Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Amount: Up to $5M
Complexity: Moderate
Estimated deadline: 24 Jul 2026
Approved MRFF Eligible Organisations only. A list of approved MRFF Eligible Organisations is available from the GrantConnect GO Documents and from the MRFF Eligible Organisations List on the NHMRC website: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/manage-your-funding/mrff-eligible-organisations
Funder: Blackbird Foundation
Amount: $10,000 to $20,000
Complexity: Moderate
Estimated deadline: 30 Jun 2026
Individuals, groups or organisations who are based in Australia and who are working on projects which will take place in Australia; projects that primarily benefit young people under 25 years old; projects that will commence in the next 12 months; and projects with a core focus on creativity.
Funder: Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000; Every Heartbeat Matters: up to US $300,000)
Complexity: Moderate
Closes: 15 Jun 2026
U.S. based organisations must be a tax-qualified charitable organisation by demonstrating 501(c)(3) tax status, and qualifying as a not-for-profit public charity as defined by Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organisations based outside the U.S. must be a public charity substantially similar in governance, operation and mission to qualified U.S.-based organisations.
Funder: The Ian Potter Foundation
Amount: Minimum recommended grant is $100,000 per year
Complexity: Moderate
Closes: 15 Feb 2027
Organisations based and operating in Australia with BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. The foundation encourage all organisations to apply regardless of their size. If you are a researcher?at a university or research institute, you should first contact your research office or advancement team who will provide guidance...
Funder: Dorman Family Foundation
Amount: $20,001 - $50,000
Complexity: Moderate
The Foundation predominately focuses on the wellbeing of children, the elderly and those with difficult health situations. Aims to support smaller/community based organisations and specific programs, which are not as likely to receive financial support from the Government and/or larger corporate organisations.
Funder: Macpac
Amount: Usually $2,000
Complexity: Moderate
Deadline: Funder advises: "All our cash grants have been allocated for this financial...
Non-profit organisations running projects that are within New Zealand, Australia or their territories.
Funder: State Street Foundation
Amount: Up to $739,768
Complexity: Moderate
Deadline: Funder advises: "Our EOI process is currently paused to allow for review...
Be a registered charity providing programs and services where State Street has a business presence (including Australia); operate on a not-for-profit basis and fulfill a mission to benefit the local community; have a mission that aligns with their mission and strategy. Operating grants may not exceed 15% of an organization's total budget.
Funder: The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Amount: $10,000 to $1
Complexity: Moderate
Deadline: Generally does not fund unsolicited proposals. However, may review unsolicited proposals if...
Grant-seekers should carefully review the program areas to ensure their eligibility before submitting an enquiry. See https://www.macfound.org/info-grantseekers/
Funder: Colonial Foundation
Amount: $750,000
Complexity: Moderate
Deadline: Does not accept any unsolicited grant applications. An eligible organisation's representative is...
Registered, Australian-based charitable organisations who are endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as Deductible Gift Recipients' (DGR status) and comply with the Australian Charities and Non-for-profit Commission (ACNC) requirements as Charitable at purpose . The Foundation's grants are directed to projects undertaken within Australia.
Funder: MetLife Foundation
Amount: $5,000 to $1
Complexity: Moderate
Deadline: Funder advises: "MetLife Foundation does not review unsolicited proposals for partnership. If...
MetLife Foundation is interested in identifying potential partners creating innovative community-focused solutions to help low-income and historically marginalised communities establish and build a career, achieve financial security and resilience, and live in a healthy and vibrant community that enables them to live to their full potential.
Funder: Cisco Foundation
Amount: Maximum US$100,000 (list price) of equipment
Complexity: Moderate
Deadline: Rolling / ongoing
Cisco offers two primary pathways for technology grants. For larger, more complex requests, use the customized process managed directly by Cisco. For smaller, more routine requests, use the simpler process managed by their partner TechSoup.
Funder: Gauvin Family Foundation
Amount: $5,001 - $10,000
Complexity: Moderate
No publicly available information. Legal requirements: Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1)
Funder: Waratah Education Foundation
Amount: Amount not listed
Complexity: Moderate
Deadline: If you have a project deserving of Waratah Education Foundation funding, send...
The foundation creates and implements its own projects and also partners with other educational charities to help them deliver theirs. There is a preference to support organisations operating and delivering programs within New South Wales.
Funder: Intersticia Foundation
Amount: $1,001 - $5,000
Complexity: Moderate
The foundation seeks out individuals and other like minded organisations to help humanity prepare for, navigate through, and prosper in, the 21st Century.
Funder: GrainCorp
Amount: Amount not listed
Complexity: Moderate
No publicly available information. Legal requirements: Social enterprise, Aboriginal Community-Controlled, Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust), Unincorporated, auspiced, School, P&C Assn or P&F Assn, Unincorporated group
Funder: Coopers Brewery Foundation
Amount: Up to $50,000
Complexity: Moderate
Deadline: Funder advises: "We're currently reviewing our grant-making approach and future funding priorities....
All applicants must have: Charity registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC); Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 endorsement by the Australian Tax Office; only one application per organisation/DGR can be submitted for consideration by the Board of Governors in any two-year period.
Funder: Gallagher Family Foundation
Amount: Amount not listed
Complexity: Moderate
Deadline: Rolling / ongoing
The Foundation pursues a managed approach to giving with the aim to ensure that the money is donated to worthy organisations where this contribution makes a significant difference. The board meets quarterly to evaluate opportunities for support. Must have DGR1 status.
Funder: Eureka Benevolent Foundation
Amount: Up to $500,000 per year for three to five years
Complexity: Moderate
Estimated deadline: 14 Nov 2026
Grant applicants must be organisations registered as a Tax Concession Charity and registered under Schedule 1 as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1) in Australia to be eligible to apply.
Funder: MDRT Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
Amount: Up to $US5,000; national or international programs: $US5,000-$25,000; top grants up to $US50,000 in honor of a member
Complexity: Moderate
Estimated deadline: 1 Sep 2026
Endorsement from a current member of MDRT; the representative from the charity must complete the application, not the MDRT member. Organisations or programs that are non-sectarian, responsibly managed, employ appropriate fiscal accounting procedures and are classified by their local government as a not-for-profit organisation operating for charitable purposes.
Funder: The Busby Family Fund
Amount: Up to $50,000
Complexity: Moderate
No publicly available information. Legal requirements: Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1)