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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
9 (7 open)

Tips for Applicants

Focus on translational research with clear clinical application pathways. Snowdome prioritises innovative approaches in genomic profiling, targeted and cellular therapies, and precision medicine. Contact grants@snowdome.org.au to be added to their grant notification list. Applications should demonstrate high promise for translating basic biomedical knowledge to clinical application.

Giving Philosophy

Snowdome believes in funding translational research that directly bridges scientific discoveries to clinical applications, focusing on innovative diagnostic tools, targeted therapies, genomic testing, and immunotherapy. Their theory of change centres on enabling Australian patients to access cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials by supporting exceptional researchers and funding strategic research positions and projects that show high promise for clinical impact.

Notable Grants

$95+ million committed to blood cancer research since 2010
84 research projects funded
105+ research positions created
2,522 patients enabled to participate in clinical trials
$400,000 over 3 years for John Tandy Myeloma Haematology Fellowship
Funding for Dr Adrian Minson's immunotherapy research at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Dr Josh Tobin's 2022 Haematology Fellowship for follicular lymphoma research
CAR T-cell therapy translational research projects

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$3.9M
$3.6M AU + $391K intl
$4.5M$7.3M$7.2M
FY2022
$2.3M
$2.0M AU + $245K intl
$8.5M$8.9M$8.7M
FY2021
$1.7M
$1.3M AU + $443K intl
$4.8M$4.6M$3.4M
FY2020
$3.6M
$3.3M AU + $292K intl
$4.6M$3.1M$1.7M
FY2019
$1.0M
$716K AU + $292K intl
$8.7M$4.1M$767K
FY2018
$655K$655K$655K
6yr total$12.5MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (9)

7 open · 2 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 26 April 2026 (12 days ago)

John Tandy Myeloma Haematology Fellowship

Grantclosed

Funding for translational research aimed at accelerating clinical impact and improving outcomes for patients with myeloma, up to $400,000 over three years

Up to $400KCloses 24/04/2026Apply →

Chloe Rutherford Paediatric Haematology Fellowship

Grantclosed

Funding for paediatric haematology research

Closes 24/04/2026Apply →

Snowdome Haematology Fellowship

Grantopen

This fellowship supports research aimed at transforming frontline treatment for follicular lymphoma, offering more personalized, safer, and effective treatment. The inaugural fellowship was awarded to Dr Josh Tobin in 2022.

Cannon Family Travel Grants

Grantopen

Provides financial support to two individuals actively engaged in blood cancer research to attend an international conference, workshop, symposia, or other professional event to broaden knowledge, exchange ideas, establish collaborations, and advance blood cancer research in Australia.

$5K – $5KApply →

Cannon Family Travel Grant

Grantopen

This grant supports researchers, with Dr Paniz Tavakoli and Dr Helen Cashman announced as the 2025 recipients. It likely facilitates travel for research purposes.

Gunn Family Haematology Fellowship

Grantopen

Funds a multi-year haematological amyloidosis research project that could accelerate clinical trials for patients with amyloidosis and related disorders.

LLS – Snowdome Foundation Translational Research Program

Grantopen

Funds new and innovative research that shows high promise for translating basic biomedical knowledge to clinical application.

Snowball Funding for T-Cell and B-Cell Lymphoma Treatment

Grantopen

Provides funding for medical practitioners to acquire therapeutic products to support patients with T-cell and B-cell lymphoma.

Blood Cancer Research Grants

Grantopen

The Snowdome Foundation provides grants to fund translational research and clinical trials, accelerating new treatments and cures for Australian blood cancer patients. These grants support various research projects and positions.

Program History (7)

Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.

2025-26

Cannon Family Travel Grants

Grant

Provides financial support to two individuals actively engaged in blood cancer research to attend an international conference, workshop, symposia, or other professional event to broaden knowledge, exchange ideas,.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Gunn Family Haematology Fellowship

Grant

Funds a multi-year haematological amyloidosis research project that could accelerate clinical trials for patients with amyloidosis and related disorders.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

LLS – Snowdome Foundation Translational Research Program

Grant

Funds new and innovative research that shows high promise for translating basic biomedical knowledge to clinical application.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Snowball Funding for T-Cell and B-Cell Lymphoma Treatment

Grant

Provides funding for medical practitioners to acquire therapeutic products to support patients with T-cell and B-cell lymphoma.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Blood Cancer Research Grants

Grant

The Snowdome Foundation provides grants to fund translational research and clinical trials, accelerating new treatments and cures for Australian blood cancer patients. These grants support various research projects.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Cannon Family Travel Grant

Grant

This grant supports researchers, with Dr Paniz Tavakoli and Dr Helen Cashman announced as the 2025 recipients. It likely facilitates travel for research purposes.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Snowdome Haematology Fellowship

Grant

This fellowship supports research aimed at transforming frontline treatment for follicular lymphoma, offering more personalized, safer, and effective treatment. The inaugural fellowship was awarded to Dr Josh Tobin.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (9)

Focus Areas

health
Geographic
AU-National

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation was established through personal philanthropy by its founders (Dr John Tandy, Rob Tandy, Prof Miles Prince AM, and Grant Rutherford) who were personally affected by blood cancer. The wealth source is not from a commercial enterprise or inheritance but rather from personal resources and subsequent fundraising efforts from donors and partners.

Board & Leadership

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Amanda Jones
director
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Anna Whitlam
director
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Helen Gandel
director
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John Nevins
director
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Mark Inston
director
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Miles Prince
director
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Richard Boyd
director
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Vincent Ramos
secretary
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 26 April 2026 (12 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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