Grants
How to apply
The first step in applying to the Foundation is to determine whether the Foundation will be able to consider your request.
Please read the requirements for Eligibility to ensure that your organisation and your project are eligible to be considered for a grant from the Foundation.
You should refer to the Funding Principles and the Program Area of interest to you to ascertain whether your project meets the Foundation's guidelines.
Note: all grants are made subject to the Standard Grant Conditions
Please note that in order for an application to be considered, one signed original of the application including all required documentation, together with an email copy must be received by close of business at 5pm on the Closing Date.
It is important to read each section prior to downloading the form.
Download Application Form
- General
- Travel and Conference
- Community Wellbeing
- Community Wellbeing International Travel
- Small Grants
Selecting the appropriate
Application Form
Small Grants Application Form
This form is to be used for requests of less than $20,000 in the following Program Areas:
- Arts
- Community Wellbeing
- Education
- Environment and Conservation
- Healthy Communities
- Medical Research
- Science
Travel and Conference Application Form
This form is to be used when applying for a
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Travel Grant
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Conference Grant
General Application Form
This form is to be used for requests of more than $20,000 when applying to any of the following Program Areas:
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Arts
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Education
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Healthy Communities
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Medical Research
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Science
There is a two stage Expression of Interest process for grants $100,000 and over in the Environment & Conservation program.
Community Wellbeing
This form is to be used for requests of more than $20,000 and less than $50,000 in the Community Wellbeing Program Area.
There is a two stage Expression of Interest process for grants $50,000 and over in the Community Wellbeing Program Area.
There is a separate application form for Community Wellbeing International Travel.
Grants
Closing Dates
ARTS
Closing dates for receipt of Arts applications in 2010 are:
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Monday, 13 September 2010
COMMUNITY WELLBEING [CW] and
CW INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Closing dates for receipt of CW applications in 2010 are:
Monday, 1 February 2010
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Monday, 13 September 2010
EDUCATION
Closing dates for receipt of Education applications in 2010 are:
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Monday, 13 September 2010
TRAVEL and CONFERENCE
Closing dates for receipt of Travel and Conference applications in 2010 are:
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
for travel/conference after 10 September 2010
Monday, 13 September 2010
for travel/conference after 17 December 2010
Applications accepted once a year:
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Closing date: Monday, 1 Feb 2010
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Closing date: Monday, 1 February 2010
ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION
Closing date: Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Closing date: Tuesday, 1 June 2010
All applicants are encouraged to submit their applications earlier rather than wait until the closing date.
Grants
Submitting an Application
The Foundation carefully considers all eligible applications to determine whether a project fits its current program interests and funding principles.
If your grant application is for $50,000 or more:
- The primary contact for the project must discuss the project with the Program Manager at the Foundation prior to submitting the application. The discussion should take place well in advance of the funding round closing date.
- A site visit and/or meeting may be required, so you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible. If there is insufficient time to arrange a site visit prior to the funding decisions being made your application may have to be deferred to the following funding round.
Applicants should be aware that for the purposes of assessment their proposal may be sent to specialist consultants. This is done on a confidential basis.
In order for an application to be considered, one signed original of the application together with an email copy must be received by close of business at 5pm on the Closing Date.
Applicants are asked to apply using the application form which may be downloaded. Hard copies, including all required documentation may be sent by post, courier or hand-delivered. Applications sent by fax will not be accepted.
The Foundation will notify applicants by email within seven days of receipt of an application.
All applications should be addressed to:
Mrs Janet Hirst
Chief Executive Officer
The Ian Potter Foundation
Level 3, 111 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Email: applications@ianpotter.org.au
The Foundation endeavours to inform all applicants of the outcome of their submission in writing, by post or email within three months of the closing date .
Unfortunately many more applications are received than can be supported. It is the policy of the Foundation not to provide reasons for the declination of applications.
Additional information for Universities and Research Institute
Grants
Travel and Conference
Applicants must apply using the Travel and Conference application form.
Applications for travel or conference grants must be submitted by the organisation or institution, and in the case of universities, through the university research office. No direct applications by individuals can be considered.
Applications including all required documentation should be mailed, couriered, or hand-delivered to the Foundation's office by 5.00 pm on the closing date. An email copy is not required.
In some cases further information will be sought from applicants.
Please note that there are specific criteria for Universities and Research Institutes
Travel and conference grant applicants must provide written confirmation of cash financial support from their institution. Please note that any applications that do not have confirmed cash financial support from the applicant's institution will be ineligible for consideration by the Foundation.
Note: Travel grant applicants cannot request more than the cash financial contribution from the organisation.
It is expected that recipients of travel or conference grants will submit a brief report (approximately one page) either after the conference or upon their return to Australia, outlining the benefits of the travel or conference to the individual, to the employing institute and to the field of interest.
Note: The travel grant applicant's intended departure date must be after the date indicated with each of the closing dates.
Tuesday, 1 June 2010 for travel/conference after 10 September 2010
Monday, 13 September 2010 for travel/conference after 17 December 2010
All applications should be addressed to:
Mrs Janet Hirst
Chief Executive Officer
The Ian Potter Foundation
Level 3, 111 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
No correspondence will be entered into with ineligible or unsuccessful applicants.
Grants
Universities & Research
Please note that The Ian Potter Foundation
- Focuses on major new developments within a university or research institute
- Does not provide funding for projects or items of equipment that might be funded internally or by a Government agency such as the NH&MRC or the ARC
- Will not fund retrospectively.
All applications must be submitted by the Research or Grants Office.
- Direct applications by individuals will not be considered
- Applications should state why it is a priority for the institution as a whole.
- A university should rank all applications in priority, except travel grant requests, submitted in a particular funding round.
Research grant applications must be signed by the Head or Director of a Research Institute, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research or equivalent office holder of a University, or the Chief Executive Officer or the equivalent of a teaching hospital.
Non-research grant applications must be signed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, the Head or Director of the Research Institute, or the CEO or equivalent of the teaching Hospital.