The William Buckland Foundation
The William Buckland Foundation aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged Victorians through grants that support better housing, health, education and employment outcomes. We also fund initiatives that build resilience in rural and regional communities.
Since its establishment in 1965, the Foundation has distributed in excess of $141m for Victorians.
The wishes of William Buckland as expressed in his will underpin our strategy as we continue to adapt our practices, thinking and approach.
The William Buckland Foundation is coming up to its 60th anniversary and the Trustees and team are taking the opportunity to reflect on what’s been working and how we can best honour William Buckland’s aspirations for the next 60 years and beyond.
In light of our existing commitments, we are not accepting applications for new grants at this time. We will launch our new strategy with clear guidance for charities in 2025.
Our Stories
William Buckland Foundation adopts a funding approach that aims to deliver positive and lasting impact. Read about our ‘Build toward Better’ successes.
Supporting young women to grow
The Beautiful Bunch, backed by William Buckland Foundation's flexible funding, cultivates skills and community growth, empowering refugee women through floristry training.
Journey to social inclusion
The William Buckland Foundation supported Sacred Heart Mission's Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI), funding innovative approaches to breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Scaling up proven models
Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA), supported by a $425,000 grant from the William Buckland Foundation, empowers young neurodiverse Australians with digital engineering skills and meaningful employment.
Backing rural communities
The William Buckland Foundation and three other Victorian philanthropics have partnered with FRRR, investing $5 million over five years to strengthen rural community resilience.
Grants Paid 2022/23
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Improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged children
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Improving health outcomes for young people, particularly in rural and regional communities.
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Strengthening resilience in agricultural communities
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Supporting Victorians into appropriate employment and safe and secure housing
