Philanthropic Opportunities for Early 2024

Paul Ramsay Fellowships – form due to Advancement by COB 18 January

The Paul Ramsay Foundation has announced an open call for the PRF Fellowship program, with applications due by 5 February 2024. If you’re research aligns and you are interested submitting an application, please submit this form by COB Thursday, 18 January 2024.

The 2024 national fellowships program supports innovative research and practice ideas to help create the conditions for people and communities to have what they need to thrive, and address cycles of disadvantage. The fellowships are designed to support innovative research ideas with the potential to fill key knowledge and practice gaps and create meaningful change. The Program provides selected Fellows with time and funding to allow them to explore and investigate questions that have the potential to drive Australia forward and support people and communities to thrive. The Fellows’ research and networks create opportunities to share evidence-informed solutions and recommendations with those who can translate them into meaningful action.
Up to five 12-month fellowships will be awarded and will include up to $250,000 in funding, as well as support with networking.

PRF is particularly interested in research that aligns with its purpose to help end cycles of disadvantage in Australia, and in one or more of the following themes:

  • Place-based and community-led innovation and approaches;
  • Self-determination of First Nations peoples, families and communities;
  • Addressing or responding to future potential changes in conditions for people and places in Australia (e.g., technology and AI, climate change, economic changes);
  • Building leadership capacity and capability within the for-purpose sector.

The William Buckland Foundation – Improving Health Program EOI

Opens 15 January 2024 – Closes 12 February 2024

Improving Health

Contact the William Buckland Foundation outlining how your application meets the eligibility criteria and which of the Foundation’s health priority outcomes for their feedback.

Raising awareness around key health issues and improving access to health service delivery, along with education in preventative health programs, will be the focus for funding in this program area.
Priorities:

  • improving mental wellbeing for young people;
  • assisting young people with disability as they move towards independence; enhancing local health access.

Looking for:

  • coalitions and projects that support young people to improve their mental health and wellbeing; projects that improve supports and outcomes for young people experiencing mental ill health;
  • programs that increase access to tools and resources for young people and their families; support for young people with disability that enhances their independence and agency; programs or projects that put the child and family at the centre of their health and provide the support to navigate

If you have any questions about these two schemes please contact:

advancement-philanthropicgrants@unimelb.edu.au and the MERI grants team at foe-research@unimelb.edu.au