Community
Education Program

Program Overview

Grant funding for sustainable education and life skill development programs designed to help and support disadvantaged young Australians under the age of 25

Since starting in 1994, Ansvar’s Community Education Program (CEP) has provided a range of grants contributing over $15 million to help fund over 300+ different charities and not for profit organisations with a focus on supporting the education and life skill development needs of disadvantaged young Australians.

Through a program focused on Empowerment and Education and Outreach and Support, Ansvar has reached and made a genuine difference to the lives of thousands of young Australians in need.

For 30 years now, Ansvar has played a small part in making a positive impact on the world and will continue to do so in the future with all available profits given back to fund charitable causes.

Grant Eligibility

Ansvar’s Community Education Program provides grants up to $50,000 for programs supporting Australian youth which fall under two categories:

Empowerment and Education
Empowerment and Education

Programs within this category must provide opportunities to develop positive values that lead to healthy lifestyle choices and a positive contribution to our community.

Outreach Programs
Outreach Programs

Programs within this category must support youths who are at risk or are already experiencing difficulties (such as drug and/or alcohol abuse) through rehabilitation and/or skills training.

Grant Program Enquiries

If you would like to enquire further about our grant program, please feel free to contact us via email on [email protected]

Grant Information & Documents

For further information about the grant application process and timing, please refer to the FAQ section and related documents below.

When do grant applications open and close?
Where can I see the application questions?
How much can my organisation apply for?
When do successful applicants receive the funding?
Does my organisation qualify?
What is Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status?
What are the grant assessment criteria?
What are the grant obligations?
What is the application process?
What if I still have a question?

When do grant applications open?

The 2025 Grant applications opened on August 12th 2024 and closed on September 20th 2024.

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Where can I see the application questions?

The application questions and general application information such as eligibility criteria and information needed to assess grant applications can be found in the FAQs documents below.

A copy of the questions are also available for you to view to prepare for your submission.

Community Education Program - Frequently Asked Questions Download
Community Education Program - Copy of Application Form Download

How much can my organisation apply for?

Up to $50,000

When do I find out if I am successful in receiving a grant for the 2025 applications?

You will find out if your application has been successful by December 2024.

Does my organisation qualify?

  • Are you a registered not-for-profit with DGR status?
  • Do you seek funding for a specific program?
  • Does the program you want funding for target Australian youth aged under 25 years?
  • Is the program intended to be sustainable beyond receiving a grant from Ansvar Insurance?
  • Does the program fit into either of these categories?
Empowerment and Education

Empowerment and Education Programs which provide opportunities to develop positive values that lead to healthy lifestyle choices and a positive contribution to our community.

Outreach and Support

Outreach and Support Programs that support youths who are at risk or are already experiencing difficulties (such as drug and/or alcohol abuse) through rehabilitation and/or skills training.

If you answer yes to all of the above then you qualify and can apply for an Ansvar CEP Grant.

What is Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status?

Organisations that are entitled to receive income tax-deductible gifts and tax-deductible contributions are called Deductible Gift Recipients (DGR).

For further information on DGR status please visit the Australian Taxation Office website or confirm your DGR status.

To find out whether your organisation has DGR status, please visit abr.business.gov.au

What are the grant assessment criteria?

The following criteria will be considered in assessing grant applications:

Program Attributes – Factors

Wide Community Benefit – Size of community benefit

Organisational Competency – Demonstrated competency based on application, credentials and prior history

Specific Outcomes– Specific outcomes are identified

Measurable Outcomes– Measurement practices are in place and reported on

Sustainability – Program becomes self-funding or with plans to be, following the completion of the grant program

Promotional and Volunteer Opportunities – Level of promotional and Ansvar staff involvement opportunities

What are the grant obligations?

All successful grant recipients must comply with the following obligations, by not doing so future funding requests may be affected.

Grants

Recipients must use the grant in accordance with the purpose and schedule agreed and not for any other purpose. Ansvar Insurance must be advised in writing of any proposed changes to how the grant will be spent.

Progress Reports

Recipients are required to submit progress reports during their program. Reports must detail any changes to the program or schedule which will have been agreed by Ansvar Insurance.

Final Evaluation Report & Acquittal

Recipients are required to complete and submit a final report and acquittal form within thirty days of the completion of their program. Any outstanding reports may affect future grant requests.

Promotion & Acknowledgment

Any marketing or promotional activities including published or display materials for the program must include Ansvar Insurance’s logo and/or acknowledgment of grant support. Ansvar Insurance reserves the right to promote and detail the grant recipient’s programs and grant details for its own marketing and reporting purposes.

What is the application process?

  1. Complete and submit our online application form
  2. Ensure you provide a copy of your organisation’s annual accounts for the last financial year with your online application. Any additional marketing materials that were not requested will not be assessed. 
  3. Submit your online application by the closing date

What if I still have a question?

The CEP Grants Team can be contacted via email at [email protected]

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