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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M

Tips for Applicants

This is not a traditional grant-making foundation; it funds a specific, pre-defined Social Impact Bond program. Organisations should focus on understanding the SIB model and potentially seeking to become a delivery partner for future, similar impact investing initiatives, rather than submitting unsolicited grant applications.

Giving Philosophy

The Arc SIB Trust operates as a Social Impact Bond, funding a specific, evidence-based program (the Arc Program) designed to achieve measurable social outcomes. Its approach is focused on impact investing, where investor returns are linked to the program's effectiveness in reducing participants' utilisation of justice, health, and homelessness services. It partners with experienced service providers to deliver targeted interventions.

Notable Grants

Funding to the Arc Program, delivered by Vacro in partnership with community housing providers (including Housing Choices Australia, Beyond Housing, Aboriginal Housing Victoria, Women's Property Initiatives, Housing First, Launch Housing, Community Housing Limited, and Uniting) to support people leaving prison in Victoria.

Focus Areas

community
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
disadvantaged

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The trust's funding comes from private investors who invest in the Social Impact Bond, seeking both a financial return and positive social impact.

Board & Leadership

James Toomey
board member
ACNC
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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