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Presentation prepared for the RMIT University (Research Support Unit) “Applying for research funding from the philanthropic sector” Tuesday 21 April 2009 Jan Robins Executive Officer. Outline of presentation : Foundation’s history & purpose Grant guidelines & funding priorities
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Presentation prepared for the RMIT University (Research Support Unit) “Applying for research funding from the philanthropic sector” Tuesday 21 April 2009 Jan Robins Executive Officer
Outline of presentation : • Foundation’s history & purpose • Grant guidelines & funding priorities • How to apply for a grant • Important dates, amounts & preferred projects • Questions
Foundation’s history & purpose: • Established 30 years ago (1979) • Has disbursed in excess of $80 million worth of grants since commencement • Annual disbursements over each of the past 3 years have averaged approx $5.5 million
Grant guidelines and funding priorities Applications assessed in 3 groups: • Children & Youth • Health & Medical • Community Support & Development
How to apply for a grant: • Check JBF’s website for latest news; • Contact EO to discuss project to gain preliminary feedback on its ‘fit’ with JBF’s current funding priorities; • Download & complete application form once EO invites you to do so; • Coordinate your application with your central office - JBF will only accept one application from an eligible organisation in any year; • Allow sufficient time for any missing information to be followed up; • Be succinct with your answers, following the suggested word counts; • Nominate relevant referees who are able to offer independent and objective feedback on your organisation and proposed project.
Important dates, amounts & preferred projects: DATES - JBF Directors have decided to suspend the next grant round (normally applications would be accepted in the period 1 Aug – 15 Sept): Only 1 grant round in the 2009/2010 financial year (applications considered from 1 February through to 15 March 2010 with funds disbursed to approved applicants in late May/early June 2010) AMOUNTS – no maximum although requests >$50,000 are rarely granted PREFERRED PROJECTS – those involving beneficial outcomes for children, disadvantaged and disabled people who reside in Victoria and for the outcomes to be achieved in a reasonably short period of time.
Attributes of a good funding proposal: • Has wide community reach and applicability (broad appeal); • Demonstrates sustainable community benefits; • Is to be evaluated (program related) and the evaluation made available to interested parties; • Incorporates and encourages collaboration amongst like-minded organisations; • Has a diversified group of potential funders (i.e. other philanthropics, govt., corporate, in-kind donations, volunteer input, etc.)
Considerations: • Does the project’s objective/s fit with the JBF’s charitable purpose? • Is the project relevant to current community needs? • Does the application answer JBF’s questions and is the information well presented? • Reputation - is the organisation and project manager/s known to JBF? • Will the project benefit children? • Is an outcome likely in the near future? • Has the organisation previously done well with JBF’s support? • Will the grant benefit other departments (relates to projects submitted by larger organisations e.g. Universities, Hospitals, etc.)? • Is there an opportunity to co-fund the project with another like-minded philanthropic? • Is the organisation likely to attract support from elsewhere (e.g. Govt., corporate)? • Is this project duplicating other work that has been done or is currently being done elsewhere? • Does the application have the support of the relevant Dept. Head?
