Ecstra Foundation exists to help build the financial wellbeing of all Australians within a fair financial system. They want more Australians to be confident making money decisions today and to be planning for the future. They will: support projects, programs and organisations that engage communities in Financial Capability; support projects, programs and organisations which actively promote social and economic participation, inclusion and advancement for communities; support projects, programs and organisations which provide or improve equitable access and overcome barriers for participation in Financial Capability initiatives.

Proposals must aim to improve financial wellbeing by assisting people to make informed and confident decisions about their money. Proposals must do this by satisfying at least one of the following: building organisation capacity to better serve their communities; delivering an innovative approach that address the needs of a specific group of consumers; scaling up a proven program or approach; fostering collaboration; promoting the outcomes and impact of an evidence-based approach; evaluating an existing program or adding constructively to the what works' base

Legal requirements: Tax Concession Charity (TCC), Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1), Social enterprise, Academic institution, Aboriginal Community-Controlled, Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust), ACNC Registered Charity

Private business and commercial activities (except for social enterprises); organisations and/or activities outside Australia; projects that are within the remit of Commonwealth, State or Local Government responsibilities, including ASIC's operational work; projects that could be perceived as serving religious or political purposes; projects that merely duplicate an existing resource or service; projects that benefit only one individual, or related parties; reimbursement of projects already completed, loan repayments and fundraising activities; use of funds towards an endowment,?corpus, capital works or the purchase of land.

Currently not accepting applications. Details at: https://www.ecstra.org.au/grants