Ascend GRC: 100 Grants Program – Guidelines and Eligibility Criteria

Name: Ascend GRC: 100
Launch Date: April 2025
Objective: Provide match-funded grants to 100 organisations to access Ascend GRC’s learning management systems (LMS).
Grant Scope: Exclusively for:
- Ascend GRC: e-Learning | Access – High-quality and credible governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) learning solutions for Australian organisations and professionals.
- Ascend GRC: e-Learning | LMS – Customised in-house learning management systems tailored to organisational needs.
Grant Type: Match-funded – Ascend GRC will match dollar for dollar what organisations invest in these LMS solutions.
Additional Support: Organisations may request a 12-month payment plan to spread costs over time.

Eligible organisations must:

Be a registered Australian NFP or institution (no cap on organisational size).
Align with one or more of the following priority areas:
- Support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
- Provide dedicated support to ex-service members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
- Operate as an educational institution (e.g., schools, universities, training providers).
- Promote economic development internationally in alignment with the UN SDGs.
- Support people with disabilities.
- Advance access to justice and the legal system.
- Promote free and open trade and migration.
Demonstrate a commitment to building internal learning and compliance capacity.

Online Application Submission – Organisations submit an application via the Ascend GRC website.
Eligibility Screening – Review to ensure alignment with grant priorities.
Evaluation by Selection Panel – Assessment based on governance impact potential.
Approval & Funding Agreement – Selected organisations confirm their match-funding commitment and (if needed) opt for the 12-month payment support.
Implementation & Onboarding – Organisations receive access to Ascend GRC LMS solutions with structured onboarding support.
Ongoing Monitoring & Support – Organisations provide periodic feedback on usage and impact.

Applicants must provide:

Organisational details (ABN, registration status, mission, and activities).
Statement of need – How LMS access will enhance governance, compliance, or professional development.
Match-funding commitment – Confirmation of co-investment.
(If applicable) Request for 12-month payment plan.
Agreement to participate in evaluation & impact reporting.

Successful applicants receive:

Dollar-for-dollar matched funding for Ascend GRC LMS solutions.
Access to high-quality GRC training platforms, including:
- Ascend GRC: e-Learning | Access – Ready-to-use professional learning programs.
- Ascend GRC: e-Learning | LMS – Customised learning management systems.
Flexible payment options, including an optional 12-month payment plan.
Recognition as an Ascend GRC: 100 grantee with opportunities to share best practices.

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