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Award of Excellence application

Apply for a grant.

Five short steps. Your answers save on this device as you go, so you can come back to finish.

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Before you start

What you need ready

Tick things off as you gather them. Ticks are only kept on this device.

Your contact details and date of birth
Your education, training and work experience (paid and unpaid)
Your short-term and long-term goals
A name for your grant (20 words or less) and a project summary (100 words or less)
Where and when your project will happen
Examples of your success, like results, awards or recognition
A simple budget: what it costs and where the money comes from
At least two references supporting your application, ready to email

The plain-English version

How to apply

Fill in the five steps below
About you, your project, why you, your budget, then the declaration.
Email your references
Send at least two references and any attachments to info@mooneevalleyfoundation.org.au, in a zip file with each attachment clearly named.
Apply any time of year
The closing date is 31 May every year. All applicants are told the outcome.

Prefer Word or paper? Download the application form (Word) and email it to us, or post hard copies plus soft copies on a memory stick to Moonee Valley Foundation, PO Box 335, Essendon VIC 3040.

Step 1 of 5: About you

Step 1 of 5: About you
Step 2 of 5: Your project
Step 3 of 5: Why you
Step 4 of 5: Budget
Step 5 of 5: Finish

Section 1: About you

Applicant details. Fields marked * are needed.

TitleOptional, e.g. Ms, Mr, MxThis one is needed.

First nameThis one is needed.

Last nameThis one is needed.

Date of birthThis one is needed.

EmailThis one is needed.

Mobilee.g. 04xx xxx xxxThis one is needed.

TelephoneOptionalThis one is needed.

AddressThis one is needed.

Town / SuburbThis one is needed.

PostcodeThis one is needed.

Statee.g. VICThis one is needed.

Please provide details of your education background and training.This one is needed.

Please provide details of your relevant paid and non-paid work experience.This one is needed.

Please describe your short-term goals.This one is needed.

Please describe your long-term goals.This one is needed.

Section 2: Grant overview

Tell us what you want to do, where and when.

Give your grant a name of 20 words or less.For example: Travel to compete at national athletics championships in Perth. Or: Publish thesis.This one is needed.

Describe the project in 100 words or less.Summarise the activity and what will be achieved. Please give details of any event(s) you are travelling to, including where and when.This one is needed.

Where will your project happen?Where most of your planned activity will take place.

StateThis one is needed.

CountryThis one is needed.

When will your project take place?

Anticipated start dateThis one is needed.

Anticipated completion dateThis one is needed.

Section 3: Response to the selection criteria

Responses to each question should be no more than 100 words.

Describe why this activity is important to your success in your field of endeavour.This one is needed.

Please provide any examples that demonstrate your success in your field of endeavour.E.g. academic or competition results, awards, peer recognition, community support. Remember to email at least two references in support of your application.This one is needed.

How will you continue with your field of endeavour if you are not successful in receiving a grant from the Moonee Valley Foundation?This one is needed.

Does your field of endeavour benefit the community? Please explain how.This one is needed.

Please describe any activities or interests you have outside your field of endeavour, and give details of any achievements in these areas.This one is needed.

Section 4: Activity budget

MVF grants aim to cover the cost of specific activities or items, rather than ‘spending money’. Please give details of the income and expenditure for your activity. Total income should equal total expenditure.

Income

Amount requested from the Foundation

Please enter an amount.

Financial support from other sources

Please enter an amount.

Any other income (optional)

Other (please specify)This one is needed.

Other income amount

Please enter an amount.

Total income$0

Expenditure

Course/entry fees

Please enter an amount.

Travel

Please enter an amount.

Accommodation

Please enter an amount.

Any other expenditure (optional)

Other (please specify)This one is needed.

Other expenditure amount

Please enter an amount.

Total expenditure$0

Your totals will appear here.

Total income must equal total expenditure before you can continue.

If you can't fit all the details here, give a summary and email the details on a separate sheet using the same categories.

What expenditure items are you specifically seeking MVF support towards?This one is needed.

Are you available to attend an interview to discuss your application?Interview dates are to be announced.

Yes No Not sure yet

Please choose an answer.

Anything we should know about your availability?This one is needed.

Finish: how you found us, and the declaration

Review your answers

Check everything below before the declaration. Use Edit to change a step: your answers stay saved on this device.

Other (please specify)This one is needed.

References and attachments

Please email at least two references, plus any additional information that supports your application, to info@mooneevalleyfoundation.org.au. Put all attachments in a zip file and clearly name each one.

Declaration
I state that the information in this application and attachments is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I will notify the MVF of any changes to this information and any circumstances that may affect this application. I understand that this is an application only and may not necessarily result in me being awarded a grant.Please tick the declaration to continue.

Signature: a typed full name and date is accepted in place of a signature.

Print nameThis one is needed.

DateThis one is needed.

Your answers are saved only in this browser until you submit. When you submit, they go to the Moonee Valley Foundation through Wix. Questions? Email info@mooneevalleyfoundation.org.au.

Apply for a grant.

What you need ready

How to apply

Fill in the five steps below

Email your references

Apply any time of year

Income

Expenditure

Review your answers

References and attachments

Application received. Well done!