Grants typically range from $500 to $30,000, with an average amount between $8,000 and $15,000. Larger grants are given to projects that meet all ICF criteria and demonstrate exceptional merit, sustainability, and impact. Applications that show significant self-help through the applicant's own efforts, work already undertaken, or physical or financial resources already committed to the project are especially encouraged to apply.
You will receive an acknowledgement application after you submit your application, noting the submit button acts as a save and/or submit button. All applicants have the option to update their application right up until up to the close date.
If you have questions or need any help, reach out by emailing our Foundation team at: : foundation@imb.com.au.
Here’s the six things we look for when selecting projects to fund.
Social – Foundation sponsored projects mentor and empower men and women in our communities, build inclusion, diversity, and equity, and inspire the young. Further, we invest in projects that provide support for vulnerable or disadvantaged people.
Environmental – We encourage communities to think global but act local. We invest in projects that improve the environment by way of regeneration of community habitats, encouraging recycling, assisting in the recovery from disasters, and driving sustainability by using clean energy.
Cultural – We care about nurturing culture in our communities, supporting programs that recognise and preserve heritage and history to benefit local communities and make our lives so much richer.
Educational – We’re excited by programs that help people acquire skills, break free and embrace new challenges, and projects that support community health and wellbeing – both mental and physical.
Community development – We love projects that enhance experiences for locals and visitors alike, provide economic and social benefits and develop community assets and programs that support shared prosperity.
Community connection – We back initiatives that bring communities together, connecting residents, businesses, the vulnerable and volunteers for mutual benefit.
All those details will be provided if your project is successful. But, you will need to open an IMB Bank account* to receive the funding. For now, there’s nothing you need to do.
You will be able to print your completed application form. You’ll also receive a PDF version for your records. We’ll receive your application online – so if you print it out, you don’t need to send it to us.