Our Grants

Please read the information below to check eligibility, funding options and acquittal process

Funding

The Mibilla Foundation offers grants up to $10 000

There are four (4) funding rounds per year.

Be based in Australia, or

Be proposing to use the funds for the benefit of First Nations people living in Australia

Be a majority First Nations owned/operated business

Be a majority First Nations owned/operated community organisation

Operating costs

Seed or start-up funding

Professional Memberships/Joining Fees

Professional/Outsourced Resources -

ie Website Development; Business/ Financial Advice

School Provisions -

ie books, stationary, etc

Training/Coaching -

ie Specialised Equipment Training; Strategic/Governance Planning

Training Related Travel Expenses -

ie Travel; Accommodation; other travel related expenses

Activities purchased through direct selling (ie party plan, network marketing)

Catering

Delivery, credit card and transaction fees

Equipment or services that will benefit an individual

Events/workshops where the event date occurs before funding approval

Facility improvements to any community title, body corporate or retirement living scheme or similar entity (as determined by us)

Franchise fees

Gifts or Prizes

GST, Registration and Fees

Items purchased prior to approval

Money to be set aside for contingencies or costs not yet incurred

Prepaid or store cards

Repayment of debts and loans

Vehicle costs

Vouchers

Applications will be assessed to determine their eligibility and alignment with the Foundation's priorities, mission and values.
All eligible applications will be forwarded for review by the Foundation's board.
Applicants are then notified of the outcome
Successful applicants will receive a funding agreement outlining terms and conditions, reporting requirements, and may include information about site visits, audits, or other evaluation processes.
Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted with feedback on their application and offered further assistance