Schools and NFP Organisations are invited to apply for a grant which will go towards the purchase of equipment to promote accessibility and inclusivity in the community for children aged 0-17 years with disability, chronic illness, financial disadvantage or geographic isolation.
You are eligible to apply for a community grant provided that:
The school or organisation:
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- is based and operating in Victoria
- is not a private school or business
- directly services children under the age of 18 in one or more of the following areas
- disability and/or chronic illness
- financial disadvantage
- geographic isolation
- Previous recipients will not be considered for another community grant until 2 years after the date listed on their outcome letter
FUNDING REQUESTS
The applicant may only apply for one or more items as part of their grant request. The items must directly benefit children as per the eligibility criteria above. Examples of grant requests are, but not limited to:
- Supplies such as decodable readers, musical instruments
- Equipment such as inclusive play equipment and sensory rooms and items.
- Technology such as iPads, smart boards, hearing loops, c-pens
Grants we will not fund:
- Expenses that have already been initiated or have already occurred prior to submission or written approval
- Incomplete application forms
- Equipment from non-Australian distributors that cannot be invoiced directly to Variety or services outside Australia
- Capital works
- Installation costs
- Wages, training and seminars
- Research
- Insurance, service or maintenance costs
- Programs
Please note if you wish to apply for a Variety Sunshine Coach, Liberty Swing or Wheelchair carousel you must contact Variety for a special application form.
kidssupport@varietyvic.org.au
Please read the guidelines before commencing an application.