Apart from assessing the merits of any individual application, when determining grant applications, grants are assessed with reference to:

Foundation’s functions

Grants are considered with reference to the Foundation’s functions outlined in section 5 of the Foundation’s governing legislation, the Victoria Law Foundation Act 2009. It is important to note that the Foundation only has the power to make grants to organisations. Download a copy of the Foundation’s functions.

Guiding principles

All grants applications are assessed against the Foundation’s guiding principles to determine their originality and ability to provide long-term benefit. Download a copy of the guiding principles.

You must be applying on behalf of an organisation

Under its legislation the Foundation is only able to enter into agreements for grants with organisations. Please contact the Grants and Awards Manager to find out more on 9604 8100 or email.