Grants & Opportunities

This funding opportunity supports programs and organisations focused on addressing the behaviours of fathers and other male caregivers who have used or are at risk of using domestic and family violence (DFV), aiming to improve the safety of victim survivors and achieve long-term family stability, especially for children and young people.

This program is an innovative form of philanthropy where organisations work together on projects to help break the cycle of disadvantage, with successful grantees determined by the applicants themselves through a peer review process.

This program supports Indigenous Australian students, particularly those from Traditional Owner groups in the Pilbara, to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at Australian universities in fields such as Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Business, and Environment, offering a study allowance and paid vacation work.

Rio Tinto committed an additional $10 million to the Shire of Ashburton for the Minna Oval Development Project in Tom Price, which includes a clubhouse, sports viewing areas, changerooms, and a playground, enhancing sports and recreation facilities.

A 10-year, $37.5 million agreement between Rio Tinto and the Shire of Ashburton to deliver key infrastructure projects, local services, and public events in Tom Price, Paraburdoo, and Pannawonica, Western Australia, focusing on town amenity, infrastructure development, and community resilience.

Provides specialized training focusing on the development of First Nations People and Women, offering Certificate II or III qualifications for entry-level or semi-skilled roles.

A 12-week Summer Internship Program (November to February) for university students, offering hands-on experience and practical insights, with potential for a graduate position.

A dedicated initiative offering scholarships to Indigenous students pursuing university studies at Australian universities, in collaboration with Traditional Owner groups in the Pilbara region.

A two-year program for recent graduates, focusing on foundational and future skills, with opportunities for rotations and career development in various business areas across Australia and New Zealand. It aims to foster diversity and provides real-life exposure to a large organization.

Four-year programs providing hands-on technical experience to earn a nationally recognized trade qualification, crucial for the seamless and safe operation of Rio Tinto's assets.

Responsive grassroots homelessness grants and campaign-funded support for small frontline organisations.

Annual fellowship program supporting changemakers driving bold ideas to stop disadvantage in Australia. Applications open annually.

Platform grants support the essential infrastructure and enabling capabilities for high-quality health research, including consumer and community engagement initiatives, data solutions, equipment, facilities, biobanks, and research training.

The Kinghorn Foundation provides grants to charitable organisations across Australia and internationally, focusing on health, education, arts & culture, environment, and Indigenous communities. Grants support initiatives that foster positive, lasting change through strategic philanthropy.

This grant round supports the self-determination of regional and remote First Nations communities by offering grants to First Nations-led organisations to strengthen capacity and capability in leadership, governance, advocacy, and collaboration.

Funding for projects that enhance community engagement and development.

Designed for smaller grassroots organisations and organisations new to the foundation. Maximum request is $25,000. Focus areas include mental health, education equity, homelessness, family violence, addiction, food insecurity, disability inclusion, and arts/culture.

ACF's flagship collective giving program tackling Australia's biggest issues in social, cultural, and environmental justice. Fundholders pool resources and make collective granting decisions. Events scheduled in Melbourne (May 7), Sydney (May 12), and Brisbane (May 12) in 2026.

Portal for grant seekers to explore funding opportunities across ACF's community of funds.

The Community Broadcasting Foundation provides grants to community media organisations to support the production of local stories, news, and cultural content.

Rio Tinto is the sole funder of the Australia-Japan Innovation Fund (AJIF), which allocates research grants to promote industry-academia-government collaboration between Australia and Japan. Grants support research in science, technology, and innovation, particularly in areas relevant to the resources industry like green steel and renewable energy systems.

These grants provide financial support and consultation to Australian schools to address intercultural and interfaith challenges, foster connected and inclusive school communities, and enhance student learning and wellbeing. They prioritize projects addressing antisemitism, Islamophobia, other religious discrimination and racism, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and intercultural/interfaith projects in regional/remote schools.

This scholarship, administered jointly by the Foundation and the Scottish Gaelic Society of Victoria, provides Scottish Gaelic tuition to an advanced level. It aims to keep the language accessible to Australia's Scottish community and bridge the gap between aging native speakers and new learners.

The Foundation supports projects that promote and strengthen Scottish cultural heritage within Victoria. Funding is available for not-for-profit individuals, groups, and organisations undertaking primary activities in Australia.

This scholarship provides funding to support successful applicants in attaining a research-based postgraduate degree (Doctor of Philosophy or Research Master's degree) in cardiovascular health.