The Myer Foundation
Tips for Applicants
Focus on demonstrating how your initiative aligns with their thematic interests, particularly Indigenous issues and arts. Highlight collaborative approaches and potential for sustainable impact.
Giving Philosophy
The Myer Foundation believes in empowering communities through strategic philanthropy that addresses systemic challenges. They employ a theory of change that focuses on collaborative partnerships with not-for-profit sectors to enable sustainable impact and innovation.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $4.4M | $4.0M | $84.8M | $80.3M |
| FY2022 | $5.0M | $8.4M | $82.3M | $77.9M |
| FY2021 | $3.7M | $3.5M | $86.2M | $82.6M |
| FY2020 | $3.4M | $3.2M | $76.9M | $71.5M |
| FY2019 | $4.6M | $5.2M | $78.1M | $75.2M |
| FY2018 | $5.6M | $10.1M | $74.7M | $72.4M |
| FY2017 | $6.3M | $7.1M | $70.4M | $69.0M |
| 7yr total | $33.0M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (5)
3 open · 2 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 30 May 2026 (26 days ago)
Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships
Provides tax-free grants for individual artists, creators, and cultural leaders.
Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships
Supports breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards
Created in 1984, these awards recognized and rewarded outstanding achievements in various performing arts disciplines, running for 40 years until 2023.
Inclusion & Equality Program
This program provides multi-year grants to support the general operations of Australian incorporated organizations working to support low-income families to thrive in secure housing.
Mental Health Program
The Mental Health Program offers multi-year grants to support the general operations of community-based organizations and initiatives focused on empowering people with lived experience to improve mental health outcomes.
Program History (2)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships
Supports breakthrough solutions to Australia's pressing social and environmental challenges.
Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships
Provides tax-free grants to individual artists, creators, and cultural leaders for two years.