General Grant Fund
Available Funding
The Mibilla Foundation offers grants of up to $10,000 through four funding rounds each year to support community-led initiatives and ideas.
(See the General Grant Fund Guidelines for more information and key dates.)
Eligibility
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Based in Australia.
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Funds to be used for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Australia and Torres Strait Islands.
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-owned and operated business (new or established), or
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-owned community organisation or not-for-profit that supports Aboriginal economic participation, or
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Non-Indigenous organisation working in active partnership with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people or organisations, where the project demonstrably builds Indigenous economic participation or supports self-determination.
What We Do Fund
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Operating costs and/or operational support.
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Seed / Start-up funding.
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Professional Memberships /Joining Fees.
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Professional services (i.e. legal; accounting; business coaching / planning).
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School Provisions (i.e. books, stationary, educational materials).
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Purchase of essential equipment, tools, or technology
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Training and coaching programs, workshops or courses.
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Training related expenses (i.e. Travel; accommodation; course materials; etc).
What We Don't Fund
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Projects that don’t demonstrate clear business or community impact
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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).
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Facility improvements to any community title, body corporate or retirement living scheme or similar entity (as determined by us)
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Money to be set aside for contingencies or costs not yet incurred
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Vehicle costs
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Personal expenses
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Costs for the preparation of the grant application or costs incurred before an application is approved.
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Activities with a high risk of injury or harm (psychological, physical, cultural).
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Expenses and projects that have been or will be grant funded by another source including government bodies
Application Process
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Applications will be assessed to determine their eligibility and alignment with the Foundation's priorities, mission and values.
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Eligible applications are then reviewed by the board.
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Applicants are then notified of the outcome.
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Successful applicants will receive a funding agreement outlining terms and conditions.
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Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted with feedback on their application and offered further assistance.
Expression Of Interest
If you’re viewing this page on your phone, the online form may not be visible.
You can either:
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Download the General Grants EOI form using the link below, or
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Complete the online form by visiting this page again on a desktop or laptop.
For any questions, please contact connect@mibilla.org or call 0400 076 048.