The Coopers Foundation aims to improve and protect the quality of life of Australians by providing support to charitable organisations working in communities across the nation.

All applicants must fulfill the below eligibility criteria;

  • Charity registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)

  • Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 endorsement by the Australian Tax Office

  • Annual income under $10million in the previous financial year

  • Only one application per organisation can be submitted for consideration by the Board of Governors in any two-year period

Introduce your organisation

We’re currently reviewing our grant-making approach and future funding priorities.

During this time, we invite eligible organisations to introduce themselves and share a brief overview of the project or program they’re seeking funding to support.

This is not a grant application. Submitting this form helps ensure we guide hopeful applicants toward the most appropriate funding pathway in 2026.

Charities working in medical research, health care, youth education, aged care, or family and community support are encouraged to submit the introduction form below.