Concession Charity (TCC)
  • Auspicing is not desirable, but is considered for international organisations only.
Funding exclusions and limitations
  • Individuals
  • Statutory bodies
  • Private schools or universities which are funded at a large scale
  • Sports and leisure (where there isn’t a social welfare focus)
  • Capital or endowment funds to fund a chair or provide corpus
  • Auspicing is not permitted (except for International)
  • Applications for projects that have previously been declined by this Foundation
  • Organisations which have not successfully acquitted a grant
  • Political parties or their candidates
  • Promotion of religion
Grant frequency Annual; multi-year grants will be considered for long-term partners
Grant size $60-90,000 single grant
Grant duration 1 year
Contact details Mutual Trust
Rachel English
Senior Consultant, Philanthropy
Rachel.English@mutualtrust.com.au
(03) 9605 9452
Level 32, 360 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000