Grant Application Guidelines
(updated 2 April 2024)
Applications for 2024 funding have closed.
Applications for 2025 funding will be open from 1st February 2024 until 31st March 2024.
To apply for a 2025 grant please refer below to #5 - "Application Submission Process and Key Dates".
The Chessed Foundation was established in 2017 with the mission to support the Jewish community in Victoria with three principal goals:
to help primary, secondary and tertiary students by supporting Jewish religious education and learning activities which are in accordance with the Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law);
to help Jewish people in need via suitable welfare organisations; and
to assist in fulfilling religious needs and traditions, which are in accordance with the Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law).
All Jewish schools and organisations (individuals are not eligible to apply) may apply for funding, but the funds must be used for projects which are in accordance with the Shulchan Aruch.
The Foundation will consider applications from Jewish schools and other organisations for projects and/or initiatives that meet The Chessed Foundation Giving Protocol.
1. Funding Exclusions
Projects and/or initiatives that will not be funded:
Those that occur outside Victoria or whose benefit does not effect Victorians.
Those from organisations that have previously failed to carry out or complete approved projects funded by The Chessed Foundation.
2. Requirements
Applications must be submitted on The Chessed Foundation grant application form which is available by registering and logging into the Chessed Foundation web site https://chessed.org.au/login. Applications must be received by the grant application closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
Successful applicants must use their best endeavour to complete approved projects within the timeframe outlined in their application.
Successful applicants must advise The Chessed Foundation of any changes that may affect their ability to undertake or complete the approved project according to the timeframe outlined in the application.
If the successful applicant is unable to undertake the project, or complete it, or the grant is not fully expended upon completion of the project, the organisation must immediately report on the unexpended part of the grant to the Foundation.
Successful applicants are required to lodge a funding review and acquittal form for each project, using the form provided in the portal on this website. The review form is to be completed as soon as practical after the funding has been spent, but at the latest by 30 June and/or 31 December in the year the of the funding.
Successful applicants must complete and sign the Grant Agreement prior to funds being made available.
3. Selection Criteria
The factors that will be taken into consideration when applications are being assessed are:
The project aligns with the mission of The Chessed Foundation and is in accordance with our Giving Protocols.
The project demonstrates value for money. The application must include a budget with detailed costings and evidence of the capability to deliver to the proposed timetable and budget.
The project maintains its outcomes or benefits beyond the funding period. This must be demonstrated in the grant application.
The project must be able to evaluate its impact and success. Key performance indicators must be outlined in the grant application.
4. The Selection Process
The application will be checked to ensure it meets the selection criteria.
All eligible applications will be assessed and prioritised against the Giving Protocols and in relation to each other.
Applications will be reviewed by advisory committees and then the Board of The Chessed Foundation. The decision of the Board is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in subsequent years, unless advised that they are outside of the Giving Protocol on a project .
All applications will remain confidential.
5. Application Submission Process and Key Dates
All grant funding for 2024 has been awarded.
There will be only one grant application period for 2025 projects.
Applications for 2025 project grants may be submitted from 1st February 2024 until 31st March 2024.
All applicants must register and login to the applicant portal via the Chessed website and make all submissions via the portal.
To register your organisation and gain access to the portal, click here https://chessed.org.au/register.
Applications and all supporting documentation can only be submitted via the Chessed website portal.
Successful 2024 applicants must complete the Funding & Acquittal forms during 2024 to be eligible to receive grants in 2025.
Successful 2025 applicants will be advised in October 2024 and will be required to complete and sign a Grant Agreement for each grant awarded.