Nurture Engagement Scholarship Program
Nurture Engagement, a partnership program offering scholarships for virtual training, has been established by the Engagement Institute (formerly IAP2 Australasia) Board to support small not-for-profits by offering their staff and directors the opportunity to complete the IAP2 Australasia Certificate of Engagement.
The Program is open to charities and not-for-profit organisations who meet the specified criteria and that are accepted as program partners, up to a maximum of ten (10) program partners per annum. Participants must have access to a computer and internet.
Applications are open all year round. Received applications from eligible organisations will be assessed within one of two assessment rounds during each calendar year:
- February – March
- August – September
Who Can Apply?
All Australian and New Zealand-based charities and not-for-profit organisations who have:
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Gross revenue less than AU$5M per annum; and
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Total assets of less than AU$3M
Each application will be assessed on the criteria outlined below. Acceptance as a program partner is for a two (2) year fixed term and at the full discretion of Engagement Institute. A maximum of three (3) scholarships for virtual training will be awarded to each program partner during the fixed term. At the conclusion of the fixed term, eligible organisations are able to re-apply.
If you are a larger charity or not-for-profit, you may also be eligible for our Discounted Rates for Charities below.
Criteria Requirements
The Nurture Engagement partnership program is open to organisations who:
- Focus their efforts on working with people to improve decision-making processes and outcomes, in areas of common interest to Engagement Institute, such as:
- Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Māori peoples
- Youth
- Peoples with accessibility needs
- Disadvantaged, vulnerable or marginalised communities
- Health and well-being
- Environment and climate change
- Are located in Australia or New Zealand
- Have an annual gross revenue of less than AU$5M and total assets of less than AU$3M
- Can provide recent financial statements, preferably audited if available
- Outline how an increase in engagement knowledge and skills would make a difference to the work they do
- Are willing to contribute a short article for Beyond Engagement.
All applications must include a statement confirming that successful program partners consent to having their name and the number of scholarships for virtual training offered, reported to members in the Engagement Institute Annual Report, published in the public domain.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by a Selection Panel comprising representatives from Engagement Institute and may include other key stakeholders. The decisions of Engagement Institute are final.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted via the online submission form.
For further assistance or information, please contact us at training@engagementinstitute.org.au.
Discounted Rates for Charities in Australia and New Zealand
Are you a Registered Australian or New Zealand Charity? You may be entitled to a 10% discount on our virtual training courses.
Engagement Institute is committed to advancing the community engagement profession and is pleased to offer a discount to Australian and New Zealand Registered Charities to assist them in enhancing their skills in community and stakeholder engagement.
To apply for a discounted rate, the Australian or New Zealand Charity organisation must:
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Be currently registered with the Australian or New Zealand government
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Provide your registration number and ABN or NZBN
Note: The application must be submitted by the registered Australian or New Zealand Charity organisation, not an individual.
To get more information, fill out the form and an Engagement Institute team member will be in touch.
If you are a small charity or not-for-profit, you may also be eligible for our Nurture Engagement Scholarship Program above.
Have a Group of 10 or More?
This offer is also available for In-house training, enabling your whole team to receive training at a discounted rate. Find out if In-house training is right for you.
Who Can Apply?
You must apply as the registered Australian or New Zealand Charity organisation, not as an individual.
If you are a small charity or not-for-profit, you may also be eligible for our Nurture Engagement Scholarship Program above.
Criteria Requirements
To apply for a discounted rate, the Australian or New Zealand Charity organisation must be currently registered with the Australian or New Zealand government and provide your registration number and ABN or NZBN.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted via the online submission form.
For further assistance or information, please contact us at training@engagementinstitute.org.au
