Innovation Grants are an opportunity for leaders within the charitable sector to develop and implement effective solutions to social and environmental issues.

Scaling-up Innovation Grants are for up to $150,000 for two years (maximum of $150,000 per year). 

These grants support the expansion or replication of a proven innovation with the potential to be transformative on a broader community or systems level. This work can include:

• Piloting or scaling up a new service model or developing social enterprise.
• Applying a new approach to improving service effectiveness and/or service quality.
• Increasing impact and/or service effectiveness through sharing space or back office support, or other forms of partnership, merger or collaboration.
• Building an understanding of an emerging issue or area through applied research (i.e. research that has application in practice). 

Inclusive, Sustainable Economy & Jobs Outcomes: (Outcome 3 only)

• Relevant skills and capability, including social entrepreneurship, are increased.
• Quality jobs in clean, digital and caring industries are created for job seekers.
• Enable our transition to an inclusive and sustainable economy that serves people and planet.

 Enquiries must be submitted via the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation Grant Enquiry Form to be considered. 

Eligibility

Eligible organisations applying under the Inclusive, Sustainable Economy & Jobs Impact Area must be:

• endorsed as a Tax Concession Charity (TCC). 
• Australian charities, particularly those operating in Victoria, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory.

• Email: grants@lmcf.org.au