Currently we have four categories of available funds for making grants:

1. Annual General Grants Program
Our Grants program for 2009-2010 is NOW OPEN and closes on Friday 29 January, 2010.
 


Our major focus is on disability and young women, especially in light of the recent Federal Government Report Shut Out. We will however also fund some grants that address economic, social and cultural disadvantage experienced by women and girls in Victoria.

2. The Con Irwin Sub Fund
For initiatives tackling discrimination, violence and inequality of educational opportunity.
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3. The Essie Burbridge Sub Fund
For initiatives that build bridges between European, Middle Eastern and Asian cultures.
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4. The Johnstone Gumption Sub Fund
For initiatives that engage women as active citizens, harness women's experience and wisdom and support indigenous women's health literacy.
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Important considerations in making your application:

Eligibility
We are unable to fund individuals. Applicant organisations must produce evidence of Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status and Income Tax Exempt Charity status upon application. (For more information, see the Australian Tax Office website in the Not For Profit Section. 

Timelines
Our Grants program each year opens mid October. Applications to the 2009 - 2010 Annual General Grants program must be lodged by 5.00pm Friday 29th January 2010.

Application Form Click here to download Application Form.
There is one application form that covers the four categories of grants. However you will need to select one category only from those offered.

The Application Form also has some general guidelines that need to be followed.

Advice and Inquiries
You are welcome to speak with the Grants Officer of the Women’s Trust Anne Paul for any clarification concerning your application. Ph: 9642 0422.

Final Decisions
All grants decisions are made by the Trustees of the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust. These decisions are made in July.

Previous Funding Round
You can read about the projects that have been funded recently by looking at our last Annual Report