Grants & Opportunities

The CommBank Staff Foundation's annual program awards $20,000 grants to community organisations across Australia, supporting local initiatives in areas such as mental health, homelessness, disability inclusion, education, and regional resilience.

One-off financial aid grant of up to $600 for individuals financially impacted by cervical cancer, including costs for medical services, medications, counselling, transport, rent, groceries, and recreational activities

Scholarships awarded to primary or secondary school students in NSW and the ACT who are found to be in need of financial assistance with their education. These are annual scholarships in memory of Cec Richards.

Funding for programs addressing men's mental health and suicide prevention initiatives

Financial support for students and educational pursuits

Aural training and music theory scholarships for talented students, including university-level students

Co-funds scholarships with the Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust for the tertiary education of children of former Special Forces veterans.

A supported playgroup utilizing Montessori philosophy to empower parents and nurture children.

A global research centre funded by a $150 million Rio Tinto investment over 10 years, connecting the Australian National University (ANU) and other international institutions to research sustainable materials, promote Indigenous rights, and support the clean energy transition.

Occasional award for exceptional quality reports from overseas study tour recipients

This scholarship supports research projects in cutting-edge applied science, innovative business collaborations, or impact-driven emergent technologies, aiming to positively impact the health, prosperity, and livelihoods of Australians and Americans through collaborative research and development. Applicants typically need a PhD and 10+ years of experience, or be appropriately qualified as a senior lecturer, associate professor, or full professor.

Programs designed to enhance skills and connect youth with the community.

These awards celebrate the successful completion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 12 students across the Townsville Diocese, recognizing their achievements in secondary schooling.

Provides grants to organisations operating within the Australian Capital Territory. Funding is primarily focused on initiatives in health, community development, and indigenous programs.

Offers grants to organisations working in Sydney and the NSW South Coast. The foundation supports projects aligned with its thematic focus on health, community development, and indigenous initiatives.

These fellowships are designed to support entrepreneurs who are dedicated to creating opportunities and strengthening resilience within communities. The program aims to foster innovative solutions for social impact.

The Snow Foundation offers funding opportunities for individuals whose work aligns with its core focus areas. These include initiatives in health, community development, and indigenous support.

Scholarships offered by Townsville Catholic Education to attract future educators and address the national teacher shortage, providing financial assistance to local high school and university students pursuing a career in teaching.

An award given to a school for outstanding connection between Catholic Social Teaching and sustainability practices, student voice in environmental care, and clear evidence of impact.

Annual fundraising event undertaken by Lions Clubs across Australia.

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.

The Halloran Trust provides financial assistance to local organisations in the Shoalhaven region, particularly those relying on volunteers, for various charitable purposes. Past recipients include museums, health services, and environmental programs.

This initiative fosters research and innovation in urban and regional development, promoting scholarship and research in town planning, urban development, and land management. It was established by the Halloran Trust with grants to the University of Sydney to generate innovative approaches to urban and regional policy, planning and development issues.

These annual scholarships, valued at $12,500 each, provide financial support to fourth-year medical students undertaking independent research projects at the Launceston Clinical School and Launceston General Hospital.

Multi-year fund supporting programs that remove cultural and gendered barriers to education for girls in Uganda, addressing issues like early marriage, school drop-out, and providing infrastructure for girls' participation in education