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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
2 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should emphasise scientific rigor, measurable conservation outcomes, and alignment with South Australian biodiversity priorities. The foundation values practical on-ground results, partnerships with traditional custodians, and projects that address critical habitat protection or restoration.

Giving Philosophy

Nature Foundation approaches its giving through science-based conservation, sustainable management of biodiversity, and community engagement. They value projects that protect critical habitat, support land acquisition through the Forever Nature Fund, and build capacity among Aboriginal communities through programs like Kids on Country.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$287K
$6.5M$19.0M$17.1M
FY2022
$1.2M
$5.3M$16.2M$14.5M
FY2021
$815K
$5.6M$17.7M$16.0M
FY2020
$65K
$3.1M$15.8M$14.1M
FY2019
$51K
$4.0M$15.6M$14.7M
FY2018
$28K
$2.8M$14.4M$13.2M
FY2017
$53K
$1.8M$14.5M$12.8M
7yr total$2.5MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (2)

1 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 27 February 2026 (71 days ago)

Artist Residency Program

Grantclosed

Supports artists with residencies to engage with natural environments and produce creative work reflecting Nature Foundation’s conservation vision.

Eligibility: Professional artists, including Aboriginal artists, are encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Apply through the Nature Foundation website, reading the 2026 Artist Residency Program Prospectus before submitting.
Closes 01/02/2026Apply →

Grand Start Grants

Grantopen

Supports researchers and students in nature conservation.

Eligibility: Honours and PhD/Masters students undertaking research projects in South Australian fauna, flora, soil, water, geology, and climate
How to apply: Donations support the Grand Start Grants program, which provides grants to students, but the application process for students is not specified
$2K – $3KApply →

Program History (2)

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

2025-26

Grand Start Grants

Grant

Supports researchers and students in nature conservation.

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

Artist Residency Program

Grant

Supports artists with residencies to engage with natural environments and produce creative work reflecting Nature Foundation’s conservation vision.

Places: South AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (2)

Focus Areas

environmentindigenous
Geographic
AU-SA
Recipients
communityyouthagedrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
As a corporate foundation, Nature Foundation's wealth is derived from corporate sources, likely including environmental offset services, donations, membership fees, and potentially government contracts for environmental services.

Board & Leadership

Douglas Ransom
board member
ACNC
Glenise Coulthard
board member
ACNC
Jeremy Austin
board member
ACNC
Lynn Wood
board member
ACNC
Rebecca Hardy
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (61 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 27 February 2026 (71 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 2
Added: 27 February 2026 (72 days ago)
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