General Grant Fund

Available Funding

For more information see the General Grants Fund Guidelines (click on link at the bottom of the page)

The Mibilla Foundation offers grants of up to $10,000, with four funding rounds each year to support community-led initiatives and ideas.

Based in Australia.
Funds to be used for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Australia and Torres Strait Islands.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander–owned and operated businesses (new or established)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander–owned community organisations and not-for-profits that support Aboriginal economic participation.

Projects that don’t demonstrate clear business or community impact
Purposes that do not directly contribute to the outcome/s of the project (i.e. payment of fees, fines or loans, purchase of gifts or debt repayment or refinancing).
Facility improvements to any community title, body corporate or retirement living scheme or similar entity (as determined by us)
Money to be set aside for contingencies or costs not yet incurred
Vehicle costs
Personal expenses
Costs for the preparation of the grant application or costs incurred before an application is approved.
Activities with a high risk of injury or harm (psychological, physical, cultural).
Expenses and projects that have been or will be grant funded by another source including government bodies

Applications will be assessed to determine their eligibility and alignment with the Foundation's priorities, mission and values.
Eligible applications are then reviewed by the board.
Applicants are then notified of the outcome.
Successful applicants will receive a funding agreement outlining terms and conditions.
Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted with feedback on their application and offered further assistance.

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For any questions, please contact connect@mibilla.org or call 0400 076 048.