Bank of Melbourne - Foundation

Skyline Education Foundation Australia
The Skyline Education Foundation Australia assists socially and financially disadvantaged, talented young people to step out of adversity and realise their full potential through education. This program supports students through the final two years of their secondary education by providing financial support, counselling and tutoring, leadership development, time management skills, study and exam preparation skills, and personal and career development opportunities. Skyline strives for socioeconomic equity by providing opportunities to students who otherwise may have been denied them by virtue of their family background. With this grant Skyline will continue to give students the tools they need to successfully complete their VCE, get into university and go into a career of their choice.
2017 grant: $42,696
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Fitted for Work
Fitted for Work helps women experiencing disadvantage to get work, keep work and navigate their world of work. They focus specifically on developing each woman’s skill and knowledge as well as providing financial security, a sense of social connectedness, dignity and pride. Since 2005 Fitted for Work have assisted over 25,000 women to step out of disadvantage and into work. They might be exiting a domestic violence situation, experiencing homelessness, recently widowed, a newly arrived refugee or have a disability. This grant will provide course materials for 170 women - stationary items and client tool kits of resource materials and salaries for their dedicated and experienced Program Managers.
2017 grant: $44,810
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St Kilda Mums
St Kilda Mums assists Victoria's most vulnerable families, ensuring that no child goes without the most basic material needs – a safe cot to sleep in, or a pram and car restraint to travel safely in. They re-home donations of pre-loved infant equipment and clothing from the community through their partnerships with Maternal & Child Health Nurses and local social service agencies. This grant will part-fund the salary of the Partnerships Manager (PM). The PM is tasked with developing mutually beneficial partnerships within the business community that will secure more in-kind donations, further grow their corporate volunteering program and diversify the way in which they secure income by growing financial contributions from the business community through workplace giving.
2017 grant: $50,000
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ABOUT US

Making a difference to Victorian lives.

The Bank of Melbourne Foundation supports local charities and programs that deliver sustainable benefits to Victorian communities.

The Foundation allocates cash grants in funding rounds with a focus on charities that receive little or no government funding.

Since launching in 2013, the Bank of Melbourne Foundation has donated close to $3.2 million to charities across Victoria. With the generosity of Bank of Melbourne partners, suppliers, customers and dedicated staff, we have been able to grant funds to over 120 Victorian charities who are delivering impactful programs addressing a variety issues that are affecting the lives of Victorians. Every dollar we receive is given straight back to these charities. We believe that we can all make a difference in our local communities.

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY

The Bank of Melbourne Foundation has supported local communities across Victoria since 2013.

DONATED TO CHARITIES

$3,606,960

CHARITIES FUNDED

127

APPLY FOR A COMMUNITY GRANT

Find out if your charity is eligible to apply for a Bank of Melbourne Foundation grant.

The Bank of Melbourne Foundation Community Grants supports charities who receive little or no government funding and aren't big enough to generate significant fundraising income of their own. These organisations invest in projects that will improve the lives of Victorian communities. Charities may apply for grants of up to $50,000.

To be eligible for funding, your organisation must:

be located in Victoria
be focussed on helping neighbourhoods and local communities
provide a minimum of 12 months’ worth of audited financials
have an annual gross revenue of less than $3 million
receive less than 40% of your income from recurrent state, federal or local government funding (unless you have an income less than $1million per annum, in which case your Government funding can exceed 40%)
be endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (but not another ancillary fund). Deductible Gift Recipients must be listed with the Australian Taxation Office under Item 1 of the Table in Section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act, 1936.

We do not fund:

projects outside Victoria
organisations with an income of more than $3 million per annum.
organisations who receive more than 40% of their annual funding from government (unless they have an income less than $1 million per annum)
auspiced applications
sponsorship or funding towards a marketing appeal/event or fundraising activities
projects that support animals or to promote animal welfare

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KEY DATES:

ROUND 1

Opens 25 November 2019 Closes 9 February 2020

ROUND 2

Opens 17 August 2020 Closes 11 October 2020

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Bushfire Assistance Grant

Bank of Melbourne Foundation’s Bushfire Assistance Grant was established in response to Australia’s 2019/20 bushfire crisis.

Grants are available to support eligible charities and local community organisations with projects that will aid in long-term recovery efforts for bushfire-affected communities across Victoria.

Bushfire Grant Guidelines

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Progress Grant

Bank of Melbourne Foundation’s Progress Grant is designed to support small organisations to create positive change and a sustainable impact on the community.

It provides one organisation with up to $500,000 over three years to support direct interventions that will improve the lives of children experiencing disadvantage in Victoria.

Please review the Progress Grant guidelines to determine your organisation’s eligibility prior to completing your Expression of Interest.

Progress Grant Guidelines and FAQ

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