Our Grants

Expressions of Interest now closed

In 2023, we will be supporting innovative projects that will create a high impact on communities in addressing either of our two nominated themes for 2023;

  • Ending loneliness
  • Living with long-term challenges

There is a two-stage application process;

  • Stage 1: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) – this is the current round and will close on 1st May 2023
  • Stage 2: Selected applicants will be invited to submit a Full Application to Impact100 SA by 1st August 2023

The full eligibility criteria and important dates for the grant round can be found below.

Please email any inquiries to grants@impact100sa.org.au

Submit an EOI

Expressions of Interest for our 2023 grant round are now closed.

Eligibility Criteria

In addition to working within the themes, organisations must:

  • Have an annual turnover of less than $5million (based on the 2021-22 reporting year)
  • Be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for Profits Commission (ACNC) and have Deductible Gift Recipient Item 1 status (DGR1)
  • Be based in South Australia and working primarily in the local community
  • Not have received an Impact100 SA primary prize between 2020 – 2022

When completing an application, each organisation will need to demonstrate that they:

  • Operate at the grassroots level—hands-on and directly with the communities they hope to benefit
  • Offer a differentiated or innovative approach to other organisations in South Australia to meet an identified need in the community
  • Are able, through their project, to have a transformative impact on their community of interest
  • Have the experience and capacity to successfully undertake their project
FAQs

Important Dates for 2023 Grant Round

  • Grant Themes announced – Wednesday 22 February
  • EOI’s Open – Monday 27th March
  • Information Session (online) – Wednesday 29th March
  • EOI Deadline – Monday 1st May
  • Longlist announced – End of June
  • Full Application Deadline – Tuesday 1st August
  • Grant Shortlist Announced – End of August
  • Grant Awards Night – Wednesday 25 October

EOI and Full Application deadlines are strict, please start your application early to avoid disappointment.

Please email any inquiries to grants@impact100sa.org.au

Events

Expenditure compliance

Each organisation must also meet Impact100 SA’s eligible expenditure requirements. Funds may not be used for the following purposes:

  • General operating expenses for your organisation
  • Debt reduction
  • Fundraising activities or events
  • Legal expenses
  • General construction, capital campaign or renovation outside of the specified project or program
  • Travel outside of Australia
  • Principal benefit of a Religious/Political organisation’s own members or adherents, or grants intended for inherently religious activities
Submit an EOI

Using Grant Toolbox

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