The Freemasons Benevolent Fund is a medium-sized Australian charity focused on education and social welfare. Its registered programs suggest a mix of direct support through Lodge Education Support and Benevolence, plus broader community-facing funding via Community Grants, FFV Masonic Grants, and a Disaster Relief Fund. The registry shows it made AUD 1,646,315 in domestic grants in 2024, indicating active grantmaking within Australia.
Domestic grantmaking through named programs; the registry shows sizable annual grant activity, but it does not describe an application process, grant size, or frequency beyond the 2024 return.
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The registry does not describe how to apply, eligibility rules, deadlines, or whether funding is open or invite-only. Applicants should consult the Freemasons Foundation website or contact the organization directly for program-specific guidance.
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FFV Community Grants Program
mental health and help-seekingconnection, purpose and positive masculinityphysical wellbeing and healthy ageing
Who can apply: Applicant organisations must have charitable status, the project must align with the program focus areas, benefit Victorian communities, and the applicant must have the capacity to deliver and measure outcomes. Priority is given to projects with regional reach, clear benefits to Victorian men and boys, unmet need, and measurable impact.
Deadline: Open now; application closes 4 September 2026.
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Who can apply: Applications can be made by Victorian Masonic Orders (Craft Lodges, Mark Lodges, Chapters, and formalised Masonic social groups) on behalf of a local nominated charity or project. The project must be of a worthy and charitable nature for the benefit of the Victorian community. The Foundation will not fund projects designed to benefit an individual or family, general fundraising appeals unless clearly aligned to a specific project, completed projects, retrospective costs, or projects promoting a political agenda or religious advancement.
Deadline: Open now; closes 31 May 2027. FFV Masonic Grants open in July and close 31st May.
Who can apply: Lodges can apply for support for scholarships, prizes and education award programs. Masonic Education Scholarship Matching is separate from the Masonic Community Grants Matching Program and does not count towards the annual Community Grant allocation.
Deadline: Open now; part of the Masonic Grants cycle closing 31 May 2027.
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Who can apply: Eligible Masonic Orders must be warranted and on the register of the relevant Victorian Masonic bodies. Applications must include Lodge minutes approving the contribution and, for volunteer matching, records of volunteer hours from the beneficiary organisation. The supported project must be for an eligible not-for-profit organisation and within charitable purpose.
Deadline: Open now; part of the Masonic Grants cycle closing 31 May 2027.
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Who can apply: District Coordinators can apply for district-wide fundraising initiatives supported by Lodges across the District. Lodge contributions may be pooled and submitted as a single district application.
Deadline: Open now; part of the Masonic Grants cycle closing 31 May 2027.
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Who can apply: Eligible applicants include any Victorian Freemason unable to provide adequately for their needs, dependents of a Freemason unable to provide adequately, and surviving spouse/child/dependent of a deceased Freemason unable to provide adequately for their needs. Support must be evidenced by invoices or quotes and approved/supported through lodge officers.
Deadline: No public deadline stated; assistance appears available as needed.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.