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Annual Giving
$45.3M
Programs
5 (4 open)

About

The Wesfarmers Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Wesfarmers Limited, one of Australia's largest listed companies. It focuses on providing support and funding to enhance community well-being through initiatives in education, health, and community development, primarily in Western Australia and beyond.

Tips for Applicants

Research the foundation's priorities and align your project proposals to address community needs in education and health, demonstrating measurable impact.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes in creating lasting impacts through focused and strategic investments in programs that empower communities. By prioritizing education and health, it aims to contribute to sustainable social growth.

Programs & Opportunities (5)

4 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 7 May 2026 (today)

3 Grants2 Scholarships

WesCEF Community Grants Program

Grantclosed

This program supports not-for-profit organisations in the Kwinana and Rockingham regions of Western Australia, focusing on Aboriginal community engagement, STEM education, and environmental initiatives.

$2K – $5KCloses 03/03/2026Apply →

Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases HDR Scholarship

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship supports candidates of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree by research (Honours, MPhil, PhD) at an Australian university, with their project at the Wesfarmers Centre.

WesCEF Community Grants

Grantopen

Supports community organisations in the Kwinana and Rockingham regions with grants for Aboriginal community engagement, STEM education, and environmental initiatives.

$2K – $5KApply →

CSBP Fertilisers Community Grants

Grantopen

Provides small grants to regional Western Australian organisations to support projects that bring people together and strengthen communities, including field days, cropping programs, fetes, and sporting clubs.

Wesfarmers and John Monash Scholarships

Scholarshipopen

Scholarship partnership between Wesfarmers and the John Monash Scholarship program supporting exceptional Australian leaders.

Grants in Database (4)

Focus Areas

communityeducationhealth
Geographic
AU-NationalAU-WA
Recipients
nfpcommunity orgschoolhospital

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Conglomerate (ASX: WES)
Parent Company
Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES)
Revenue Sources
retail, chemicals, industrial

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 1 March 2026 (68 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 7 May 2026 (today)
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Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (69 days ago)
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