This grant supports natural disaster relief including support of the volunteer brigades called upon in times of need particularly during fires and floods. Consideration is also given in this program to natural disasters occurring beyond the geographical boundaries normally supported.

First Round:

• Opens 1st February.
• Applications close 28th February.
  

Second Round:

• Opens 1st August.
• Applications close 31st August.
  

Small Grants Round:

• Opens 1st June.
• Applications close 30th June.
• Applications accepted for a maximum of $10,000 for projects with a total cost of no more than $50,000.
  

Emergency and Disaster Funding Rounds:

We understand that natural disasters can happen at any time. Should you require support outside of our normal funding rounds please contact us at grants@jamesfrizelle.org.au.

Eligibility:

• Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status: The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation can only make grants to organisations which have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 status. A copy of your Endorsement Notification from the Australian Taxation Office will be required prior to any funding.
• Benefit: You must be an Australian Charity providing benefit for Australian citizens permanently residing in Australia only.
• Location: Grants are primarily considered for local initiatives (Gold Coast and Northern NSW Regions) that assist people in need, however we will consider grants outside of the local region for natural disasters and emergencies, where they align with our mission.
• Objectives: Organisations must meet the James Frizelle Charitable Foundation’s key objectives.
• Outcome: All decisions are made by the Directors of The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation. Reasons for rejection may not necessarily be given.

Exclusions:

Applications that fall into the following categories will not be considered:

• Overseas aid of any sort.
• Retrospective funding.
• Schools, Universities, Hospitals or research therein.
• Medical Research.
• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation and support.
• Any previous application which has not been successful will not be re-considered.
• The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation will not necessarily support requests for recurring assistance.
• Charities making the application must be involved directly, not as an in between party. They must run the project for which the grant is being sought.
• Political Parties and Lobby Groups.

• Phone: 07 5551 0830
• Email: admin@jamesfrizelle.org.au