If you’re seeking funding from Australian philanthropic trusts and foundations, we recommend taking the following steps:
- Establish your charitable status.
- Before you can seek funding, you must ensure your organisation has the relevant charitable endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office.
- Shortlist relevant foundations.
- Make a shortlist of foundations that may be able to fund your project. The Directory of Funders
lists over 300 grant-making organisations.
- Obtain guidelines.
- Check out the foundations’ websites for their most current set of guideline.
- Submit your application.
- Apply to each organisation individually, being sure to follow their guidelines. It may be of benefit to call the organisation to discuss your application when you have a final draft.