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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Programs
4 (2 open)

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their proposed research directly contributes to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis or significantly extending life expectancy. Emphasise the potential for groundbreaking, life-changing impact and alignment with the foundation's mission.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation is driven by the urgent pursuit of a cure for cystic fibrosis and extending the lives of those affected. It prioritises funding research that demonstrates potential for life-changing impact, focusing on therapies and treatments that directly address the disease. The foundation values immediate impact and inspiring hope through scientific advancement.

Notable Grants

Holckner Family CF Impact Grant (2025 round closed)

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$315K
$899K$1.8M$1.8M
FY2022
$696K
$888K$1.4M$1.4M
FY2021
$375K
$892K$1.2M$1.2M
FY2020
$218K
$389K$871K$862K
FY2019
$316K
$835K$945K$926K
FY2018
$792K
$861K$882K$670K
FY2017
$331K
$1.1M$857K$797K
7yr total$3.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (4)

2 open · 2 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (110 days ago)

Development Projects

Grantclosed

High potential projects that lay the groundwork for future translational research and/or applications to larger funding schemes

Eligibility: Australian-based researchers with projects that meet Cure4CF’s research priorities and demonstrate meaningful consumer involvement
How to apply: Submit a Partnership Request Form or select Cure4CF for near miss funding when submitting a grant to the NHMRC
Closes 31/12/2025Apply →

Major Collaborative Projects

Grantclosed

Advanced research projects with strong multi-institutional collaboration, clear translational pathways, and potential for significant clinical impact

Eligibility: Australian-based researchers with projects that meet Cure4CF’s research priorities and demonstrate meaningful consumer involvement
How to apply: Submit a Partnership Request Form or select Cure4CF for near miss funding when submitting a grant to the NHMRC
Closes 31/12/2025Apply →

Travel Awards

Grantopen

Support for early and mid-career researchers to attend international conferences and collaborate with experts

Eligibility: Early and mid-career researchers
How to apply: Submit an abstract to the TSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting or apply through the Cure4CF website
$5K – $15KApply →

Career Development Grants

Grantopen

Professional development opportunities to help researchers grow their skills

Eligibility: Early and mid-career researchers in Australia
How to apply: Submit an abstract or proposal, with priority given to those presenting research
$5K – $15KApply →

Grants in Database (5)

Focus Areas

healthindigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
communityyouthdisabilityrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
corporate_foundation

Board & Leadership

Abbey Bell
director
ACNC
ACNC
Zadow Steven
director
ACNC
Clinton Ernst Jury
board member
ACNC
Joshua Walding
officeholder
ACNC
Suzy Dimaline
secretary
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (94 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (110 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (111 days ago)
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