How we grant

Australian Executor Trustees Limited, part of the EQT Holdings Limited group, is the as the Trustee of the Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Fund.

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A specialist Advisory Committee provides continuing guidance and support to the Trustee to ensure the Fund’s objectives are met. The Advisory Committee considers and reviews grant applications and provides endorsements or/and recommendations for Trustee’s consideration.

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The Trustee undertakes exclusive or joint funding of:

•    Appropriate education or academic research programs conducted through approved tertiary institutions
•    Sponsorship for activities that promote aeronautics and related fields (such as aerospace and aviation)

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The Trustee will prioritise requests from applicants based in the Smith Brothers’ home state of South Australia and/or initiatives that benefit Adelaide communities; however, national and interstate requests may be considered.