How It Works
A supportive pathway from idea to delivery, with evidence at every step.
Start a ConversationOur Process
- Explore: Check streams and see past projects.
- Shape: Use our templates to define outcomes, risks, and budget.
- Review: Independent panel assesses against published criteria.
- Deliver: You lead; we mentor and unblock.
- Share: Publish results and lessons in plain language.
- Week 0–1: Idea clinic
- Week 2–3: Submit proposal
- Week 4: Decision
- Week 5–12: Delivery and check-ins
- Week 13: Story and results published
- Applicant: delivery lead and community engagement
- Iron Talisman: mentoring, risk support, reporting
- Partners: site access, specialist input, approvals
- One-page proposal
- Simple budget
- Risk and site permissions (if needed)
- Community support notes
Eligibility & Assessment
- Clear public benefit and inclusion
- Feasible, time-bound plan
- Appropriate risk controls
- Reasonable costs
Impact potential (40%), Feasibility (30%), Inclusion (20%), Learning (10%).
Most applications receive a decision within four weeks.
FAQs
Do I need a sponsor? Not for microgrants; pilots may require a partner.
Can we apply as a school? Yes, projects must offer community benefit.
What if we’re new to grants? That’s who we’re here for — we’ll coach you.
Key Dates
- Quarterly panels: March, June, September, December
- Youth stream opens: February and August
- Placemaking pilots: rolling intake
Success Stories
“We went from idea to funded pilot in a month — the templates and coaching removed the guesswork.”
Ruth Wallace, Northcote VIC
“Their accountability framework made our council briefing simple and persuasive.”
Diego Santoro, Community Partner
Application Support
- Mondays 11:00–13:00 — Phone
- Thursdays 15:00–17:00 — Video
Phone: +61 3 7034 8120
Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 2, 245 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Guidance docs: Outcome Map (PDF) · Risk Checklist (PDF) · Budget Template (Sheet)
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