Give500 Grant Program

Give500 is Border Trust’s collective giving campaign, supporting life changing community programs across the Border region.

Give500 Grant Program 2025

About Give500
The Give500 Collective Giving Campaign is an initiative of Border Trust. It is a starting point for like-minded individuals and groups to pool their donations and support life changing community programs across the Border Region.

Local community members, families, groups and businesses are invited to become a Give500 donor by donating $500 to the annual campaign. One $500 donation = One vote at the annual Pitch Night. It’s a connected and collective way of giving and is about so much more than the money!

The Give500 Grant
The amount of the Give500 grant is determined by the number of donors who contribute each year. 60% of all funds raised are allocated to support important community initiatives with the remaining 40% held in the Give500 Named Sub Fund to build a sustainable foundation, support additional charitable granting and build a perpetual fund for community benefit.

Applications to the Give500 Grant Program are shortlisted to three outstanding projects by the Give500 Committee, and the successful recipient will be voted on by donors at the Pitch Night held in November.

Our Give500 Story – Border Trust

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How Give500 Works

Applications to the Give500 Grant Program will be shortlisted to three outstanding projects by the Give500 Donor Grant Advisory, with the selected short list to be voted on by Give500 donors at the annual Pitch Night held in November.

Key Dates

1 Jul 2025 – Round Open

12 Aug 2025 – Round Closed

20 Sept 25 – Short list notified

6-17 Oct 25 – Video presentations filmed

Nov 25 – Pitch workshops & practice 13 Nov 25 – Pitch Night

Get to Know Give500

Thinking of applying for the Give500 Grant Program but don’t know where to start? Join us at the Get to Know Give500 online information session.
Details here.

Give500 Grant Application

APPLICATIONS open 1 July 2025.

Download Give500 2025 General Information

ONLINE APPLICATION HERE

Get to know Give500 Online Information Sessions
Grant Writing & Pitch Your Project Workshops

Thinking of applying for the Give500 Grant Program but don’t know where to start? Join us at the Get to Know Give500 online information session and grant writing workshops.

Proudly supported by Albury Business Connect and Border Trust, you’ll hear all about this unique collective giving campaign, have the opportunity to unpack and pitch your project, plus how your organisation can connect directly with the donors who make it possible.

💡 Workshop 1 – Unpack your Project (10th July)

We start off all about setting the right foundations to build a successful grant application or pitch. We’ll share valuable tips and tricks to unpack your project and craft your narrative in a compelling way to increase your chances of success.

✍️ Workshop 2 – Grant Preparations + Writing (31st July)

Now that your foundations are in place, it’s time to write your application. Join us for an interactive conversation where we’ll share some useful tips to help you prepare and write a winning grant application.

🎯 Workshop 3 – Prepare to Pitch (21st August)

Being prepared and confident in telling your story can make a big difference to your success. Learn how to get your message across in just a few minutes.

🎙️ Workshop 4 – Pitch Practice (11th September)

Why not get some practice in and try out your pitch in front of a small group of friendly faces?

We’re excited to partner with Albury Business Connect to bring these workshops to life.

All sessions are online and run 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Spaces are limited – click on the workshops above to secure your spots.