Before You Apply

To be considered to apply, you need to tell us about your organisation and the project initiative you are seeking Variety's support for, including its objectives and estimated cost.

If the proposal meets the Variety Community Grants criteria set out in the guidelines, we will send you a link to submit your formal application.

We encourage you to think outside the box.

We love to be involved in and support creative, innovative and sustainable solutions to the challenges or the issue you are trying to address for our next generation.

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Documents Required To Apply

If your expression of interest progresses to the application stage, you will be asked to
provide the following documents:

A copy of your current Public Liability Certificate and Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Two quotes for the item that:

• sourced from two different suppliers
• valid at the time we recieve your application
• include GST and delivery costs
• exclude installation

How the Application Process Works?

We will review your application carefully and confidentially.
You will receive an outcome in 4–6 weeks.
You will have 12 months to redeem the grant.

Application

• Submit a brief experession of interest (EOI) by email that describes your organisation and the the objective of the project or program you want to apply for, including high level cost estimate by clicking the button below.

• If your EOI meets Variety's criteria, you will be asked to submit a fomal application.

Assessment

• We will work with you to ensure the application has all the required information.

• Variety Grants Committee assess the application and puts their recommendations to the Board.

• The Board makes the final decision, including determining funding levels.

• Assessment is based on the application's merits, Variety's funding capacity, and the unique circumstances for each occasion, such as number of kids impacted, location, and access to local opportunities.

Outcome

• We aim to provide a decision within six weeks of the submission date.

• You will receive an outcome letter via email.

• If approved, you will be sent an agreement to sign and return.

• The Board’s decision is final.

• An acquittal report must be submitted at the end of the funding period.

Submit an EOI

Frequently Asked Questions

For Community Grants, payments are made per your Community Grant Agreement.

Variety offer grants to individuals, organisations and communities to help children when others can’t. We support organisations, kids and their families who are challenged by disability or chronic illness, geographic isolation and suffering financial hardship.

Please visit How we help page

Under the Variety Individual Grants, the recipient/s must be under 18 years old; and living in Tasmania. It is not necessary to be an Australian citizen.

Under the Variety Community Grants, the recipient must be a public school or a not-for-profit organisation based in Tasmania and dedicated to working with children under the age of 18 years old or has initiatives or projects that benefit Tasmanian kids.

An application must meet the eligibility requirements.

We know that no two applications are the same, as such each application is assessed on its' own merits taking into consideration:

Variety's funding capacity at the time of assessment
Number of dependents in the household
Geographic location – rural and remote areas
The availability of and access to local opportunities and services
Additional financial pressures (e.g. medical, disability-related, or caring responsibilities

Please do take the time to put together an application that:

Clearly and concisely defines what the need is, and
Includes sufficient information and supporting documents such as quotes and support letters from an appropriate professional person that directly discusses and focuses on what the child’s or organisation's needs are.

Please contact us on 03 6248 4888 or email [email protected]. We’re here to help guide you through the process.

Below are some examples of what we do not fund:

• Cost of service or maintenance of equipment
• Installation and technical support
• Insurance/warranty
• House modifications
• Vehicle or vehicle modification
• Therapy assessments (ADHD/ASD diagnosis)
• Items that have already been purchased

If you are not sure, please contact us on 03 6248 4888 or [email protected]

Submit an EOI

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Before You Apply

Documents Required To Apply

A copy of your current Public Liability Certificate and Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Two quotes for the item that:

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We support Tasmanian schools and organisations to create inclusive, accessible environments where children can thrive.

Before You Apply

Documents Required To Apply

A copy of your current Public Liability Certificate and Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Two quotes for the item that:

How the Application Process Works?

Application

Assessment

Outcome

• We aim to provide a decision within six weeks of the submission date.• You will receive an outcome letter via email.• If approved, you will be sent an agreement to sign and return.• The Board’s decision is final.• An acquittal report must be submitted at the end of the funding period.

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