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Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K

Tips for Applicants

Apply with projects that address gender equality, community uplift, or environmental protection, and be prepared to demonstrate measurable impact and scalability.

Giving Philosophy

Minderoo Foundation backs those closest to the problems they seek to solve, using funding solutions like grants and impact investing to create measurable impact.

Notable Grants

Significant funding towards ocean conservation and combating plastic waste globally (e.g., 'No Plastic Waste' initiative)
Substantial investment in cancer research, especially through the Forrest Research Foundation (e.g., 'Eliminate Cancer' initiative)
Major contributions to Indigenous employment and economic parity through the Generation One initiative
Support for early childhood development and education programs
Funding for efforts to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-National

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation

Board & Leadership

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John Forrest
director
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Tony Chong
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 4 May 2026 (4 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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