← Back to Foundations
Annual Giving
$1.3M

About

Southern Gulf NRM Ltd is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation dedicated to the strategic planning and investment in the natural and cultural assets of the Southern Gulf region of Queensland and the Northern Territory. It works through partnerships to build strong NRM communities, foster regional prosperity, and ensure sustainable production and livelihoods while sustaining the environment, land, water, biodiversity, and heritage of the area.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should demonstrate a strong alignment with natural resource management, environmental conservation, and cultural heritage preservation in the Southern Gulf region. Proposals should highlight community engagement, strategic partnerships, and a clear contribution to regional sustainability and prosperity.

Giving Philosophy

Southern Gulf NRM approaches its giving through strategic partnerships and investments, valuing collaborative efforts that build community capacity, promote sustainable livelihoods, and enhance regional prosperity. It prioritises initiatives that directly contribute to the care and resilience of the natural and cultural assets of the Southern Gulf region.

Notable Grants

Southern Gulf NRM — $6,564,536.71 (2022‑2023) — Funding secured for NRM programs over three years

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$305K
$2.8M$3.7M$2.1M
FY2022
$1.3M
$6.4M$3.4M$2.0M
FY2021
$120K
$5.2M$5.0M$1.8M
FY2020
$104K
$4.5M$3.7M$1.5M
FY2019
$135K
$2.2M$2.5M$1.2M
FY2018
$625K
$1.8M$1.2M$933K
FY2017
$2.1M$1.9M$1.3M
7yr total$2.5MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

environmentcommunityindigenousanimals
Geographic
Southern Gulf region (QLD, NT)
Recipients
Community groupsPartner organisationsLandholdersIndigenous communities

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Community, government funding, and partnerships.

Board & Leadership

Iain Gordon
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Daniel Counsell
board member
ACNC
Darren Schaeffer
board member
ACNC
Helen Fisher
board member
ACNC
Kallum Cotterell
board member
ACNC
Trent McIndoe
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 14 April 2026 (71 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (112 days ago)
View on ACNC Register →