Grants & Opportunities

This internal award within Mater Research aims to develop the career prospects of emerging researchers, recognizing individuals with high potential as successful research academics and aiding their transition to research independence.

The Brave Foundation offers scholarships to empower young individuals, including expecting and parenting teens, to achieve their education and employment goals.

The Clifford Craig Foundation offers grants for hospital-based, clinician-led medical research projects focused on improving health outcomes in North and North-West Tasmania.

This program partners with the Karen Women's Organisation (KWO) in refugee camps to strengthen leadership skills and knowledge among Karen women.

Promotes adoption of improved land management practices, including innovative trials of regenerative agriculture techniques, habitat enhancement, and sustainable agriculture education programs.

Supports Queensland arts festivals and events to expand programming, attract new audiences, and increase accessibility for artists and audiences with disability

This program invites local grassroots organisations in Western Australia to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to support communities where Rio Tinto operates, focusing on healthy communities, environmental conservation, local economies, education, and Aboriginal-led initiatives.

A prize draw for families who book a tour and enroll at a Catholic Education Northern Territory (CENT) school, offering a $1000 prize to be applied to the winner's school fee account.

Scholarships offered by MacKillop Catholic College for students entering Year 7, recognizing outstanding achievement in academic, citizenship & public speaking, instrumental music & culture, visual arts, performing arts, or sport, providing a 50% reduction in tuition fees for the first year.

Families who book a school tour and enroll by a specific date are entered into a prize draw for school fee discounts for the following year.

This scheme supports up to 10 full-time Research Fellowship positions for early career researchers, typically fixed-term for three years. Applicants must have been awarded their PhD within a specified timeframe.

This program will commission nine accredited general practices in the Brimbank local government area to deliver integrated care for patients with complex chronic and mental health needs, linking them with a 'neighbourhood care team' comprising a mental health clinician, care coordinator, and social worker.

One-off grants of up to $50,000 were offered to eligible general practices, depending on size, for innovation, training, equipment, and minor capital works to improve digital health capability, infection prevention, and accreditation.

The CSBP Fertilisers Community Grants program provides small grants to regional Western Australian organisations. It supports projects that strengthen communities, including field days, cropping programs, fetes, and sporting clubs.

The Public Education Foundation offers a range of scholarships to help students at public schools reach their potential. Scholarships support students in primary and secondary public schools to support their learning.

Support for teachers to enhance their professional development and impact in the classroom.

The Tour de Cure Grant program supports groundbreaking cancer research, prevention programs, and local cancer support services across Australia, aligning with the foundation's mission to accelerate a cancer-free future.

Supports education initiatives to advance the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt through charitable grants.

Supports social welfare initiatives to advance the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt through charitable grants.

Supports religious initiatives to advance the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt through charitable grants.

The Cybec Foundation is a philanthropic partner of Red Stitch Theatre, supporting their work performing contemporary Australian plays and award-winning new writing from around the world.

The BBC Foundation Bursary provides means-tested financial assistance to boys who would otherwise be unable to access a Brisbane Boys' College education due to financial disadvantage. Bursaries may support full or partial remission of tuition and/or boarding fees.

The Fogarty Foundation advances change through education by providing opportunities for individuals to reach their potential. The Foundation supports programs and develops initiatives to achieve wide and long-term impact, with a focus on STEM education and space exploration to inspire young West Australians.

The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation offers financial support to eligible charities assisting vulnerable individuals who have experienced hardship and may not receive government assistance. This includes support for the disadvantaged, homeless, returned forces personnel, first responders, those suffering mental health issues, natural disasters, and farm aid, primarily in the Gold Coast and Northern NSW regions.

The Endeavour Foundation Disability Research Fund supports research projects that improve the lives of people with disability through inclusive research. The fund aims to gain insights into the unique challenges and needs of people with disability. Current focus includes a University of Western Sydney project measuring outcomes that matter and recognizing community contributions, with emphasis on First Nations Australians with intellectual disability.