The Ian Potter Foundation

The Ian Potter Foundation makes grants nationally to support charitable organisations working to benefit the community across a wide range of sectors and endeavours.

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A fair, healthy, sustainable and vibrant Australia

  • FAIR

    FAIR

  • HEALTHY

    HEALTHY

  • SUSTAINABLE

    SUSTAINABLE

  • VIBRANT

    VIBRANT

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Funding Rounds

Next | Round 2, 2025

Expressions of Interest open

Monday 3 February 2025

Can I apply?

Open Program Areas

Expressions of Interest

Applications

Important Dates

  • Expressions of Interest

    Open Monday 3 February 2025

    Close Friday 21 February 2025, 5PM AEDT

  • Applications

    Open Tuesday 1 April 2025

    Close Thursday 5 June 2025, 5PM AEST

  • Grants announced
    late September 2025

News

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November 29 2024

Changes in 2025 to program objectives, process

Some important changes to funding objectives and processes in 2025

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Treasurer Jim Clamers at a lectern with micrphones in front of a banner with logos of PLACE and government and philanthropic funders

October 30 2024

New PLACE to empower local communities around Australia

The Australian Government has joined with leading philanthropic foundations to support the establishment of a new national centre for place-based work in local communities across Australia. 

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September 25 2024

CEO Update September 2024

There have been some comings and goings here at the Foundation.

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  • 34

    Grants Approved (2023-24)

  • $20.7m

    Value of Grants (2023-24)

  • +$492m

    Funds distributed since 1964

Our Program Areas

Find more detailed information on particular objectives on the program area pages.

Women bottling preserves

FAIR

Community Wellbeing

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MR Melb Health 0121Bio21Cluster

HEALTHY

Medical Research

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Aerial view of green paddocks separated by native trees

SUSTAINABLE

Environment

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Four young children sitting next to each other gesturing with their hands

FAIR

Early Childhood Development

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HEALTHY

Public Health Research

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Performers on stage with balloons

VIBRANT

Arts

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Donations welcome

Support Australia's most innovative projects through a donation to The Ian Potter Foundation.