Humanists Victoria

Human rights and social justice grants

Humanists Victoria exists to help create a civil society in which people can lead an ethical and fulfilling life, relying co-operatively on reason, ingenuity, creativity, and compassion, free from discrimination or supernatural beliefs.

This philosophical approach to life respects the dignity of every individual and is called Humanism.

In pursuit of this vision, Humanists Victoria supports initiatives in Victoria that are working to promote and/or protect the human rights and civil liberties of individuals and groups, especially those experiencing discrimination.

Focus areas

Funding is available to initiatives that promote and/or protect human rights and civil liberties, including but not limited to those that focus on:

  • strengthening democracy
  • promoting social justice, inclusion or civic opportunities for marginalised groups
  • addressing inequality, its causes and how it fosters division
  • addressing the climate and other environmental crises
  • opposing religious privilege

Eligibility

Recipient organisations must be:
• based in Victoria
• not-for-profit, incorporated or unincorporated entities

Key dates

  • Applications open: 9am AEDT on Monday 10 February 2025
  • Submission deadline: 5pm AEDT on Thursday 6 March 2025
  • Review and shortlisting: end of March 2025 (all applicants will be notified of results)
  • Grant decisions on shortlisted proposals: Late March 2025
  • Grant payments: from mid-late April 2025 onwards

How to apply

STEP 1

Read the guidelines above to make sure your project or activity meets the objectives. You can download the guidelines here and preview the application here.

STEP 2

Register for the Australian Communities Foundation Grants Portal. If you already have an account through Australian Communities Foundation, please use your existing username and password. Make sure to note your username and password as you will be able to save and continue the form at a later date.

STEP 3

Log into the system and apply for a grant here.

If the application does not display automatically, you may need to click the Apply button in the top left of the dashboard and enter the access code HV2025

STEP 4

Don’t forget to submit your application before the closing date.


Humanists Victoria is a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation.

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