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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should focus on submitting outstanding and impactful research proposals. The foundation values collaboration and seeks approaches that have demonstrated positive results. They also advocate for policy changes that improve treatment access, such as the listing of drugs on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Giving Philosophy

The OCRF is committed to investing in outstanding and impactful research that leads to better treatment options and the ready adoption of positive results. They believe in leveraging partnerships with other expert philanthropic bodies and the Federal Government to unlock additional research funding, fostering collaboration, and promoting knowledge sharing to enhance outcomes for women's health.

Notable Grants

Contributed $285,000 in supplementary funding for research staff across three Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)-funded ovarian cancer research projects: Hudson Institute of Medical Research (granulosa cell tumour research), University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research (early detection using extracellular vesicles), and Mater Research at the University of Queensland (radio-imaging agent for epithelial ovarian cancer).

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.3M
$5.1M$7.2M$6.8M
FY2022
$1.3M
$4.3M$5.9M$5.6M
FY2021
$1.9M
$3.1M$5.3M$4.9M
FY2020
$2.1M
$3.2M$6.2M$5.8M
FY2019
$1.5M
$3.5M$6.9M$6.7M
FY2018
$1.4M
$3.3M$6.4M$6.4M
FY2017
$1.6M
$1.5M AU + $59K intl
$3.1M$5.1M$5.0M
7yr total$11.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (70 days ago)

National Research Grants Program

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Funding for ovarian cancer research projects including early detection, treatment optimization, and understanding disease mechanisms

Program History (1)

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2025-26

National Research Grants Program

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Funding for ovarian cancer research projects including early detection, treatment optimization, and understanding disease mechanisms

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
communityaged

Board & Leadership

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Nicole Krzys
director
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Paul Kenny
director
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Foundation profile updated: 26 April 2026 (12 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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