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Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Programs
1

Tips for Applicants

Focus on demonstrating passion for early childhood education and commitment to the sector. For scholarships, emphasize how the qualification will enable you to make a difference in children's lives. For research grants, clearly articulate real-world impact and practical applications beyond academic publication. The foundation values geographic diversity - they specifically highlight recipients from remote areas including Thursday Island.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes financial barriers should never prevent passionate individuals from pursuing careers in early childhood education. Their theory of change centers on supporting educators at every stage - from diploma-level training through to becoming qualified teachers - recognizing that investing in educators creates ripple effects that extend to children, families, and communities. They take a pipeline approach, partnering with educational institutions and industry bodies to systematically address workforce shortages in early childhood education.

Notable Grants

$511,000+ in total scholarships awarded to date
50+ future Early Childhood Teachers funded
Partnership with CAECE for 600 diploma-qualified educators per year

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$45K
$75K$30K$30K
FY2022
$10$10
2yr total$45KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

0 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)

Research Impact Grant

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One-time grant of up to $20,000 AUD for PhD/EdD candidates to translate research into real-world impact for early childhood sector

Eligibility: Current doctoral candidates (PhD or EdD) at a recognised Australian institution, Australian citizens or permanent residents, researching early childhood education.
How to apply: Download and complete the application form, including supporting documents, and submit to applications@thefraserfoundation.com.au by the deadline.
Up to $20KCloses 30/03/2026Apply →

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

educationindigenous
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-VIC
Recipients
disadvantagedrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation was founded in 2021 as a corporate foundation, though the specific wealth source of the founder(s) is not publicly disclosed. The name suggests it may be named after an individual founder rather than a corporate entity.

Board & Leadership

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Jae Fraser
director
ACNC
Jeremy Wicht
director
ACNC
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ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 14 April 2026 (63 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
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