Grants
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Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation is the only dedicated fundraising body for Perth Children’s Hospital, with all net income raised by the Foundation made available to the Hospital and broader Child and Adolescent Health Services.
In the 2018/2019 Financial Year, we gave more than $8.7 million in grants. We work closely with the Hospital to fund projects, initiatives and activities to create better outcomes for WA’s sick kids.
Through our Grants Program, Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation enable the Hospital and wide Child and Adolescent Health Services (CAHS) clinicians and researchers to help transform the healthcare of sick children in WA, so they can live their happiest and healthiest lives.
Thanks to our generous supporters, we provide access to CAHS employees to access funding in five key areas;
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1. Ground-breaking research
The Foundation funds ground-breaking research that is discovering better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent childhood diseases.
2. World-class expertise
Through Foundation funding we were able to attract world-class Researchers and Clinicians who are the best in their fields to work at PCH.
3. Innovative education and training programs
We enable staff to attend training programs, study new practices and learn from international professors through seminars and conferences so they remain top of their game.
4. Innovative equipment and technology
Through our funding we’re ensuring PCH staff have access to the most technologically advanced medical equipment available so they can provide the best possible care to children.
5. Positive patient experiences
The Foundation supports programs such as Art Therapy, Music Therapy and Play Therapy in Fun on Four that are making a significant difference to the ability of kids to cope with the rigours of medical procedures and recover quicker.
Grant Rounds
1. Rolling Grant Rounds
With six grant subcommittee meetings annually, applicants are encouraged to apply at any time for our Rolling Grants Round.
Applications for this grant program must:
• Reflect transformative change in paediatric health;
• Address critical areas of unmet need; and promote the control or prevention of disease in children.
2. PCH Child Health Research (CHR)
We offer two rounds annually for applicants to submit applications for PCH Child Health Research Grants
This grant program annually awards up to:
•Eight research project grants;
• Two research implementation and extended funding grants;
• Ten research seeding grants;
• Three medical student elective and
• PhD scholarships.
All awards are based on scientific merit.
3. Education and Training
We offer two rounds annually for applicants to submit applications for Education and Training Grants.
Per round, we award up to five grants to the value of $10,000 each. This grant program can award: PhD top ups; education and training; fellowships and more. All awards are judged on: degree of focus on the promotion of disease prevention in children; impact of Education and Training on future clinical practice; benefit to CAHS and importance to child adolescent health.
Grant Application Process
1. Download a copy of the PCH Foundation Grant Application for Funding Form from the CAHS Intranet here.
2. All grants submitted to PCH Foundation needs to be approved by the relevant Head of Department and PCH Executive Director prior to submission to the Foundation’s Grant Sub Committee (GSC).
3. Submit your completed application via email to the Executive Assistant, Office of Operations at officeofoperations@health.wa.gov.au
Note: There are separate application forms and specified funding rounds for Research Grants and Education & Training Grants – these are detailed in the PCH Foundation Grant Application Guidelines on the CAHS Intranet as detailed above.
Grants Sub-Committee (GSC) Meeting Dates for 2020
- Wednesday 29 January - recommended submission date, by 5pm Wednesday 15 January
- Tuesday 24 March - recommended submission date, by 5pm Friday 21 February
- Tuesday 26 May - recommended submission date, by 5pm Wednesday 22 April
- Tuesday 28 July - recommended submission date, by 5pm Friday 26 June
- Tuesday 29 September - decisions on new applications are currently on hold until further notice
- Tuesday 10 November - decisions on new applications are currently on hold until further notice
For any urgent Grant Application inquiries please contact the Grants Manager at grants@pchf.org.au.
Contact Us
For any queries regarding PCH Foundation grant guidelines and eligibility or questions in the PCH Foundation Grant Application for Funding Form, please contact us on (08) 6456 5566 during business hours or email grants@pchf.org.au