The Ross Trust is committed to creating positive social and environmental change so Victorians can thrive. Since 1971, we have granted more than $150 million to deliver educational opportunities for young Victorians, assist community groups with social justice projects, enhance biodiversity, and respond to Victorians in crisis through emergency support and other assistance. Today, the social and economic challenges faced by Victorians are significant many vulnerable people remain in desperate need of support. With this in mind, our FY25 granting strategy reflects the needs of the Victorian community.

The Ross Trust has increased its annual granting allocation for the 2025 financial year to support:
• educational equity funding with an increased focus on school attendance and engagement
• focus on social justice and human rights, and
• building rural community resilience in Victoria.

All grants are by invitation only If you wish to express initial interest, please contact us.

We remain committed to our many active biodiversity conservation grant partners that are undertaking significant work across Victoria and Australia.

  • Educational equity
  • Rural community resilience
  • Social Justice


See where we’ve granted

Latest news

  • Funding to support new staff member at unique Melbourne school for Indigenous students

    23 Jul 2024

    The dedicated team at a unique Melbourne school that provides Indigenous students with a school a...

    Read more

  • Investing in stronger communications to change the future

    23 Jul 2024

    A Ross Trust grant will help the newly named Justice and Equity Centre to further its work in exp...

    Read more

  • Making a difference on the Mornington Peninsula

    24 Jul 2024

    The Mornington Peninsula is home to some of the most disadvantaged – and some of the wealthiest -...

    Read more

  • Evaluating the unique program that keeps children at school

    23 Jul 2024

    Most parents at risk of homelessness want their children to be at school but a dire combination o...

    Read more

23
New grants approved (2023-24)
$3.5m
Grants paid (2023-24)
$153.1m
Approved in grants since 1970

Follow us on LinkedIn