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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
1

Tips for Applicants

Approach this funder by emphasising how initiatives align with advancing Australian industrial capability and showcase Australian industry, particularly if the request relates to defence, advanced manufacturing, or technology sectors. Given their event-based operations, consider partnership opportunities around their expositions and airshows.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation supports events and initiatives that advance Australian industrial capability and create connections between defence, government, industry and academia. It values platforms that showcase Australian industrial prowess on global stages and foster collaboration across these sectors.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$36.0M$46.5M$38.7M
FY2022
$14.0M$42.1M$35.3M
2yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

0 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (70 days ago)

Innovation Awards

Grantclosed

Funding for development of new research and technologies supporting emerging Australian innovators

Up to $290KCloses 31/12/2025Apply →

Program History (1)

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

2025-26

Innovation Awards

Grant

Funding for development of new research and technologies supporting emerging Australian innovators

Places: Victoria, AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
community

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation - wealth likely derived from organising and running major industry expositions and airshows, with giving funded from corporate operations.

Board & Leadership

Adrianne Fleming
board member
ACNC
ALLAN DU TOIT
board member
ACNC
Christopher Spence
board member
ACNC
Fergus McLachlan
board member
ACNC
Geoffrey Shepherd
board member
ACNC
Jane Tongs
board member
ACNC
Kenneth Gillespie
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 (59 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (70 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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