Life not Limits Grant

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.

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.

All application forms must be submitted either online through our website here. 

Printed application forms can be submitted to [email protected]. Alternatively, printed application forms may be submitted in person to the reception desk of the following MSWA Services Centres. Printed application forms are also available at these same locations.  

• MSWA Wilson Services Centre 
  29 Parkhill Way, Wilson WA 6107
• MSWA Butler Services Centre
  245 Butler Blvd, Butler WA 6036
• MSWA Bunbury Services Centre
  1 Mason St, Davenport WA 6230
• MSWA Albany Services Centre
  19 Pretious St, Spencer Park WA 6330 

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.

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

MSWA will not award grants for disability support services or activities that should be funded by a disability support provider or the government.  

All application forms must be submitted either online through the MSWA website www.mswa.org.au or by sending a completed printed form via email to [email protected]. Alternatively, printed forms may be delivered in person to the reception desk at any of the following Services Centres. 

• MSWA Wilson Services Centre
  29 Parkhill Way, Wilson WA 6107
• MSWA Butler Services Centre
  245 Butler Blvd, Butler WA 6036
• MSWA Bunbury Services Centre
  1 Mason St, Davenport WA 6230
• MSWA Albany Services Centre
  19 Pretious St, Spencer Park WA 6330
• MS Society SA & NT Kilkenny Services Centre 
  2/3, 10-14 Regency Road, Kilkenny SA 5009 

Printed application forms are available for collection at these same Services Centres.

Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission. All Application outcomes will be announced in January 2027. 

There are three Grant amounts you can apply for: 

• $1,000 
• $2,500
• $5,000  

Applicants must nominate one of the above grant amounts in their application, based on the scope and scale of their proposed project.  

Partial funding may be awarded at the discretion of the selection panel. 

The Life not Limits Grant, is an annual program and applications will open once a year in October. This year’s submission closes at 4pm (AWST) or 5.30pm (ACST), Friday 13 November 2026.

Applications are assessed by a selection panel of MSWA staff and members of the Client Committee. 

Applications open: Monday 5 October 2026 

Applications close: 4pm (AWST), 5.30pm (ACST) or 6.30pm (ACDT) Friday 13 November 2026.

Grant recipients announced: January 2027

Certainly! You may submit multiple applications, but only one application per category. Each project may be submitted under one category only.

We understand that not being selected can be disappointing, as only a limited number of Life not Limits Grants are available.

We welcome you to submit again for our next round. 

If you would like any feedback on your application, please contact [email protected]. 

Yes, we do accept printed application forms. 

You can either: 

• Print the application form from home and send a completed copy along with your supporting materials to [email protected].
• Collect a physical copy from one of the following Services Centres below. Completed application forms can also be submitted to the locations listed.
  • MSWA Wilson Services Centre.
  • MSWA Butler Services Centre.
  • MSWA Bunbury Services Centre.
  • MSWA Albany Services Centre.