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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
3 (3 open)

Tips for Applicants

It's beneficial for applicants to clearly outline their goals and how they align with Brave Foundation's mission to support young parents. Structure proposals to highlight community engagement and partnerships, as these are important for program success.

Giving Philosophy

Brave Foundation believes in a holistic, strengths-based approach to philanthropy. Their theory of change centers on empowering individuals through education, mentorship, and community support, ensuring that young parents have access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$4.1M$2.1M$453K
FY2022
$2.2M$3.0M$201K
FY2021
$1.9M$3.1M$320K
FY2020
$2.0M$379K$171K
FY2019
$1.6M$827K$137K
FY2018
$557K$556K$137K
FY2017
$246K$217K$206K
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (3)

3 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)

Brave Scholarship

Grantopen

The Brave Scholarship provides financial assistance to expecting and parenting young people who are enrolled in the Supporting Expecting and Parenting Teens (SEPT) Program, to help them access education, training, and workforce participation activities. Funding can cover school fees, training courses, transport, driving lessons, childcare, textbooks, computers, and equipment.

Lived Experience Scholarships (for Turning Point event)

Grantopen

These scholarships cover participation costs for individuals with lived or living experience of young parenthood or child protection to attend the 'Turning Point' event. The aim is to remove financial barriers, allowing young parents to share their insights and influence future policy and practice.

Scholarships

Grantopen

The Brave Foundation offers scholarships to empower young individuals, including expecting and parenting teens, to achieve their education and employment goals.

Program History (4)

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

2025-26

Brave Scholarship

Grant

The Brave Scholarship provides financial assistance to expecting and parenting young people who are enrolled in the Supporting Expecting and Parenting Teens (SEPT) Program, to help them access education, training,.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Lived Experience Scholarships (for Turning Point event)

Grant

These scholarships cover participation costs for individuals with lived or living experience of young parenthood or child protection to attend the 'Turning Point' event. The aim is to remove financial barriers,.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Scholarships

Grant

The Brave Foundation offers scholarships to empower young individuals, including expecting and parenting teens, to achieve their education and employment goals.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Supporting Expecting & Parenting Teens Program

Grant

This program funds tailored mentoring for expecting and parenting teenagers to help them navigate their challenges and connect them to essential resources.

Places: AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (2)

Focus Areas

educationhealthcommunityindigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
communityyouthdisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The specific source of wealth for the Brave Foundation is not disclosed, but it operates as a corporate foundation potentially funded through a corporate entity's philanthropic budget.

Board & Leadership

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ACNC
Benjamin Spence
board member
ACNC
Jamie Crosby
board member
ACNC
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Leigh Goldsmith
board member
ACNC
Mia DeLeo
board member
ACNC
Rachel Howard
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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