DCMEF Funding round open

Damon Courtenay Memorial Endowment Fund

Funding Round Open

The Damon Courtenay Memorial Endowment Fund (DCMEF) was established by Haemophilia Foundation Australia in 1994 with financial support from the late Bryce Courtenay and the late Benita Courtenay in memory of their son, Damon.

Small grants are available to individuals or patient support organisations for the care, treatment, education and welfare of people affected by haemophilia or related bleeding disorders. 

WHO CAN APPLY?

• Anyone with a bleeding disorder or affected by a bleeding disorder who resides in Australia may apply for a grant
• Patient support organisations in Australia, however preference will be given to the needs of individuals with high needs 

WHAT CAN THE GRANTS BE USED FOR?

An amount of $20,000 is available for distribution. Applications will be considered on merit by a panel. 

There is no limit on the amount that you may apply for, however activities up to the amount of $2,000 are more likely to be successful.

Funding may be used for projects, services and/or care, or an activity aimed at improving the physical and emotional wellbeing and independence of recipient/s such as:

• medical appliances and equipment to help people live more independently
• career development
• training, education and coaching 
• personal development 
• conferences or workshops
• peer support activities/camps.

HOW TO APPLY 

The relevant application form must be used. Application form and guidelines available:

• DCMEF page on the HFA website
• Request by email hfaust@haemophilia.org.au   
• Telephone HFA on 1800 807 173

Applications close 30 August 2022