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

Tips for Applicants

Given their focus on scaling impact and organisational capability, approach this funder with clear theories of change, demonstrated track record of impact, and openness to non-financial support (consulting, mentoring). They prefer collaborative, multi-year partnerships over one-off grants and work extensively with established for-purpose organisations rather than startups.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation approaches giving by partnering with established foundations, corporates and government to design and deliver initiatives that scale impact and grow organisational capability. They value collaborative approaches, multi-year funding arrangements, and supporting organisations throughout their growth journey, often combining grants with consulting, mentoring and volunteer support.

Notable Grants

$1.5M from NSW Government for Social Sector Transformation Fund capacity building
Catalysing Impact partnership with QBE Foundation offering $10k-$400k to portfolio enterprises

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$496K$758K$290K
FY2022
$254K$582K$330K
2yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

0 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 27 February 2026 (114 days ago)

Catalysing Impact

Grantclosed

Seed grants ($10k+) and matched funding up to $400k for enterprises tackling climate resilience and inclusion. Includes mentoring and networking with QBE professionals.

Eligibility: Impact enterprises and purpose-driven businesses working on climate resilience or inclusion solutions. Must be social enterprises planning to raise capital between March–August 2026. Charities may apply if they meet investment criteria, but the program is not designed for those seeking only philanthropic donations.
How to apply: Applications for the 2026 cohort are now officially closed. The program involves an investment readiness diagnostic, tailored advisory and mentoring, engagement with QBE employees, and access to catalytic grant funding.
$10K – $10KCloses 03/03/2025Apply →

Grants in Database (4)

Focus Areas

communityindigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
As a corporate foundation structure, their wealth comes primarily from corporate partnerships and possibly earned revenue through their consulting and educational services. They partner with foundations like QBE Foundation, Sidney Myer Fund, Snow Foundation, and receive government funding (e.g., Australian Government, NSW Government).

Board & Leadership

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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (98 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 27 February 2026 (114 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (115 days ago)
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