To be eligible for funding through our grants program, check if you meet the criteria listed below:
- Applicants must be a community organisation or charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) AND with an Australian Business Number (ABN). The project must be delivered within Australia. Individuals are not eligible.
- Preference will be given to ‘Small’ Charities as defined by the ACNC (i.e. with an annual revenue below $250,000).
- Applications must align with Mary MacKillop Today’s Core Principles and Grant Priorities/Objectives.
- Applications are for a maximum of $10,000 AUD.
- Funded projects must be completed between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027 (although the project may continue after this date).
- Applicants may apply for up to 20% administration costs within the project budget. At least 80% of funds MUST be used for project activities.
- Previous Grantees can apply for either an existing or new project. However, we are unable to fund ongoing service delivery, and we encourage grantees to show how the funding will enhance the project and build sustainability.
- Applicants must be able and willing to comply with Mary MacKillop Today’s Policy Requirements in the delivery of the funded project (See Policy Requirements for more information).
We are unable to fund:
- Multiple applications from one organisation: Applicants are encouraged to submit only one application for funding, or to clearly nominate your first preference from multiple applications.
- Public appeals for single beneficiaries (e.g. school fees for a disadvantaged student or equipment for a person with a disability) as there are likely to be more appropriate sources of support.
- Full salaries/wages/stipends; full project administration costs; capital funding.
- Applications for emergency relief.
- Ongoing running costs for a project.
- Activities for the promotion of a particular faith or religious adherence; political parties; activities that could create unwanted dependency on project funds (See Non-Development Policy).
- Applications that distance Mary MacKillop Today from the delivery of services e.g. funds to be pooled into a grants program. This includes scholarship programs.
