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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
7 (6 open)

Tips for Applicants

As a division of a larger national organization, grant opportunities may be limited at the ACT level. Most major research grants are administered through the national Heart Foundation office. Contact the ACT Division directly to discuss local initiatives and community program partnerships. Focus on demonstrating alignment with their heart health priorities and showing local impact within the ACT region.

Giving Philosophy

The Heart Foundation operates on a theory of change that combines prevention, early intervention, and research to reduce cardiovascular disease. The ACT Division supports local initiatives aligned with national priorities: promoting heart-healthy lifestyles, funding cardiac research, and supporting those affected by heart disease through community programs and education.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2017
$1.4M$554K$79K
1yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (7)

6 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 24 April 2026 (64 days ago)

2 Fellowships1 Scholarship4 Grants

Postdoctoral Fellowship

Fellowshipclosed

This fellowship is aimed at early career researchers, seeking to identify the strongest emerging Australian talent who have just completed or are nearing completion of their doctoral studies (PhD).

$82K – $82KCloses 02/03/2026Apply →

Future Leader Fellowship

Fellowshipopen

The Future Leader Fellowship supports emerging leaders, identified as the best and brightest in cardiovascular research.

$100K – $133KCloses 26/06/2026Apply →

Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarshipopen

The Postgraduate Scholarship provides funding to support successful applicants in attaining a research-based postgraduate degree (Doctor of Philosophy or Research Master's degree).

$44K – $44KApply →

Vanguard Grants

Grantopen

Vanguard Grants provide seed funding to test the feasibility of innovative ideas in cardiovascular research, supporting early-stage, high-potential projects across biomedical, clinical, public health, and health services research.

$75K – $150KApply →

Research Funding Opportunities

Grantopen

Various funding opportunities for cardiovascular health research in Australia through the Grants Management Portal

First Nations CVD Grant

Grantopen

This grant supports capacity building in cardiovascular disease research, specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

$44K – $44KApply →

Collaboration and Exchange Grant

Grantopen

This grant supports collaborative research efforts and the exchange of knowledge in cardiovascular health.

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-ACT
Recipients
community

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The Heart Foundation of Australia is a charitable organization funded primarily through public donations, bequests, fundraising events (such as Jump Rope for Heart and Heart Research Australia), corporate partnerships, and government grants for specific programs. The wealth source is charitable donations rather than a founder's private wealth.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
David Lloyd
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 20 June 2026 (7 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 24 April 2026 (64 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (120 days ago)
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