Thanks to the generosity of the Victorian community, the RCH Foundation supports the hospital and its campus partners, MCRI and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, to deliver the paediatric healthcare advances that make this the centre of clinical excellence it is today.
Donations to the RCH are made through the RCH Foundation, and are then directed to the hospital via grants. Staff have the opportunity to apply for a grant through a formal application process.
Priorities for funding are set and driven by the RCH. The RCH Foundation works closely with the hospital to provide sustainable funding in support of these priorities.
All funds raised by and donated to the RCH Foundation are preserved for the purpose of clinical excellence. The projects, initiatives and activities funded by these donations create outcomes that are above and beyond the hospital’s normal day-to-day activities.
The RCH Foundation’s support of the hospital focuses on five key areas:
- Patient and family centred care: providing exceptional care for patients and their families
- Research: discovering new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses and diseases
- Equipment and technology: acquiring the most advanced equipment specially designed for children
- Leadership, education and training: investing in the best people and the brightest minds across the campus
- Regional: upgrading lifesaving equipment, offering additional training, and providing scholarships for healthcare professionals in regional Victoria, thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal.
Contact
For queries regarding the EOI process, submission deadlines and the RCH review and endorsement of grant proposals, please contact the RCH Strategic Grants Team at rch.grants@rch.org.au
For any other grants queries, please contact the RCH Foundation Grants Team:
The granting process
Proposal development
All new proposals for RCH Foundation funding require applicants to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) for approval by their relevant Chief / Executive Director.
The EOI template has been designed to support a structured discussion with your Chief / Executive Director before you progress to the development of a full proposal application. The template includes an assessment rubric to support decision making and feedback to applicants.
For more information and to download the EOI template, please visit the RCH Strategic Grants intranet page.
If your EOI is approved, you will then be invited to develop a full proposal for submission and review by the RCH Executive and RCH CEO.
Selection process
Only proposals endorsed by the RCH CEO are submitted to the RCH Foundation.
Proposals are assessed and funding decisions are made by the RCH Foundation CEO (up to $50,000) or the RCH Foundation Grants Committee (over $50,000).
Please contact rch.grants@rch.org.au for more information on the EOI process and submission deadlines.
*MCRI and University of Melbourne applicants please seek internal approval from management prior to starting this process. MCRI Research and MCRI administered proposals must undergo an internal approval process. For full details please contact philanthropy@mcri.edu.au. Note: your enquiry must be received at least 6 weeks ahead of intended submission date.