Education

A funding program of the Sidney Myer Fund

Education is the most basic necessity after those that are crucial to life itself. Investment in education results in improvements in knowledge and competencies, and in economic and cultural development, both for the individual and for society.

We believe that education is a crucial tool in reducing poverty, promoting sustainable practices, developing self expression, and promoting a just and civil society.  Through education, people can build a world that is sustainable, is innovative, and builds strong communities.


LARGE GRANTS PROGRAM

The priorty areas for the Education Large Grants Program are as follows:

  • Early childhood education/development
  • Enhanced educational outcomes
  • Indigenous/Rural and Remote Education

    • Please note that we have identified a range of projects for each of these areas and are fully committed to the development of these exciting opportunities for the next 3 - 5 years.


    SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

    Myer Family Philanthropy supports projects that:

  • Benefit the Australian community and are conducted within Australia
  • Target educational needs of 0-25 year olds
  • Address specific educational issues, target a particular audience, and use clearly
        defined strategies to achieve measurable outcomes
  • Find new solutions to old problems

    The current priority areas for the Education Small Grants Program are as follows:
     
  • Local community and school based projects to achieve education outcomes
        for 0-25 year olds
  • Small, discreet projects that meet the needs of a community rather than supplementary
        funding for large projects
  • Projects that encourae integration and improve educational outcomes for Culturally
        and Linguistically Diverse Students
  • Rural and regional communities

    Myer Family Philanthropy will NOT support:

  • Professional development of teachers
  • International travel for students and/or teachers
  • National school competitive arts productions such as the Rock Eisteddfod event
     

    Applications now open: The Small Grants Program in Education is now accepting applications for funding.  There are no specific closing dates and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

    SAMPLE APPLICATION FORM: To assist you in completing your application for funding through the Education Small Grants Program, download this sample completed application from a fictional organisation.

    Limitation: Organisations can only receive one grant from the Education Small Grants Program within a 12-month period.

    Grant size:     Grants are capped at $10,000, and are made for a one-year period only.

    Number of applications: Only one application can be considered per applicant. Exceptions are made when m    ultiple applications are received from universities and other large organisations where they represent different faculties, departments or schools, and the proposals are unrelated.

    How to apply: If you wish to apply for a small grant in the area of Education please refer to Applying for a Grant section of this website.


     



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