Minderoo Foundation Limited as trustee for The Minderoo Foundation Trust
About
The Minderoo Foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing Australia and the world. Their initiatives span across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and environmental sustainability.
Tips for Applicants
When applying for grants, align your proposal with the foundation's focus areas and demonstrate innovative approaches to problem-solving.
Giving Philosophy
The Minderoo Foundation believes in creating lasting change through collaborative partnerships and impact-driven approaches. They prioritize innovative solutions that empower communities and address systemic issues.
Programs & Opportunities (8)
7 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 30 April 2026 (47 days ago)
Minderoo Artist Fund 2026
Six grants of $35,000 for mid-career West Australian artists plus two creative residencies at Forrest Hall in Perth. Artists can also compete for the $50,000 Minderoo Artist Award.
Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund (Project Grants and Residencies)
An annual funding opportunity for independent mid-career artists in Western Australia to explore and create new work across any art form, offering project grants and residencies. It also provides additional stipends for primary carers and professional documentation.
Forrest Scholarships
Scholarships funded by Minderoo Foundation, awarded to outstanding young intellects from around the world to conduct research at one of Western Australia's five universities.
Georgia Malone Prize
A $15,000 prize awarded to one recipient from the yearly Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund cohort who has shown resilience, innovation, and courage in delivering their project and sustaining an arts career.
Artist Fund
An annual funding opportunity for independent mid-career artists in Western Australia to devise, research, progress, or complete ambitious projects across any art form, including project grants and residencies.
Scholarships for For-Purpose Board Directors
A multi-year initiative, in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact, providing scholarships for over 400 not-for-profit board directors across Australia to participate in the 'Governance for Social Impact' course.
Forrest Research Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowships
Fellowships funded by Minderoo Foundation, supporting outstanding early-career post-doctoral researchers from around the world to conduct high-quality research at a Western Australian university, requiring residency at Forrest Hall.
Minderoo Artist Fund Award
A prestigious $50,000 prize presented annually to an outstanding artist from the Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund cohort who has best leveraged their time in the program to innovate, collaborate, and broaden their practice.
Program History (8)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Forrest Scholarships
Scholarships funded by Minderoo Foundation, awarded to outstanding young intellects from around the world to conduct research at one of Western Australia's five universities.
Georgia Malone Prize
A $15,000 prize awarded to one recipient from the yearly Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund cohort who has shown resilience, innovation, and courage in delivering their project and sustaining an arts career.
Minderoo Artist Fund 2026
Six grants of $35,000 plus two residencies for mid-career WA artists; $50,000 Artist Award prize
Scholarships for For-Purpose Board Directors
A multi-year initiative, in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact, providing scholarships for over 400 not-for-profit board directors across Australia to participate in the 'Governance for Social Impact' course.
Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund (Project Grants and Residencies)
An annual funding opportunity for independent mid-career artists in Western Australia to explore and create new work across any art form, offering project grants and residencies. It also provides additional stipends.
Forrest Research Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowships
Fellowships funded by Minderoo Foundation, supporting outstanding early-career post-doctoral researchers from around the world to conduct high-quality research at a Western Australian university, requiring residency.
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.
Minderoo Artist Fund Award
A prestigious $50,000 prize presented annually to an outstanding artist from the Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund cohort who has best leveraged their time in the program to innovate, collaborate, and broaden their.