Applications are open from 31 May 2023 and will close at 5.00pm AEST Sunday 23 July 2023. Continuing our process from last year, our judges will select the top three entries in each category, which will then go through to a public vote, so our wider Canon community can have their say! The top three finalists will be selected based on the environmental and social merits of their organization, as well as the importance of Canon technology in ensuring their initiative’s success.
In the spirit of their guiding philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good – Canon Oceania has supported over 100 schools, not-for-profits, and community groups with over $500,000 in monetary and product support over the last 17 years.
This year, Canon Oceania’s Grants Program is back and bigger than ever! To celebrate their 50th year in Australia, they are giving away $50,000 in grants across Australia and New Zealand.
Community Grant valued at AU$5,000
Open to any project or organisation that has a positive impact on communities, cultural and societal causes. The winner will receive $2,500 cash, and Canon Product valued up to $2,500
Education Grant valued at AU$5,000
Open to schools and other educational centres for children and adults alike. The winner will receive $2,500 cash, and Canon Product valued up to $2,500.
Environment Grant valued at AU$5,000
Open to not-for-profits and organisations dedicated to raising awareness of the protection of the environment or promoting sustainable practices. The winner will receive $2,500 cash, and Canon Product valued up to $2,500.
Overall Grant (Content Development Package) valued at AU$10,000
In addition to the Category Grants, the overall winner (category winner with the highest total amount of votes for their entry) will also receive a Content Development Package valued at up to $10,000. This may include videography, photography, editing, or studio hire and will be determined in collaboration with the winner depending on the needs of the project.
Benefits
- Educational Grant – AU/NZ $5,000
Open to schools and other educational centres for children and adults alike. - Community Grant – AU/NZ $5,000
Open to any project or organisation that has a positive impact on communities, cultural and societal causes. - Environment Grant – AU/NZ $5,000
Open to not-for-profits and organisations dedicated to raising awareness of the protection of the environment or promoting sustainable practices.
Eligibilities
- Canon Australia/New Zealand will consider your application if you are an eligible organisation and can demonstrate that the $5,000 ($2,500 in retail value and $2,500 cash) will be used to facilitate an educational, community or environmental project that will benefit the Australian/New Zealand community.
- The Canon Oceania Grants Program does not support:
- Political organisations
- Religious organisations
- Sport organisations
- Requests from individuals who are not sole traders
- Fundraising dinners or events
- Capital building, endowment, or debt reduction drives
- Requests from foreign countries
- Applicants may apply for a Grant in one or (where eligible) more of the following categories:
- Educational Grant – AU/NZ $5,000
Open to schools and other educational centres for children and adults alike. - Community Grant – AU/NZ $5,000
Open to any project or organisation that has a positive impact on communities, cultural and societal causes. - Environment Grant – AU/NZ $5,000
Open to not-for-profits and organisations dedicated to raising awareness of the protection of the environment or promoting sustainable practices.
- Educational Grant – AU/NZ $5,000
Application Process
- If qualified under the given criteria, please complete the online application form.
- complete all the required fields (denoted by *) and submit on or before Sunday 23 July 2023 (late submissions will not be accepted).
- Please note
Media:
• Applicants must be willing to speak with media and provide quotes for media outreach if needed.
• Applicants must not announce their win publicly (on website or social networks) until given the go ahead from Canon.
• Applicants must specify if they’ve spoken to media about their project before and if so, include who, what when etc.
Application Deadline: July 23, 2023
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