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Annual Giving
$14.1M

About

The Australian National Fabrication Facility Limited (ANFF) serves as a leading research infrastructure network, enabling access to advanced fabrication technologies across Australia. The foundation aims to enhance Australia's manufacturing capabilities and promote innovation by providing grants for research projects that utilize its facilities.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants are encouraged to clearly outline the innovative aspects of their projects and demonstrate potential impacts on manufacturing and research collaboration.

Giving Philosophy

ANFF believes in fostering innovation and collaboration through the provision of funding and access to fabrication resources, supporting projects that can lead to significant advancements in technology and research across various fields.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$14.1M
$17.1M$5.7M
FY2022
$26.3M$10.2M
FY2021
$23.3M$12.6M
FY2020
$26.0M$18.8M
FY2019
$15.0M$29.3M
FY2018
$12.8M$33.3M$-8,421
FY2017
$13.9M$1.9M$2K
7yr total$14.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

research
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
researchuniversity

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation is affiliated with a network of research institutions and universities that focus on innovation and technology, rather than being directly associated with a traditional wealth source such as a founding individual or company.
Revenue Sources
tech

Board & Leadership

COLIN WHITE
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Simon Poole
director
ACNC
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Website scan updated: 9 May 2026 (1 day ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (66 days ago)
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