Dreams for a Better World finalists announced
Congratulations to Mummy’s Wish, Down Syndrome Victoria & Soroptimist Club of Victoria! Vote for your favourite dream from 1 March.
Sunsuper announcement 09/02/2015
Four rounds per year. $150,000 in community funding
The Sunsuper Dreams for a Better World program offers a $150,000 annual grant pool. There are four rounds this year and grants are awarded to finalists and winners in each round. At the end of the year, the four round winners compete for the grand final grants totaling $70,000.
Each round has a different focus
Round 2
(Jan - Jun):
Health & people
(Entries close 30 April 2015)
Round 3
(Jan - Sep):
Sport & community
(Entries close 31 July 2015)
Round 4
(Jan - Dec):
Environment & animals
(Entries close 31 October 2015)
How to improve your chances of winning
Dream big
Getting through to the grand final is all about the
quality of your entry, so dream big. Your aim is to get
the attention of the judges, so be different, be creative,
and support your entry with photos and video.
Get votes
Winning your round relies on drumming up as many votes
as you can. So use your social networks to get everyone
you know voting for your dream. Like some tips from past
winners? Check out this video:
Timeline
1 Mar 2015
Round 1 public voting opens
22 Mar 2015
Round 1 public voting closes
27 Mar 2015
Round 1 winner announced
1 Jan 2015
Round 2 open for submissions
30 Apr 2015
Round 2 submissions close
3 - 9 May 2015
Round 2 judging in progress
11 May 2015
Round 2 finalists announced
11 - 30 May 2015
Round 2 filming in progress
31 May 2015
Round 2 public voting opens
21 Jun 2015
Round 2 public voting closes
26 Jun 2015
Round 2 winner announced
1 Jan 2015
Round 3 open for submissions
31 Jul 2015
Round 3 submissions close
2 - 8 Aug 2015
Round 3 judging in progress
10 Aug 2015
Round 3 finalists announced
10 - 29 Aug 2015
Round 3 filming in progress
30 Aug 2015
Round 3 public voting opens
20 Sep 2015
Round 3 public voting closes
25 Sep 2015
Round 3 winner announced
1 Jan 2015
Round 4 open for submissions
31 Oct 2015
Round 4 submissions close
1 - 7 Nov 2015
Round 4 judging in progress
9 Nov 2015
Round 4 finalists announced
9 - 28 Nov 2015
Round 4 filming in progress
29 Nov 2015
Round 4 public voting opens
20 Dec 2015
Round 4 public voting closes
23 Dec 2015
Round 4 winner announced
How to get your dream happening
Submit your dream
Tell us about your dream to help an Australian-based charity, community group or not-for-profit organisation make a real difference in the community. Use photos or shoot a video, and give your dream every chance of winning.
The judges choose
Every quarter, the judges will choose three finalists, who will each be awarded a $5,000 grant.
The public vote
The quarterly finalist with the most valid votes from the public wins another $5,000 and progresses to the grand final.
Grand final
Winners from each round attend the Grand Final Awards Night where the annual winner is announced. Each of the four grand finalists will receive an additional grant of up to $25,000.