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Changes to Funding Round 2, 2020

The Ian Potter Foundation is currently reviewing which program areas will be supported in this funding round.

The unfolding COVID 19 pandemic, Australia's recent devastating bushfires and the looming deep financial recession means that many community charitable institutions are likely to need financial support to ensure they are well placed to support vulnerable communities whom they serve.

We will update you further on or around 20 April 2020.

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Please note: The April board meeting will proceed as scheduled and our Board will consider grant applications for Round 1, 2020.
COVID-19 announcement

Due to the COVID-19 virus, The Ian Potter Foundation has instituted a series of operational protocols for the coming weeks and months to ensure the health and wellbeing of our staff and the organisations and individuals with which we work. These protocols will remain in place until further notice.

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We encourage all our colleagues in the not-for-profit and philanthropic sectors to stay safe, follow all government advice and ensure you continue to practice safe hygiene at all times.
CEO Report Fiscal 2019

This past year has been one of reflection and renewal at the Foundation. The Board’s decision, at its planning day in October 2018, to add ‘sustainable’ as a fourth element in the Foundation’s vision informed this renewal.

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'We seek a partnership with our grantees, to pursue a strategic relationship built on mutual respect, trust and an environment that promotes transparency and open, honest conversation.'
Chairman's Report 2019

In October 2018, the Board added ‘sustainable’ to the vision of the Foundation to reflect the history of The Ian Potter Foundation as a strong supporter of Australian environmental and conservation initiatives.

The four elements of our renewed vision – vibrant, healthy, fair and sustainable – inform all of our funding objectives. From 2020, the Foundation's funding areas will align with these pillars.

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'There are many problems that need to be addressed in our society. No one philanthropic foundation can expect to focus on all issues. That is why the Board of Governors continues to refer back to the Foundation’s Vision and Mission to maintain focus on making a difference.'
New Funding Guidelines

At the September 2019 Board meeting, the Governors of The Ian Potter Foundation approved the establishment of four funding pillars:

Vibrant – Arts and Culture

Healthy – Medical Research equipment and Public Health Research Projects

Fair – Early Childhood Development and Community Wellbeing

Sustainable – Environment

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From Round 1, 2020 applications can be made within these funding areas.

Check the Funding Rounds page to see when each funding area is open in 2020.

News

March 24 2020

Changes – Round 2, 2020

March 16 2020

Announcement - COVID-19

COVER Acacia pycnantha Forest Garden RBGC VIC AG 300dpi

December 19 2019

CEO Report - Annual Grants Report 2018-19

December 18 2019