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Budget and Salary Support

Can the grant be used to fund travel, equipment or software?

Reasonable costs for travel directly related to the project, as well as essential equipment or software, may be allowable. These should be clearly justified in the budget and must align with the Foundation’s funding priorities. More detail is required at the full application stage.

Do budget amounts need to include GST?

Yes. All budget amounts must be inclusive of GST. Please ensure that any applicable taxes are factored into your proposed budget at the time of submission.

If I request my budget in NZD, how will the grant be paid?

If you submit your budget in New Zealand dollars (NZD), the Foundation will convert the total amount to Australian dollars (AUD) using the Reserve Bank of Australia’s reference exchange rate at the time the funding agreement is prepared. The grant will then be paid in AUD at that fixed amount, regardless of any future exchange rate changes.

What is the $10,000 salary support cap and what does it cover?

The $10,000 salary support limit is the total amount that can be allocated to salaries from the grant. It applies to all staff whose time is being supported by the grant to carry out project work or to backfill their usual role. This includes research assistants, project officers or investigators.