Frances and Harold Abbott Foundation

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.

2025 Grant Round now closed

Awarded Grants

2023

ARC Justice - Bendigo Family Violence Justice Project

Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative – Cultural Gathering Space

Bendigo Health – Outdoor Paediatric Rehabilitation

2022

Life’s Little Treasures – ‘All Families Project’ – Bendigo

Golden Square Pool – Accessible Pool Steps Upgrade

ARC Justice - Bendigo Family Violence Justice Project

Look Good Feel Better – Bendigo Expansion