Since 2000, the Gardiner Foundation has been investing in change that benefits everyone in the Victorian dairy industry, helping to create places where people want to live, work and invest. We welcome opportunities to work with people, communities, businesses and organisations to make this happen.
Nuffield Farming Scholarship
Gardiner offers funding for one Victorian dairy farmer to join the Nuffield Farming Scholarship program. It is an opportunity to gain a global perspective on agriculture and food and fibre production. Applications are now open and close on May 31 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed during July and August.
Latest News
Our latest media releases, articles, stories and events
Tertiary Scholarship Program Enhanced to Strengthen Victoria’s Regional Workforce
Gardiner Foundation has launched an expanded Tertiary Scholarship Program for 2026, offering new opportunities for talented students to pursue fields of study critical to the future.
From Grant to Gathering Place: Dederang’s Outdoor Kitchen
In 2016, Dederang Primary School received a Community Grant funded by the Gardiner Foundation to develop an outdoor kitchen. Today, the kitchen is at the heart of the school and community.
Murray-Darling Basin Dairy Industry 2025 Strategic Plan Launched
The MDB is home to more than 8,400 irrigated agriculture businesses, producing over $30 billion in food and fibre annually. Dairy is its cornerstone, supporting thousands of jobs and underpinning local communities.