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Ian Potter Foundation - Environment

Ian Potter Foundation
Amount
$20,000 – $200,000
Closes
Thursday 26 March 2026
Status
unknown
Type
open opportunity
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Requirements Summary

Not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants under one of six program areas aligned with the Foundation's four funding pillars (Fair, Healthy, Sustainable, Vibrant). The Foundation funds prevention-focused, innovative, and sustainable projects that demonstrate excellence and collaborative potential. Major grants are proactively identified by Foundation staff and Board members, with selected invited applications considered once annually by the Board of Governors. Specific grant amounts, application dates, and detailed eligibility criteria are not provided on this overview page.

Eligibility Criteria

Not-for-profit organisation

Applicants must be registered not-for-profit organisations

organisational
Alignment with program areas

Grant must meet funding objectives within one of the six program areas: Community Wellbeing, Early Childhood Development, Medical Research, Public Health, Environment, or Arts

project
Australian focus

Projects should align with the Foundation's vision for a Fair, Healthy, Sustainable and Vibrant Australia

geographic

Assessment Criteria

Prevention focus20%

Foundation prioritizes funding prevention rather than cure

Excellence20%

Support and encourage excellence in the field

Innovation25%

Innovative solutions and ideas are prioritized

Long-term sustainability20%

Assessment of the long-term sustainability of projects

Collaborative approach15%

Willingness to work in collaboration with others

Timeline

Major grants - proactive identification
Ongoing

Foundation staff and Board members proactively identify major projects

Major grants - Board consideration
Once per year

Selected invited applications are considered by the Foundation's Board of Governors

Priority Cohorts

Community Wellbeing
Early Childhood Development
Medical Research
Public Health
Environment
Arts
Categories
regenerative
Focus Areas
regenerative-agriculturetherapeutic-horticulture
Funder
The Ian Potter Foundation

A major Australian philanthropic foundation established in 1964, supporting Fair, Healthy, Sustainable and Vibrant Australia through six program areas across four funding pillars

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Added: Monday 9 February 2026