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FFV MASONIC GRANTS PROGRAM

Freemasons Foundation Victoria supports the philanthropic activities of Victorian Masonic Lodges and Districts through a range of matched funding opportunities.​

Applications are opening on 1 July 2026, closing on the 31st of May 2027.

MASONIC COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION MATCHING GRANTS

Support local community organisations and educational initiatives through matched funding. Masonic Orders can apply to Freemasons Foundation Victoria on behalf of their local nominated charity to support projects of a worthy and charitable nature for the benefit of the Victorian community.​

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Masonic Orders:

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  • Craft Lodges warranted and on the register of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria

  • Mark Lodges warranted and on the register of the United Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Victoria

  • Chapters warranted and on the register of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Victoria

  • Formalised Masonic social groups

 

If unsure please contact the Foundation to confirm if your order or social group qualifies to apply.

Financial Donation Matching

Lodges can apply for matched funding based on financial donations made to eligible community organisations and projects.

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  • Lodge donations are matched at a ratio of 1:4

  • The Foundation will contribute up to $10,000 per Lodge, per financial year

  • Applications must include Lodge minutes confirming approval of the donation from the Lodge

  • Where multiple Lodges support the same project, each Lodge's contribution will be assessed individually and minutes from each participating Lodge must be provided

Volunteer matching

The Foundation also recognises the value of volunteer time contributed by Masonic members.

 

Instead of a financial donation, eligible Masonic Orders may apply for matched funding based on volunteer hours undertaken in support of an eligible not-for-profit organisation.

  • Volunteer hours must directly support the organisation receiving the grant

  • Volunteer hours must be endorsed through Lodge or District meeting minutes

  • A record of volunteer hours from the eligible community organisation must be submitted with the application

  • Volunteer hours are converted to a monetary value using the recognised Volunteering Australia Cost of Volunteering Calculator

  • The Foundation matches the calculated value of volunteer hours at a ratio of 1:4

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​Please note: Volunteer Matching forms part of a Lodge's annual Community Grant allocation. Funding approved through Volunteer Matching is not additional to the maximum $10,000 per Lodge, per financial year.

Masonic Community Grants Matching

The Masonic Community Grants Matching Program provides two ways for Lodges to support eligible not-for-profit organisations and community projects.

Both Financial Donation Matching and Volunteer Matching are accessed through the same application form.

Education awards

Lodges can apply for support for scholarships, prizes and education award programs. Please contact the Foundation to discuss how the Foundation can contribute to matching for this program.

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For new Education Award programs, a Foundation contribution broadly equivalent to the Masonic Community Grant matching ratio of 1:4 should be used as a guide.

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Please note: Masonic Education Scholarship Matching is separate from the Masonic Community Grants Matching Program and does not count towards a Lodge's annual Community Grant allocation of $10,000.

District Coordinator Matching Grants

District Coordinators can access matched funding to support district-wide fundraising initiatives involving multiple lodges..

A district-wide fundraising initiative is a fundraising activity or event coordinated by a District Coordinator and supported by Lodges across the District.

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  • Lodge contributions may be pooled and submitted as a single District application

  • The Foundation will match contributions at a ratio of 1:4

  • Funding is available up to $10,000 per District, per financial year and is considered separately to Masonic Community grant allocations.

Application Guidelines

Before you apply

Please ensure your application includes:

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  • Evidence of the Lodge or District's approval of the contribution through meeting minutes

  • Supporting documentation relevant to the grant category

  • Details of the organisation, project or initiative being supported

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If you are unsure which grant category is right for your project, please contact the Foundation team before applying.

Contact details

If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to contact the FFV team at enquiries@freemasonsfoundation.org

  • There is a maximum of $10,000 available from FFV per Lodge per year.

  • Funds raised by your Lodge could be matched on a 1 to 4 basis. 

  • The Foundation will not fund a project designed to benefit an individual or a family and does not support general fundraising appeals, unless clearly aligned to a specific project.

  • Copy of minutes showing the amount being contributed and the amount requesting from the Foundation must be attached to the application.

  • The Foundation reserves the right to decline an application or vary the amount applied for in accordance with the Foundations policies and guidelines.

  • Current quotations must be attached to the application for any equipment purchase.

  • Projects already completed, repayment of cost already incurred and the advancement of sport, recreation or social activities are not considered charitable by the Australian Tax Office and are regrettably unable to be supported within this specific program.

  • Projects that promote a political agenda or religious advancement will not be considered

  • FFV Masonic Grants open in July and close 31st May ​

Notification of application outcomes

We will email you about the outcome of your application. If successful, the grant payment will be paid directly to the nominated charity.

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An Acquittal report is required to be submitted for all successful grant applications, failure to submit an acquittal report may impact future applications submitted to the Foundation for funding.

Presentations

If a presentation is going to be made, care should be taken to ensure that the portion of funds contributed by the Foundation is attributed as coming from Freemasons Foundation Victoria.

For further information, please contact the FFV office on (03) 8535 4780 or Email: enquiries@freemasonsfoundation.org

FFV MASONIC GRANTS

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