IHC Foundation Charitable Trust

Invitation to apply for funds in 2011

The Trustees of the IHC Foundation are inviting application for funds from individuals and agencies in 2011 to be applied for the benefit of people with an intellectual disability.
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Application Process

In November each year the Board will seek applications for grants to be distributed the following year.

If the Board decide to target a particular area that will be advised when proposals are called for.

The Board is interested in well-defined one-off projects that visibly add value. They will expect to see measurable results and expect feedback on how the money has been applied. While their preference is for one-off projects, if projects are dependent on on-going funding they will require evidence as to how the project will be supported on an on-going basis. They will fund individuals and agencies but agencies will need to have a charitable purpose. Grants will typically be in a range up to $25,000.

Use the following checklist to see whether your project might be eligible for funding:

Will your project contribute to one of the IHC Foundation's key goals?

Building public and community awareness
Providing opportunities for families and self advocates to come together
Assisting people into meaningful work
Promoting physical health and wellbeing
Developing self advocate leaders

Will you or your organisation also be contributing to the cost of the project?

Have you checked that your funding is not one of the following excluded purposes the IHC Foundation does not normally fund?

Buildings and associated capital items
Vehicles
Core services that would be considered part of government's responsibilities
Day to day administration costs (unless associated with a specific project)

Selection Process

There will be a two stage selection process:

An initial proposal may be submitted on our initial application form.
Completed forms must be received on or by 31 January.
Click here to download an initial application form (24KB PDF Format). This form is also available in Word format (32KB).

The initial proposal will be assessed by the Board who will respond to all applicants by 28th February either to inform that their proposal was not successful or to invite them to submit a full application.
Full applications must be made on the IHC Foundation's application form and be received on or by 31st March. There two types of formal application forms, one form is for individuals and one is for organisations.

The Board will inform applicants of the outcome of their application by 31st May.

Click here to download a formal individual application form (40KB PDF Format). This form is also available in Word format (43KB).

Click here to download a formal organisation application form (61KB PDF Format). This form is also available in Word format (58KB).

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