The Frances and Harold Abbott Foundation annual granting program, with priority given to projects which aim to benefit the Bendigo region.

The Foundation is the legacy of well-known Bendigo businessman Harold Athelstane Abbott, who passed away aged 90 in 1979. It is proudly managed by Australia’s leading philanthropy specialists, Equity Trustees.

Granting from the Frances and Harold Abbott Foundation is facilitated via our Small Grants Program.

2026 Grant round is now closed 

Awarded Grants

2026

Regional Community Vet Clinic Ltd

Eat Up Australia

Schizy Inc

Heathcote Dementia Alliance

NFP Tech