There is a role for philanthropy in this climate, and we would draw your attention to the following initiatives that you might consider supporting.
The Pinnacle Foundation Exceptional Circumstances Scholar Appeal
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads and the economy dramatically declines, scholars are struggling to pay their rent and for food, utilities and study expenses. This will worsen over the coming weeks and months. More than ever, they need our help now.
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One-off funding for organisations and groups impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak
Applications of up to $15,000 will be considered until 31 May 2020 with a total value of $75,000 available. The applying organisation must be registered as having Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status and must either currently provide services or be proposing to provide services which align with one or more of the Foundation’s goals.
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Australian Philanthropy’s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
Australian Communities Foundation and peak body Philanthropy Australia launched the COVID-19 National Funding Platform to support a coordinated philanthropic funding response to the escalating crisis.
The National Funding Platform is a central online directory that enables Australian philanthropic funders to connect with and respond to the COVID-19 related funding needs of non-profit organisations across Australia.
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Australian LGBTIQ+ COVID19 Directory
If you have a service, event, resource or business initiative which is intended to provide support, connection or information to LGBTIQ+ people during the COVID-19 crisis, you can list it in our online directory by emailing info@equalityaustralia.org.au.
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