We fund work that aligns with our strategic priorities in Africa, Australia, and through innovation initiatives worldwide. Explore our 2030 Strategy.
No, we do not accept unsolicited proposals. Our partners are identified through research, referrals and based on alignment with our strategic focus.
While we don’t accept unsolicited proposals, we welcome hearing about organisations and projects that relate to our work. Get in touch to provide information.
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We identify grantees through research and our due diligence process. Funding follows a two-step process: concept development, then full proposal, before funding allocation is confirmed.
We determine funding through joint planning and evaluation. We support both short term pilots and multi-year programs. Where appropriate, we offer flexible funding alongside program support to build strong, long term partnerships.
No. We fund organisations or consortiums to support broader and more sustainable impact.
The Judith Neilson Foundation operates independently from Judith Neilson’s other philanthropic projects. To learn more, please visit https://judithneilsonprojects.com.au/
In the densely populated informal settlements of Kenya and Zambia, where reliable access to water and power is a challenge, toilets are critically scarce. Without proper sanitation facilities, diarrheal diseases spread, students are deterred from attending school, and women and girls face risks leaving their homes after dark. Together with local communities, Fresh Life is expanding […]
At the heart of Sydney’s grassroots response to supporting women transitioning from prison stands the Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC). This leading trauma-informed service provides crisis support, accommodation, and wrap-around support to some of Sydney’s most vulnerable women and their children. In addition to providing immediate aid, WAGEC confronts broader issues such as domestic […]
ygap works at forefront of economic empowerment in Kenya and South Africa, investing in the power of local entrepreneurs. ygap makes it easier for entrepreneurs to get capital, particularly those led by women and operating in rural areas. ygap supports businesses by helping to grow the skills and resources they need to create jobs and […]
The Social Outfit is an innovative fashion label with a difference, committed to supporting refugee women to kick-start their careers and find their feet in Australia. Through specialised sewing and retail training programs, The Social Outfit helps women develop essential work skills, prepares them for employment, and builds meaningful community connections. Their ethical and sustainable […]
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