The Trust’s Encouragement Grant was established in 2021 in response to COVID-19 impacts on Australian communities and individuals. The grant is a one-off payment of up to $2,000 to support creative projects, or new ventures in their initial stages of development, that align with the principles of the charity. Its aim is to ‘encourage’ people to begin or further develop a project they might not otherwise be able to. The grant may also provide the applicant with links to an appropriate source for mentoring to enable greater progress and success.

Supported projects include, but are not limited to, those in the areas of:

• art, music and creative skills (especially in the young and in marginalised groups)
• spiritual values focusing upon hope, compassion and action
• raising of awareness and education in caring for our planet
• improving health outcomes (both physical and mental)
• supportive programs for Indigenous community members, the aged, disabled, and the marginalised.

To apply for a grant please go to this page on our website.