Paul Ramsay Foundation Limited
About
The Paul Ramsay Foundation is a major Australian philanthropic organization dedicated to breaking cycles of disadvantage and enabling equitable opportunity for people and communities to thrive. It invests in and partners with various entities across Australia to foster social progress and positive change.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should focus on addressing disadvantage, supporting community-led initiatives, and utilizing evidence-based approaches, particularly experimental evaluation methods. The Foundation values programs working with young people, parents in or released from custody, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Specific support for First Nations organizations is available through partners like Thirriwirri. Always consult grant guidelines, FAQs, and attend information sessions if available.
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation employs a targeted approach to grant-making and impact investing, working collaboratively with partners and philanthropic peers. Its philosophy emphasizes long-term, evidence-based strategies, including rigorous impact measurement and experimental evaluations, to build the capability of the for-purpose sector and influence positive systemic change through research, policy, and advocacy.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $183.7M | $104.3M | $3.0B | $2.6B |
| FY2022 | $106.7M | $126.5M | $3.7B | $3.3B |
| FY2019 | $41.0M | $133.0M | $127.9M | $91.7M |
| 3yr total | $331.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (14)
9 open · 5 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 8 May 2026 (today)
Just Futures Grant Round
National open grant round supporting small-scale programs aimed at preventing contact with the justice system. Funding for Australian organisations working with young people, parents who are or have been in custody, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Just Futures
Funding for programs aimed at preventing contact with the justice system for young people, parents who have been in custody, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Experimental Evaluation Open Grant Round
Funding for social impact evaluations that include ethical experimental components.
First Nations Targeted Grant
This grant program provides funding to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and First Nations-led organisations to create immediate community benefit, increase capacity, improve funding stability, and contribute to First Nations self-determination.
Strengthening Family-Centred Collaborations Grant Round
Funding for collaborations of three or more organisations already working together to support families experiencing domestic and family violence in NT, Queensland, SA and WA. Focus on secondary prevention and recovery/healing.
2026 Fellowships
Fellowship opportunities for 2026 supporting individuals dedicated to creating positive change in communities affected by disadvantage. Provides funding and support for emerging and established leaders.
PRF Fellowship Program
The PRF Fellowship Program supports individuals, including community leaders, practitioners, academics, and thought leaders, with innovative ideas to address disadvantage in Australia. It provides time and funding for fellows to explore and investigate questions that can drive social change and help communities thrive.
Peer to Peer Program
The Peer to Peer Program is an innovative philanthropic initiative where organisations collaborate on projects, and successful grantees are determined by the applicants themselves, with the goal of breaking cycles of disadvantage.
PRF Fellows Program
A fellowship program supporting individuals working to address cycles of disadvantage in Australia. Fellows receive funding, capacity building support, and networking opportunities to advance their work in communities across Australia.
First Nations Targeted Grant Round
Targeted funding for First Nations communities and organisations working to end cycles of disadvantage. Supports Indigenous-led initiatives across education, health, community development, and social justice.
Justice Prevention Grant Round
Funding to help prevent contact with the justice system, supporting early intervention and prevention programs for at-risk youth and communities.
Paul Ramsay Foundation Fellows Program
Fellowship program supporting individuals driving bold ideas to end cycles of disadvantage in Australia. The 2026 cohort was announced in May 2026.
Program Related Investments (Impact Investing EOI)
Impact-first catalytic investments for organisations contributing to strategic impact areas: thriving children, employment, justice and safety.
Just Futures: National Open Grant Round
A partnership with the Australian Communities Foundation, this grant round supports small-scale and/or early-stage programs aimed at preventing or reducing contact with the justice system, with a focus on diversionary measures and supporting post-release needs.
Program History (7)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
First Nations Targeted Grant
This grant program provides funding to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and First Nations-led organisations to create immediate community benefit, increase capacity, improve funding stability,.
Just Futures: National Open Grant Round
A partnership with the Australian Communities Foundation, this grant round supports small-scale and/or early-stage programs aimed at preventing or reducing contact with the justice system, with a focus on.
Peer to Peer Program
The Peer to Peer Program is an innovative philanthropic initiative where organisations collaborate on projects, and successful grantees are determined by the applicants themselves, with the goal of breaking cycles of.
Program Related Investments (Impact Investing EOI)
Impact-first catalytic investments for organisations contributing to strategic impact areas: thriving children, employment, justice and safety.
Strengthening Family-Centred Collaborations Grant Round
This grant round offers funding to existing collaborations of three or more organisations that work together to support families experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) in NT, QLD, SA, and WA. The focus is on.
Experimental Evaluation Open Grant Round
This grant round funds evaluations of social impact programs that incorporate an ethical experimental component. The aim is to enhance the understanding and application of evaluation techniques in Australia and to.
PRF Fellowship Program
The PRF Fellowship Program supports individuals, including community leaders, practitioners, academics, and thought leaders, with innovative ideas to address disadvantage in Australia. It provides time and funding.