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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Programs
1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

To approach this funder, applicants should demonstrate a clear alignment with the foundation's mission and priorities, particularly in the areas of education, employment, and skills training for disadvantaged youth in Western Australia. Applicants should also highlight their potential to make a positive impact in the Civil Construction and Mining sector.

Giving Philosophy

The Motivation Foundation approaches its giving by valuing education, employment, and skills training, particularly in the Civil Construction and Mining sector. It selects recipients based on their potential to benefit from its programs and gain employment in the industry.

Notable Grants

Mindarie Regional Council - New Pad and Earthworks for new power generator from Landfill Methane (as part of trainee community projects)
Comet Caversham Youth Futures - New Classroom Schools and Learning pre-works, earthworks and pad (as part of trainee community projects)
Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade - Earthworks and Pad for New Fire Fighting Unit (as part of trainee community projects)
Town of Northam & Caversham Motor Club – Pouring and Build of Concrete Safety Barriers for Flying 50 Racing Event (as part of trainee community projects)

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$2.6M$1.8M$1.5M
FY2022
$2.3M$1.3M$796K
FY2021
$1.2M$448K$215K
FY2020
$426K$147K$52K
FY2019
$98K$73K$27K
5yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (115 days ago)

Motivation Civil & Mining Academy Program

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Provides training for a Certificate II in Civil Construction, including practical projects, site visits to leading plant providers (Caterpillar, Komatsu), and optional work experience. Programs run at West Swan and Southwest Collie Academies, and include scholarships for young West Australians in hardship.

Eligibility: Young West Australians in hardship
How to apply: Application process not specified, scholarships are included in the program

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

educationcommunityindigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthdisadvantageddisabilityindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth comes from corporate sources, as it is a corporate foundation.

Board & Leadership

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Mark Blayney
director
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Peter Rowles
board member
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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (115 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (116 days ago)
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