Contact the Trusts and Foundations Team
- Philanthropy
- E: philanthropy.grants@mq.edu.au
Contact the research managers for faculty-specific processes
Information and adviceWorkshops and online resources about funding applications
Access supportFind out information about the aims, funding, key dates, resources and contacts for 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. In 2019, the Foundation’s Board approved the establishment of four key funding pillars:
Through its grants, the Foundation seeks to encourage excellence and support Australia’s talent: the visionaries, social entrepreneurs, scientists, academics and researchers, artists and teachers, and those who dedicate themselves to bettering our communities for the benefit of all.
Grant making across all program areas is underpinned by the following funding principles:
Since 1964, The Ian Potter Foundation has contributed over $200 million to thousands of projects, both large and small.
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants that meet funding guidelines of the following funding areas:
Currently, the Ian Potter Foundation no longer supports Conference and Travel grants. Apart from the funder’s general eligibility requirements, your application must:
Please see each individual funding area for further eligibility criteria. The Ian Potter Foundation rarely awards the full amount for any project.
As a key strategic relationship for Macquarie University, we have to be tactical in what we apply for and how we approach the Ian Potter Foundation. This relationship is managed by the Trusts and Foundations Team (philanthropy.grants@mq.edu.au). It is a requirement of the funder that applicants first discuss their project with an Ian Potter Foundation Program Manager. This must happen with approval of the Trusts and Foundations Team and your Faculty Research Office.
Although the Foundation does not impose an institutional limit on application submitted, not all EOIs and applications will be approved by the University for submission, dependent on their suitability.
All EOIs and Applications to the Ian Potter Foundation must be completed with the input and approval (ideally as early as possible) of your Faculty Research Office and Trusts and Foundations Team, to ensure alignment to the funder’s funding priorities.
All contact with the Foundation should happen through the Trusts and Foundations Team who will contact them if you require any clarification etc.
Please ensure that you contact your Trusts and Foundations Team, as early as possible, for information on process and deadlines.
For specific information on this grant, please refer to the followng Ian Potter webpage.