Grants & Opportunities

Scholarships for students entering Years 5–12, awarded based on ACER testing results. Applications for 2028 entry open in October 2026.

This award recognizes hard-working individuals for their volunteer contributions to the Perth Royal Show.

The Forest Hill Grants provide funding up to $10,000 for projects supporting disadvantaged young children (birth to eight years) in Australia. These grants aim to enhance the education, care, and well-being of children through innovative projects, research, and resource development.

An ongoing initiative to build and operate a dedicated facility in Queensland providing a safe space for veterans, federal police, emergency services personnel, and their families to recover from trauma and mental health issues through therapy, family re-engagement, and community connection. This program involves direct service delivery rather than grants.

Provides scholarships or educational support, likely for students advancing to high school (years 11 and 12) or tertiary institutions in NSW, similar to other Masonic education initiatives.

Offers scholarships for full tuition fees at accredited universities, particularly for financially disadvantaged students from specific high schools in the Philippines.

Scholarships for 2027 entry across various categories including Social Justice (Y7-Y12), Accessibility (Prep-Y12) for financial assistance, Entrepreneurship (Y7-Y12), Creativity & Innovation (Y7-Y12), Humanitarian (Y7-Y12) for children of refugee or asylum seeker families, and for children of Australian Indigenous families. The Niall Foundation 'Changemaker' Scholarship is also offered for Year 11 students focusing on community service and leadership.

Awards and opportunities for professional Australian opera singers, including the YMF Australia Award and Armstrong-Martin Scholarship, to facilitate overseas study and skill development.

Awards of up to $10,000 to support the recording and preservation of Indigenous oral history projects across Australia.

Awards for young performers in association with the ABC.

The foundation offers various music programs including vocal coaching, songwriting workshops, recording sessions, and performance opportunities aimed at young people from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous communities and individuals with disabilities. These are direct service delivery programs, not grants for external applicants.

Provides financial and practical assistance to current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families experiencing hardship, illness, injury, or mental health issues.

Financial assistance provided by the Pymble Ladies' College Trust to support students' education, likely based on financial need.

A specific project within the broader restoration effort, budgeted at $130,000, to refurbish the Plenty & Sons engine, ensuring its reliability for future operation.

Supports early-career artists to undertake professional development opportunities.

$20M over 10 years — 160 scholarships at University of Canberra. Up to $30K/yr per scholar for underrepresented students from ACT and rural/regional NSW. Includes accommodation, living expenses, tutoring, medical/wellbeing services.

Fellowships for social change — $100-200K each plus 12 months wrap-around mentoring, Antler Founders program, Social Impact Hub advisory, and peer cohort engagement. 8 inaugural fellows (2022), 9 fellows (2023).

Partnership with Hands Across Canberra and John James Foundation. $1.94M across 63 projects (2024). Supports community belonging, disability inclusion, healthcare, First Nations communities, DFV prevention.

National social justice initiatives supporting social entrepreneurs to achieve systemic change on key issues.

Grants to Australian organisations with DGR Item 1 and TCC status for health and education purposes

Funds the development of precision therapies for childhood sarcomas through a collaborative, crowdsourced research model.

This program invites local grassroots organisations in Western Australia, including those neighbouring Rio Tinto's operations and regional FIFO communities, to apply for funding to support their communities. Organisations can apply for up to $5,000.

Capital grants for technology, equipment, and infrastructure supporting cancer research.

These grants provide emergency support to community media organisations experiencing unexpected issues, such as equipment damage, to help them stay on air and keep communities connected and informed. Applicants must discuss their needs with the Grants Support Team first.

Pixel portrait program celebrating identities of children and young people in hospital