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.
How to approach this funder
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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Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Freemasons Benevolent Fund that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 9 days (Sep 4, 2026)Award: Average grant around $25,000
FFV Community Grants Program
Mental health and help-seekingConnection, purpose and positive masculinityPhysical wellbeing and healthy ageing+2 more
Who can apply: Applicant organisations must have charitable status; projects must align with the program focus areas, benefit Victorian communities, and be deliverable with measurable outcomes. Priority is given to projects benefiting Victorian men and boys, reaching regional or underserved communities, addressing unmet gaps, building connection and belonging, and demonstrating measurable impact. At least 50% of funded projects and programs will have a regional presence. General fundraising appeals, completed projects, organisations without charitable status, activities already well-funded by government, purely recreational activities without a wellbeing outcome, and most capital works are ineligible.
Deadline: Open now; applications close 4 September 2026.
Open nowCloses May 31, 2027May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: Varies
FFV Masonic Grants Program
charitable organisationseducation initiativesvolunteer efforts+1 more
Who can apply: Available to Craft Lodges, Mark Lodges, Chapters and formalised Masonic social groups registered in Victoria; applications must support an eligible not-for-profit organisation or charitable project and include meeting minutes and supporting documentation. The foundation will not fund projects benefiting individuals or families, general fundraising appeals unless clearly aligned to a specific project, completed projects, or political or religious advancement.
Deadline: Open now; FFV Masonic Grants open in July and close 31st May. This page states the current program closes on 31st of May 2027.
Open nowCloses May 31, 2027Award: Varies
Education Awards Matching
scholarshipsprizeseducation awards+1 more
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.
Emergency financial assistanceFood and fuelUtilities+5 more
Who can apply: Eligible applicants include Victorian Freemasons unable to adequately provide for their needs; dependants of Freemasons unable to provide for their own needs; and people unable to provide for themselves who were the spouse, child or dependant of a Freemason when that Freemason died. Applicants must demonstrate temporary financial need, inability to maintain a modest standard of living, or significant hardship without assistance.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; applications are made when assistance is 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.