Grants and sources of funding

Anglican Health & Welfare (AHW) Tax Deductible Projects

AHW has among its Objects, “To provide relief to distressed persons”. AHW has Gift Deductible Recipient (GDR) status. Gifts to AHW are tax deductible, whether by a tax-paying individual or company. The Board of AHW invites submissions from parishes or agencies wishing to attract tax-deductible gifts to fund projects which meet the Objects of AHW. If the project receives the approval of the Board, it will accept donations for the project, issue receipts for tax deductibility and channel any funds received to the project. There is no charge for this service.

More information is available from the Secretary of AHW at GPO Box 748 Hobart 7001, or contact the Executive Officer at douged@ozemail.com.au.

Small Grants Program

Anglican Health & Welfare can offer small grants (up to $1000) to Anglican parishes or other Anglican entities, for projects which accord with AHW’s Objects. As the name implies projects need to be in the areas of health, including mental health, or welfare, particularly in providing relief to persons in distressed circumstances. The funds available are limited so priority will be given to projects which complement AHW’s Objects most closely and where funds will be expended in this financial year. It is hoped that further grants may be available in the new financial year.

In the first instance, apply by emailing AHW’s Executive Officer at douged@ozemail.com.au. Please detail the nature, timing and budget for your project and indicate how it would accord with AHW’s Objects, or complete the Application Form available here.

Anglicare Grants

The Board of Anglicare Tasmania offers grants of up to $3,000 to parishes and agencies, for projects which accord with Anglicare’s aims.

Click here to view the guidelines
Click here to download an editable application form

Diocesan Grants

Assessment-Exempt Projects

Appeals for major repairs or capital works on projects considered by the Diocesan Council as not reasonably able to be funded from General Parish resources my, on application to Diocesan Council, be given the status of Assessment-Exempt Appeals.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary of Diocesan Council, GPO Box 748 Hobart 7001.

Colin Bisdee Trust

The Diocese each year receives a distribution from this Trust for persons who due to unfortunate circumstances require financial halp. Each year around June, parishes and agencies are invited to make specific application through the Anglican Health & Welfare for a share of these funds. During the year, sums of up to a few hundred dollars per person are made available through parishes for passing on to necessitous persons. Please use this form if you wish to make a claim.

Professional Development Grants for Stipendiary Clergy

Please open this document for more information and an application form.

New Ministries Development Fund Grants

Please open this document for more information and an application form.

Shoobridge grants to retired clergy/clergy widows or widowers

This Fund was established by the Trustees of the Diocese of Tasmania as part of the Mary Cecily Shoobridge Estate from a property sale. The Estate’s purpose is to assist retired clergy and their spouses in the Diocese of Tasmania. There is an annual distribution. Enquiries should be directed to the Registrar, GPO Box 748 Hobart 7001.

Youth Ministry Grants

For more information and application forms please contact the Diocesan Ministry Assistant

Links to Grant Authorities

Please note that applications for funding from external bodies require the approval of Diocesan Council and are to be sent to the Registrar who will seek the approval of Diocesan Council to forward them to the funding body.

Calvary Community Council Grants

Clarendon Children's Home

Funds are available for programs which improve the welfare of children and their families, including research programs. Applications are received from across the community, irrespective of race or creed. Applications may be sent to the Secretary of the Board of Clarendon Children’s Home, c/o Wise, Lord and Ferguson, 160 Collins Street, Hobart. Clarendon is unable to give funds directly to Anglican parishes or agencies, but use Anglican Health & Welfare as a conduit. Projects must therefore also accord with AH&W’s objects and you should therefore discuss your application with AH&W’s Executive Officer in the first instance.

Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

Australian musicians are invited to apply for Australian Government funding.
Application forms and guidelines available at www.arts.gov.au

Anglican Church in Tasmania