Grants

Patron’s Fund

Supporting the academic or creative pursuits of Australians that will contribute to the Islamic Museum of Australia’s mission.

Who can apply Apply Give to the fund

About the fund

Backing the people behind the museum.

The grant is open to individuals, and their immediate family, who have contributed to the Museum since its inception: artists, volunteers and program facilitators.

The Fund was initiated with seed funding from Museum Patron Ahmed Fahour AO, to help people take the next step in their career, whether in academia or their craft.

Annual pool

$50,000

Per grant, up to

$10,000

As announced at the Fund’s launch in November 2020.

Eligibility & criteria

Who can apply.

Meet at least one point from each list. Full eligibility details are set out in the Terms & Conditions.

You are connected to the museum

1I am an artist or contributor to the Museum, or an immediate family member of one
2I am or was employed by the Museum, or am an immediate family member of an employee
3I am or was a volunteer of the Museum, or am an immediate family member of a volunteer

And you meet a criterion

1My total household income is less than $164,872
2The proposed activity will contribute to the IMA and its mission
3I believe I have already contributed to the IMA and its mission

What you’ll need to upload

Evidence for your criteria

Documents that support the criteria you select.

Evidence of expenses

Such as tuition fees, to back your budget.

Letters of support

From people who know you and your work.

Apply for a grant

It takes about 20 minutes. Have your documents ready to upload. Fields marked * are required.

About you

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Contact number *

Street address *

Suburb *

State *

Postcode *

Tell us about yourself and your relationship to the Museum *

Eligibility

Your connection to the museum *

Select all that apply.

I am an artist or contributor to the Museum, or an immediate family member of oneI am or was employed by the Museum, or am an immediate family member of an employeeI am or was a volunteer of the Museum, or am an immediate family member of a volunteer

Criteria you meet *

Select all that apply.

My total household income is less than $164,872The proposed activity will contribute to the IMA and its missionI believe I have already contributed to the IMA and its mission

Evidence to support your criteria *

Choose files or drop them herePDF, JPG or PNG. You can add more than one file.

Your activity

Name of activity *

Institution *

Activity start *

Activity end *

What is the activity, and why do you plan on undertaking it? *

How will it contribute to the Islamic Museum’s mission? *

How will you share your work or studies in a meaningful way through the Museum, during or after the activity? *

Timeline, including both your studies and how you will share your work through the Museum *

Budget

Amount applying for ($) *

Budget breakdown of the funds requested *

Evidence of expenses, such as tuition fees *

Choose files or drop them herePDF, JPG or PNG. You can add more than one file.

Letters of support

Letters of support *

Choose files or drop them herePDF, JPG or PNG. You can add more than one file.

I agree to the Patron’s Fund Terms & Conditions *

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Give to the fund

Help someone take the next step.

Donations to the Patron’s Fund support the advancement of academic and creative pursuits of Muslims in our community.

Every donor receives a personalised report on how their gift helps.

Your gift to the Patron’s Fund

One-offMonthly

$25$50$75Other

Give in honour of someoneMake this an anonymous donation

Registered with the ATO as a Deductible Gift Recipient. Donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.

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