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    Grant Funding

    Equity Trustees has overseen tens of thousands of gifts of education and funding throughout our long history. With a wide range of philanthropic areas to oversee, we use our extensive experience to ensure that each of our focus areas gives to the greatest good.

    Our focus areas

    We are working to ensure funds are applied wisely to create lasting positive change. Empowering Australian change-makers to deepen community impact in key granting areas.
    Children and Young People Grants
    We envision a more equitable future, where every child and young person is valued, supported, and has every opportunity to thrive.
    Ageing Well
    Supporting older Australians to age well and die well, in the place they call home
    Animals & Environment Grants
    We respect the planet and take care of it, knowing that our lives depend on the natural environment. We envision a kinder future where animals are treated humanely, responsibly and with respect.
    Equity and Empowerment
    We envision a more equitable future, where more people live more fulfilling lives.
    Medical Research & Health
    We want everyone to benefit from science's potential to improve health and save lives.

    Grant Programs

    The Small Grants Program is focused on ensuring communities are resilient in the face of social, economic, and environmental change and local support networks are accessible and effective.

    Equity Trustees is honoured to manage several trusts that provide scholarships and awards to worthy recipients

    Applications open all year round.

    Equity Trustees administers a number of charitable trusts and foundations which provide grants across a range of areas
    beyond our five pillars granting program areas.

    Open Grants

    Applications Open: 17 March 2025
    Applications Close: 17 April 2025

    Applications Open: 7 February 2025
    Applications Close: 30 April 2025 5PM (AEST)
    Applications Open: 1 March 2025
    Applications Close: 1 May 2025

    EOI Applications Open: 1 April 2025
    EOI Applications Close: COB 12 May 2025

    Applications open all year round.

    The memory of two distinguished South Australian pioneer aviators continues to inspire local aerospace technology knowledge and innovation.

    Philanthropy

    Giving highlights 2024

    The report sets out, with insights and data rarely shared, the approach with which Equity Trustees determines our granting. It outlines our commitment to measure the success of our funding decisions, showcases many case studies illustrating impact and innovation in a number of key focus areas.

    Philanthropy