Make your bright idea a reality.
Application process
Applications have now closed. The dates for the 2020 Active Australia Innovation Challenge will be announced shortly.
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Active Australia
Innovation Challenge
NATIONAL HEART FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA ABN 98 008 419 761
For heart health information and support, call our Helpline on 13 11 12 or visit heartfoundation.org.au
Have an idea to get your community active?
What's involved
The Heart Foundation has grants up to the value of $50,000 for new, innovative programs that get more people moving in schools, universities or local community groups.
Applications are open from 5 February and close on 1 March.
Before you apply
The Active Australia Innovation Challenge is intended to support people who do not meet Australia’s Physical Activity Guidelines, are at risk of chronic disease and live in communities with high levels of physical inactivity, including rural and remote regions.
There’s a number of things to consider and prepare before you start the application form, including:
- Your target audience
- Why your project idea is innovative
- What you hope to achieve with this project
- What outcomes will you measure and how do you plan on measuring these
- An Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Budget breakdown and future goals.
Application Guide
Learn more about the how to apply, what information you need and what our judges are looking for in our Application Guide.
Get Inspired
Click to learn more about some of the previous winning entries.
Grants up to $50,000 for innovative ideas that get people moving
Make your bright idea a reality.
Grants up to $50,000 for innovative ideas that get people moving
Application Guide
Learn more about the how to apply, what information you need and what our judges are looking for in our Application Guide.
The Active Australia Innovation Challenge is part of the Heart Foundation's National Walking Initiative, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.
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