Financial Hardship Grants

For organisations, schools and volunteer groups supporting those in need
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About the Financial Hardship Grant

The Financial Hardship Grant Program provides targeted support to organisations, schools and volunteer groups who are helping local individuals and families through financial stress, crisis or rising living costs.
This program exists to ensure that help reaches people quickly, safely and through trusted local networks.

What This Grant Can Support

The Financial Hardship Grant provides funding to local organisations who are delivering practical assistance to community members experiencing financial pressure or unexpected life events.

Eligible projects may include:

  • Food relief and emergency essentials

  • School welfare initiatives (uniforms, books, camps, excursions)

  • Community programs supporting families under financial strain

  • Volunteer-led emergency or crisis assistance

  • Seasonal projects responding to high-demand periods

If your project helps reduce financial stress for local residents, it may be eligible.

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Who Can Apply

  • Local schools

  • Community groups

  • Not-for-profit organisations

  • Volunteer-led service groups

(Note: Individuals cannot apply directly.)

We encourage a brief conversation before submitting an application to ensure your project fits this program.

📧 info@mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au
📞 0418 301 092

 

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