We fund partnerships that align with our mission and areas of work, primarily in Australia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
We do not accept unsolicited proposals for funding. Instead, we identify partners through extensive research based on an organisation’s alignment with our areas of work.
While we do not accept unsolicited proposals for funding, we would love to hear about great organisations and projects that are related to our areas of work. Get in touch to provide information.
We will announce any calls for Expressions of Interest on our website and social media. You can also subscribe for timely updates directly to your inbox.
We identify potential recipients through our own research and due diligence and then engage in a detailed evaluation process. Funding requests follow a two-step process (concept and proposal development) prior to allocation of funding.
We determine funding amounts through careful evaluation and joint consideration of the proposed projects or partnerships. We support pilot and one- to two-year programs; multi-year programs; and innovation projects. The Foundation seeks to develop trust-filled, multi-year partnerships wherever appropriate, providing both program oriented funds as well as unrestricted flexible funding where possible.
We provide funding across the full spectrum, ranging from grants, loans to impact investment for innovation.
We are also supportive of funding overhead and measurement and evaluation costs
We focus on funding organisations or consortiums of organisations to ensure broader impact and bring about sustainable change.
The Judith Neilson Foundation operates independently from Judith Neilson’s projects in the arts, architecture and journalism. To learn more about Judith Neilson’s projects, we encourage you to explore her projects website.
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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