Community Health/Sidney Myer Fund - Education Program

Application methods: Mail

Website: http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/programs/overview.cfm?loadref=19

Guidelines: http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/programs/content.cfm?loadref=37

FAQ: http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/faq/2col-layout.cfm?loadref=3

Small Grants

Grants are capped at $10,000 and are generally made for a 12 month period only. The requested amount may be part of a budget of up to $50,000

The Education Small Grants Program aims to provide a quick response to community needs, and supports projects in educational settings that have educational goals and that address at least one of the following priority areas:

• Disadvantaged young people
• Culturally and linguistically diverse young people
• Young people in rural and regional communities

The Education Small Grants Program accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Other Priority areas

• Local community and school based projects that aim to achieve education outcomes for 0-25 year olds
• Small, discreet projects that meet the needs of a community rather than supplementary funding for large projects
• Projects that encourage integration and improve educational outcomes for Culturally and Linguistically
• Diverse Students
• Rural and regional communities