Pollination Foundation Ltd
Tips for Applicants
Focus applications on nature-based solutions, Indigenous leadership in conservation, and projects that align with voluntary carbon or biodiversity credit markets. Emphasize capacity building for Indigenous communities, systems change approaches, and high-integrity market mechanisms. The foundation values partnerships over one-off grants and appears to work through collaborative initiatives. Consider framing proposals around their 2030 Strategy pillars: innovation (Seed), scaling solutions (Grow), or systems transformation (Pollinate).
Giving Philosophy
The foundation operates through a '2030 Strategy' with three pillars: Seed (innovation), Grow (solutions), and Pollinate (systems change). They emphasize 'deep partnerships that heal nature, people and planet' and work to ensure market-based conservation finance flows to Indigenous communities. Their approach centers on building capacity for IP&LCs to lead nature credit projects while maintaining high-integrity standards in emerging biodiversity markets.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $1.6M | $829K | $597K |
| FY2022 | — | $1.3M | $681K | $461K |
| FY2021 | — | $2.0M | $679K | $366K |
| FY2020 | — | $1.6M | $755K | $110K |
| FY2019 | — | $321K | $301K | $30K |
| 5yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||