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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Programs
1

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should demonstrate clear alignment with emergency services mental health priorities and show collaboration with Victorian emergency service agencies. Given the foundation's focus on family support and early intervention, programs targeting emergency service families may be well-received. Direct engagement via their website and newsletter to understand current initiatives would be advisable.

Giving Philosophy

ESF focuses on mental health initiatives specifically for the emergency services sector, prioritizing programs that address PTSD, trauma, and family wellbeing. The foundation values collaborative approaches with emergency management agencies and evidence-based interventions, including early intervention and prevention programs.

Notable Grants

Scholarships awarded to emergency services personnel annually (5 scholarships in 2015)

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$760K$1.9M$1.5M
FY2022
$908K$1.9M$1.6M
FY2021
$880K$1.9M$1.6M
FY2020
$2$2
FY2019
$2$2
FY2018
$20$20
FY2017
$20$20
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

0 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (110 days ago)

ESF Scholarships

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Research scholarships for emergency services personnel and sector research

Eligibility: Paid or volunteer members from ESF member agencies in Victoria, including emergency services and related organizations.
How to apply: Applications open on 2025-09-07 and close on 2025-11-07, submit application form.
Closes 07/11/2025Apply →

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

community
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
youthaged

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
As a corporate foundation, ESF appears to be funded through corporate partnerships with Victoria's emergency management agencies, fundraising activities (events, merchandise sales), and donations from the public and corporate supporters.

Board & Leadership

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Elissa Scott
director
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Ian Forsyth
director
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Jenni Rigby
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Jim Higgins
director
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Gaye Mason
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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (94 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (110 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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