Grant Criteria

Our aim is to make these grants as accessible as possible. We prioritise innovative ideas over perfect spelling or grammar. We understand that not everyone has access to grant writers, and we strongly encourage small groups, communities, and organisations to apply. Please be assured that proficient English writing skills are not a prerequisite for a successful application.

The judging criteria include assessing innovation, outreach, feasibility, alignment with the Mental Health Month theme, and potential for collaboration.

Please be aware that the grant application forms do not have a save function. We suggest drafting your responses in a separate document and then transferring them to the form. If you have any inquiries or require alternative methods for submitting your application, feel free to reach out to us.

If you’re looking to apply for a grant, below we have listed the questions asked in the applications.

Please note, 2024 grant applications have now closed.

Grant applications for 2024 are now CLOSED

General Grant category:

  • Please provide a brief description of your group/organisation

  • Please provide a brief description of the project/event you are proposing, including the objectives?

  • What effective strategies or techniques will you use to initiate conversations about mental health within your event?

  • How does your organisation/group plan to implement discussions around mental health, in alignment with the theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’?

  • How does your event align with the theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’ in promoting open dialogue and awareness about mental health?

Youth Grant category:

  • Please provide a brief description of your group/organisation

  • Please provide a brief description of the project/event you are proposing, including the objectives?

  • What effective strategies or techniques will you use to initiate conversations about mental health within your event?

  • How does your organisation/group plan to implement discussions around mental health, in alignment with the theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’?

  • How does your event align with the theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’ in promoting open dialogue and awareness about mental health?

  • How will young people be involved in the planning and implementation of this project?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grant Category:

  • Please provide a brief description of your group/organisation

  • Please provide a brief description of the project/event you are proposing, including the objectives?

  • What effective strategies or techniques will you use to initiate conversations about mental health within your event?

  • How does your organisation/group plan to implement discussions around mental health, in alignment with the theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’?

  • How does your event align with the theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’ in promoting open dialogue and awareness about mental health?

  • How will Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People be involved in the planning and implementation of this project?

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities grant category:

  • Please provide a brief description of your group/organisation

  • Please provide a brief description of the project/event you are proposing, including the objectives?

  • What effective strategies or techniques will you use to initiate conversations about mental health within your event?

  • How does your organisation/group plan to implement discussions around mental health, in alignment with the theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’?

  • How does your event align with the theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’ in promoting open dialogue and awareness about mental health?

  • How will culturally and linguistically diverse people and/or communities be involved in the planning and implementation of this project?

LGBTIQA+ grant category:

  • Please provide a brief description of your group/organisation

  • Please provide a brief description of the project/event you are proposing, including the objectives?

  • What effective strategies or techniques will you use to initiate conversations about mental health within your event?

  • How does your organisation/group plan to implement discussions around mental health, in alignment with the theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’?

  • How does your event align with the theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’ in promoting open dialogue and awareness about mental health?

  • How will LGBTIQA+ people be involved in the planning and implementation of this project?

All Grant categories:

  • How will this event be significant/important to your local community?

  • Please offer a concise outline and timeline for the implementation of the project/event? (Bullet points are acceptable.)

  • What potential challenges or barriers do you anticipate encountering in the success of your project/event, and how do you plan to address them? (Bullet points are acceptable.)

  • How will you determine the success of the event/project Consider the number of people who have engaged/been reached, the time spent, follow up contact, or any other measures that reflect the success of your project.

  • Do you intend to collaborate with other organisations for this event? If so, provide a list.

  • Could you provide details regarding the projected income for this event/project, including its sources, amounts, and the total proposed income?

  • Please provide information regarding the expected expenses for this event.