Ian Potter Foundation - Environment
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
Applicants must be registered not-for-profit organisations
Grant must meet funding objectives within one of the six program areas: Community Wellbeing, Early Childhood Development, Medical Research, Public Health, Environment, or Arts
Projects should align with the Foundation's vision for a Fair, Healthy, Sustainable and Vibrant Australia
Assessment Criteria
Foundation prioritizes funding prevention rather than cure
Support and encourage excellence in the field
Innovative solutions and ideas are prioritized
Assessment of the long-term sustainability of projects
Willingness to work in collaboration with others
Timeline
Foundation staff and Board members proactively identify major projects
Selected invited applications are considered by the Foundation's Board of Governors
Priority Cohorts
A major Australian philanthropic foundation established in 1964, supporting Fair, Healthy, Sustainable and Vibrant Australia through six program areas across four funding pillars