APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note, Gandel Foundation is a proactive funder, applications under our three grant levels (outside the open grant round) are predominantly by invitation only.

 

2026 Australian Open Grant Round 

EOIs for this grant round have now closed. All applicants have been notified of the outcome. Shortlisted applicants have been invited to submit a full application. Full applications close on Monday 20th of April 2026 at 12pm (midday), with final outcomes to be notified in late May 2026. 

Key Dates: 

EOIs: Closed – all applicants notified 

Full applications: By invitation only 

Full application submission deadline: Monday 20th April 2026 12pm (midday)

Full application outcome notification: Late May 2026

 

The focus of Gandel Foundation’s 2026 Open Grant Round is to support young adults aged 16-24 as they transition through this key developmental stage, with particular emphasis on those experiencing multiple forms of disadvantage.

Grants of up to $50,000 for up to 1 year are available.

Please note this is a two-stage application process, organisations with successful EOI’s will be notified on the below date along with next steps.

Organisations interested in applying are encouraged to review Gandel Foundation’s FY26-29 Strategy and Grant Guidelines before submitting an EOI. We also recommend that applicants confirm their eligibility by reading our funding exclusions. No more than one application per organisation can be accepted.

Eligibility:

To be eligible your organisation must:

  • Be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
  • Hold Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 status at the time of application.

 

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