Small Spark Grants

The Small Sparks Grants support Avivo customers and employees to bring their ideas to life – ideas that help people connect with their community or build their own skills and capacity. 

Since 2018, the Avivo Foundation has provided $12,000 each year for Small Sparks Grants, with most grants being around $600. 

What could a Small Spark look like? 

Your idea doesn’t need to be big – just something that makes a difference. Past grants and ideas have included: 

•  Painting a mural at the local kindy 
• Buying sports equipment for a team 
• A skills workshop helping people learn and grow 
•  Planting a community garden 

Previous winners 

Over the years, Small Sparks Grants have helped spark some amazing achievements: 

• Elyse – An Avivo employee who set up The Shared Pantry at Kelmscott Primary School to help local families
• Maddy – An Avivo customer who published her very first book, turning her dream into reality.  Customer Maddy publishes her first book • Avivo 
• Cheryl – An Avivo employee who revived the traditional craft of pyrography, sharing her passion and skills with others.  Employee Cheryl revives the craft of pyrography 
• Matt – An Avivo customer who travelled to Melbourne to compete in the 2018 Invitational Competition, representing his community on a national stage.  Customer Matt plays in the 2018 Melbourne Invitational Competition