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SOUTH-WEST FORESTS DEFENCE FOUNDATION INC
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Align proposals with forest conservation, native forest protection, and scientific critique of current WA forestry practices. Focus on south-west WA forests and demonstrate evidence-based research or advocacy outcomes.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation prioritises evidence-based advocacy and scientific research to challenge unsustainable forest management practices. It supports campaigns and publications that demonstrate the ecological and health impacts of current forestry policies, particularly prescribed burning in south-west forests.
Focus Areas
environment
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
community
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Community-based voluntary organisation; funding sources not publicly detailed but likely from member contributions, donations, and grants aligned with conservation mission.
Board & Leadership
Anthony Bower
other
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Elizabeth Schultz
secretary
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Elizabeth Susan Bell
board member
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Ian Maley
officeholder
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Lachlan Kelsey
other
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Leslie John Bell
board member
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Malcolm Robb
other
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Paul John Bell
board member
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Peta Kelsey
officeholder
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Peter Bath
other
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Peter Ewing
officeholder
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Peter Rattigan
other
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Matching Grants
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2026/27
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Closes 25/06/2026
Project Tangaroa
MAJOR PROJECTS FOUNDATION LTD$50K
Closes 30/06/2026
Resources Scholarship
The Trustee For The Playford Memorial Trust$10K
Closes 30/06/2026
Help Restore & Protect Our Native Forests
The Trustee For Greenfleet Trust$50K
Closes 30/06/2026
Participation Grants 2025/26
ENERGY CONSUMERS AUSTRALIA LIMITED
Closes 30/06/2026
John Monash Scholarship
General Sir John Monash Foundation$50K
Closes 30/06/2026
EV Fleets Incentive - Competitive bid - Round 6
NSW Government — Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water$4.0M
Closes 30/06/2026
NSW Koala Strategy
NSW Government — Environment and Heritage$1
Closes 30/06/2026
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Foundation profile updated: 27 April 2026 (52 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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