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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
2 (2 open)

Tips for Applicants

The Foundation operates through a formal Grants Management Portal for research funding applications. They value culturally appropriate approaches, particularly for First Nations health initiatives. Given their focus on equity and disadvantaged populations, applications addressing health disparities in regional/rural communities or among First Nations peoples appear particularly aligned. Research applications should demonstrate clear cardiovascular health outcomes. Review their clinical guidelines and current strategic priorities (Health for Every Heart strategy) before applying.

Giving Philosophy

Focuses on evidence-based cardiovascular research and community programs that address health inequities, with particular emphasis on disadvantaged populations including First Nations communities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and regional/rural/remote areas. Employs a collaborative approach working with healthcare professionals, researchers, and communities to drive systemic change in heart health outcomes.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2017
$13.6M
$28.8M$110.1M$100.4M
1yr total$13.6MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (2)

2 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)

Run for Heart

Grantopen

A fundraising event aimed at raising money for life-saving heart disease research and support.

Eligibility: Individuals and teams in Australia
How to apply: Register interest online, set a running goal, and raise funds for heart disease research
Closes 30/06/2026Apply →

Research Funding Opportunities

Grantopen

Diverse range of funding opportunities to support cardiovascular health research advancements for people living in Australia, accessed through their Grants Management Portal

Program History (1)

Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.

2025-26

Run for Heart

Grant

A fundraising event aimed at raising money for life-saving heart disease research and support.

Places: Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, AustraliaSource: official partner program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
community

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Charitable donations, public fundraising, corporate partnerships, and potentially bequests to support cardiovascular health initiatives

Board & Leadership

Clara Chow
director
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Nicholas Cox
director
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Rodney Boys
director
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)
Program discovery is newer than the foundation profile summary.
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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