To support charities that aim to improve and protect the quality of life of Australians, in keeping with Thomas Cooper’s values.

The Foundation will provide funding support to charities that aim to improve and protect the quality of life of Australians in one the following focus areas:

• Medical research and health care
• Youth education
• Aged care
• Fostering family and community support based on Christian values

Application procedure

Please advise them of your interest in applying by emailing grants@coopersfoundation.org.au with;

• The ABN of the organisation that will receive funding (if you need to auspice funds through another organisation we will require written confirmation from them in your application)
• A brief paragraph about the project you are seeking funding for
• Which Coopers Foundation focus area best fits the project: 
  • Medical research and health care
  • Youth education
  • Aged care
  • Fostering family and community support through Christian organisations

Our Executive Officer will then advise when the Board of Governors has capacity to consider your application and provide and application form.

Eligibility criteria:

Funding can only be provided to organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 endorsement by the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

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

The Foundation is unable approve funding requests for individuals. However, applications may be submitted by organisations with DGR status, that are project based and for the benefit of an individual.

We are unable to accept applications from organisations with annual income exceeding $5m. 

• Phone: 1300 664 344
• Email: foundation@coopers.com.au