Grants

The Forde Foundation has been notified of information indicating that a Christmas bonus or Christmas grant is being offered. This information is not correct.

 

There are grant rounds throughout the year, every couple of months, where registered applicants can apply for the grants the Foundation offers. Please refer to the grants page on the website for further information around grants and eligibility for the Forde Foundation.

 

If you would like to discuss this further, please email fordefoundation@dcssds.qld.gov.au or contact the Foundation on 1800 674 256.

 

2024 Grant Rounds

Round 4: Grants have closed (as of 8 November 2024, 5pm). We anticipate having an outcome for everyone sometime in mid December 2024.

2025 Grant Rounds

Round 1: Closes 17 January 2025

Round 2: Closes 28 February 2025

Round 3: Closes 11 April 2025

Round 4: Closes 23 May 2025

Round 5: Closes 4 July 2025

Round 6: Closes 15 August 2025

Round 7: Closes 26 September 2025

Round 8: Closes 7 November 2025

Please note:

  • All grants are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.
  • Applications for reimbursement will be assessed on an individual basis by the Board of Advice and Trustee and approved only in exceptional and urgent circumstances.

 

 

National Redress Scheme

Enhancing the lives of people who may have suffered abuse or neglect in Queensland institutions

 

Applications for 2025 are open! 

2025 Grant Rounds

Round 1: Closes 17 January 2025

Round 2: Closes 28 February 2025

Round 3: Closes 11 April 2025

Round 4: Closes 23 May 2025

Round 5: Closes 4 July 2025

Round 6: Closes 15 August 2025

Round 7: Closes 26 September 2025

Round 8: Closes 7 November 2025

Please note:

  • All grants are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.
  • Applications for reimbursement will be assessed on an individual basis by the Board of Advice and Trustee, and approved only in exceptional circumstances

 

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Forde Foundation

The Forde Foundation (the Foundation) is a perpetual and independent charitable trust that assists to improve the lives of Forgotten Australians and other people who were in the care of Queensland institutions or foster care as children (known as care leavers).

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