Grants

The Scanlon Foundation provides support to organisations working to improve Australia’s social cohesion in areas where there is the greatest need.

Introduction

Since 2001, the Scanlon Foundation has been distributing grants to build Australia’s social cohesion and to support the transition of those who come to make Australia home.

Using a research-based approach, it responds to opportunities and supports local communities through different grant types – from small, pace-based projects to larger scale initiatives that aim to influence systems and institutions.

Grant Types

Annual Community Grants

Overview

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Status: Closed

Annual Community Grants are the core of the Foundation’s local investments. These grants focus on two areas that are consistently raised by the community as particular areas of need: employment and literacy.

In the area of employment, the Foundation looks for programs that understand the needs of potential employees, work directly with local businesses and consider the transition requirements of individuals and organisations.

For literacy, the Foundation looks for programs that help individuals acquire English more informally, in ways that are accessible, flexible for meeting individual needs and (ideally) sustainable.

In both areas the Foundation welcomes innovative approaches.

Key Dates

The Scanlon Foundation’s Annual Community Grants for 2023 are now closed.

The next round will open on Monday 22nd July 2024.

Info Session

The Scanlon Foundation conducts information sessions to assist applicants each year. The attached video is from 2022.

Who Can Apply

Any organisation with DGR1 status, Australia-wide.

Checklist

Process

The grant round closes in September, with applicants notified of their application outcome in December.

Multiyear Grants

Overview

In some circumstances the Foundation may agree to provide a grant for a project that continues for more than one year.

Key Dates

N/A

Who Can Apply

Following an Annual Community Grants round, the Foundation evaluates the effectiveness of all grantee programs. Those that have met specific criteria are put forward to the Scanlon Foundation’s Grants Committee for approval for further funding.

Checklist

Met or exceeded planned deliverables Met or exceeded planned deliverables Met or exceeded planned deliverables

Maintained contact with the Foundation regularly and proactively to communicate changes Maintained contact with the Foundation regularly and proactively to communicate changes Maintained contact with the Foundation regularly and proactively to communicate changes

Completed an acquittal report Completed an acquittal report Completed an acquittal report

The grantee is able to articulate their vision for the future of the program The grantee is able to articulate their vision for the future of the program The grantee is able to articulate their vision for the future of the program

Process

Organisations are invited to apply for multi-year funding by the Foundation following an Annual Community Grants round.

Proactive Grants

Overview

In addition to the grant programs above, the Foundation proactively identifies projects that may make a significant impact for particular priority groups. Priority groups are determined using a research-based approach and are usually groups or communities facing particular need or exclusion. These groups are reconsidered each time the Foundation’s strategic plan is reviewed.

Key Dates

There are no set dates for this Grant category. Please contact the Foundation for more information.

Who Can Apply

Proactive Grants are undertaken following community consultations. The Foundation considers engagement with many sectors and voices imperative to understanding the needs of our society and where it can be most effective.

Checklist

Process

Organisations may contact the Scanlon Foundation via our email address for further information on this Grant: foundation@scanlonfoundation.org.au

African Australian Creative Media Grants

Overview

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Status: Closed

The African Australian Creative Media Grants is an open grant round that supports African Australian platforms, individuals and organisations that operate in screen media, visual arts, podcasting, radio and written media. Through this grant we seek to amplify the voices and stories of African Australia creatives.

This grant is now administered and managed by Ubuntu Project - a Victoria based community led organisation committed to improving outcomes for Australia’s diverse African communities.

Key Dates

OPEN: 29 January 2024

CLOSE: 3 March 2024

INFORMATION SESSION: Thursday 8 February 2024 at 6:30pm via zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84746057207?pwd=RUtyMmtua0d3d05EVEswZ0lMZ1pHZz09

Information & Process

For all information on this grants round, please go to: https://ubp.org.au/2024-african-australian-creative-media-grant/

To submit an application, please go to: https://scanlonfoundation.smartygrants.com.au/AACreativeMedia2024

Frequently Asked Questions

We do not have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, can we still apply or get another organisation to auspice the grant for us?

We can only provide grants to organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) 1 status. Your organisation is welcome to partner with an organisation who has DGR 1 status (auspice).

Does the Scanlon Foundation prefer to provide funding strictly for a 12-month period?

Annual Community Grants are intended for a single year grant. There is no restriction on an organisation applying more than once.

Are local government bodies eligible to apply for your Community Grants Program?

Yes, local government bodies are welcome to apply for specific projects through our Annual Community Grants program. The local government body will need to have DGR1 status.