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

Tips for Applicants

Apply with projects that focus on health, education, or community development, and demonstrate potential for partnerships and local impact.

Giving Philosophy

The Santos Foundation values partnerships and local initiatives, selecting recipients that align with its objectives to advance economic pathways and build resilient communities.

Programs & Opportunities (2)

2 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (117 days ago)

Scholarship Program

Grantopen

Scholarships for PNG students in health, education, and business fields

Eligibility: PNG students in health, education, and business fields

Small Grants Program

Grantopen

Small grants for staff and community initiatives across PNG provinces

Eligibility: Open to all Santos employees and contractors in Papua New Guinea. Supports community-led projects that address local needs and promote gender equality.
How to apply: Employees and contractors apply directly. Projects are selected based on criteria such as sweat equity to promote community ownership and sustainability. No specific application deadline mentioned.
Up to $10KApply →

Focus Areas

educationhealthcommunityindigenous
Geographic
AU-NT
Recipients
youthagedrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation, linked to Santos Ltd

Board & Leadership

Buskens Leon
director
ACNC
Donisha Duff
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Peter Hearl
director
ACNC
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 4 May 2026 (51 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (117 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (118 days ago)
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