As two key entities of Myer family philanthropy we engage with the community to promote a just, creative, enlightened, caring, and sustainable Australia.

The Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation continue the legacy of Myer family generosity, through members of four succeeding generations of the Myer family – who give in many ways – to make significant and lasting changes in our society.

Our Origins

Sidney Myer was one of Australia’s most visionary business figures and entrepreneurs, as well as one of the most generous individuals of his time.

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Our Impact

For over 90 years and 60 years respectively, the Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation have worked in partnership with Austraiia's not-for-profit sector, other philanthropists and all levels of government to make Australia a healthier and more prosperous nation.

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What We Support

THE ARTS & HUMANITIES

The Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards and the Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships are two of the longest running and most respected arts initiatives in Australia.

SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT

The Sustainability & Environment Committee’s focus area supports organisations that seek to influence key stakeholders to take action on climate change.

POVERTY & DISADVANTAGE

The Poverty & Disadvantage Committee’s focus area is improved transitions from education to further education and employment for Aboriginal young people and young people from refugee backgrounds, aged 15 to 25 years.

Kenneth MYER INNOVATION FELLOWSHIPS

The Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships aim to support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges and bring new talent to the social sector.

MERLYN MYER FUND

Addressing disadvantage and providing opportunities for women in Australia is the guiding principle behind the Fund’s grant making.

Grant Opportunities

Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships

The Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships aim to support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges and bring new talent to the social sector. Fellows are offered the unique opportunity to take twelve months away from their current...

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Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships

First awarded in 2011, the Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships provide tax-free grants of $160,000 over two years to individual artists, arts managers and thought leaders in the humanities.

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Updates

The Home Stretch achieves an Australian first in Victoria

Wednesday, December 16 2020

The Home Stretch achieves an Australian first in Victoria

Victorian Government has announced the introduction of extended care to 21 years for all young people in care

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A National Independent Water and Catchment Policy Centre

Monday, December 14 2020

A National Independent Water and Catchment Policy Centre

A coalition of 16 philanthropic funders has now committed to investing in the future by establishing a national and fully independent policy centre focused on helping improve the way decisions are made about water and catchments across Australia.

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The Myer Foundation partners with Mercer to rapidly transition to 100 percent sustainable investments

Wednesday, December 02 2020

The Myer Foundation partners with Mercer to rapidly transition to 100 percent sustainable investments

The Myer Foundation is demonstrating how Australian philanthropic investors can act now to rapidly transition their portfolios to sustainable investments that achieve genuine social and environmental good and superior financial performance.

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