Minderoo Foundation Limited as trustee for The Minderoo Foundation Trust
About
Founded by Andrew and Nicola Forrest. Nine initiatives including Walk Free (anti-modern-slavery, Global Slavery Index), Generation One (Indigenous employment parity, Indigenous Employment Index with Bankwest Curtin), Thrive by Five (early childhood, Connected Beginnings for Aboriginal communities), Flourishing Oceans, Fire and Flood Resilience. M in FY23 (50% YoY increase). Largest single grant: 00M over 9 years to Co-Impact Gender Fund. Strong WA focus with national and international reach.
Tips for Applicants
Align proposals with one of Minderoo's four core focus areas (Communities, Gender Equality, Natural Ecosystems, or Impact Missions) and demonstrate how your work addresses systemic inequalities or creates measurable change. Organisations working in partnership, generating evidence, or advocating for policy reform will align best with the foundation's preference for backing solutions-focused work with demonstrated impact potential.
Giving Philosophy
Ambitious, evidence-based philanthropy at scale. Tackling root causes of systemic challenges. Catalytic funding to shift markets and policy. Indigenous self-determination through economic participation.
Notable Grants
Programs & Opportunities (3)
Minderoo Artist Fund 2026
Six grants of $35,000 plus two residencies for mid-career WA artists; $50,000 Artist Award prize
Minderoo Artist Fund Award
Supports artists capturing themes of motherhood.
Artist Fund
Supports mid-career artists in Western Australia to develop new work, explore new techniques, and push their professional practice to a new level.