GRANT GUIDELINES

Principles and guidelines for project funding

 

2026 MARGARET ATTWOOD GRANT ROUND NOW OPEN
Applications close at 9am on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The purpose of funding granted by Greater Shepparton Foundation via the Margaret Attwood Grant Round is to support projects that address an immediate or unmet need which, importantly, aligns with the Foundation’s vision of inclusive, interconnected communities where everybody has an equal opportunity to participate.
 

Funding will assist local grass roots organisations with place-based projects.  Applications also assist GSF to understand what is going on at a community level, the work and initiatives that focus on tackling hardship, inequity and addressing the challenges of the most vulnerable people and groups amongst us.

 

Greater Shepparton Foundation will only fund projects where the services are delivered in Greater Shepparton and surrounds and/or directly benefit those who live in Greater Shepparton and surrounds.

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Funding

Organisations that meet the criteria outlined in the guidelines are encouraged to contact Greater Shepparton Foundation to discuss their project or organisation’s needs.

 

Key areas where support will be considered include:

• Parenting and Early Education

• Social Inclusion

• Housing

• Safe Families

• Employment

• Economic Engagement

• Aging well

• Cost of Living Crisis

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