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.
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.
What We Support
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

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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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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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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