Grants for qualified organisations to support the improvement of health and education across all states and territories of Australia, with particular emphasis on Western Australia.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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What is the McCusker Charitable Foundation Grants (MCFG)?
Over the past 50 years, the McCusker family has supported a wide range of charitable initiatives. Sir James McCusker and his son, the Honorable Malcolm McCusker AC CVO KC, have provided leadership, advocacy and more than $80 million dollars in funding support to worthwhile causes such as Alzheimer’s disease research, agricultural development and aged care.
The McCusker Charitable Foundation has supported a wide range of charitable purposes with a primary focus on improving health and supporting medical research in Western Australia.
MCFG level of support
Grants
- There are no specified minimum and maximum funding limits.
- Funding up to 100% of eligible project costs.
MCFG important dates
- This program is currently closed
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MCFG objectives and outcomes
The McCusker Charitable Foundation’s primary focus is medical research and the advancement of science.
However, when funds are available, the Directors will also consider applications for assistance for projects related to:
- Care, welfare and education of young people.
- Promotion of high achievement and excellence.
- Support for the aged and infirm.
- Development of the arts.
- Agricultural research.
- Projects that encourage greater philanthropy, volunteering and giving throughout Australia.
Note: The McCusker Charitable Foundation has a close relationship and provides funding directly to Telethon. If your organisation is seeking funding for projects related to the health and wellbeing of children in Western Australia, you are encouraged to apply directly to Telethon and not to the McCusker Charitable Foundation. Visit for more details – www.telethon7.com/grant-funding
Projects eligible for MCFG support
Eligible projects include those with a primary focus on medical research and the advancement of science. However, when funds are available, the Directors will also consider applications for assistance for projects related to:
- Care, welfare and education of young people.
- Promotion of high achievement and excellence.
- Support for the aged and infirm.
- Development of the arts.
- Agricultural research.
- Projects that encourage greater philanthropy, volunteering and giving throughout Australia.
Priority will be given to projects:
- Conducted by qualified organisations within Western Australia for the benefit of Western Australians.
- That demonstrate strong collaboration and projects that do not replicate work being conducted by other organisations.
See the guidelines for full details of projects eligible for MCFG support.
Other MCFG important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for MCFG support
The McCusker Charitable Foundation will only consider applications from the following:
- Organisations having income tax charity endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office.
- Organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient status.
Priority will be given to:
- Organisations meeting the Foundation’s key objectives.
- The McCusker Charitable Foundation will accept applications from all states and territories of Australia for projects conducted within Australia. However, priority will be given to applications supporting projects conducted by qualified organisations within Western Australia for the benefit of Western Australians.
- Projects that demonstrate strong collaboration and projects that do not replicate work being conducted by other organisations.
The following are ineligible for funding:
- Individuals.
- Travel-related expenses.
- Technology (e.g. app development or purchase of computers).
- Evaluations and feasibility studies.
- Retrospective funding.
- Projects that are not sustainable.
- Projects related to religious belief, political activity or initiatives that are clearly the responsibility of Government.
- Projects or causes that the McCusker Charitable Foundation is already providing significant funding to.
See the guidelines for full details of organisations eligible for MCFG support.
MCFG assessment process
While the Guidelines form the basis of a rigorous framework for the assessment of applications, the Directors retain discretion in all decisions about the granting of Foundation funds.
The Foundation receives hundreds of requests for funding and has a very small administrative team. Reasons for rejection of project funding will not be provided.
If the Foundation is interested in your proposal, the Administrator will contact you directly, requesting further information.
If you do not receive a response from the Foundation within 4 weeks of sending your email, unfortunately your project does not fall within the Foundation’s current priorities and is unable to support your project.
See the guidelines for full details of the assessment process.
How do I get the MCFG?
Applicants must:
- Read and understand the guidelines.
- Ensure eligibility for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
- Deliver the project as outlined in the application.
- Provide complete information requirements.
Information to prepare for the MCFG application
Send an email of approximately 250-500 words including the following information:
- A brief summary of your project.
- The amount of funding you are seeking.
- Any other relevant information.
See the guidelines for full details of information requirements or contact the foundation via email.
Applying for the MCFG
Send all requests for funding to: Mrs Tonya McCusker mccuskercharitable@bigpond.com.
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