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July 2020 Grants

As previously announced in April 2020, the Board of The Ian Potter Foundation agreed to change its approach to grantmaking for the remainder of 2020 due to the unfolding health and economic crises caused by the combination of Australia’s devastating bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.

In July 2020, the Board of The Ian Potter Foundation held an additional special meeting at which several by-invitation grant applications were considered. Most of the grants awarded were to not-for-profit organisations in order to provide timely funding in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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In mid-May 2020, The Ian Potter Foundation was advised that it will receive a bequest valued at approximately $22.5m. This bequest, to be known as the Margaret Reid “Kingston” bequest, will be the largest ever donation received by the Foundation, aside from Sir Ian’s contributions during his life and the bequest from his estate after his passing in 1994.
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.

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August 21 2020

2021 Funding Rounds to open as usual

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August 19 2020

July 2020 Grants

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May 22 2020

Funding round update - May 2020

April 27 2020

Sector support during COVID-19

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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