SUSTAINABLE CONNECTION GRANTS
Sustainable Connection Grants
Supporting the long-term sustainability of organisations strengthening meaningful human connection.
Many startup support opportunities are concentrated in an organisation’s first year. Beyond that initial stage, support and opportunities often diminish at the same time as early funding is running low, revenue streams are still developing and operating costs continue.
Our Sustainable Connection Grants help organisations move beyond the startup phase and begin building long-term sustainability.
HOW THE
FUNDING WORKS
How the Sustainable Connection Grants work
HUMANS:CONNECTING contributes to the Sustainable Connection Grants Fund through its commercial activities.
Each time the Fund reaches A$5,000, HUMANS:CONNECTING awards a Sustainable Connection Grant to an eligible organisation.
The grants are one way HUMANS:CONNECTING gives practical effect to its commitment as a social enterprise to invest in the sustainability of the broader human connection sector.
We believe a strong human connection sector benefits everyone.
WHAT THE
GRANTS
SUPPORT
Strengthening organisational sustainability
The Sustainable Connection Grants are designed to support the essential infrastructure that helps organisations in the human connection sector continue their work.
Funding can support expenses such as:
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website development, hosting and maintenance
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software, email and communication platforms
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governance, compliance and insurance
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accounting and bookkeeping
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marketing and communications
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impact measurement and evaluation
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professional services
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organisational development
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other operating costs that contribute to long-term sustainability.
WHO CAN APPLY
Applicants must:
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be creating positive social impact
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be a registered business, social enterprise, charity or incorporated not-for-profit organisation
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hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) or equivalent legal registration in their country of operation
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have been operating for between 12 and 36 months when applications close
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be actively operating
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have a clear purpose that strengthens meaningful human connection, belonging or social health, or addresses loneliness
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provide access to their services without discrimination on the basis of race, gender identity, sexuality or religion.
Previous Grant Partners cannot receive a second Sustainable Connection Grant.
BECOMING
A GRANT
PARTNER
More than financial support
Successful applicants become Sustainable Connection Grant Partners.
Grant Partners receive:
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a grant of A$5,000
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recognition through HUMANS:CONNECTING’s communication channels
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opportunities to share their work with the HUMANS:CONNECTING community
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opportunities to participate in stories, interviews and case studies demonstrating the collective impact of the grants.
The relationship also helps HUMANS:CONNECTING:
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amplify its work strengthening meaningful human connection and
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demonstrate the wider positive social impact created through the grants.
GRANT DOCUMENTS
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GRANT PARTNERS
& IMPACT
Partnerships and positive social impact sound good to us.
Our first grant will be awarded when the Sustainable Connection Grants Fund reaches A$5,000.
This is where we'll showcase our Grant Partners and share how the grants have strengthened the sustainability of their organisations.
As a social enterprise, every purchase from HUMANS:CONNECTING creates positive social impact.
The profit from our consulting, education, speaking and advisory services helps fund the Sustainable Connection Grants.
Your purchase helps us support more organisations that are strengthening meaningful human connection.
HUMANS:CONNECTING
We empower humans, workplaces, communities and systems to prioritise meaningful connection, recognise loneliness, and respond in ways that strengthen connections instead of deepening disconnection.