Grants & Funding

Capricorn Foundation Grants

The Capricorn Foundation offers grants supporting organisations focused on community development, education, health, and environmental conservation. These private grants are open twice a year, with application rounds in September-December and February-June. Organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status are eligible, and no co-contribution is required. Apply now to support impactful projects that benefit communities locally and globally.

Summary of purpose	We want to leave the world a better place than it is today. To create enduring, positive and meaningful multi-generational change that improves the world. A better world for our children and their children.
Funding areas	Nurturing Nature Environment Flora and Fauna Climate Change Overcoming Disadvantage Education Health
Values	Innovation Passion Leadership Relationships Opportunity Enduring, Sustainable Benefit
Funding Preferences	The Foundation will give preference to projects: Which are expected to make an enduring and sustainable difference That are not likely to receive funding from alternative sources and would not occur without the Foundation’s grant. Co-funding with other foundations will be considered. Projects that are incorporate a gender lens Projects that aid capacity building within a community
Geographic scope	National and International
Beneficiaries	Nurturing Nature In acknowledging our inter-dependency, we seek opportunities that support preservation and protection of the natural environment. Our granting is focused on supporting community leaders and developing in-place capacity and by considering the measurable impact projects have on the most vulnerable populations of plants and animals. Overcoming Disadvantage We wish to recognise the capabilities that all individuals have by providing support to increase their capacity to live their life to the fullest. We wish to aid those that are experiencing disadvantage, whether it is because of health, socio-economic circumstances or access to education.
Grant eligibility	The Foundation can only accept applications from organisations that are: Endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR – Item 1) Registered as a Charity with the Australian Charity and Not for Profit Commission Endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Tax Concession Charity (TCC) Auspicing is not desirable, but is considered for international organisations only.
Funding exclusions and limitations	Individuals Statutory bodies Private schools or universities which are funded at a large scale Sports and leisure (where there isn’t a social welfare focus) Capital or endowment funds to fund a chair or provide corpus Auspicing is not permitted (except for International) Applications for projects that have previously been declined by this Foundation Organisations which have not successfully acquitted a grant Political parties or their candidates Promotion of religion
Grant frequency	Annual; multi-year grants will be considered for long-term partners
Grant size	$60-90,000 single grant
Grant duration	1 year
Contact details	Mutual Trust Rachel English Senior Consultant, Philanthropy Rachel.English@mutualtrust.com.au (03) 9605 9452 Level 32, 360 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000

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