Life not Limits Grant Form

1. If you are a Client of MSWA or the MS Society SA & NT, please use this Life not Limits Grant Form to submit your response. 
2. Draft your response in a separate document on your computer, such as Word or Notes, then copy and paste it into the website form. This will give you a backup in case the form fails to submit, as responses cannot be saved on the website form.
3. Some questions have a maximum word count. If your response exceeds the limit, you will not be able to submit the form, so please shorten your answer before submitting. The form will show how many words you have remaining, for example, “20 words left”.
4. Please provide as much detail as possible in your budget to show how you plan to use the Grant amount you have applied for. List each item/description and the amount as a number only, without the dollar sign ($), for example, 500.
5. Supporting materials must be smaller than 10MB per file and a total of four files permitted. If a file is too large to upload, please email it to [email protected].
6. References are optional but recommended. Your reference can be a family member, friend, carer or another person in your life who can support your project.
7. Once you have successfully submitted the online form, a copy of your response will be sent to your nominated email address.

By applying, entrants accept the following Terms and Conditions of the Life not Limits Grant 2026-2027 (known as ‘Grant’).

1. Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for the Grant, applicants must:

• Be an active MSWA or MS Society SA & NT Client living with a neurological condition. An active Client is defined by anyone who currently receives services or engages with a facilitated program by MSWA or MS Society SA & NT. 
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Reside in Western Australia, South Australia or Northern Territory.
• Propose a project, activity, or initiative that supports personal interests, goals, or aspirations – aligned with the theme Life, not Limits.

2. Grant Amounts 

• A total of $30,000 will be awarded across three grant tiers of $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000. 
• Applicants must nominate one of the above Grant amounts in their application, based on the scope and scale of their proposed project.
• Successful applicants will be decided by: MSWA Executive or the delegated decision maker. 
  • All submitted applications will be screened for eligibility guidelines.
  • Selection Panel will assess and score all eligible applicants against the scoring matrix. 
  • A Selection Panel, comprising of MSWA staff members, Client Committee members and Ros Harman’s family, will review the scoring and make recommendations to the final decision maker. The MSWA Executive or a delegated decision maker is the final decision maker. 
• Partial funding may be awarded at the discretion of the final decision maker.

3. Application Process
To be considered, applicants must submit a completed application form including:

• Confirmation they are an active MSWA or MS Society SA & NT Client.
• A summary of your project, how the project aligns with the Grant category, impact of their project, how it helps the applicant live their ‘life not limits’ and a budget. 
• Supporting evidence (including photographs and videos) to support their project.
• A reference from either a family member, carer, colleague etc.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
• Applications open on Monday, 5 October 2026 and close on 4pm (AWST), 5.30pm (ACST) or 6.30pm (ACDT) 13 November 2026.
• Late submissions will not be accepted. 
• Recipients may submit multiple applications, but only one application per category. Each project may be submitted under one category only.
• Previous Life not Limits Grant recipients will not be able to apply until the project period of 12 months have concluded. 
• MSWA employees are not eligible to apply.

4. Selection Criteria 
Grants will be awarded at the discretion of the Selection Panel, based on:

• Clarity and strength of the applicant’s project.
• Potential positive impact on personal growth or quality of life.
• Alignment with the theme Life, not Limits.
• Feasibility and clarity of how the Grant will be used.

5. Successful Applications 

• Successful applicants will be notified by Monday 18 January 2027 via phone or email.
• Recipients must use the funds as outlined in their application.
• Grants may be provided as a direct reimbursement or as a purchase made on behalf of the recipient.
• Grants are non-transferable and awarded to the individual named in the application.
• Recipients must sign a Grant Agreement. 
• Recipient will be required to submit an Acquittal Form no later than Friday, 3 December 2027.
• To claim the Grant, successful recipients must provide a copy of an Australian bank account statement.
• If any funds are misused or not used in alignment with the intent outlined in the application, MSWA reserves the right to request the return of the Grant funds in full or in part.
• Failure to provide suitable documentation or comply with the Terms and Conditions may result in forfeiture of the Grant.

6. Participation in Marketing and Content
By accepting the Grant, recipients agree to reasonably participate in MSWA-related content opportunities, which may include photography, videography, or written stories for use in MSWA marketing, media, website, social media, or internal communications.

MSWA will work respectfully and collaboratively with recipients to ensure their stories are shared in a way they are comfortable with. A consent form will be required before any content is produced.

7. Privacy and Data Use

All personal information collected during the application process will be handled in accordance with MSWA’s Privacy Policy. Information will only be used for the purpose of administering the Grant and related promotional activities.

8. Program Changes

MSWA reserves the right to: 

• Modify, suspend, or withdraw the Grant at any time.
• Amend these Terms and Conditions without prior notice.
• Disqualify any applicant who breaches these Terms and Conditions or provides false or misleading information.