Applications are now open for the McCusker Charitable Foundation grant program to improve the health and education, with particular emphasis on Western Australia.

Objectives

The McCusker Charitable Foundation's primary focus is medical research and the advancement of science but, when funds are available, the Directors will also consider applications for assistance for projects related to:

• Care, welfare and education of young people.
• Promotion of high achievement and excellence.
• Support for the aged and infirm.
• Development of the arts.
• Conservation of the environment.

The Directors are committed to encouraging greater philanthropy, volunteering and giving throughout Australia at all levels.

Geographic Location

The McCusker Charitable Foundation will accept applications from all states and territories of Australia for projects conducted within Australia. However, priority will be given to applications for the support of projects conducted by qualified organisations within Western Australia for the benefit of Western Australians.

Eligibility Criteria

The McCusker Charitable Foundation will only consider applications from the following:

• Organisations meeting the Foundation’s key objectives.
• Organisations having income tax charity endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office.
• Organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient status.

For more information, visit McCusker Charitable Foundation.