Philanthropic Opportunities

To aid with your planning of philanthropic funding opportunities in 2024, outlined below are opportunities coordinated by Advancement. Closer to the date, Advancement will send tailored information and next steps. If any are of interest, you are encouraged to investigate what specifically is required to ensure you are well placed once Advancement initiates the formal application process. Please note, dates and grant information are subject to change and are indicative only.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities you can also contact the MERI Grants team: foe-research@unimelb.edu.au.

William Buckland Foundation – Enabling Education Program

Anticipate opening date: 3 April 2024

Anticipated closing date: 1 May 2024

Collier Charitable Fund – Fund 4 Progressing Educational & Training Purposes in Australia

Anticipate opening date: 8 April 2024

Anticipated closing date: 31 May 2024

The Telematics Trust

Anticipate opening date: 1 May 2024

Anticipated closing date: 30 May 2024

The Ian Potter Foundation Community Wellbeing

Opening date: 19 February 2024

Closing: date 7 June 2024

Bennelong Foundation

Anticipate opening date: 1 June 2024

Anticipated closing date: 29 July 2024

The Ross Trust – Education Equity

Anticipate opening date: Not known yet

Anticipated closing date: 31 August 2024

State Trustees Australia Foundation – Disadvantaged Children

Anticipate opening date: 1 October 2024

Anticipated closing date: 31 October 2024