Wesfarmers Foundation
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 (8)
8 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 17 May 2026 (36 days ago)
Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases HDR Scholarship
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.
CSBP Fertilisers Community Grants
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.
WesCEF Community Grants
The grants focus on supporting three priority categories: Aboriginal community engagement, Science, technology, environment and math (STEM) education, and Environmental initiatives. Our program offers grants of between $2,000 – $5,000 for not-for-profit organisations in the categories listed above.
CSBP FERTILISERS COMMUNITY GRANTS
Our Fertilisers business provides more than 150 small grants to regional Western Australian organisations every year – supporting projects that bring people together and strengthen communities, from field days and cropping programs to fetes and sporting clubs.
Wesfarmers and John Monash Scholarships
Wesfarmers partners with the General Sir John Monash Foundation to provide scholarships for outstanding Australian graduates to undertake postgraduate study overseas. These scholarships recognise academic excellence, leadership, and potential future contributions to Australia.
WesCEF Community Grants Program
Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) offers grants to not-for-profit organisations in the Kwinana and Rockingham region of Western Australia. The program supports Aboriginal community initiatives, STEM education, and environmental projects.
Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Higher Degree Research (HDR) Scholarship
This scholarship supports new, exceptional Honours, MPhil, or PhD students undertaking higher degree research with the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at the Telethon Kids Institute. It aims to engage the best students in paediatric infectious diseases research.
Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Training Support
The Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases offers support for training-related activities to infectious disease researchers and Higher Degree by Research students affiliated with The Kids Research Institute Australia. This support aims to foster career development and advance the Centre's mission to improve child health.