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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Programs
3 (3 open)

Tips for Applicants

Align applications with their stated mission of advancing multicultural Australia through education and Buddhist cultural values. Emphasise how proposed projects support educational access, cultural exchange, or the Nan Tien Institute's programs.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation values education as a means to enhance morality and wisdom in multicultural Australia, focusing on supporting Australia's only Buddhist higher education institution and related cultural initiatives. It supports recipients across various demographics including youth, adults, aged persons, and financially disadvantaged individuals seeking educational opportunities.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$182K
$584K$6.3M$6.2M
FY2022
$274K
$1.5M$6.2M$6.1M
FY2021
$227K
$302K$5.1M$5.0M
FY2020
$276K
$907K$5.0M$5.0M
FY2019
$252K
$733K$5.3M$4.8M
FY2018
$96K
$2.3M$4.5M$4.5M
FY2017
$2.4M$2.3M$2.3M
7yr total$1.3MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (3)

3 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (109 days ago)

Domestic Students Scholarship

Grantopen

Scholarships for domestic students to pursue their education

Eligibility: Australian or New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents of Australia, who have been offered admission to the Graduate Certificate in Humanistic Buddhism at Nan Tien Institute.
How to apply: Apply through the provided link, with key application dates and details available on the website.

International Students Scholarship

Grantopen

Scholarships for international students

Eligibility: International students pursuing higher education in Buddhist studies
How to apply: Apply through the website, key dates not specified

Community Contribution Award

Grantopen

Awards for community contribution

Eligibility: Active BLIA members and devotees of the Fo Guang Shan Temples who have contributed at least 50 hours of community work
How to apply: Download and fill up the Application Form, then send the completed form and supporting documents to [email protected]

Grants in Database (3)

Focus Areas

artseducation
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-VIC
Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantaged

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation connected to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist organisation and The Nan Tien Institute, likely funded through related Buddhist educational and cultural operations.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Fo Cheh Ng
director
ACNC
Li Peng Lim
director
ACNC
Robert Kok
director
ACNC
Te Liao
director
ACNC
Victor Yu
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (97 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (109 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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