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Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Programs
2 (2 open)

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should have projects aimed at conserving Australia’s native habitats, wildlife, or cultural heritage, or offering environmental education. Grants are available to government agencies, private landholders, community groups, and scientists. Applications are submitted through the SmartyGrants platform.

Giving Philosophy

FNPW's core philosophy is to protect Australia's native habitats, wildlife, and cultural heritage for future generations, driven by the belief that conservation is crucial. They empower a diverse range of stakeholders, including government agencies, private landholders, community groups, and scientists, through grant funding. A key aspect of their approach is honoring Traditional Custodians and fostering genuine collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through their Reconciliation Action Plan.

Notable Grants

Grants for NSW Curb Wombat Mange treatment programs
Grants supporting wildlife rescue and rehabilitation volunteers through the Wildlife Heroes project

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.6M
$1.6M$475K$475K
FY2022
$4.4M
$5.4M$9.2M$3.8M
FY2021
$3.7M
$4.4M$10.0M$4.8M
FY2020
$2.4M
$5.4M$9.7M$5.0M
FY2019
$1.0M
$2.2M$7.5M$3.2M
FY2018
$356K
$1.6M$7.5M$3.0M
6yr total$13.5MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (2)

2 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 11 March 2026 (63 days ago)

NSW Curb Wombat Mange Grants

Grantopen

Increases the capacity of wildlife rehabilitation providers (groups and independents) and Aboriginal community organisations to effectively implement a rapid response wombat mange treatment program in New South Wales.

Wildlife Heroes Grants

Grantopen

Supports wildlife rescue and rehabilitation volunteers across Australia, initiated through the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife in NSW.

Grants in Database (2)

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-ACTAU-NSWAU-SAAU-VIC
Recipients
communityrural remote

Board & Leadership

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Leisa Bacon
director
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Mark Arnold
director
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Nick Tubb
director
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Helen Schuler
officeholder
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Leisa Bacon
board member
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Lucas Carmody
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 11 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 11 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Program discovery is newer than the foundation profile summary.
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (75 days ago)
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