Applying Foundation funding
Who can apply for Foundation funding?
Applications are invited from not-for-profit educational and/or community organisations. Priority is given to community organisations that operate on a limited funding base. We look for innovative approaches and projects that target groups or individuals with restricted or problematic access to education services.
Project Criteria
Your project must meet one or more of the following criteria:
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Assist people to access vocational training, particularly those that are educationally disadvantaged.
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Address the barriers to education and training that many groups and individuals face.
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Provide pathways to training and/or employment.
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Provide project participants with tangible vocational skills at the completion of the education/training program.
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Improve the motivation, engagement and retention in education of disadvantaged groups through the development of exciting and relevant training.
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Improve the motivation, engagement and retention in education of disadvantaged groups through the development of exciting and relevant training.
For examples of past projects please click here .
Funding is not provided for
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individuals or political parties
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capital works or maintenance of buildings
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ongoing employment of staff
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travel
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commercial gain
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projects involving children less than 15 years of age.
Amount of Funding
The maximum amount of funding that will provided for an individual project per annum is $15,000.
How to apply for funding
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Read our grant criteria document and ensure your project meets Foundation objectives.
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Download and complete the grant application form.
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Return the complete form to national@aspirelearningresources.com.au. (NB: applications without timelines or budget will not be accepted).
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Aspire’s Foundation coordinator will work with you to finalise your application
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Your application will be presented to Aspire’s Board of Directors for approval.
Please note: final approval for projects is at the discretion of the Aspire Board of Directors.
For more information please contact our Foundation coordinator on (03) 9820 1300.