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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
12 (10 open)

About

The National Heart Foundation Of Australia (Q'Ld. Division) is a corporate foundation focused on improving heart health in Queensland. They work to reduce the impact of heart disease through various initiatives and research. The foundation supports community-based programs, research, and public health initiatives to promote heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Tips for Applicants

Practical advice for applicants would be to clearly demonstrate how their project or research aligns with the foundation's focus on heart health in Queensland and to highlight any potential for community impact and engagement.

Giving Philosophy

They approach giving by supporting research, community programs, and public health initiatives that promote heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease, with a particular focus on Queensland.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2017
$7.4M$1.3M$277K
1yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (12)

10 open · 2 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 16 June 2026 (10 days ago)

7 Grants3 Fellowships1 Scholarship1 Award

Catalyst Partnership Grants

Grantclosed

These grants support innovative and transformational projects addressing cardiovascular health in Australia, aligning with the Heart Foundation's Vision 2050 by focusing on reducing disparities, prevention, early detection, and management.

Up to $100KCloses 05/07/2024Apply →

Postdoctoral Fellowship

Fellowshipclosed

This fellowship is aimed at early career researchers who have recently completed or are nearing completion of their PhD studies in cardiovascular research, providing salary support to boost their research careers.

$82K – $82KCloses 17/04/2026Apply →

Future Leader Fellowship

Fellowshipopen

This fellowship supports aspiring and established leaders in cardiovascular research, providing salary and project support over a four-year period to foster innovation and career progression. It is offered at three levels based on post-PhD experience.

$40K – $133KCloses 26/06/2026Apply →

Future Leader Fellowship (Stage 2)

Grantopen

Supports aspiring and established leaders in cardiovascular research with salary support (up to $126,000 per annum) and an annual project support component ($40,000 to $50,000) over four years.

Closes 26/06/2026Apply →

First Nations CVD Grant

Grantopen

This grant focuses on cardiovascular disease (CVD) research for First Nations people, including a capacity building stipend.

$44K – $44KApply →

Heart Foundation Research Grants

Grantopen

Life-saving cardiovascular research projects in biomedical, clinical, public health and health services areas

Eligibility: Researchers in Australia, with a focus on early-career researchers
How to apply: Apply through the Heart Foundation's research grants program, with applications typically assessed through a peer-review process

Collaboration and Exchange Grant

Grantopen

This grant supports strengthening international ties in the field of thrombosis, stroke, and inflammation, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Vanguard Grants

Grantopen

Vanguard Grants support early-stage, high-risk, high-reward ideas in clinical and biomedical research that have the potential to lead to significant advances in cardiovascular care.

South Australian Kick Start Fellowship

Fellowshipopen

This fellowship supports early career researchers based in South Australia to advance their career progress towards becoming fully funded postgraduate researchers.

Vic CVRN Career Development Grant

Grantopen

This grant provides flexible funding for Early and Mid-Career Researchers within the Victorian Cardiovascular Research Network (Vic CVRN) to build skills, grow collaborations, and advance their cardiovascular research careers in Victoria.

Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship provides funding to support successful applicants in attaining a research-based postgraduate degree (Doctor of Philosophy or Research Master's degree) in cardiovascular health.

$44K – $44KApply →

NSW CVRN Professional Development Award

Awardopen

This award supports professional development for researchers within the NSW Cardiovascular Research Network (NSW CVRN).

Program History (1)

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

2025-26

Heart Foundation Research Grants

Grant

Life-saving cardiovascular research projects in biomedical, clinical, public health and health services areas

Places: QueenslandSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (6)

Focus Areas

healthresearch
Geographic
AU-QLD
Recipients
nfpresearchcommunity orghospitaluniversity

Board & Leadership

ACNC
David Lloyd
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 26 June 2026 (today)
Grant/program scan updated: 16 June 2026 (10 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (119 days ago)
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