The aim of the program is to enhance health outcomes in rural and regional Australia by funding initiatives and programs that contribute to health literacy, access, equity, and affordability.

To be eligible, your organisation must:

• Be based in rural or regional Australia.
• Have a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) or Australian Company Number (ACN).
• Be a non-governmental organisation (NGO) or a community-based group.
• Have been operating for more than 12 months.

No, government departments and agencies are not eligible. Only non-government organisations (NGOs) or community-based groups can apply.

No, individuals are not eligible to apply. Grants are only available to eligible organisations.

Yes, if the project itself is focused on improving health outcomes and fits within the program’s objectives.

The program aims to fund initiatives that contribute to:

• Health literacy: Improving the community's understanding and knowledge of health.
• Health access: Enhancing access to health services and resources.
• Health equity: Reducing health disparities and promoting equality in health.
• Health affordability: Making health care more affordable for the community.

To apply for the grant, you must provide:

• A detailed proposal outlining your initiative and how it aligns with the program objectives.
• Evidence of your organisation's knowledge, experience, and capacity to deliver the initiative.
• Supporting documents such as quotes, plans, or other relevant materials.

Complete the grant application form available on the Latrobe Health website. Make sure you answer fully and upload any supporting documents (this might include quotes, event programs etc)

Applications are open all the time and we will review each grant applications at the end of each quarter. We will notify the applicant of an outcome shortly after the assessment period.

We don’t want to limit your creativity in what could be delivered, but please make sure your project aligns to one of the four health pillars – literacy, equity, access and affordability. Some ideas that could be supported would be a health education session delivered by qualified educators (literacy), running first aid training for a community group (access and literacy), workshops centred around explaining medical information and chronic disease management (literacy) or funding to provide a health station at a community event (access).

The selection process includes:

• Initial assessment of eligibility criteria.
• Detailed review of the proposal and supporting documents.
• Consideration of the potential impact of the initiative on health outcomes for regional and rural Australians.

No, we do not formally review draft applications, but we are happy to answer any specific questions you may have about the application process. You can email us at  grants@lhs.com.au and a member of our team will respond to your query within 10 business days.

You can contact us at grants@lhs.com.au and a member of our team will respond to your query within 10 business days.

Successful applicants will be required to submit a final report detailing the project's outcomes and how the grant funds were used. Specific reporting requirements and information will be provided to all successful applicants.

Yes, grant funds must be used for the purposes outlined in your approved proposal and in accordance with the grant agreement.