Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Tips for Applicants
Align proposals with the foundation's core pillars: reef restoration, water quality, climate resilience, or island habitat protection. Demonstrate collaborative partnerships and measurable conservation outcomes, particularly those benefiting reef communities in QLD and WA.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation prioritizes collaborative, solution-focused approaches to reef conservation, partnering with multiple stakeholders to deliver measurable impact. It emphasizes innovation in addressing climate change adaptation, water quality improvement, and ecosystem restoration, with particular focus on supporting rural and regional reef-dependent communities.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $102.9M $102.4M AU + $481K intl | $123.5M | $183.5M | $13.1M |
| FY2022 | $82.5M $81.8M AU + $697K intl | $96.0M | $293.3M | $9.6M |
| FY2021 | $56.3M $55.9M AU + $422K intl | $65.2M | $384.4M | $5.3M |
| FY2020 | $27.5M | $36.8M | $428.4M | $4.3M |
| FY2019 | $12.3M | $17.3M | $455.6M | $4.2M |
| FY2018 | $5.3M | $12.3M | $453.7M | $5.0M |
| FY2017 | $5.9M | $7.7M | $4.0M | $3.3M |
| 7yr total | $292.7M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (4)
3 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 5 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Accelerator Grants: Community Climate Action for the Reef
This grant round aims to accelerate community climate action for the Reef, championed by Traditional Owners, community organisations, local councils, local businesses, and youth. It seeks projects that reduce community carbon emissions and protect, enhance, and restore coastal habitats.
Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owner Helping Country Grant Program
This competitive grants program, funded through the Reef Trust Partnership, provides funding to eligible Traditional Owners to lead and collaborate on activities that reflect their aspirations and cultural obligations to connect, care for, heal, and maintain the condition of the Great Barrier Reef and its Catchment areas.
Helping Country Grants
This competitive grants program provides funding to eligible Traditional Owners to lead and collaborate on activities that reflect their aspirations and cultural obligations to connect, care for, heal, and maintain the condition of the Great Barrier Reef and its Catchment areas.
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef - Community Stewardship Program Round 1
This program funds projects that build long-lasting community stewardship to protect and care for the Reef, focusing on improving water quality, coastal habitats, and marine biodiversity.