Peter McPhee Community Impact Grants
Overview
In 2026, the Peter McPhee Grant will provide funds of up to $7000 per student project, to the total value of $25,000.00.
The Peter McPhee Community Impact Grant aims to support projects that have a positive impact in the community by:
- Promoting and developing engagement activity within the University of Melbourne student community
- Assisting students or groups of students to initiate, or participate in leadership, community engagement and volunteering activities, involving the University and the wider community.
Successful student applicants can be considered towards a Melbourne Plus capability recognition.
Please Note there will be no Grants appointments 3-24 July 2026.
How to Apply for a PMP Grant
Dates
- Wednesday 01 July 2026
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9.00am AEST
Applications open.
- Wednesday 29 July 2026
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12-1PM
ONLINE Information and Q&A all about the PMP Grant.
- Sunday 23 August 202
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11.59pm AEST
Applications close. Late applications will not be considered.
Late information will not be accepted, all information must be submitted as part of the application by the deadline.
- Thursday 10 September 2025
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Outcomes released.
- Friday 25 September 2026
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Funds released to successful applicants *expected
- Friday 7 May 2027
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11.59 PM
Acquittal due date.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a current University of Melbourne student.
- Applicants must be the Project Leader and primary contact.
- Funds will only be awarded to an activity yet to commence or in progress.
- Funding is up to $7,000.
- Applicants must be able to complete the project/activity by 7 May 2027.
For full applicant and project eligibility consult the Peter McPhee Community Impact Guidelines.
More information
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The information session took place online, 29 July 2026, 12-1PM ONLINE.
In this session you will learn about the grant, hear grant tips, and be able to ask questions about the program etc.
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Eligible applications will be assessed based on one of the following Peter McPhee Community Impact Values:
- Arts & Culture:
Projects aiming to strengthen and enrich community engagement e.g. education, innovation, community participation, creativity. - Equity & Access:
Projects aiming to address intersectional economic and social inequity e.g. economic, access and inclusion, wellbeing and belonging. - Sustainability & Environment:
Projects aiming to strengthen community bonds, improve quality of life in current global challenges e.g. community practices, environmental sustainability, climate emergency.
Eligible applications will be assessed based on the following priorities:
- Address the Community Impact Values
- Demonstrate a feasible timeline and realistic budget
- Show evidence of intercultural consultation and engagement practices
- Demonstrate benefits to applicants in skills, knowledge and leadership
- Arts & Culture:
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For further information or version support, or submission queries on how to apply, please contact the Student Engagement Team:
- Email: impactgrants-team@unimelb.edu.au
- Phone: 03 8344 8440.
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Peter McPhee is a distinguished academic who has had a long association with The University of Melbourne, where he was awarded his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees, a Diploma in Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
He has held a Professional Chair in history at the University since 1993 and has occupied several academic management positions, including Deputy Dean of the then School of Graduate Studies, Head of the Department of History, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
He was appointed as the University’s inaugural Provost in 2007, a position from which he retired in 2009. He remains a Professorial Fellow of the University and continues to teach and supervise in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies.
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Applicants’ support can be found via the program website,
Contact us
For further information and assistance, please contact the Impact Grants Team:
impactgrants-team@unimelb.edu.au