The Ross Trust accepts unsolicited requests for funding from community organisations throughout the year.
Before applying to the Ross Trust for a grant, there are several important steps we recommend you take. By taking these steps, hopefully you will avoid going to the considerable effort of preparing an application that may not be eligible or meet the Ross Trust's guidelines or granting priorities.
Step One: Read the Ross Trust Granting Guidelines, to decide if your proposal meets the Ross Trust's granting priorities and funding guidelines.
Step Two: After reading the guidelines, and before submitting an application, we suggest you review the Ross Trust's annual reports to gain an understanding of the areas of interest and size of grants the Ross Trust has awarded in previous years.
Step Three: If you have any questions about the Ross Trust Granting Guidelines, funding priorities, the application form or your organisation's eligibility to apply to the Ross Trust, please call the Ross Trust office on 03 9690 6255. Trust staff are always happy to discuss proposals prior to their formal submission.